Ryanair Announces New Partnership with European Car Park Provider, ParkCloud

THE LOWEST FARES & LOW COST PARKING AT 10 RYANAIR AIRPORTS 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (28 May) announced a new partnership with European car park provider, ParkCloud, offering Ryanair passengers pre-booked parking facilities at 10 Ryanair airports in Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Spain. This service is set… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает вечерний рейс в Киев

2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, открывает новый вечерний рейс Москва — Киев. Полеты осуществляются с периодичностью пять раз в неделю, в зимнем расписании рейс будет выполняться ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово – в 18:55, прибытие в Киев – в 19:25 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 20:05 и прилетает… Read the full press release

Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. sign partner agreement

Partnership focuses on the sale and promotion of Maintenix in Japan Agreement represents a regional presence for Mxi Technologies Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. Sign Partner Agreement to Meet Growing Demand for Maintenix in Japan Ottawa, Canada and Tokyo, Japan, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts 64th Airline Personnel Directors’ Council (APDC) Event Held In Doha

Doha, QATAR, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways was honoured to host the 64th Annual Conference of Airline Personnel Directors’ Council (APDC) in the capital city of Doha. The two-day conference brought together over 40 senior human resource management delegates from airlines around the world to discuss issues and challenges facing HR practices in their respective… Read the full press release

The German Travel Association (DRV) to hold its 64th Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi next year

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority to co-host DRV Annual Congresss 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The German Travel Association (DRV) will hold its 64th Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi next year – the first time the major gathering, which attracts around 1,000 key German tour operators and travel agents, will convene in the… Read the full press release

RyanairHotels.com Offers Massive Savings on Hotel Accommodation to Ryanair Passengers

Massive Savings On Europe’s Largest Hotels Price Comparison Site 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (27 May) announced exclusive booked passenger offers on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, offering Ryanair passengers savings of up to 40% on their hotel accommodation, the cheapest rates in Europe. Passengers… Read the full press release

airberlin Visa credit Card summer promotion

2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2012, airberlin became the first airline to introduce the possibility of collecting status miles for every credit card payment with the airberlin Visa Card. This benefit, which up to now has been the only one of its kind in Europe, has now been extended until 2015. Germany’s second largest frequent… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Launches services to Salalah, joining Muscat as the airline’s second destination in the Sultanate of Oman

Salalah – Perfume Capital Of Arabia – Joins Muscat As Airline’s Newest Point In Oman Latest Route Takes Capacity Across Sultanate To 35 Flights A Week Salalah, SULTANATE OF OMAN, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Salalah, south of the Arabian Peninsula, becomes the Doha-based airline’s fifth new route of the year taking the carrier’s global reach to 127… Read the full press release

Air France continues commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions With New, Lighter Baggage containers

AN 8,000-TON REDUCTION IN ANNUAL CO2  EMISSIONS THANKS TO LIGHTER AIRCRAFT 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, Air France completed the renewal of its 3,650 hold baggage containers on its long-haul aircraft (Airbus A380, A340, A330, Boeing 777 and 747). These new, lighter containers reduce the overall weight of the aircraft before and during the… Read the full press release

Iberia elegida mejor compañía aérea en las rutas con América del Sur

El galardón fue recogido por Marco Sansavini, Director Comercial. Madrid, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha sido elegida mejor compañía aérea en las rutas con América del Sur en la XXI edición de los premios Travelranking, que concede anualmente la revista especializada en viajes Agenttravel. Para la elección de estos premios, cada año, la revista Agenttravel realiza… Read the full press release

SIA Cabin Crew volunteers hosted a fun-filled event for Elderly And Children

2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines cabin crew volunteers hosted nearly 360 elderly and children with special needs from 10 beneficiaries for a memorable morning of fun today (25 May 2013) , at the CARNIVAL Summer Vacation 2013 event held at Sentosa. The event was organised by volunteers from the SIA Cabin Crew Club for Community Care… Read the full press release

Iberia lanza el check-in online desde Malabo

Los pasajeros que viajen desde Malabo con Iberia pueden ya facturar en iberia.com desde 24 horas antes de la salida de su vuelo Madrid, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha lanzado el check-in online en los vuelos que parten desde Malabo.  Los pasajeros que viajan desde la capital de Guinea Ecuatorial con la compañía aérea española ya pueden facturar… Read the full press release

US Airways Begins Daily Shannon – Philadelphia Service

2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon’s options for US bound destinations got a major boost today as US Airways began its daily service to its Philadelphia hub. The service, which leaves Shannon daily at 11.35 a.m. for the historic city, brings to five the number of US destinations flown to by Shannon this year – the first… Read the full press release

oneworld airline alliance Unveils new service to meet the travel needs for conventions and special events

•Big benefits for organisers and attendees of conferences, events and exhibitions •Attractive discounts on flights •Easy-to-use online booking and management systems •Travel on a collection of the world’s leading airlines serving 850 destinations 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, today unveiled a new, one-stop, easy-to-use service to meet the travel needs for… Read the full press release

Flybe First In UK To Offer Discounted Upfront Option To Make Changes To Online Bookings

