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

Ryanair Buys New Dublin Offices

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (14 Feb) announced the purchase of a new office building in Airside Business Park in Swords, Co Dublin, which will become Ryanair’s new Dublin office. The 100,000 sq ft building will house all of Ryanair’s Irish operations, including its commercial, customer service, finance, IT,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways partners with carzonrent to offer convenient car rental services on JetAirways.com

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier International airline, has entered into a strategic partnership with Carzonrent, one of India’s leading personal ground transportation service to provide its guests with a seamless on-ground travel experience. In addition to booking flight tickets online, guests can now conveniently plan and book their intra and inter-city on-ground transportation… Read the full press release

Iberia pone en marcha un plan de contingencia para atender a todos sus clientes durante la huelga

La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por estas jornadas de huelga. También ha alcanzado acuerdos de protección de clientes con numerosas compañías aéreas, para disponer de más alternativas para los clientes. Durante los próximos días la compañía española comunicará el listado de vuelos de las… Read the full press release

Reckitt Benckiser to move to WTC Schiphol Airport

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full press release

The airline world is in need of new business models – Experts discuss change in aviation at the Hamburg Aviation Conference

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Eggenschwiler, Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Airport, is certain that “the world of the established airline is in need of new business models.” Many traditional airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are already looking for new ways of commercially viable operation and are launching low-cost subsidiaries for the short and medium-haul… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Wins Major Route Service Award

San Diego International Airport is the overall winner for the entire Americas SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce that San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has been named the Overall Winner of the first heat of the sixth international Routes Airport Marketing Awards. It is the first… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January Passengers In January, Brussels Airport handled 1.1 million passengers. The number of originating passengers departing in January was up 0,9%. On the long-haul flights, this small growth can be attributed mainly to Brussels Airlines and other Star Alliance partners. In the intra-European segment, low-cost… Read the full press release

KLM Introduces Renewed European Product and Price Policy

KLM offers passengers customised service in Europe 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be introducing even more European destinations at competitive fares. With effect from 22 April 2013, KLM will be lowering its fare to €99 for 11 European destinations. KLM will then offer flights to more than 30 European destinations at this… Read the full press release

EASYJET HOPE VALENTINE’S POP UP SHOP WILL SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE FOR CHARITY

EASYJET HOPE VALENTINE’S POP UP SHOP WILL SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE FOR CHARITY

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It might not be the most romantic place to buy your partner a gift, but easyJet hopes its pop up Valentine’s stall at Manchester Airport will help spread a little love for children caught in the Syria conflict this February 14th. Passengers travelling on easyJet’s inaugural flights to Venice and Reykjavik this… Read the full press release

New deal for London Gatwick better for passengers and airlines

Gatwick puts forward a new seven-year ‘Contracts & Commitments’ framework to replace the current system of regulation The new deal will deliver better outcomes for airlines and passengers in terms of the quality of airport facilities, service levels and price Gatwick proposes to keep up the pace of change with a further £1 billion investment… Read the full press release

bmi regional launches another three new European routes from Bristol Airport

bmi regional launches another three new European routes from Bristol Airport

Airline continues network expansion from Bristol with new routes to Munich, Milan and Hannover. Bristol – Frankfurt also increases to twice a day. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, today announced the launch of three new European routes from Bristol Airport. The airline is continuing to expand its European network, with… Read the full press release

Red Tape an Issue in Australian Tourism Development

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Realities of Remaining Competitive: speakers at the PATA Hub City Forum Sydney on 12 February addressed the issue of congestion at Sydney airport and the need for a new secondary airport to ease constraints. It was pointed out by aviation expert Peter Harbison that this issue was first raised by the government… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Gifts 1 Million Frequent Flier Miles to Make-A-Wish Hawaii

Public’s help sought to raise another 1 million miles HONOLULU — 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Alaska Airlines is donating 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. The airline also asked the community to help raise 1 million more miles. As part of the new partnership… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Honors Proud Tradition Of Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long

2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines and Juniper Bank Launch Co-Branded Frontier MasterCards

DENVER, CO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Juniper Bank (www.juniperbank.com), a leading full-service credit card issuer, today announced a partnership with Denver-based Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) to exclusively offer Frontier MasterCard products to consumers, customers and Frontier’s EarlyReturns frequent flyer members. The Frontier/Juniper Bank co-branded MasterCard will offer the most aggressive affinity card program because free travel… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Record Cheltenham Bookings As Festival Countdown Begins

OVER 13,000 RACING FANS TO FLY ON 50 EXTRA RYANAIR FLIGHTS 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the official airline of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, today (13 Feb) announced record Cheltenham 2013 bookings with over 13,000 Irish racing enthusiasts set to fly on Ryanair’s lowest fares to the UK’s premier jump racing festival, which gets under… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы

S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы

2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full press release