2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport 1 – Be pleasant and polite to both customers and other sellers 2 – Setup starts one hour before buyers are allowed in, try to arrive in good time to set up your stall 3 – Bring plenty of change 4 – No buying… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — See below, official comment from Aberdeen Airport, following the announcement that Virgin Atlantic has been successful in securing the remedy slots to fly into Heathrow from both Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airports, made available by the sale of bmi. Derek Provan, Aberdeen Airport MD, said: “I look forward to welcoming Virgin Atlantic to… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot was recognized as the best airline in Russia, taking top honor according to Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice – the most prestigious award in the world travel industry. Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice Award has been bestowing the best of the best in the industry for more than 10 years and… Read the full press release
El contrato de mantenimiento firmado entre Iberia y TAROM Airlines tendrá una duración de cinco años Los componentes de los aviones Airbus A318 de la línea aérea rumana serán revisados y reparados en las instalaciones de mantenimiento de Iberia en Madrid Madrid, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAROM, la compañía aérea de bandera de Rumanía, ha firmado un… Read the full press release
SFO recognized for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) first place honors for the airport’s outstanding concession program. In the Large Airport category, SFO won First… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — If saving time is money for you this holiday season, then CVG can help. The holidays mark the busiest travel time of the year. CVG looks forward to welcoming tens of thousands of travelers this holiday season. You can make your flying experience faster and more enjoyable with some simple advance planning…. Read the full press release
The icon indicating the smartphone application has already appeared on the website of Budapest Airport 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The application is available for download on phones running under iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms. Although it is a basic application at the moment, several new functions will be introduced in upcoming months. This move further strengthens the leading position of Budapest… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport is launching a personalised service for group travellers, aimed at getting their journeys off to a great start. Occasions will cater for couples and groups looking to relax and enjoy refreshments in the terminal before boarding their flight. Whether travelling as part of a business delegation, school trip, stag or hen party,… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12 the Board of SAS approved the 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG) plan to address the issues facing SAS. The 4XNG plan will improve EBT by approximately 3 bn SEK on an annualized basis and improve the overall cost flexibility. One of the conditions to implement the plan and for… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “A very unexpected but very welcome development, which may now temporarily prevent a full scale trade war” is the response of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO, David Scowsill, to the European Union’s decision to postpone the full introduction of its emissions trading scheme (ETS). WTTC has long argued… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston.com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it actually takes travelers to clear the checkpoint. “We exist to connect… Read the full press release
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the airlines and fuel suppliers met this morning to discuss the current fuel supply challenges at O.R. Tambo International as a result of contaminated fuel received from the NATREF refinery. ACSA receives fuel in three different ways, a dedicated pipeline from NATREF (Sasolburg), dedicated rail tank cars… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce a successful 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference held November 4 – 7, 2012 in Chicago. This annual conference, co-hosted by the CDA and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is the aviation industry’s premier event for the development, communication and active discussion of sustainability… Read the full press release
Double miles and introductory fares now available starting from $129* for San Diego-Boston flights SEATTLE — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin new service between San Diego and Boston starting March 29 and between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai, on June 7, 2013. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or by… Read the full press release
Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release
Low fares available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today expands its service from Orlando, Fla. (MCO) with the launch of nonstop service to Greensboro, N.C. (GSO). This is the only nonstop service from Greensboro to Orlando’s most convenient airport, where you’re closer to all the key attractions and can start your vacation… Read the full press release
Warsaw, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT Polish Airlines, as the first carrier in Europe, has added to its fleet the world’s most modern passenger airplane – Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration code SP-LRA. The aircraft welcome ceremony was attended, among others, Anna Komorowska, the First Lady, and many Polish and international guests. The Dreamliner, registration code… Read the full press release
Airline Partners with SeaWorld to Relocate 60 Orphaned Animals to Helen Woodward Animal Center in California NEWARK – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy continues to impact thousands of people in the Northeast US but it’s also impacted pets and animals that may no longer have homes. Orphaned pets that have filled shelters… Read the full press release
2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the motto “Flying Home for Christmas”, the airberlin Christmas aircraft is taking off once again. This year the Boeing 737-800 with the registration Mike Juliette has a 2.54 metre high and 4.2 metre wide Santa Claus made of photos from nearly 2,000 airberlin fans and employees who uploaded their images to… Read the full press release
Fares starting at $79* each way available until Jan. 31 at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton-Trenton, N.J., to Orlando, with two weekly nonstop flights. Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled carrier service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as… Read the full press release
2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, today (16 Nov) condemned the Govt-owned DAA airport monopoly’s proposed price increases for 2013 which include; – increases in summer landing and passenger charges – increases in remote stand passenger charges – a 36% increase in wheelchair charges as unacceptable and irresponsible in the light of Dublin Airport’s record low traffic… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines стала спонсором новосибирского хоккейного клуба «Сибирь». Новосибирск – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — родной город для S7 Airlines, здесь начиналась история авиакомпании. Нам приятно поддержать команду, за которую болеют многие новосибирцы. Для нас особенно важно, что хоккейный клуб «Сибирь» уделяет огромное внимание развитию спорта в регионе. Клуб принимает участие в реализации социальных программ, направленных на… Read the full press release
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today pleased to announce that Broadway Travel Service (Wimbledon) Ltd has been confirmed as an accredited body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. Broadway Travel’s status as an accredited body offers travel organisers an additional option for complying with the ATOL Regulations 2012, as members… Read the full press release
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о заключении код-шерингового соглашения с южнокорейской авиакомпанией Asiana Airlines, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Владивостока в Сеул (Республика Корея). Полеты между двумя городами осуществляются ежедневно с 16 ноября 2012 года. Вылет из Владивостока в 15:10, прибытие в Сеул – в 15:50 по местному времени. Из Сеула рейс вылетает в… Read the full press release
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air held a ceremony on 9 November to celebrate the inauguration of its new service between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The event was held at Incheon International Airport in the presence of the President and COO of Korean Air, Chang Hoon Chi and… Read the full press release
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right on schedule, the newly extended main runway (05/23) at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is fully operational today. Construction to lengthen the runway to 10,500 feet is now substantially complete. The runway is open and being used. Since September 26, 2011, work has been underway to extend the runway by 1,700 feet,… Read the full press release
Boston Logan International Airport Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday at Boston Logan International Airport by introducing several new customer initiatives – a new mobile optimized Massport.com so people can check flight status, parking conditions and public transportation options… Read the full press release
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The legendary Beaujolais Nouveau, this year’s first new French wine arrived to Hungary not on stage-coach or riverboat but on board of an Air France flight completed by a CRJ-1000 aircraft. The world famous French new wine is traditionally opened and marketed on the third Thursday of November each year. Wine experts… Read the full press release
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The consortium “Zurich Airport”, led by Flughafen Zürich AG, has qualified for the definitive bidding round in the privatisation process of the Portuguese airport company ANA. ANA operates ten airports in Portugal, amongst others Lisbon and Porto as well as smaller airports on Madeira or the Azores. A total of eight bidders… Read the full press release
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport (OSL) has been awarded the “Senior Initiative of the Year Award” for 2012 by the Centre for Senior Policy (CSP). The award was presented by Minister of Labour Anniken Huitfeldt at the National Inclusive Working Life conference on Tuesday, 13 November. CSP cited the following criteria for choosing OSL as… Read the full press release