2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787 To Our Valued Customers, On behalf of Ethiopian Airlines, I would like to personally apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of the grounding of our Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As… Read the full press release
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Cathay Pacific enhances services in summer schedule
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced enhancements to its services to Toronto, Los Angeles and Bangkok in its Summer Schedule, offering more options and convenience with increased connectivity for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong hub. The airline will add three flights a week each to Toronto and Los Angeles from 31 March,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Resumes Charleston, West Virginia – Myrtle Beach Seasonal Service
Miramar, Florida, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tomorrow Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) resumes nonstop seasonal service between Charleston, West Virginia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flights will initially operate twice weekly and increase to three times weekly on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the ultra low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day… Read the full press release
SAS Group Finalizes Sale & Leaseback of 19 Spare Engines
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the recently launched plan to improve the financial position of SAS Group, 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG), SAS has signed an agreement for the sale and leaseback of 19 spare engines. There are two buyers: San Francisco-based Willis Lease Finance Corporation and Dublin-based Willis Mitsui Engine Support. The actual… Read the full press release
Ethiopian MRO Services Develops Overhaul Capability for the CFM56-3 & CFM56-7 Engines
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian MRO Services is pleased to announce that it has developed shop overhaul capability for the CFM56-3 and CFM56-7 engines. Ethiopian MRO was granted approval for such capabilities from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) and the USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ethiopian has invested about USD 21million to develop the engine… Read the full press release
World’s Only Flying B-29 Superfortress Will Visit Gateway Airport
AirPower History Tour also features B-17 Flying Fortress and other historic military aircraft MESA, Ariz., 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI — the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will visit Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport February 28 through March 4. The airplane will… Read the full press release
Travel Disruptions Will Stall Business Growth
Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the impact of the upcoming sequester deadline on business travel and the nation’s economy. “The country is fast approaching the March 1 deadline for across-the-board cuts in every program, project, and agency in the Federal… Read the full press release
Ryanair Will Appeal EU Decision
RYANAIR WILL APPEAL EU COMMISSION’S “POLITICAL” DECISION TO PROHIBIT ITS OFFER FOR AER LINGUS 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (Feb 27) confirmed that it will appeal the EU Commission’s announced decision to prohibit its latest offer for Aer Lingus, which was supported by an historic and unprecedented remedies package… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to Serve as Official Airline of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 35th year the carrier has supported the event. “It’s a privilege to be the official airline of The Last Great Race,” said Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines’ regional vice president – Alaska. “Each… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot® Volunteer Program Takes Off in Schools Nationwide Inspiring More Than 412,000 Students Since Program’s Inception
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the official kickoff of its award-winning Adopt-A-Pilot® program where thousands of fifth-grade students “adopt” Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Pilots. Through this unique volunteer program, Pilots commit their resources and time from February through May to educate students through aviation-themed activities related to math, science, and other core… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific features fine wines from the Rhône Valley
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced its latest wine promotion, which features a selection of wines from France’s Rhône Valley. From 1 March, the airline’s regular Business Class wines will be complemented by a specially selected quartet of Rhône Valley wines. The promotional wines will be served to Business Class passengers on long-haul… Read the full press release
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JSC “AEROFLOT”
Moscow, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — During JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors ordinary meeting held on February 25, decision on holding the ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders of JSC “Aeroflot” on June 24, 2013 was taken. The list of 14 candidacies to the Board of Directors of JSC “Aeroflot”, which were offered by shareholders, was settled…. Read the full press release
Ethiopian MRO Gets Approval for Full Airframe Maintenance Capability for Bombardier Dash8/Q-Series T
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the development of full airframe maintenance capability for Bombardier’s Q100*, Q200*and Q300*turboprop airplanes in addition to its existing Q400*aircraft capability. Ethiopian MRO facility was granted the approval from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) and the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in January 2013. Ethiopian huge… Read the full press release
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award and Achieves Major Baggage Handling Improvements Johannesburg, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — FlightStats, the global leader in flight and airport information services, recently announced On Time Performance Service Awards (OTPS Awards) for airlines across the globe. SAA, with its 91.17% On Time Performance average, won in the category ‘Middle East and… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific welcomes Government budget strategy
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today welcomed the budget strategy outlined by the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang, which focuses on developing the economy, optimising human resources and investing in infrastructure. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar said: “Cathay Pacific is committed to Hong Kong and we will continue to… Read the full press release
