Category Archives: Airlines

Jan Molby cuts the ribbon on Norwegian’s inaugural service from JLA to Copenhagen

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Danish International and Liverpool FC legend Jan Molby today helped Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) celebrate the first Norwegian service to Copenhagen. Celebrations commenced with a traditional arch of water aircraft ‘baptism’ performed by the Airport’s Emergency Response Service to welcome the arrival of Norwegian’s first aircraft to Liverpool. This was… Read the full press release

SFO Museum Receives Gift of Historic United Airlines Uniforms, Now on View in New Exhibition

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport has received fifty-five flight attendant uniforms donated to its aviation collection by the United Airlines Historical Foundation. This major gift represents the full history of the airline’s company-issued cabin crew attire. Both female and male outfits are included in the donation that spans… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines обновила систему онлайн-регистрации

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, обновила систему онлайн-регистрации. Теперь зарегистрироваться на рейс на сайте www.s7.ru могут пассажиры, приобретающие авиабилеты через туристические агентства в составе турпакетов. Ранее пассажирам,  приобретающим туры с перелетом на S7 Airlines, данная услуга была недоступна.  Регистрация на рейс производилась только на стойках в аэропорту. Также через Интернет не могли регистрироваться группы… Read the full press release

One more alternative for passengers from Berlin to Sofia Airport

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling to Berlin from Sofia Airport were provided with one more alternative. As of today, EasyJet, the low-cost airline, will carry passengers to Berlin (Schönefeld) three times a week (on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). Thus, in summer schedule, valid since 31 March, the weekly frequencies on Sofia-Berlin route, together with daily flights of Bulgaria Air and Air Berlin, operating… Read the full press release

flydubai offers passengers destination visas

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost carrier, has introduced a new facilitation service offering passengers travelling on its flights to Azerbaijan, Russia and Ukraine the opportunity to apply for a visa through the flydubai Travel Shop at Dubai Terminal 2. The flydubai Travel Shop offers passengers a convenient one-stop-shop for ticket sales, travel… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES 4 ROUTES TO DUBAI

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Budapest, Kiev, Bucharest and Sofia low cost services starting from 28 October  Dubai, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced that it will start services to Dubai World Central Airport from Budapest (Hungary), Bucharest (Romania), Kiev (Ukraine) and Sofia* (Bulgaria) starting from 28 October 2013…. Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines: Third Boeing 777 takes off with new long-haul cabin

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Third Boeing 777 takes off for maiden flight from Vienna to Tokyo with new, modern long-haul cabin Aircraft displays Red Ribbon, logo of 2013 Life Ball 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having undergone a successful test flight and received approval from the authorities, the third Austrian long-haul aircraft of the type Boeing 777 takes off for… Read the full press release

JSC “Aeroflot” successfully closed the order book for 5 bln. rubles Exchange Bonds BO-03 Series issue

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On April 2, 2013 the purchase order book for 5 bln. rubles Exchange Bonds BO-03 Series issue with 3-year maturity term starting from the beginning of placement of the Exchange Bonds was closed. The book was opened on April 1, 2013 with coupon rate guidance at 8.75% – 9.00% per annum. Strong… Read the full press release

“Happy Hour” de Iberia, aprovecha la noche para viajar al mejor precio

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Vuelos a Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo y Río de Janeiro a precios muy económicos Solo para reservar hoy, entre las 20:00 y las 00:00 horas. Para volar del 12 de abril al 30 de noviembre. Madrid, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia lanza esta noche su personal “Happy Hour”, una campaña para volar con los mejores precios a Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo… Read the full press release

Schiphol Aviation Awards 2012

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Six business partners distinguished with Schiphol Aviation Awards 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, announced the six winners of the 2012 Schiphol Aviation Awards. Each year, Schiphol presents its aviation awards to business partners who have distinguished themselves over the previous year in terms of their… Read the full press release

Scandinavian Airlines Launches New Non-Stop Service Between SFO and Copenhagen

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is inviting media to view the arrival of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service from Copenhagen. The first flight will arrive on Monday, April 8, 2013. Scheduled arrival time is 2:45 p.m. The actual arrival time may be earlier or later depending on weather and… Read the full press release

DELTA AIR LINES, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS INVEST $229 MILLION TO OVERHAUL TERMINAL 5 AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATONAL AIRPORT

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has partnered with the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to significantly overhaul Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  The $229-million construction project has already begun and is scheduled to take place in several phases with full completion in 2015. Highlights of… Read the full press release

British Airways is offering free flights to Yorkshire businesses

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is offering free flights to Yorkshire businesses who sign up to the airline’s On Business loyalty programme. Companies in Yorkshire who join On Business before June 30 will automatically earn 3,120 bonus points, enough for two reward flights to London from Leeds Bradford Airport. The loyalty programme is designed specifically… Read the full press release

Air France is extending its “Metropolitan France” Travel Saver Card to flights to Europe, North Africa and Israel

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As from 3 April 2013, Air France is extending its “Metropolitan France” Travel Saver Card to flights to Europe, North Africa and Israel. FOR THE SAME PRICE, THE “METROPOLITAN FRANCE” TRAVEL SAVER CARD IS EXPANDING Accessible to all, Air France’s “France-Europe-North Africa” ​​Travel Saver card offers up to 35%* discount on the French… Read the full press release

