Singapore, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine having easy access to the latest information on your upcoming travel, such as your flight status, and traffic and weather conditions for your destination. This is now possible with an initiative by Singapore Airlines to integrate website bookings with Google Now. Google Now provides you with the right information at the… Read the full press release
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, United Arab Emirates: flydubai has marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with a flag-waving display across its network. The display also marks Dubai’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020. Every time a flydubai aircraft touched down at each destination across its network, pilots and cabin crew members… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline confirms new deal to retain key route for 2014 summer season Newquay, UK, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, has agreed a commercial deal with Newquay Cornwall Airport that will enable the airline to continue operating flights between Newquay and London Gatwick from March 30th until October 25th, 2014 on… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five years ago, the very first aircraft Airbus A330 joined Aeroflot’s fleet. The airliner was named in honor of the great Russian — conductor Evgeny Svetlanov — whose 80th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. The welcoming ceremony of the first A330 was attended by Svetlanov’s daughter and son, friends and colleagues of this brilliant musician. The performance of the The… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — OJSC Aeroflot today announced the consolidated IFRS financial results of Aeroflot Group (the “Group”, Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) for the nine months ending 30 September 2013. Key financial highlights: Net income for the nine-month period of USD 545.2 million, an increase of 84.1% versus 9M 2012 Revenue for the nine-month period… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot announces traffic statistics for October and 10M 2013 Highlights Aeroflot standalone Aeroflot (the “Company”) passenger traffic reached 1.9 million passengers in October 2013, up 20.5% vs. October 2012. This brought the Company’s total passenger traffic for 10M 2013 to 17.6 million, up 18.6% year-on-year; Passenger turnover growth accelerated in October… Read the full press release
Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of winding down flight operations in Lithuania connected to the termination of its contractual relationship with Vilnius-based Air Lituanica, Estonian Air has decided to service the Vilnius – Berlin route only through 15 December 2013 and Vilnius – Amsterdam through 6 January 2014. “After Estonian Air was forced to… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This week, Air France launched its corporate website in Spanish. After the French, English and Chinese versions, this is the fourth language for the Company’s main news website. Dedicated to journalists and air travel enthusiasts, this website showcases all Air France products and services and provides all the essential information about… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs department last night won the coveted in-house team of the year at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) awards ceremony. The award win was announced at a gala dinner in Dubai which brought the region’s leading public relations and communications figures together for an… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — From April 2014, airberlin is expanding its flight schedule from Germany to Israel by five flights a week, so it will then be flying to Tel Aviv a total of 17 times a week from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich and Vienna. “Since we first started flying to Tel Aviv in 2009, we… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Qatar Airways (QR), both members of the oneworld® alliance, have entered a codeshare agreement with each other for the first time and will commence codeshare flights from December 3, 2013 on QR-operated flights between Tokyo(Narita) and Doha as well as between Osaka(Kansai) and Doha. Meanwhile, QR will place… Read the full press release
Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — China’s Hainan Airlines initiated the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Beijing and Chicago on November 26. Hainan’s nonstop service at O’Hare International Airport will now be operated exclusively with the Dreamliner. Chicago is one of the first cities in the United States to have nonstop service with the Dreamliner to China. Hainan has served… Read the full press release
Oakland, CA, United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK), announces that Scott Wintner has joined its team as Aviation Senior Marketing and Communications Representative. In this new role, Wintner will work closely with Airport leadership to strengthen global recognition of OAK and enhance its relationships with key stakeholders…. Read the full press release
Ras al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — RAK Airways offers attractive 50 kgs baggage on sectors Islamabad and Peshawar from 26 November to 12 December 2013, from Ras Al Khaimah to the advised destinations facilitating holiday travelers from UAE with bonus baggage allowance. RAK Airways is the only full service carrier from the Northern Emirates of… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 3 December 2013, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more destinations as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement between the Star Alliance partners. Under the agreement, codesharing will be expanded to Ethiopian Airlines-operated flights between Singapore and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, via… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is strengthening its position as the largest airline at London City Airport adding more aircraft, new routes and extra frequencies. The airline is growing its business next year with three new Embraer aircraft based at City Airport and the launch of new services to Rotterdam in Holland and Florence… Read the full press release
