Growth record supported by both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses Year-on-year highlights for year-to-date (nine months ended September 30, 2012) • Revenue grew 8.4%1 to €2,233.1 million • EBITDA rose 6.5% to €889.8 million • Adjusted profit increased 20.2% to €481.3 million • Net debt reduced further to 1.43x last twelve months’ EBITDA • Global… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airlines
IATA Infrastructure to Support Asian Growth
Kuala Lumpur – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia-Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues to grow. “Aviation is a vital part of Asia’s economy, supporting 24 million jobs and nearly half-a-trillion dollars of GDP. Connectivity, facilitated by… Read the full press release
Marriott International and The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation Donate $500,000 for Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
• $250,000 in immediate relief through the American Red Cross • $250,000 pledged for longer-term recovery • Customers and associates mobilized in the effort 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) and The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, the Marriott family’s private foundation, announced today they will each contribute… Read the full press release
Ryanair Welcomes Spanish Court Ruling In Favour Of Ryanair’s Online Check-In Policy
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Nov) welcomed the Commercial Court of Madrid’s ruling in favour of Ryanair’s online check-in and boarding card policy, which the Court said expedited the boarding process and saved passengers time. A Spanish passenger had claimed they were unable to check-in online as their credit… Read the full press release
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT REWARDED FOR ONLINE CAR PARKING SERVICE
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has scooped gold for the Best Sales Campaign at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Marketing Excellence Awards held last night in Belfast. The talented marketing team beat off tough competition to win the award for a hugely successful campaign to promote the incredible value of its onsite parking via its… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Keynotes Global Supply Chain Forum at Loyola University Chicago
CHICAGO, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was the keynote speaker today at a forum entitled “State of Chicago in the Global Supply Chain” at Loyola University Chicago. The event is Chicago’s premiere supply chain event, bringing together industry, academia and government to discuss the supply chain issues facing Chicagobusinesses. Andolino was… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways To Begin Flights To Salalah In Sultanate Of Oman
Airline Plans New Route To Country’s Second Largest City Four Services A Week Link Airline’s Doha Hub With Popular Tourist Destination In Gulf State Carrier Already Serves Omani Capital Muscat With 31 Flights Each Week… …And Begins New Code Share Agreement With Oman Air Increasing Capacity Between Both Countries Doha, QATAR – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —… Read the full press release
Eric Yeaman Joins Alaska Air Group Board of Directors
SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and Chairman Bill Ayer announced today that Eric Yeaman, president and CEO of Hawaiian Telcom, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alaska Air Group Inc. Yeaman will serve on the board’s Audit Committee. “We’re delighted that Eric is joining Air Group’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Honored As One Of The 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers By G.I. Jobs
The Carrier is Ranked Among the Best Military Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year DALLAS – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that it has been designated a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer® by G.I. Jobs. This marks the fourth year the Company has been included in the Top 100 Military Friendly… Read the full press release
Из Москвы в Пекин с S7 Airlines
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о введении специальных тарифов на перелет из Москвы в столицу Китая – Пекин. Полеты осуществляются ежедневно со стыковкой в одном из российских городов – Новосибирске, Иркутске, Екатеринбурге, Красноярске или Омске. Рейсы выполняются на комфортабельных лайнерах Airbus A319/A320 и Boeing 737. Размер тарифа экономического класса при покупке авиабилета туда и… Read the full press release
The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel Launches Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roll up your sleeves and build your own festive gingerbread house this festive season with Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop! The chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel will teach Santa’s little helpers the tricks and tips to create a festive gingerbread house, one where each will be proud to showcase during Christmas parties… Read the full press release
Qatar welcomes the world at WTM London
Qatar, Doha, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the world’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) takes central stage at UK’s World Travel Market (WTM) at ExCel in London from the 5th till the 9th of November 2012. Taking part in this global event, Qatar is strongly represented by a large… Read the full press release
Lufthansa holiday flights for summer 2013 now bookable
New summer destinations added to timetable 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has opened bookings for its programme of tourist flights for the coming 2013 summer season, and has added four new, attractive holiday destinations to its route network. Whether it is a beach holiday, a journey of discovery or a city break, passengers who are taking… Read the full press release
THE PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP™ GUIDE TO HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Destinations Spread Festive Cheer from California to Ireland CHICAGO – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — From in-room Christmas tree deliveries to bedtime tuck-ins from Santa Claus, members of Preferred Hotel Group’s global portfolio of independent luxury hotels are offering memorable experiences this holiday season. Whether looking to celebrate holiday cheer on the California coast or in the Irish… Read the full press release
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS’ CHAIRMAN NAMED AS 2013 EISENHOWER FELLOW
