British Airways – Monte Carlo, Rome, London, next stop: home!

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers  jetting off on their half-term holidays were treated to an eye-opening surprise when a barrage of zoo animals attempted to blend in whilst checking-in to board a British Airways flight. To celebrate the film’s release on Blu-ray & DVD, the characters from DreamWorks Animation’s hilariously funny global smash Madagascar 3:… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Key phrase of the week: Chevron nozzles reduce noise

Saw-tooth pattern improves noise profile of the Lufthansa 747-8 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Lufthansa Group remains committed to reducing aircraft noise emissions in order to minimise its impact on residents in the vicinity of airports. The greatest improvements can be achieved through the use of modern aircraft. That is why the Group is continuing to… Read the full press release

Información a las 11:00 horas. Ya han salido 54 vuelos de Iberia, todos los previstos hasta esa hora

Se recomienda a los clientes de la compañía que acudan a los aeropuertos, en especial a la T4, en metro o cercanías para evitar posibles problemas en los accesos. Madrid, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A las 11:00 horas de la mañana, ya han salido 54 de los 135 vuelos que Iberia tiene previstos para hoy, una vez… Read the full press release

RAK Airways Board of Directors appoints Murabit Al Sawaf as the new board member of the airline

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2012 has been a very successful year for RAK Airways with passenger numbers having crossed 300,000 across the airline’s network. To step up the airline’s contribution to the aviation industry in the United Arab Emirates, the board of directors has appointed a versatile dynamic businessman Murabit Al Sawaf… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR EXPANDS IN GEORGIA

FIRST LOW COST FLIGHTS TO THE EU 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will double its capacity in Georgia by adding three new international routes from Kutaisi airport. Following the success of Wizz Air`s low fares connecting Kutaisi with Kiev, two new… Read the full press release

Información a las 8:30 horas: ya han salido 38 vuelos de Iberia de los previstos para hoy

Hasta el momento no se han producido incidencias remarcables en los aeropuertos y se están cumpliendo los servicios mínimos. Madrid, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A las 8:30 horas de la mañana, ya han salido 38 de los 135 vuelos de Iberia previstos para hoy, una vez descontados los cancelados por la huelga. Hasta el momento, se están… Read the full press release

Governor O’Malley Announces Third Straight Annual Passenger Record for BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Record 22.68 Million Passengers Flew BWI Marshall in 2012; International Passenger Traffic grew 20 Percent 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that 22,679,887 commercial passengers flew through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2012, a new all-time annual record. The 2012 annual passenger traffic figure, a 1.3 percent increase over 2011, represents… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Northern lights available at peak time

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers from South Yorkshire’s airport have the chance to catch the northern lights at their most colourful. A special flight from Doncaster Sheffield Airport will allow people to take in the famous solar spectacle at their peak time in March. BBC astronomer Peter Lawrence, famous for his role on The Sky at… Read the full press release

Jet2.com celebrates milestone

Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood, presents Steve Heapy, Jet2.com’s Chief Executive, with a glass globe plaque to mark the airline’s tenth anniversary

LEEDS, 2013-02-18 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s officially 10 years since Jet2.com began flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, bringing cost effective European air travel to Yorkshire. Since its launch, Jet2.com has helped more than 30 million passengers reach their favourite destinations, with 2012 proving to be the most successful year to date as over… Read the full press release

British Airways, Flying back in time for Red Nose Day

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is taking a step back in time by hosting the ‘Highest 80s Gig in the Sky’ on Sunday 10 March for Red Nose Day – with Bananarama, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kim Wilde and Go West performing. The exclusive flight will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the… Read the full press release

HATTERS LEGENDS BACK EASYJET FOOTBALL SHIRT AMNESTY

HATTERS LEGENDS BACK EASYJET FOOTBALL SHIRT AMNESTY

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and Luton Town Football Club defenders Simon Ainge and Lathaniel Rowe-Turner teamed up today – Friday 15 February ahead of the club’s crucial FA Cup tie against Millwall tomorrow, to lead a football shirt swap outside the Town Hall in Luton Town Centre. The first 50 fans… Read the full press release

SAS is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award platinum status

Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award Platinum status. This means that SAS offers over 80% of the IATA’s selected self-service options to its passengers throughout the journey. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In order to achieve Platinum status, at least 80% of the airline’s products must have… Read the full press release

Heathrow full year results

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Results for the year ended 31 December 2012 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow (SP) Limited (formerly BAA (SP) Limited) owns Heathrow and Stansted airports. Throughout this document, Heathrow (SP) Limited and its subsidiaries are referred to as the Group. Record Heathrow passenger satisfaction and passenger numbers 8.1% revenue increase supports 11.6% Adjusted EBITDA growth Heathrow investment… Read the full press release