GBTA Asks DOT Not To Approve IATA Resolution 787

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Not Enough Clarity to Assess Buyer Benefit or Harm Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today filed comments with the Department of Transportation in Application for Approval of an Agreement (Resolution 787)  by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) filing seeking approval of their… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines today inaugurates new twice-daily service between Seattle and Salt Lake City

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Introductory one-way fares on sale today for $109* for travel through June 15   SEATTLE, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today inaugurates new twice-daily service between Seattle and Salt Lake City. The carrier is offering one-way fares between the two cities for as low as $109*. To purchase tickets and view complete fare rules—including advance… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches partnership with Plus Group to Deliver Low-Cost Bus Transfers

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC),today (4 Apr) launched a new partnership with Plus Group, which will deliver low cost bus transfers to 30 Ryanair airports across Europe over the next 12 months. The first phase of the partnership will see the introduction of Plus Group bus transfer services at Gdansk,… Read the full press release

Oman Air enters into codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has entered into a codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia on the Muscat and Addis Ababa sectors, which will offer greater choice for customers of the two airlines. This codeshare agreement will cover flights between the Omani capital… Read the full press release

SAA submits Long-term Turnaround Strategy

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Johannesburg, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce that it has submitted its Long-term Turnaround Strategy to the Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba. The handover was made yesterday to the Minister by Ms. Dudu Myeni, the acting Chairperson of the SAA Board of Directors on behalf of the airline. The submission of… Read the full press release

IATA: Passenger Growth Accelerates on Rising Business Confidence

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Geneva, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing that demand growth is accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particularly in emerging regions. Passenger demand rose 3.7% compared to February 2012. The 3.7% growth masks improvements in recent months. October 2012 appears to have… Read the full press release

UNWTO European Member States debate the way forward for tourism in the region

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Madrid, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO European Members States, gathered in Çesme, Turkey, for the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe, debated the state of tourism in the region and the way forward under the current economic situation. Topics on discussion included visa facilitation and the promotion of domestic tourism as means to stimulate growth… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Gives Back To Communities All Year Long By Celebrating Women

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2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is demonstrating its commitment to the communities it serves by hosting an array of women-focused activities throughout 2013. The Company champions diversity and inclusion and the causes that matter most to its Customers and Employees. “Southwest Airlines is proud of our commitment to women.  We partner with nonprofit… Read the full press release

31 ROUTES & 1.6M PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2ND POLISH BASE

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2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (3 Apr) opened its 2nd base in Poland at Krakow with two-based aircraft and 31 routes, which will deliver up to 1.6m passengers p.a. and sustain 1,600 “on-site” jobs, as Ryanair invests over $170m at Krakow Airport. Ryanair celebrated the opening of its new Krakow… Read the full press release

GEORGE WHITESIDES, VIRGIN GALACTIC’S CEO, ON THE SIGNING OF THE SPACE FLIGHT INFORMED CONSENT BILL

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2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — “This is an important day for the future of commercial space flight in the state of New Mexico. This bill, SB 240, will significantly improve the competitiveness of Spaceport America and help create jobs for New Mexicans. The signing of this bill by Governor Susana Martinez represents a vital milestone for commercial… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Group hands over final Boeing 737

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Greater efficiency and higher productivity thanks to unified Airbus fleet on medium-haul routes Lauda Air now history 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The final Boeing 737 in the Tyrolean Airways fleet celebrated its departure today. The aircraft, which bears the registration OE-LNK, is the last to bear the Lauda Air design. This means the fleet harmonisation, during… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Turkish Airlines Launches Non-stop Flights Between Houston and Istanbul

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Europe’s Best Airline Plans for Takeoff at George Bush Intercontinental Airport 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, is expanding its presence in the United States. Today marks the launch of its newest gateway in Houston, Texas. Houston becomes the fifth U.S. gateway, joining Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and… Read the full press release

Ryanair opens new base in Zadar, Croatia

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17 ROUTES & 300,000 PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 1st CROATIA BASE 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (1 Apr) opened its new base in Croatia at Zadar with one-based aircraft and 17 routes, which will deliver up to 300,000 passengers p.a. and sustain 300 “on-site” jobs, as Ryanair invests over… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines’ Family Summer Fun Fares

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Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by April 4 for travel through Sept. 8 DENVER, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a fare sale with family fun fares that can help you make some great summer memories. Fly to your favorite Frontier city with fares as low as $89* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET… Read the full press release

Amadeus and IAG sign new long-term content agreement

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New deal will ensure Amadeus travel agents continue to enjoy full access to a comprehensive range of fares, schedules and availability from British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express Madrid, Spain, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has today signed a new long-term content agreement with International Airlines Group… Read the full press release

SFO/SAS Announce “#SFOadventure” Photo Contest on Instagram & Twitter

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Social media contest to award round-trip tickets on Scandinavian Airlines SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is welcoming Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service to Copenhagen by hosting a social media photo contest. SAS begins flying non-stop to Copenhagen, Denmark six times per week on April 8, 2013. The “#SFOadventure”… Read the full press release