Carrier will also begin using Bombardier Q400 aircraft on two intra-Alaska routes next year ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop between Anchorage and Phoenix, starting Dec. 18, and Anchorage and Las Vegas, starting Dec. 19, 2013. Introductory fares of $179* for Anchorage-Las Vegas and $189* for Anchorage-Phoenix are available for… Read the full press release
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Qatar Airways to Host IATA 70th Annual General Meeting and World Transport Summit in June 2014
Global Aviation Leaders Converge On Qatar’s Capital City Doha As Industry Gathering Returns To Middle East Following 17-Year Absence Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Qatar Airways as the host airline for the 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Transport Summit to be held in… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines has officially landed in Wichita, Kansas!
Southwest Airlines Has Officially Launched Service To Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Southwest Airlines Adds 85th City to Route Map, Offering Kansas Travelers More Destinations and More Low Fares 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has officially landed in Wichita, Kansas! Southwest’s first flight arrived at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on Sunday, June 2, and the airline… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Adds Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper to Airline’s in-flight Beverage Service
Miramar, Florida, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) have reached an agreement that adds Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper to the airline’s in-flight beverage service beginning this month. The Miramar, Fla.-based airline already carries DPS’s Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Club Soda and Tonic Water, as well… Read the full press release
Kupuj wcześniej, lataj taniej z LOT-em
Warszawa, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT z początkiem czerwca proponują nową odsłonę taryfy “First Minute”, przygotowaną specjalnie dla osób, które planują swoje podróże z wyprzedzeniem. Będzie to stała taryfa w ofercie polskiego przewoźnika. „Kupuj wcześniej, lataj taniej” – właśnie pod takim hasłem wystartowała kampania LOT-u promująca bardzo atrakcyjną cenowo taryfę „First Minute”. Najtańsze… Read the full press release
17-year-old Honolulu High School Student Designed the Alaska Airlines ‘Spirit of the Islands’ Aircraft
HONOLULU, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Honolulu high school student’s winning design honoring the culture of the Aloha State touched down today in Honolulu before a crowd of students, educators and travelers. The unique paint theme, dubbed the “Spirit of the Islands,” was created by 17-year-old Aaron Nee…. Read the full press release
Qatar Airways launches flights to its fourth destination in the Republic of Iraq – to the southern port city of Basra
Southern Port City Of Basra Joins Growing Network Taking Iraqi Frequency To 16 Flights A Week… …With Connections Via Airline’s Doha Hub To More Than 100 Cities Worldwide Basra, REPUBLIC OF IRAQ, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fourth destination in the Republic of Iraq – to the southern port city… Read the full press release
British Airways is bringing back ‘Silent Picturehouse’ – A Unique Cinematic Experience Showing Travel Inspired Films
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is bringing back ‘Silent Picturehouse’ – a unique cinematic experience showing five travel inspired films on big screens in the evening, and children’s movies by day. In an innovative twist, viewers tune in from personal headsets, replicating the in-flight experience. Silent Picturehouse will take place in an exclusive London venue… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines возобновляет полёты в Хорватию
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, возобновляет полеты из Москвы в популярные курортные города Хорватии. С 1 июня выполняются рейсы из Москвы в Пулу – город, расположенный в северной части Хорватии на западном побережье полуострова Истрия. Полеты будут осуществляться с периодичностью два раза в неделю – по средам и субботам. Рейсы в… Read the full press release
IATA 69th Annual General Meeting endorsed a resolution on “Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth Strategy”
Historic Agreement on Carbon-Neutral Growth Download video (MP4) Cape Town, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution on “Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth (CNG2020) Strategy” (pdf). The resolution provides governments with a set of principles on how governments could: Establish procedures for a single market-based measure… Read the full press release
flydubai Launches Affordable Travel Packages On Fourth Anniversary
Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has launched a new hotel offering allowing passengers to plan their entire holiday through flydubai.com. The move comes as flydubai celebrates its fourth anniversary and offers a wide range of accommodation options both within its network and beyond through an exclusive partnership with Tourico Holidays. Along with everyday affordable rates,… Read the full press release
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is re-enforcing its focus on customer-based initiatives through 2014
Garuda Indonesia joining on track, 20th member will strengthen Southeast Asian network CAPE TOWN, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is re-enforcing its focus on customer-based initiatives that ensure improved service offering whilst delivering more benefits for its membership throughout SkyTeam’s global network. “With our global network almost complete, our priority is now shifting to… Read the full press release
Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil
Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil. Esta será la primera vez que la selección española viaje a bordo del Airbus A330, último modelo de avión recibido por Iberia que ofrece las mejores prestaciones a bordo. Madrid, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — La selección española de fútbol vuela una vez más con Iberia…. Read the full press release
All Nippon Airways Resumes San José-Tokyo Service
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Soars Over Bay Area Skies Again SAN JOSE, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) resumed nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner today. ANA’s first priority is passenger safety, and worked closely with the Boeing Company, the… Read the full press release
New destinations, dishes, entertainment and online assistance with Air France this summer
