Plan de transformación de Iberia

Este incluye cambios estructurales permanentes en todas las áreas de negocio de la compañía, con el objetivo de que deje de tener pérdidas y recupere la senda de los beneficios Madrid, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — International Airlines Group (IAG) ha anunciado hoy un exhaustivo plan para salvar Iberia, que registra pérdidas récord, y conseguir que vuelva a… Read the full press release

Jet Airways operates Flight of Fantasy on the occasion of Children’s Day

Operates joy ride for over 100 children from six NGOs  MUMBAI, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, on the occasion of Children’s Day, operated its annual ‘Flight of Fantasy’ for over 100 children from marginalized sections and those with special needs. As part of its annual community service initiative, Jet Airways gave these children… Read the full press release

A fresh start for SAS with a new, offensive plan

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new comprehensive plan will pave the way for a new, strong and competitive SAS. The plan needs to be fully implemented and new collective agreements must be signed in a very short space of time in order for SAS to have access to necessary funding. This plan will give SAS a… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport Passenger numbers October 2012

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen Airport enjoyed its busiest October for five years – and its second busiest on record – thanks to a double digit increase in international traffic during the school holidays. Latest figures show the number of passengers using Aberdeen Airport increased by 11.3% to 316,666, up from 283,541 in October 2011. October’s… Read the full press release

Virgin Atlantic Airways restored as an Official Skytrax 4-Star Airline

Virgin Atlantic Airways restored as an Official Skytrax 4-Star Airline

Virgin Atlantic Airways is restored to the status of an Official Skytrax 4-Star Airline following latest audit analysis London, UK, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After being downgraded in July 2011 due inconsistent service and product standards, Skytrax have announced that following their final October 2012 Audit analysis, Virgin Atlantic Airways has today been certified as an Official Skytrax… Read the full press release

Listados de vuelos cancelados con motivo de la huelga general del 14-N

La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados. La aerolínea ha puesto en marcha un plan de contingencia para dar alternativas a todos sus clientes. Madrid, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de hacer público el listado de vuelos cancelados por la huelga general en España del día 14… Read the full press release

SAS Group Interim report January-September 2012

SAS launches comprehensive plan to improve profitability and secure long-term financial preparedness – new collective agreements must be reached in the near future 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — 4Excellence delivers: Income before tax and nonrecurring items of MSEK 607 for the third quarter –  Passenger revenue: +9% –  Unit cost: -6.1% · New aggressive plan – 4Excellence… Read the full press release

SAS launches comprehensive plan to improve profitability and secure long-term financial preparedness – …

… new union agreements must be signed in the near future Targeting approximately 3 bn SEK of  annual improvement from cost reductions and organizational restructuring and approximately 3 bn SEK increased liquidity from asset sales ~ New 3.5 bn SEK Revolving Credit Facility from Banks and Core Shareholders to secure financial preparedness conditional on signed… Read the full press release

Frontier’s Low Fares Land in Fargo

Best fares available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today returns to Fargo with nonstop service to Denver, Colo. (DEN) three times a week. “We are excited to bring our low fares back to our third North Dakota destination, Fargo,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier’s senior vice president, commercial. “North Dakota and northern Minnesota-area… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Launches New Service From O’Hare to Warm Weather Destinations

Spirit Airlines Launches New Service From O'Hare to Warm Weather Destinations

CHICAGO, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines today started new seasonal nonstop service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Tampa, Florida and Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona – as well as resuming seasonal service from Chicago to Fort Myers, Florida. The routes will continue throught April 24, 2013. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, we are pleased that Spirit Airlines continues to expand its routes… Read the full press release

The Civic 50 Names Southwest Airlines In Top 20 Of Most Community-Minded Companies In America

DALLAS – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Civic 50 today revealed the companies who ranked in its national initiative to survey, rank, and recognize America’s S&P 500 most community-minded companies, naming Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) in the top 20 for demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate civic engagement in the communities where Southwest does business.  A… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority, GA pilots asked to renew language requirement

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is advising private pilots to check the currency of the English language proficiency endorsement on their licences, as pilots applying for any of the new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) licences must have a valid English language endorsement. All UK pilots were automatically given an endorsement… Read the full press release

Estonian Air carried 766 722 passengers in the first ten months

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ten months Estonian Air carried altogether 766 722 passengers, out of which 765 162 on regular flights. In October Estonian Air carried 79 193 passengers, out of which 78 954 on regular flights. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 70.9%. In the first ten months Estonian Air… Read the full press release

Consumers Demand More from Airlines’ Hotel Booking Offerings

New research from EAN shows airlines could be losing out on ancillary revenue opportunities by only offering basic hotel booking options through their websites London, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Research released today from Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) reveals a golden opportunity for airlines to boost ancillary revenues through enhancing their hotel booking services. The study [i] of 2,000… Read the full press release

Finavia The winter air traffic season is starting

Passenger volumes of charter flights at Finavia airports in Lapland are expected to be close to last year’s level 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter air traffic season starts in Lapland next weekend, when a lot of international passengers will arrive in Levi, Kittilä, for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. Although next weekend will be… Read the full press release

