SINGAPORE, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Tiger Airways Private Limited held a press conference on the new route that will be opened on 29 September, 2015 between Singapore and Jinjiang. The relevant department leaders, including Quanzhou Tourism Bureau, Jinjiang Tourism Bureau, Overseas Affairs Office of Quanzhou and Jinjiang attached great importance and attended… Read the full press release
SEOUL, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective August 25, 2015, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes will join Korean Air as a FFP partner, enabling SKYPASS members to accumulate miles and enjoy bonus award travel on GOL flights. 1. Mileage Accrual : When traveling on GOL flights, SKYPASS members will earn miles based on the chart shown… Read the full press release
Freight volumes at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Germany’s second-largest cargo hub, are growing significantly for the eleventh year in succession. Schkeuditz, Germany, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport was able to set a new absolute record in July with freight volumes totalling 84,397.5 tonnes. This figure represented an increase of 7.7 percent over the same… Read the full press release
Gatwick, England, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cabot Aviation (“Cabot”), part of the Air Partner group and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Kenya Airways as its exclusive remarketing agent for four B777-200ERs. The aircraft, which hold the serial numbers 33681, 33682, 33683 and 36124,… Read the full press release
Air Partner, a leading provider of air charter services to governments, corporates, tour operators and high net worth individuals, recently flew a leading European football team to Australia and Asia for its pre-season tour and two exhibition tournaments. Gatwick, England, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The team has used Air Partner’s services on numerous occasions… Read the full press release
Gatwick, England, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Founded in 2001, Baines Simmons is a trusted consultant and advisor to more than 750 aviation organisations and more than 40 aviation authorities and has helped develop the skills and expertise of more than 120,000 aviation professionals. The business has grown to be recognised as a leading authority… Read the full press release
Recent upgrades boost speeds 8 to 10 times faster than major U.S. airports INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has another achievement to celebrate: recent technology upgrades in the terminal have created a Wi-Fi system that is faster than any airport in the United States. Boasting an average of 40 mbps (megabits… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The “Hot” in “Hotlanta” refers to the many wonderful activities to do in Atlanta. Los Angeles is world renowned for its night life, beaches, and beautiful people. Now, more people can live it up in Atlanta and Los Angeles while saving money because, starting today, Spirit Airlines… Read the full press release
Air Transportation Network Gains Key Industry Veteran for its Seasoned Board. Indianapolis, IN, 2015-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the new air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small to medium size markets, announces the appointment today of former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, to its senior advisory team. LaHood,… Read the full press release
About half of the UMs flew in June and July The airline has improved services to children flying alone MADRID, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first seven months of 2015, Iberia has assisted nearly 52,000 unaccompanied minors, 2% more than last year. Summer is one of the peak periods in which the… Read the full press release
Cooperation takes off with over 15 popular online portals BERLIN, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin’s frequent loyalty program topbonus has signed cooperation agreements with over 15 popular online portals, including Zalando, Amazon and ebay. Now customers shopping on these portals can simultaneously collect miles. The option to collect miles with Amazon is unique,… Read the full press release
ABERDEEN, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Icelandair today announces a new year-round service from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Reykjavik (KEF). The new gateway will become Icelandair’s second in Scotland and sixth in the UK. Flights will begin on 9 March 2016 and operate four times weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The flight… Read the full press release
Ground-breaking low cost transatlantic flights continue as fifth US destination goes on sale Norwegian will offer the only direct link from London Gatwick to Boston Flights launch on 13 May 2016 and will fly four times per week Fornebu, Norway, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has today put on sale… Read the full press release
June Delivered Highest International Traffic in Airport’s History BALTIMORE, MD, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced that passenger traffic continues to climb with 22,761,893 passengers recorded in Fiscal Year 2015. That figure, an increase of 2.4 percent over the previous fiscal year, represents an all-time fiscal year record… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France, a global carrier of French inspiration, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles today signed a landmark codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections between France, wider Europe and Seychelles. The agreement was signed between Roy Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full press release
Revenue increased by 8.9% to R7.7 billion (2014: R7.1billion) Aeronautical revenue R4.9 billion (63% of total revenue) Non-aeronauticalrevenue R2.8 billion (37% of total revenue) Operating profit increased by 17.2% to R3.8 billion (2014: R3.2 billion) After-tax profits decreased by 8.5% to R1.6 billion (2014: R1.7 billion) Capital expenditure decreased by 11% to R826 million (2014:… Read the full press release
New code-share agreement between Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc set to further enhance a landmark business partnership signed between the two airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to further strengthen their recent business partnership with the launch of new code-share routes across Royal Air Maroc’s… Read the full press release
Flight frequencies to Asmara set to increase to five times weekly and Dhaka to double daily DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth across Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with an increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh. From 7th September 2015, flights from Doha… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch of Dragonair flights between Hong Kong and Hiroshima was celebrated with a special ceremony held at Hiroshima Airport on Sunday, 16 August before the departure of the first KA351 service to Hong Kong. The ceremony was organised by the Hiroshima Prefecture Airport Promotion Committee and officiated… Read the full press release
With around 3.2 million people watching it online every day, Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Men in Black Safety Defenders is well on its way to becoming the airline’s most popular to date with 12.9 million online views recorded in the four days since its release. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired… Read the full press release
Joint Release With Singapore GP SINGAPORE, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Light Up The Night Carnival is returning as a two-day event over 22-23 August 2015, in the lead-up to this year’s FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. This year’s Carnival is held in conjunction with race promoter Singapore… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHUCH, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Strong demand for the South Island has seen Qantas add extra flights through the main gateway, Christchurch Airport, over the coming summer. South Island travellers will have the choice of an extra 48 return services between Christchurch and Brisbane and 15 return services between Christchurch and Sydney…. Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, the largest ground handler in Pakistan, has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in Pakistan investing over USD four million, further underpinning its position as a key aviation partner in the country. To… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has signed a first-ever multi-million dollar marketing collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) to promote cruising out of Singapore and, in turn, attract the cruise line’s largest number of overseas fly-cruise guests here. The tripartite collaboration – which runs… Read the full press release
FIFTH-STRAIGHT MONTH OF GROWTH; EXPORTS GAIN FOR FIRST TIME IN 2015 Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Imports extended their growth streak to five straight months at the Port of Oakland in July. The Port said today that containerized import volume jumped 8.7 percent last month from a year ago. Exports were up too, albeit marginally…. Read the full press release
FLY OAK AND UBER YOUR WAY AROUND THE BAY Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced an agreement with Uber that permits the Transportation Network Company (TNC) to legally operate its uberX product at the Airport. Through the agreement, vehicles are authorized to use uberX… Read the full press release
NEW YORK CITY, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler magazine (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com). The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world’s best airlines, hotel chains, automobile manufacturers, car rental agencies, luggage manufacturers, and travel-related websites. “Our road warrior readers singled out Star… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) marked a new monthly record in passenger throughput in July 2015. During the month, passenger volume rose by 6.6% to 6.0 million, while flight movements increased by 2.7% to 34,185, when compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced a… Read the full press release
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced that it is revaluing the buildings and services, runway, taxiways and aprons assets within its property plant and equipment portfolio, as well as its investment property portfolio, as at 30 June 2015. Phil Neutze, Auckland Airport’s acting chief financial officer, says, “Our… Read the full press release
QUEENS, N.Y., 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Pilot leaders at Envoy Air, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), re-elected their current officers to serve additional two-year terms beginning September 8, 2015. Continuing to serve on behalf of their pilots as Envoy Air Master Executive Council (MEC) officers are: Capt. Sam Pool, chairman; Capt…. Read the full press release