Negotiations with one of the finalists for Executive Director to commence

MESA, Ariz. — 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a nationwide search, and following direction from the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority’s Board of Directors, Mesa City Manager Chris Brady and Board counsel will enter into negotiations with Jane Morris, Gateway Airport Director-Special Projects, for the Executive Director position. Ms. Morris is one of the finalists interviewed by… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport’s DhabiJet named second best FBO in the world

DhabiJet tops big names around the world in EBAN reader survey Highest ranked FBO among 328 facilities worldwide and highest in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) facility – DhabiJet;… Read the full press release

Sofia Airport recorded 15 % cargo increase in January 2013

2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport recorded 15 % cargo increase in January 2013 Cargo In the first month this year, Sofia Airport recorded a 15 % growth in cargo volumes compared to January 2012, and this is a total of 1 360 t of handled cargo and mail. The cargo volumes carried on scheduled international flights increased by 3%, and those on special cargo flights went… Read the full press release

British Airways is one of the world’s leading airlines and is part of International Airlines Group

2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is based at London Heathrow and is the airport’s major operator with approximately 50 per cent of flights to and from the airport. It also has a significant presence at London Gatwick and its wholly owned subsidiary BA CityFlyer is the biggest operator at London City Airport. The airline also has… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Bargain Thursday!

FLY LONDON TO MAASTRICHT FROM JUST £16 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only £16 Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 14 Feb), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Maastricht from just £16 in April as part of its… Read the full press release

Norwegian Reports a Pre-Tax Profit of 623 MNOK for 2012

2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for 2012. The company reports a pre-tax profit of 623 MNOK, an improvement of 457 MNOK compared to previous year. 2012 is charaterized by solid traffic growth and international expansion with the launch of several new routes and the establishment of… Read the full press release

Jet Airways wins prestigious 6th loyalty award 2013

Adjudged winner in ‘Best use of Customer & Data Analytics’ category 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was adjudged the winner of the 6th Loyalty Award 2013 in the “Best use of Customer & Data Analytics” category at a gala award ceremony at Intercontinental, The Lalit, Mumbai. The award was received by Mr. Kaushal Satam, Head… Read the full press release

Love is in the air – as Belfast tops easyJet’s St Valentine’s Day destinations from JLA

2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s that time of year again when couples treat each other to a little extra romance, but it’s not just love that will be in the air today. For one of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (JLA) biggest operators, this means a surge in bookings as passengers take advantage of some great value… Read the full press release

RyanairHotels.com Attracts Record Monthly Visitors

5.5M USERS VISIT EUROPE’S BIGGEST ONLINE ACCOMODATION SITE IN JANUARY 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (15 Feb) announced record monthly traffic on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, with more than 5.5m unique visitors in January 2013, a rise of 300% on the previous month, coinciding… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Houston and Orlando

Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Orlando International Airport. The flight will also operate as new one-stop continuation service via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as DFW-Houston-Orlando and Orlando-Houston-DFW, complementing… Read the full press release

NTM fails to reach the requisite number to gain recognition

Johannesburg, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A report released by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) indicates that the National Transport Movement (NTM) does not have the requisite number of members in order to gain official recognition as a labour representative organisation by South African Airways (SAA). The verification process was an attempt between SAA… Read the full press release

IATA Applauds ICAO-CAEP Agreement on a More Stringent Noise Standard for Aircraft and Progress on Aircraft CO2 Standard

Montreal, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the agreement on a new noise standard with more stringent requirements for future aircraft achieved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) comprising ICAO member states, industry, and environmental non-governmental organizations, reviewed technological feasibility, environmental benefits… Read the full press release

JAL and MOS BURGER Present [AIR MOS Teriyaki Egg Burger] On Select Flights

TOKYO, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Japan Airlines (JAL) and MOS FOOD SERVICES, INC. (MOS BURGER), a well-known hamburger chain established in 1972 in Japan, will collaborate for the third time in the eighth installment of JAL’s popular AIR Series in-flight meal service. Following the successful introduction of AIR MOS Burger (Teriyaki) and AIR MOS Rice Burger… Read the full press release

George Bush Intercontinental Airport Gains Service Between Houston and Orlando on Spirit Airlines

HOUSTON, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Houston Airport System announces Spirit Airlines is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando International Airport. “Houston leads the nation in the economic recovery and the Houston Airport System is delighted to… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Detroit and Denver

Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts nonstop service between Detroit and Denver. Initial service operates daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and increases to daily service on March 1, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Begin Connecting Networks

Southwest and AirTran Offer Customers More Flight Options on a Single Itinerary; Achieve Another Important Milestone in the Ongoing Integration DALLAS, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luv is in the air! Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it is taking the next step in its marriage with subsidiary, AirTran Airways. Customers are now able to purchase a… Read the full press release

airberlin and Air Seychelles sign landmark codeshare agreement

2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin, Europe’s seventh largest airline, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today signed a historic codeshare agreement allowing customers from each of the two carriers to fly seamlessly between Abu Dhabi, Germany, and Seychelles. Initially, the agreement, which comes into effect immediately, will see Air Seychelles’ HM… Read the full press release