Mombasa, Kenya, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Raphael Kuuchi as the Association’s Vice President for Africa from 17 February 2014. Kuuchi joins IATA from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) where he was the Director of Commercial, Corporate and Industry Affairs, based at AFRAA headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. He… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has teamed up once again with the Monyati Initiative, an Abu Dhabi based non-profit social development organisation, to empower underprivileged women in Kashmir, Pakistan. Etihad Airways and Monyati donated sewing machines and sewing packages to the KDRC Vocational Sewing Centre… Read the full press release
San Francisco, CA, United States, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced an agreement with RelayRides to allow the business to operate legally at the Airport. This represents the first such agreement at a major airport in the United States. “We embrace innovative business models at SFO, but we also have an obligation to… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has offered to its passengers and guests the service of free telephone calls. “Public telephones” are located in Terminals E (2 booths), F (5 booths), and C (2 booths). All those who arrive at the Airport have the opportunity to call their relatives and friends or promptly get connected with information and emergency services. Calls from these telephone sets to mobile and fixed-line numbers… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The South Island has welcomed an increasing number of Chinese travellers in the weeks since implementation of a new Chinese law. The new China travel law came into effect on 1 October, effectively requiring travel sellers in China to offer better quality, and so more expensive, group tour packages both… Read the full press release
Bristol, UK, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced a new service linking Bristol with Stockholm next summer. Flights will operate twice a week (on Monday and Friday) from 30 June to 15 August 2014, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The schedule has been designed with long weekend leisure breaks in mind, and is expected… Read the full press release
Mombasa, Kenya, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for African governments to focus on adoption and adherence to global standards to assure a safe, efficient and integrated air transport system. Connectivity is critical for African growth and development, supporting some 6.7 million jobs and $68 billion in economic activity. Aviation’s… Read the full press release
Airbus A340-500 to replace existing A330-200 from December 2013 Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, strengthens its commitment to Algeria by introducing the Airbus A340-500 on the Dubai-Algiers route, commencing 1stDecember 2013. Boosting seat capacity by nearly 10% and offering an enhanced cabin product, Emirates’ Airbus A340-500 will replace the current A330-200… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airberlin chocolate heart is one of the most popular souvenirs for frequent flyers to bring home. Every flight guest on a German domestic or Euroshuttle flight receives one in goodbye from the flight attendants. Now, the chocolate hearts from Rausch are also available in a special Christmas edition with three… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading air charter broker and Royal Warrant Holder, Air Partner, is pleased to be partnering again with Eclipse Travel, Germany’s leading specialist for astronomical tours, to organise a comet watching charter flight on 8 December 2013. On 8 December, amateur astronomers will be able to experience the IASON comet from the… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Plane travel can at times be tiring, uncomfortable and irritating but doesn’t have to be, according to international flight attendant, Danielle Hugh. Getting the flight attendants onside is a good way to improve your odds of having a great flight. “Treat us well and your flight will be decidedly better,”… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, this week visited the United States, leading a delegation of senior airline executives at a series of government and commercial meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings took place in the same week that Etihad Airways announced a firm order for up to… Read the full press release
Relief for malnutrition shipped to Dubai on Emirates’ 38thA380 Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, and Action Against Hunger (ACF) announced a partnership today to utilize future A380 Emirates deliveries over the next few years to transport humanitarian support to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD). Details of the collaboration were… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of a new code-share agreement with Air Seychelles that will add the Seychelles to its network and offer passengers direct services to one of the world’s most alluring destinations. Tickets for the new code-share services are open for sale from 21 November 2013 for… Read the full press release