2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — CVG is proud to continue its support of Honor Flight Tri-State with a ceremony and flight to Washington, D.C. on Nov. 14. This is the last Tri-State Honor Flight in 2012. Honor Flight Tri-State is a non-profit organization, whose sole mission is to fly as many World War II and Korean War… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airlines
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION IN CITY; AUTHORIZES $9.2 MILLION FOR WORK IN COUNTY AREAS
Los Angeles, California – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Karabuild Development Inc. of Inglewood for a portion of the work being undertaken as part of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The contract, for $2,378,803, covers sound-insulation modifications on 112 dwellings consisting… Read the full press release
Airports Company South Africa, 120 Passengers disembarked safely after aborted take-off
2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that a chartered MD82 flight operated by Global Aviation carrying 120 passengers and seven crew members aborted take-off at around 07h15 this morning at O.R. Tambo International Airport en route to Lilongwe, Malawi. According to ACSA’s Unathi Batyashe-Fillis, Manager: Communication and Brand Management at O.R…. Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Takes Delivery Of First 787 Dreamliner
Special Ceremony At Boeing Hangar In Seattle Marks Beginning Of New Era For Middle East Aviation First Fully Wireless Connected 787 Set To Take To The Skies For Qatar Seattle, USA – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner at a special ceremony held at the US aircraft… Read the full press release
Dragonair Strengthens Mainland China Network with New Service To Wenzhou
Hong Kong, 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today announced it will launch a new daily service to Wenzhou, commencing on 25 January 2013 (subject to government approval). Wenzhou will become Dragonair’s 22nd destination in Mainland China, further strengthening the airline’s extensive network in its core market. The new daily service will be operated by A320 aircraft…. Read the full press release
Copa Airlines Chooses Travelport Rapid Reprice™ Technology to Simplify and Accelerate Ticket Exchanges
Atlanta, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term IT services agreement with Panama-based Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA), the national airline of Panama. Through the agreement, Copa Airlines joins airlines worldwide in saving time and money through the use of Travelport Rapid Reprice technology, the first… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Offer To Lower Ireland’s Eu Presidency Costs Ignored By Irish Govt
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (13 Nov) confirmed that the Irish Govt has failed to take up its offer to lower Ireland’s EU Presidency air fare costs despite Ryanair delivering a low-fares proposal to Government last September, based on Ryanair’s double daily return flights between Dublin and Brussels, which guarantees… Read the full press release
Innovative low-cost carrier Flydubai to launch flights to Maldives from January 2013
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has announced flights to Malé, the capital of the Republic of Maldives (the Maldives). Commencing on 19 January 2013, flights will operate five times a week between Dubai’s Terminal 2 and the Maldives’ Ibrahim Nasir International Airport on the island of Malé. Bringing Flydubai’s presence in the… Read the full press release
Lufthansa and UFO trade union settle pay dispute for about 18,000 flight attendants
LH and UFO reach agreement on the basis of the final arbitration proposal / Two sides agree on sweeping structural reform of pay system / Agreement contains wide-ranging assurances on existing rights and job protection for employees 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa German Airlines and the UFO flight attendants union have reached agreement to settle their… Read the full press release
China Airlines Signs OnPoint Fuel & Carbon Solutions Agreement
ZHUHAI, CHINA – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — China Airlines has signed a five-year OnPointSM Fuel & Carbon Solutions agreement with GE Aviation. Under this agreement, GE’s Fuel & Carbon Solutions team will use proprietary decision software and fuel consulting expertise to help China Airlines identify and track operational improvements that could reduce the airline’s fuel spend… Read the full press release
flydubai to the Maldives
Innovative low-cost carrier to launch affordable fares to Malé from January 2013 Dubai, UAE, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has announced flights to Malé, the capital of the Republic of Maldives (the Maldives). Commencing on 19 January 2013, flights will operate five times a week between Dubai’s Terminal 2 and the Maldives’… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand, More than 1 million per day watch An Unexpected Briefing
More than 1 million people a day have been viewing Air New Zealand’s Hobbit inspired safety video since it was launched just over a week ago 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air New Zealand General Manager Marketing and Communications Mike Tod says ‘An Unexpected Briefing’ has received more than 9 million online views in just eight days. “The video has been… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport, NEWMARKET “DELIGHTED” WITH ANOTHER AWARD WIN!
