2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to golf destination over the past few days, attributing it to the success of its sponsored athlete Justin Rose winning the US Open – the first Englishman to do so in 43 years. Described as the ‘Rose Afterglow’, the airline has seen an increase… Read the full press release
Trending of Emirates ‘Inspire Me’ Application Engineered by Travelport Confirms Leisure Traveler Desire for Inspirational Shopping Tools Atlanta, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, have launched Emirates’ Inspire Me travel application on the Emirates website, http://tinyurl.com/Emirates-Inspire-Me…. Read the full press release
OVER 100M RYANAIR PAX P.A. & 3,000 NEW JOBS 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 June) finalised a firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft in a deal worth $15.6 billion at current list prices, which will allow Ryanair to grow its fleet to more than 400 aircraft,… Read the full press release
Airline Wins Three Accolades At Skytrax Awards During Paris Air Show Qatar Airways Voted Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East For Second Year Running Doha International Airport Boasts Best Business Class Lounge In World Paris Air Show, FRANCE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways took home three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific offers the best of Russia coast-to-coast through new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner S7 Airlines 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific’s own service to Moscow will now be complemented by three additional destinations in Russia as Hong Kong’s home carrier announces a new code-share agreement with oneworld partner, S7 Airlines. St. Petersburg in the… Read the full press release
Dragonair delight as Skytrax ‘World’s Best Regional Airline’ honour awarded for third time – a first for any carrier HONG KONG, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair has been voted “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline AwardsTM programme for the third time. No other airline has achieved this feat since this category was added… Read the full press release
Los bultos que se lleven a bordo podrán tener unas medidas de hasta 126 cm. Madrid, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido ampliar las medidas del equipaje de mano en sus vuelos: de los 115 cm. actuales (55x40x20 cm. de alto, largo y ancho) a 126 cm. 56x45x25 cm.) a partir del próximo 3 de julio. Además,… Read the full press release
Szerszy wybór na rynku połączeń między Chinami a Tajwanem TAJPEJ, Tajwan, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj EVA Air została członkiem sieci Star Alliance, umacniając w ten sposób obecność Aliansu w Azji i rejonie Pacyfiku. Podczas oficjalnej ceremonii, która odbyła się na Tajwanie na Międzynarodowym Lotnisku Taoyuan, Prezes Star Alliance, Mark Schwab, powiedział: “EVA Air pomyślnie spełniła wszystkie… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since the last week of June 2013, Sofia Airport’s passengers will again have the possibility to fly directly to the capital city of Hungary. Scheduled flights on Sofia – Budapest route will be operated by Bulgaria Air, the airline ranking first among carriers at Sofia Airport by the number of serviced passengers. Two aircraft will operate on the new destination connecting the… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has been named the Best Airline in Africa in a global customer satisfaction survey. The announcement was made during the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony hosted at the 50th International Paris Air Show earlier today. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are regarded as the most prestigious accolades… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has won SKYTRAX World Airline Award for Best Airline Staff Service in Africa for its outstanding customer service, on 18 June 2013 in Paris at Le Salon du Bourget Air Show. With its uniquely Ethiopian flavored African hospitality, Ethiopian Airlines is availing high standard… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — After checking in for a flight via KLM’s mobile app, the traveler is offered to store his or her e-boarding pass in Passbook. On the flight date the boarding pass automatically pops-up on the home screen of the iPhone when the passenger is close to the airport. In addition, KLM will make… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flying Blue, the frequent flyer programme of Air France, KLM, HOP!, Tarom, Kenya Airways, Air Europa and Aircalin, is launching “Mr Miles catch him and fly”, an online discovery game supported by the social networks. OVER 3 MILLION MILES UP FOR GRABS The principle of the game is simple: explore the world… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport welcomes the launch of scheduled service of Wizz Air to the capitol of Azerbaijan. The aircraft of the Hungarian low-cost carrier will depart twice a week at 21.25 from Budapest and will return the next day from Baku at 05.50 hours in the morning. This is the first regular intercontinental… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport has welcomed news Jetstar is about to add flights between Christchurch and Auckland. CEO Jim Boult says the five extra weekly peak-time flights will begin in September, in response to demand. “The weekday demand between Christchurch and Auckland is very high at the moment, partially because of the rebuild of… Read the full press release
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines has been chosen “Best Airline in Europe”, “Best Airline in Southern Europe” and awarded “Best Business Class Catering” in 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards As a world recognized brand associated with air travel excellence in 21st century by providing unique products to the world airline and airport industry through… Read the full press release