– New destinations just waiting to be discovered on the Air France network – A la Carte menus, inflight entertainment and new online assistance are just some of the products and services that will delight all our passengers DISCOVERING NEW HORIZONS 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Air France is flying to new destinations in Malaysia,… Read the full press release
IATA 69th Annual General Meeting Reaffirmed Support for New Distribution Capability Initiative
Better Comparison Shopping; Richer Content for Travel Agents Cape Town, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) reaffirmed its support for the New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative. This will develop an open, XML-based distribution standard for data exchange between airlines and travel agents. In a unanimously approved AGM Resolution (pdf),… Read the full press release
Air France, KLM, Travelport announce new, multi-year global distribution agreement
Agreement to include ancillary services and new HOP! content Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Air France KLM, one of the world’s largest airline groups, today jointly announce a new, multi-year global distribution agreement providing all Travelport-connected users… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines to Order Aircraft Worth of US$17 Billion From Airbus & Boeing
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s for delivery from the 2016/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines Receives the Sixth of the ten ordered Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received a brand new next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013. The addition of this aircraft will bring the number of the total fleet to 58. “Ethiopian Airlines has always been committed to… Read the full press release
The Cathay Pacific Group Raised HK$2 million to Support UNICEF’s relief efforts in Sichuan Province
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cathay Pacific Group today announced that it has raised HK$2 million through a corporate-wide appeal that will go to support UNICEF’s relief efforts in Ya’an, Sichuan in Mainland China, where an earthquake on 20 April took a devastating toll. The donation includes around HK$850,000 contributed by Hong Kong and overseas staff… Read the full press release
Heathrow to Propose Significant Increase in Noise Fines
Heathrow publishes commitments on noise reduction measures Airlines to be ranked on noise performance New noise insulation scheme being piloted 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today publishes ‘A quieter Heathrow’, a report setting out Heathrow’s commitments to reducing aircraft noise while safeguarding the UK’s connectivity. In the report, Heathrow makes a range of new commitments on… Read the full press release
Norwegian’s First Long-Haul Flight Departed For New York’s JKF Airport
2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s first long-haul flight took off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Thursday afternoon, bound for New York’s JKF airport. “The launch of our intercontinental routes is an important milestone in Norwegian’s history. Our goal is that even more passengers should afford to fly – also to other continents,” said CEO Bjørn Kjos…. Read the full press release
Kenya Airways to Introduce 3 Additional Flights to Eldoret
Kenya Airways increases frequency of flights to Eldoret. Nairobi, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced an increase in the frequency of flights to the city of Eldoret to meet increased seasonal demand on the route. From June 2, 2013, the airline will introduce three additional flights on the route every week – on… Read the full press release
Aviation Leaders Gather in Cape Town for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
Cape Town, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that some 700 aviation leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. From 2-4 June 2013 Cape Town will be the global capital of commercial aviation as the industry discusses… Read the full press release
Ryanair, City Sightseeing Launch New Partnership
2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (30 May) launched a new partnership with City Sightseeing, the world’s number one open-top tour operator, offering Ryanair passengers the chance to pre-purchase tour bus tickets for over 40 cities across Europe. Ryanair passengers can buy City Sightseeing tickets both when booking flights on… Read the full press release
Lufthansa set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, implementing worldwide standards
• From 1 June, 1000-foot acceleration outside Germany • New take-off procedure reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption • Transparent measurement procedure planned at Frankfurt Airport prior to introduction in Germany 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, thereby implementing worldwide standards. As of 1 June… Read the full press release
Air France and KLM to Operate inflight Connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on Board
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate their first inflight connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on board. The new service will allow customers to remain connected with the world by being able to send text messages and e-mails and surf the internet during their flight. On our specially designed inflight… Read the full press release
Iberia bautiza el más nuevo de sus aviones Airbus A320 con el nombre de “Valle de Mena”
Iberia bautiza el más nuevo de sus aviones Airbus A320 con el nombre de “Valle de Mena” Con este nombre, Iberia quiere hacer un homenaje al municipio burgalés del Valle de Mena en particular. El Ayuntamiento de Valle de Mena ha creado páginas en Facebook y Twitter dedicadas a este avión. Este avión vuela dentro… Read the full press release
Ryanair Supports Charity Single “Drive Her On” in Memory of Captain Eamon Wall
“DRIVE HER ON”AVAILABLE ON RYANAIR.COM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 May) announced its support for the charity single “Drive Her On”, released in memory of Captain Eamon Wall, a Ryanair pilot who sadly passed away in January. The song was written by Captain Wall’s… Read the full press release
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege Enhances opportunities for earning JPMiles with 6 new partners
MUMBAI, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced exciting new opportunities for its members to earn JPMiles, following the addition of six new partners in the ever expanding retail, travel and publishing category. In the retail category, JetPrivilege has partnered with Purplle.com. Established in 2011, Purplle.com is India’s largest… Read the full press release