Air Berlin PLC launches convertible bond
2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Berlin PLC is today launching a new convertible bond of approximately 120 million euros with a maturity of six years. The bonds, which can be converted into Air Berlin PLC stock, are issued at 100 per cent of nominal value with an annual interest rate of 6 per cent. Air Berlin… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Hits the Right Note – Kicks Off Third Year of ‘Live in the Vineyard’ Partnership
Airline Launches National Sweepstakes and Surprise Experiences in the Sky 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines™ (NYSE: LUV) kicked off its continued sponsorship as the Official Airline Partner of “Live In The Vineyard” by reintroducing the official “Live In The Vineyard”-decaled Boeing 737 airplane to its fleet and surprising Customers onboard a flight from Nashville to… Read the full press release
Austrian Technicians Win Environmental Prize of City of Vienna
Waliclean, revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems Method uses citric acid instead of chemicals – both environmentally-friendly and economical 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Waliclean, a revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems, is to be awarded the 2013 Environmental Prize of the City of Vienna. The invention, by Austrian technicians Klaus Banny and Robert… Read the full press release
Iberia implanta un nuevo sistema de gestión del deshielo de aviones en el aeropuerto de Madrid
Ha desarrollado una herramienta basada en la tecnología 3G que le permitirá tener información de toda la operativa de deshielo en tiempo real. Solo otras tres aerolíneas en el mundo disponen de una herramienta similar para gestionar su base de deshielo. La implantación de este sistema de gestión de deshielo forma parte del proyecto Ágora,… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Dublin Route To Bologna
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only €19.99 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (22 Feb) announced it will launch a new route from Dublin to Bologna in June 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new Irish route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from… Read the full press release
SAS introduces EuroBonus points for domestic business travelers
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travelers who take domestic flights in Norway will soon be able to gain the rewards and benefits that EuroBonus members in the rest of world can enjoy. SAS is now set to introduce its EuroBonus rewards program for domestic flights in Norway with SAS and Widerøe, which means companies with business… Read the full press release
Aviation Needs a Global Agreement on Market-Based Measures
But Long-term Solution is Technology, Operations and Infrastructure Hong Kong, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions for which it is responsible. IATA also stressed the need for governments… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference
SEATTLE, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s vice president, finance and chief financial officer, at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference on Monday, March 4, in New… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Now Selling Service Between Austin And San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico Operated By AirTran Airways
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways began offering for sale new nonstop service international flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Jose Del Cabo/Los Cabos International Airport in Baja California, Mexico. AirTran daily service on the new route begins June 2, 2013, and is open for sale now… Read the full press release
Free Currywurst on airberlin flights to the ITB
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — All exhibition visitors travelling with airberlin to this year’s International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in the German capital have reason to celebrate: airberlin will be serving the popular curried sausage known as Currywurst as a free snack on all domestic German flights to Berlin after 10:00 am from 5th to 8th March. Back… Read the full press release
Now Even More Reason to Book on FlyFrontier.com
Fares as low as $39* at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced that, effective immediately, its schedules and fares will no longer be available on Expedia. As always, Frontier’s best fares continue to be found on its website at FlyFrontier.com. When you book at FlyFrontier.com, Frontier guarantees you’ll get the best travel… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines начинает полеты в Грецию
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет об открытии регулярных рейсов из Москвы в столицу Греции – Афины. Новая страна в маршрутной сети S7 Airlines предоставит пассажирам авиакомпании еще больше возможностей для путешествий в Европу. Полеты будут осуществляться с 27 апреля 2013 года с периодичностью два раза в неделю – по средам и субботам. Вылет из московского… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds TSA PreCheck Reaching Milestone of 40 Airports
Washington, D.C., 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Statement by Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, regarding today’s announcement by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that PreCheck, a trusted traveler program, has expanded to Austin-Bergstrom International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Memphis International, Nashville International and Raleigh-Durham International airports: “We are thrilled to see PreCheck expand… Read the full press release
Aeroflot Open International Innovation Contest Grand Final
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot Open International Innovation Contest Grand Final will take place in Moscow starting from March 01 till March 03, 2013. This is the first time such a contest is held in Russia. The main goal of this competition organized in partnership with the Federal Business Incubators Network «Open Innovation Inc.» is to develop a concept of «In-flight Entertainment Platform». Teams of professional developers and university students… Read the full press release
Iberia pone en marcha un plan para ofrecer alternativas a los clientes afectados por la huelga
En iberia.com están ya publicados los listados de vuelos cancelados para los días 4, 5, 6, 7 y 8 de marzo. La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por las cancelaciones. Los clientes que hayan adquirido sus billetes a través de agencias de viajes, deben ponerse… Read the full press release