Daily Archives: June 12, 2014

Swissport: EuroAirport Skyview Lounge at Basel-Mulhouse Airport awarded “Priority Pass European Lounge of the Year” for the fourth time

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, today announced that the EuroAirport Skyview Lounge at Basel-Mulhouse Airport has been awarded “Priority Pass European Lounge of the Year” for the fourth time. Owned by EuroAirport and… Read the full press release

UNWTO and IATA to jointly advocate for innovation and talent development to promote competitive and sustainable tourism development

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Madrid, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Advancing innovation and talent development in tourism and air travel is the core component of the first Memorandum of Understanding signed between UNWTO and The International Air Transport Association (IATA). The MOU is part of the objectives set by both organizations of bringing the tourism and air transport agendas… Read the full press release

PATA and The Code to work together to raise awareness of the crime of child sex tourism

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BANGKOK, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism (The Code) have agreed to cooperate in the promotion of child protection practices among tourism companies in the Asia-Pacific region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed… Read the full press release

Glyn Hughes appointed IATA’s Global Head of Cargo

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Doha, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment, effective from June 9, of Glyn Hughes as the Association’s next Global Head of Cargo. Glyn Hughes joined IATA in 1991 to enhance and expand the Cargo Accounts Settlement Service, growing it from 35 to nearly 100 operations while maintaining… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community fund joined forces with the Prince’s Trust to support the career development of young people in North Down and East Belfast

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BELFAST, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community fund has joined forces with the Prince’s Trust to help support the career development of young people in North Down and East Belfast. Emma Gilmore, a member of the airport’s Community Fund Committee, Fund, has sponsored the Prince’s Trust Development Awards which will… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa unveiled free Airports App to enhance passengers experience

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Johannesburg, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa today unveiled its pioneering free Airports App that will assist passengers to not only easily navigate any of its nine airports but also make all their travel arrangements from the comfort of their smart devices.  The company which facilitates close to 35 million passengers a… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to co-host World Routes Strategy Summit on 21-22 September

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Leaders of United, Emirates to keynote at World Routes in Chicago­ CHICAGO, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Senior figures from the aviation industry are signing up in force to speak at this year’s World Routes Strategy Summit which, held in partnership with ICAO and the World Bank, will take place alongside World Routes in Chicago, 20-23 September 2014. Jim Compton,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launched new online system for passengers who wish to print their own baggage tags before arrival at the airport

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Innovative online system enables customers to print their own baggage tag before arrival at the airport to speed up the check-in process Qatar Airways is the first within the region to implement the online system on international destinations Doha, QATAR, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has developed an innovative new online system for passengers… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free unveiled world-class shopping emporium for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport

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Truly Innovative Retail Concepts Delight Passengers DOHA, Qatar, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has unveiled a world-class shopping proposition for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport, starting from the full beginning of operations at the airport on May 27. Qatar Duty Free now offers passengers unprecedented access to selected designer labels, high… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to offer non-stop flights from Doha to Zagreb, Croatia starting October 1, 2014

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Passengers to benefit from a direct six-hour non-stop service from Doha Flights scheduled to commence on October 1, will operate three times weekly DOHA, Qatar, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announced today that commencing 1 October 2014, the airline will offer non-stop flights from Doha to Zagreb three times weekly. The new direct flights… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways starts non-stop flights between the Middle East and Miami, Florida

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Five Star Airline Launches 6th US Destination First Non-Stop Service from Middle East to Florida, USA Miami Route Takes Qatar Airways’ Network Up to 142 Destinations Worldwide MIAMI, FL, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ maiden voyage to Miami International Airport (MIA) touched down yesterday, commencing service to the airline’s sixth US gateway. The service… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ launches seasonal daily service between Portland, Oregon, and Kalispell, Montana

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Portland residents will enjoy access to Glacier National Park, Flathead Valley and more SEATTLE, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ launches seasonal daily service today between Portland, Oregon, and Kalispell, Montana. The flights will operate seasonally between Portland and Kalispell through Aug. 23, connecting Portland-area residents to the natural beauty of northwest Montana, and Flathead Valley… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group declared two-for-one stock split to be effected in the form of stock dividend

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SEATTLE, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced today that its board of directors has declared a two-for-one stock split to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The additional shares will be distributed on July 9, to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2014. The stock split will… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces seasonal service between Boston’s Logan International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport starting November 21, 2014

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MIRAMAR, FL, 2014-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sure, you’re enjoying the nice warm days of summer in Boston right now, but in a few months, the cold winds of winter will begin blowing.  When they do, many in New England will begin dreaming of being on a sunny beach. Well there’s one airline that will help… Read the full press release