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Surrey operator picks up ‘Best Tour Operator to Italy’ at BTAs Surrey-based tour operator Newmarket Holidays was “absolutely delighted” after following up 2011’s ‘Best Coach Operator’ win by picking up the ‘Best Tour Operator to Italy’ accolade at this week’s British Travel Awards in London. Speaking immediately after the award of the… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR CONFIRMS TERMINAL BUS SERVICE AT BUDAPEST AIRPORT
Current airport walking and tent boarding don’t meet Wizz Air’s safety and service standards 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Hungary’s low-cost, low-fare airline, today confirmed its return to bussing passengers during boarding and disembarkation of all its Budapest flights from tomorrow, 13th November. Over the last week the airline has tested a low-cost facility proposed by Budapest… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand, New Sydney check-in kiosks will save passengers time
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air New Zealand is the first airline to offer all international passengers departing Sydney International Airport for trans-Tasman and Pacific Island destinations fast track kiosk check-in facilities. From today, passengers can simply scan their machine readable passports at a kiosk to be issued with a boarding pass, and bag tags in a process that… Read the full press release
Passengers have chosen a retro livery for Aeroflot aircraft
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12, 2012 the open Internet voting for Aeroflot new aircraft retro livery was finished. Celebrating the company’s 90-th Anniversary, an airplane in a heritage livery will join the Aeroflot fleet in 2013. In the middle of this summer Aeroflot addressed to its passengers through social networks, asking about their vision… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport: slight decrease in passenger numbers and cargo volume in October
Passengers 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October Brussels Airport welcomed 1,648,000 passengers, 1.6% down on the same month last year. This minor decrease is explained by the announced rationalisation on the intra-European network operated by Brussels Airlines, the slightly disappointing traffic figures during the autumn mid-term holidays and the impact of hurricane Sandy, which caused 18… Read the full press release
Gatwick, Buy early and buy in bulk – Christmas shopping strategies for this year
Financial considerations prompt Brits to adapt their approach to seasonal spend Festive fast movers: 49% have already started stocking up on Christmas presents Bulk benefits: 33% of Brits buy the same present for more than one person Christmas cut backs: 30% will spend less on gifts in 2012 while 16% are only buying for kids… Read the full press release
Oman Air Celebrates National Day with Huge Discounts to 39 Destinations
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air is to celebrate Oman National Day on 18th November with a special promotion that offers 18% off return flights from Oman to 39 international destinations around its global network. The 18% discount will apply to all fares on both Business and Economy Class return flights. Tickets will be on sale… Read the full press release
Sir Richard Branson visits Virgin Galactic employees in Mojave, CA
And applauds unique achievements and re-names spaceship manufacturing company 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, today dropped into his Mojave, Calif.-based Virgin Galactic space company as part of a visit to the Los Angeles area. During his visit, Sir Richard, accompanied by his daughter, Holly, toured the extensive facilities and… Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls For EU ETS To Be Scrapped After Foreign Airlines Refuse To Pay
ETS ‘EXEMPTION’ MAKES EU AVIATION UNCOMPETITIVE 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Nov) called on the EU to scrap its failed EU ETS scheme, after it was forced to ‘exempt’ foreign airlines from the scheme after staunch opposition from US and Asian airlines and governments. Ryanair, which is Europe’s greenest,… Read the full press release
On-Airport Parking at Logan Scarce During Peak Business Travel
Demand for On-Airport Parking at Boston Logan Makes Available Spaces Exceedingly Scarce Travelers advised to leave cars at home and take Mass Transit BOSTON – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today advised travelers that on-airport parking at Boston Logan International Airport is exceedingly scarce because of high demand as business travel peaks… Read the full press release
EU ETS Pause Gives Positive Opportunity for Climate Agreement
Geneva – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commissioner for Climate Action suspending the inclusion of international aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). “Commissioner Connie Hedegaard’s announcement that she has ‘stopped the clock’ on the imposition of the EU ETS on flights… Read the full press release
JAL to Serve San Diego Daily from March 1, 2013 ; Commemorates Inaugural Launch with Exclusive In-Flight Menu
TOKYO, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching the first-ever nonstop service between San Diego and Asia on December 2, 2012 with the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, starting with four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays initially. From March 1, 2013, JAL will increase the frequency to once daily and customers can make… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific expands cargo network with new freighter service to Colombo
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of a new weekly freighter service to Colombo in Sri Lanka commencing 2 December 2012 (subject to government approval). The new service will expand Cathay Pacific’s cargo presence in the South Asia region and give shippers in Sri Lanka greater choice and flexibility for connecting… Read the full press release
airberlin Escape the winter blues
2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — To brighten dark winter days for sun-worshippers, airberlin is offering a million additional tickets to sunny destinations from 13th to 15th November. Medium-haul flights to Madeira, for example, can be booked from only 99 euros per person per route. Those who want to escape the winter completely will enjoy Varadero or Cancun…. Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Transport Minister To Address Dublin Airport’s Failure As CAR Confirms T1 Security Delays May Remain Until 2015
ONLY HALF OF T1 SECURITY UNITS OPEN AT PEAK TIMES – HUNDREDS “GATHERING” AT SECURITY EVERY DAY 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (11Nov) warned Dublin Airport passengers that they are facing 3 years of security delays at T1after the Commission for Aviation Regulation confirmed a review of the DAA’s service… Read the full press release
Heathrow traffic and business commentary October 2012
Heathrow passengers down 0.1% Hurricane Sandy and late half term affect numbers Record customer satisfaction in Q3 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6 million passengers pass through its terminals last month, down 0.1% on October last year. Hurricane Sandy in the US led to just over 200 flight cancellations and a drop in passengers, many… Read the full press release
SAS opens a winter route to Geneva in January
SAS will introduce direct winter flights between Helsinki and Geneva for the skiing season beginning on 12 January 2012 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline will fly the route once a week on Saturdays until 23 March. The new route will offer a new alternative to reach the winter wonderland of the Alps directly. The flight… Read the full press release
Ryanair Welcomes Proposed IAG-Vueling Merger
MIRRORS EARLIER BA/BMI & CURRENT RYANAIR/AER LINGUS OFFER 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra low fares airline, today (12 Nov) welcomed the announcement by IAG/Iberia that it intends to acquire Vueling, as the consolidation of Europe’s airlines continues. This latest airline merger mirrors the EU Commission’s Phase 1 approved merger of IAG/British Airways with… Read the full press release