2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joulupukki was the last passenger to disembark from the Finnair Airbus A 320, to be welcomed by an excited crowd of lucky children from a kindergarten in Vecsés. It was precisely 11:00 a.m. when Santa Claus, or Joulupukki to be more precise, arrived in Budapest on board a scheduled Finnair flight. The… Read the full press release
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following on from recent announcements concerning steps taken to improve the SAS Group’s financial position, a new USD 125m secured loan facility covering three A330-300 aircraft has been entered into with an East Asia-based Global Insurance Company as sole facility provider-The tranches covering two aircraft have been drawn down as the initial ECA-backed… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To honour the 41st annual National Day, as the operator of the main gateway to United Arab Emirates’ Capital, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is ensuring that passengers and visitors will be educated on the UAE’s rich history and reflect the company’s commitment to championing the UAE spirit…. Read the full press release
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012’s airport awards held recently saw British Airways scoop the Best Airline: full service award while Mango Airlines was awarded the Best Airline: low cost carrier. Singapore was awarded Best International Airline and SA Express walked away with the Best Regional Airline Award. Swissport International was lauded as the Best Ground… Read the full press release
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways reiterated that the company has already taken into account a wide range of factors when considering the latest salary increments for its staff. These factors include the airline’s business performance, job market conditions in Hong Kong and the economic outlook in the various markets it serves. Cathay Pacific Chief… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-four Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme 2012 graduates were honoured at a special event organised by the airline as the programme concluded successfully last Friday. The programme, a major initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, aims to motivate and inspire young Hong Kong people aged 18 to 25 who aspire to… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (3 Dec) called on Minister Leo Varadkar to reverse the recently announced 2013 price increases at the DAA airport monopoly and the Government-controlled CIE train and bus monopolies to prevent visitors coming to Ireland for “The Gathering” in 2013 being ripped-off by the Government-owned, high-priced transport providers. Speaking at an… Read the full press release
New content deal to benefit Galileo and Worldspan users across Europe, Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced that is has reached a breakthrough Full Content Agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The new… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has named a further member of its aircraft fleet after a Swiss municipality. Airbus A320 HB-IJL now carries the name “Nyon”, in honour of the town in Canton Vaud. The naming, which was performed at an official ceremony in the town today, is part of SWISS’s broader endeavours to raise its… Read the full press release
Santa arrives on the roof of Heathrow Terminal 4 with watches, Ipads and teddy bears for lucky passengers ‘Twas the flight before Christmas… When all through Heathrow, Making every journey better, had a yuletide echo; The presents were hung by the gate room with care, In hope that Secret Santa soon would be there; The… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says he is delighted by the award. “Those of us close to the airport think it’s a very special place and it seems travellers agree,” he says. “To have readers of the widely respected magazine Travel Digest vote us the International Airport Of The Year is stunning. “We… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since two years Brussels Airport is implementing a new strategy to play a key role as intercontinental air cargo hub. Compared to other transport sectors, air cargo provides an exceptional added value to our economy. Worldwide cargo development has a growth potential that is much higher than our domestic economic growth rate,… Read the full press release
Tenants have moved into their new offices in building 72A at Budapest Airport. The airport operator originally began to renovate the facility for Hungarian national carrier Malév, which planned to move its management and administrative staff here from the city during the summer. In spite of the difficult conditions on the office lease market, Budapest… Read the full press release
Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel welcomes the first non-stop flight service to the German capital Flights to the Windy City now already available for booking 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23rd March 2013, the first airberlin flight from Berlin to Chicago will take place, making airberlin the only airline to connect the two major cities with… Read the full press release
OFT INVITED TO PAY FEES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS AFTER CAUSING INCREASES 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low fares airline, today (29 Nov) said it was disappointed, but not surprised, by the OFT’s attempt to distance themselves from their anti-consumer rulings, as it invited to pay these increases on the passengers’ behalf. Before the… Read the full press release
Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within a month of starting operations to Mozambique, Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its 19th African destination with a VIP dinner in Maputo. Guests from the diplomatic community, government quarters, businesses and corporates attended the event held at the Polana Serena hotel in Mozambique’s capital city. The dinner… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced salary increases averaging 2% for eligible Hong Kong staff in 2013. Additionally, the carrier will also provide a discretionary 13th month payment to those same staff in their December salary payment. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar said: “2012 has been an extremely challenging year, just as… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — To make the time from now until Christmas just a bit more special for its guests, airberlin is opening a little door on its “XMas calendar” every day during Advent on facebook.com/airberlin. Participants will have a daily chance to win one of five pairs of tickets within the airberlin route network. Departure… Read the full press release
Stay on the ball at cruising altitude with live English-language TV channel Sport 24 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to roll out its FlyNet broadband Internet service across its intercontinental network. Two years after the launch of FlyNet, it is now able to offer inflight broadband connectivity on a record 80 aircraft in its… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 27, 2012 in the very center of Moscow at antique Gostiny Dvor Celebration Hall near Kremlin Aeroflot was awarded Company of the Year 2012 title in Aviation transport category. Company of the Year is Russia’s most prestigious annual business award honoring the achievements of leading organizations within the national corporate… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways joins global campaign against HIVAIDS travel bans NAIROBI, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways is participating in a global campaign against travel restrictions imposed on people living with HIV/ Aids to mark this year’s World Aids Day. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director, Dr. Titus Naikuni has joined 44 other Chief Executives from… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and Solena are gaining momentum in their goal of producing sustainable jet fuel with technology partners for their GreenSky London initiative now in place and British Airways confirming its financial commitment. GreenSky London is a flagship project that will see the construction of a state of the art facility that… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is proud to acknowledge and pay tribute to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) by permanently installing a “Home of the RCAF” sign and flying three flags in recognition of their role in our community. “The Royal Canadian Air Force has a deep history and active presence… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport, Strong wind may cause delays for flights on Friday Because of a strong side wind there may be delays for flights at Helsinki Airport in 30 November. We apologise any inconvenience caused to passengers. Please check your flight status here: Departures Arrivals ###
PASSENGER COSTS INVOICED TO AIRPORT – DISRUPTION MUST END 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today called on Modlin airport to complete the installation of its Instrument Landing System (ILS), which was promised by the airport to be operational by October 2012. The lack of ILS… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 26, 2012 Aeroflot Legal Department took top honor as the Best Legal Department in Russia — 2012 in Transport and Logistics category. Russia’s Best Legal Department Award is organized by Legal Insight magazine and Odgers Berndtson company with independent international auditor support of Ernst & Young. The Award has been celebrated annually since 2006 and is considered to be the most prestigious national trophy… Read the full press release
Madrid, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — La aerolínea ha publicado este anuncio hoy en la prensa española. A nuestros clientes Ante el anuncio de convocatoria de huelga por los sindicatos de Iberia para varios días de diciembre, Iberia quiere informar de lo siguiente: Esta huelga es irresponsable, porque atenta contra los clientes de la compañía, y más en… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced that Fitch Ratings recently assigned an “AA” rating for LAWA’s upcoming issuance of $237 million senior revenue bonds 2012 series ABC on behalf of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Fitch re-affirmed the airport’s existing $2.66 billion parity senior revenue bonds at “AA” and $782.5 million subordinate revenue… Read the full press release
Carrier raises funds; Official toy-drop location DENVER, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it is launching a month-long fundraising campaign for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Throughout the month of December, the Denver-based carrier will raise funds to support Toys for Tots by donating all proceeds from onboard sales of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s… Read the full press release
SHENZHEN, CHINA – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Rob Fyfe, CEO Air New Zealand, who held the post for the last two years. “On behalf of all Star Alliance members… Read the full press release