Iberia participa, por sexto año consecutivo, en la feria aeronáutica Paris Air Show, que se celebra en el aeropuerto parisino de Le Bourget entre los días 17 y 23 de junio. Madrid, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — El stand de Iberia Mantenimiento, estará situado en el Hall 1 dentro del Pabellón Español. El director técnico de Mantenimiento e… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Increases Presence in Greater China, Underscores Position as Region’s Leading Airline Alliance AMSTERDAM, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer SkyTeam is offering 26,833 weekly flights to, from and within the Greater China region, an increase of 26% in frequencies over last year. SkyTeam, which has four airlines from the region: China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern and Xiamen Airlines,… Read the full press release
Airline launches Business Class to meet the travel needs of its passengers Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of business class services, based on feedback from its passengers, across its network of 60 destinations. Commenting on the launch of the airline’s Business Class services, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai,… Read the full press release
MUMBAI, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Attractive all inclusive tour packages on offer ‘Amazing Bangladesh’ & ‘Best of Bangladesh’ Guests to Bangladesh may choose between two attractive all inclusive holiday packages – ‘ Amazing Bangladesh’, spread over three nights and four days, and ‘Best of Bangladesh’, spread over six nights and seven days – starting at INR… Read the full press release
2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian has been voted Europe’s best low-cost carrier of the year by the renowned SkyTrax World Airline Awards. It is the passengers themselves who have evaluated over 200 airlines worldwide in what is described as the most prestigious award in the airline industry. Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos accepted the prize during Paris Air… Read the full press release
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, выступает официальным перевозчиком концертного тура Земфиры по европейским городам. Тур откроется 15 июня 2013 года концертом в мюнхенском TonHalle. Статусным участникам программы «S7 Приоритет», вылетающим в Мюнхен бизнес-классом 14 и 15 июня, авиакомпания предоставила бесплатные пригласительные билеты на этот концерт. S7 Airlines выполняет между Москвой и… Read the full press release
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is delighted to congratulate its sponsored athlete Justin Rose, on winning the US Open today (Monday 17 June, GMT) – the first English player to do so in 43 years. Ranked World Number three, Justin said: “Golf takes me all over the world, and as an athlete it’s really important… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel agents booking Oman Air via Travelport’s Galileo and Worldspan distribution systems will now be able to benefit from new functionality, which allows them to manage the seat selection process in a ‘live’ and interactive environment. The Interactive Seat Assignment functionality – jointly unveiled by Travelport, the leading provider of critical… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CARRIES MORE INTL PAX THAN EASYJET & BA COMBINED 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (17 June) welcomed confirmation from IATA that Ryanair remains the world’s favourite airline after IATA’s 2012 World Airline Transport Statistics showed Ryanair once again carried more international passengers than any other airline. Ryanair carried… Read the full press release
Joint Program Members Can Now Earn AAdvantage Miles for Qualifying Marriott Stays FORT WORTH, TX and BETHESDA, MD, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott and American Airlines have teamed up to give joint Marriott Rewards and AAdvantage® members new ways to earn AAdvantage miles. Beginning today, Marriott Rewards will award AAdvantage miles to joint members on qualifying… Read the full press release
2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is once again partnering with Michelin star chef Simon Hulstone, to produce the menu for its Silent Picturehouse event – a pop-up cinema in London between 22-26 July. Simon Hulstone from Devon, who produced the Olympic-inspired menu with Heston Blumenthal for millions of British Airways customers during the London… Read the full press release
RYANAIR FATHER’S DAY GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FROM JUST €25 2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (13 June) revealed that nearly 90% of fathers want to get away from their kids this Father’s Day. Socks, ties and golf clubs are off the menu this year after a survey of 1,000 fathers… Read the full press release
Amadeus and SAS sign landmark partnership on revenue management Amadeus to open, a dedicated ‘Centre of Competence’ in revenue management in Copenhagen, Denmark Madrid, Spain, 2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announces a long-term, strategic partnership with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), the region’s leading airline and the flag… Read the full press release
Spirit Starts New Service: Dallas/Fort Worth – Los Cabos, Mexico Dallas/Fort Worth – Latrobe/Pittsburgh Houston – Denver Houston – Detroit Dallas/Fort Worth – Toluca/Mexico City (resumes seasonal service) Miramar, Florida, 2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Value-seeking consumers have much to celebrate this week as Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) continues to liberate even more travelers from high fares… Read the full press release