Norwegian Launches Ticket Sales to New York and Bangkok

Norwegian Launches Ticket Sales to New York and Bangkok

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Norwegian will commence the ticket sales for its long-haul flights to New York and Bangkok from Oslo and Stockholm. The company’s first long-haul flight will take place between Oslo and New York on May 30, 2013; the first flight between Oslo and Bangkok is on June 1, 2013. “This is a… Read the full press release

Oman Air Celebrates Five Years of Flying into London at WTM 2012

Oman Air Celebrates Five Years of Flying into London at WTM 2012

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman establishes major World Travel Market presence at Stand ME 230 Oman Air returns to World Travel Market in London this month to celebrate five years of operating its flagship daily non-stop and direct route between Muscat and London. The route was launched in November 2007,… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways signs codeshare with Vietnam Airways

NAIROBI,  2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways boosts South East Asian footprint with new code share deal ; Kenya Airways tickets to be sold by Vietnam Airlines and vice versa Kenya Airways has entered into a code share agreement with Vietnam Airlines as it works towards expanding its footprint in the South East Asian market. The agreement… Read the full press release

flydubai rewarded for contribution to aviation

flydubai rewarded for contribution to aviation

Carrier takes home Outstanding Contribution and Low Cost Airline of the Year at the sixth Aviation Business Awards Dubai, UAE, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, received the Outstanding Contribution to Aviation trophy at the annual Aviation Business Awards, held last night (7 November 2012) in Dubai. The airline also maintained its status as… Read the full press release

SkyWork Airlines triumphs at British-Swiss Business Awards

SkyWork increases its frequency

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyWork Airlines of Bern, Switzerland was named ‘Company of the Year 2012’ at this year’s prestigious British-Swiss Business Awards during a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva last week. SkyWork Airlines was praised for its contribution to business success in Britain and Switzerland by the distinguished panel… Read the full press release

London City Airport Jet Set Fashion

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — London’s City Airport was treated to an impromptu fashion show as leading British catwalk model, Jade Parfitt, showcased the hottest winter-sun looks for shorthaul travel. Renowned for modelling for the likes of Vogue, Jade Parfitt brought high fashion to the runway, literally, as she descended the aircraft showcasing stylish look after stylish… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport Duty free selection available now also for Business Flight Terminal’s Customers

Duty free shopping is now possible also for Helsinki Airport business flight terminal’s customers 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new shope is small but selection includes internationally famous brands and Finnish high-quality specialty items. The shop is open 24 hours a day. It is availabe for all departing international traffic passengers and crews. For more information… Read the full press release

Oman Air Meets Huge Increase in Demand on Muscat-Salalah Route During Eid Al Adha Holidays

Oman Air Meets Huge Increase in Demand on Muscat-Salalah Route During Eid Al Adha Holidays

Operated 214 flights Offered more than 28000 seats 55% increase in Passengers carried 75% increase in number of flights 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —Oman Air has recorded a huge surge in traffic between Muscat and Salalah during the Eid Al Adha holidays this year. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman operated 42 extra flights… Read the full press release

Peel Airports urge Government to urgently rethink UK Aviation Policy

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, have submitted their response to the Government’s consultation on its Draft Aviation Policy Framework. In a detailed response, Peel Airports have highlighted the need for a coherent national aviation policy which places the industry and regional airports… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Adds New Boeing 737-900ER to its Fleet

Cabin enhancements include innovative seats, larger overhead bins and softer lighting SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today introduced its first 737-900ER, which carries more passengers, flies farther and is the most fuel-efficient aircraft the carrier operates. Passengers traveling on Alaska’s new 737-900ER will enjoy more comfortable seating and Boeing’s Sky Interior, which features… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls On Youtube To Donate Advertising Revenue From 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Video To Tvn

ALMOST 350,000 VIEWS SEES YOUTUBE CASHING IN 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Nov) called on YouTube to donate all advertising revenues generated from the popularity of Ryanair’s behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar photoshoot to the TVN Foundation in Warsaw. After the phenomenal success of… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport awards largest construction contract to transform its oldest pier

GAL - Pier 1

  Gatwick awards its largest construction contract to Vinci Construction to construct a new baggage system and gate rooms Enabling flexible check-in options and gate rooms within easy reach of the departure lounge 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has awarded a significant contract to Vinci Construction to transform Pier 1 in the South Terminal. At… Read the full press release

Brussels Airlines introduce bigger aircraft on Bristol flight

Brussels Airlines introduce bigger aircraft on Bristol flight

New aircraft increases capacity to ‘capital of Europe’  2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of seats available on the popular Bristol-Brussels route has increased by 60 per cent with the introduction of a new aircraft by Brussels Airlines. Under a new agreement with Flybe, the three-times daily service from Bristol Airport will be operated by a… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Deploys Dreamliner on Daily Addis Frankfurt Route

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has started daily service on its Addis-Frankfurt route v.v. using its brand new and ultra modern B787- Dreamliner as of October 27, 2012. Frankfurt, the financial center of Europe, is a major Star Alliance hub and an important part of Ethiopian extensive worldwide network…. Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Board of Directors Announces Four Executive Elections

SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and CEO Brad Tilden announced today the elections of four executive officers. Keith Loveless, who serves as vice president, legal and corporate affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, has been elected an executive vice president of Alaska Air Group, reflecting his broad strategic role… Read the full press release