Flybe Flex Now Offers Travellers Unlimited Changeable Ticket Options 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In today’s busy world, even the best laid travel plans are subject to change at any time ……and so, in another UK aviation first, Flybe has today launched ‘Flybe Flex’, a discounted budget-friendly stand-alone product offered during the initial online booking process which… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company’s Chief Information Officer

2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) recently announced the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company’s Chief Information Officer.  Sloan, 50, joined the carrier in March of 2012 and immediately assumes the new role. “Randy has brought a renewed energy to the People of Technology and has made a positive and… Read the full press release

airberlin Meeting & Event Solutions Offers more Customised Solutions for the Congress and Events Industry

2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline has expanded its expertise in the MICE (meetings, incentive trips, congresses and events) sector and is now offering even more customised solutions for the congress and events industry under the name airberlin meeting & event solutions. Star travel packages (trips for several small groups from various departure airports… Read the full press release

Специальные тарифы S7 Airlines в Пекин

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, предлагает специальные тарифы на авиабилеты из Новосибирска в Пекин. В рамках специальной акции, которая продлится до 26 мая 2013 года, можно по сниженным тарифам приобрести авиабилеты на рейсы Новосибирск — Пекин — Новосибирск, которые будут выполняться с 27 мая по 1 августа 2013 года. Размер специального… Read the full press release

Successful resettlement of Eurasian cranes in the British Isles with the support of Lufthansa Group

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — News from Great Britain that The Great Crane Project there has succeeded in establishing the resettlement of the Eurasian crane in that country – with the support of the Lufthansa Group. For more than 400 years, the majestic large birds were regarded as being extinct in England. In 2010, within the… Read the full press release

Jet2.com and Norwegian Join Travelport Merchandising Platform

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announces that European low cost carriers, Jet2.com and Norwegian, are the latest participants in the aggregated shopping component of its recently launched Travelport Merchandising Platform. Travelport Aggregated Shopping, an industry first, consolidates… Read the full press release

Ryanair Supports Spanish Foundation “Pequeño Deseo”

2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 May) announced a €25,000 donation to the Spanish Foundation “Pequeño Deseo” (“Small Wishes”), the latest in a line of charities to receive ongoing contributions from the sale of Ryanair’s ‘Fly To Win’ onboard scratchcards. Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary and several members of Ryanair’s cabin crew… Read the full press release

Air France and Cyprus Airways new code-share agreement

2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France and Cyprus Airways are enhancing their cooperation to offer a total of 20 daily code-share flights on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Cyprus and Greece. This new agreement offers customers a wider choice of seamless travel solutions. Thanks to this new code-share agreement, Air France will now offer flights operated… Read the full press release

Star Alliance Introduces Customised Navigator iPad App

First Airline Alliance to Introduce Customised iPad App FRANKFURT, Germany, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance has expanded its mobile device offer by introducing the customised Navigator app for the iPad. The new app complements the existing iPhone app and is a continuation of the Alliance’s strategy of providing easy mobile access to its products and… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Celebrates Nonstop Route Between Houston Hobby And Ronald Reagan Washington National with Introductory Fares

Red, White & HOU! Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Houston Hobby And Ronald Reagan Washington National Airline Offers Introductory Fares of $149 One-Way to Celebrate Nonstop Route 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that new service between Houston Hobby and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will begin Aug. 4, 2013…. Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation welcomes new air service from Austrian Airlines at O’Hare International Airport

​CHICAGO, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today welcomed new air service from Austrian Airlines at O’Hare International Airport. The airline will fly five times a week to Chicago from Austria’s capital city of Vienna. The service will be operated using a Boeing 767, equipped with a completely new cabin featuring new full-flat seats in Business Class,… Read the full press release

airberlin is now carrying flight guests to the United States of America at especially attractive prices

2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is now carrying flight guests to the United States of America at especially attractive prices. Travellers can take advantage of this opportunity thanks to the airberlin USA special in the booking period from 22nd to 28th May 2013 with attractively priced tickets to Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Outward… Read the full press release

Ryanair offers faster access to lowest fares on Ryanair.com

Ryanair Launches New Captcha System On Ryanair.com 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 May) launched a new CAPTCHA security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers speedier access to Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com. The CAPTCHA system has been introduced across all Ryanair markets following a successful trial on… Read the full press release

Wizz Air increases low cost seat capacity in Bosnia-Herzegovina to over 100,000 seats a year

Tuzla, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced a new route from Tuzla to Gothenburg which together with Wizz Air’s low fare routes to Basel-Mulhouse and Malmo, announced less than a month ago, grow low cost seat capacity in Bosnia-Herzegovina to over 100,000 seats a… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines расширяет географию полетов в Греции

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, и греческая авиакомпания Aegean Airline заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов в самые популярные туристические города Греции. Авиакомпании будут осуществлять полеты из Москвы в Афины, Ираклион, на остров Родос, а также из Москвы и Санкт-Петербурга в Салоники. Кроме того, пассажиры S7 Airlines смогут воспользоваться перелетом… Read the full press release

The Air Travel Trust (ATT) fund returns to surplus for the first time since 1996

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Travel Trust (ATT) has today published its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2013, which reveal the fund has returned to surplus for the first time since 1996. The report shows that the ATT received £48.1m in ATOL Protection Contributions (APC) from 19.2m passengers during… Read the full press release