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Vincent M. Lin, Chairman of TransAsia Airways, was named one of 2013 Eisenhower Fellows by Eisenhower Fellowships. He is among 22 other outstanding winners around the world to receive this honor. Eisenhower Fellowships engage mid-career (age 32-45) professionals from around the world with 5-10 years of leadership experience to enhance their leadership… Read the full press release
Norwegian starter salget av flybilletter til New York og Bangkok
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian starter i dag salget av billetter til New York og Bangkok fra Oslo og Stockholm. Selskapets første langdistanseflygning vil finne sted mellom Oslo og New York 30. mai 2013, mens den første turen mellom Oslo og Bangkok er 1. juni 2013. – Dette er en stor og viktig milepæl i selskapets… Read the full press release
Apple’s Passbook lands at Heathrow
· Apple Passbook users to receive personalised offers and information as they travel through Heathrow · Apple Passbook and Heathrow WorldPoints rewards programme integrate 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced a partnership between Apple’s Passbook and the airport’s WorldPoints passenger rewards programme. The move, a first in a European multi-retailer environment, will soon allow… Read the full press release
FLIGHT ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES RESCHEDULE FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF JFK
Port-of-Spain, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to weather conditions affecting the JFK International Airport early this morning rescheduling of flights into and out of JFK are as follows for Nov 8th: BW527/08Nov now delayed to operate as follows BW527/08 ETD JFK 0900 ETA GEO 1535 GEO 1700 POS 1815… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES GUARANTEED DISCOUNTS
AND EXTENDS WEB CHECK IN PERIOD TO 2 WEEKS 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the launch of its new Wizz Discount Club, specifically designed for loyal customers who travel as a group or buy more than one Wizz Air ticket per year. The… Read the full press release
Skytrax amend website wording, but are recognised for rigorous authentication process applied to processing and checking of user reviews
London, UK, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — After complaints to an advertising regulator by a self-appointed critic of review sites, Skytrax were requested to change some review website wording. The ASA requested change of trusted and genuine wording for user reviews. This was due to our data privacy policy, by which a user’s personal e-mail details are deleted… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport volunteers participate in annual FOD Walk
Hartsfield-Jackson’s 11th annual event draws nearly 100 volunteers ATLANTA – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today held its 11th annual Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Walk, during which nearly 100 volunteers searched for and removed debris. Aviation officials closed Runway 8L/26R and the north cargo ramp for about 30 minutes as laser sharp volunteers scanned… Read the full press release
Fly in Style with British Airways and Save up to 50 per cent cff First and Business this Christmas
F2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — or six days only, British Airways is slashing its premium leisure fares by up to 50 per cent in first and business class as well as offering great deals on a wide range of holidays for those looking to getaway this Christmas or early next year. The premium leisure sale starts Thursday,… Read the full press release
SAS Group Traffic Figures – October 2012
· SAS Group carried 2.7 million passengers in October, up 4.6%. · SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) increased by 6.7% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 5.4%. · The SAS Group’s load factor declined 0.9 p.u. to 74.1%. Group market trends, RASK and yield development 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic growth continued to be positive during… Read the full press release
Ryanair Checks In To Amscreen’s Low Cost Audience Delivery
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two of the UK and Ireland’s best known entrepreneurs, Lord Sugar and Michael O’Leary, have joined forces on an innovative new advertising deal, which was announced today. The agreement, which was brokered personally between the pair, will see O’Leary’s Ryanair become the first global partner of Sugar’s Amscreen, the UK’s largest Digital… Read the full press release
SAS Delays Release of Q3 Results until 12 November 2012 at the latest
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 30 October 2012, SAS announced that it was in negotiations regarding the extension and amount of its revolving credit facility and backstop bilateral facilities, as well as a positive preliminary Q3 result. The finalization of SAS’ comprehensive plan to address the company’s cost structure and complete asset disposals is an essential… Read the full press release
Alicante Hotels Support Ryanair Offer To Add 600,000 Passengers At Alicante In 2013
600,000 NEW PASSENGERS IF AENA WITHDRAWS COMPULSORY AIRBRIDGES (AND FEES) 8 DAYS FOR AENA TO RESPOND OR LOSE NEW PAX & JOBS 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Spain’s No 1 airline, today (7 Nov) welcomed the support of Alicante’s hoteliers who are backing Ryanair’s proposal to reverse much of Alicante’s 1m passenger loss in 2012, if… Read the full press release
CAA advises winter sun-seekers to check the cost of airline extras
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK holidaymakers looking to book a foreign break this winter can make sure they’re not hit by any surprise extra costs, by using the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s newly updated airline fees and charges comparison table. The online tool allows passengers to compare the optional fees and charges applied by the top… Read the full press release
GCAS Voted Unanimously to Chair the TRAINAIR PLUS Committee Worldwide
The region’s leading aviation training hub to lead the development of a programme in an initiative to unify aviation training standards globally Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), was unanimously elected to chair the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Reports October Traffic
DALLAS – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reported October 2012 consolidated traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran. AirTran became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (“the Company”) on May 2, 2011. For purposes of comparability, year-to-date 2011 traffic results presented in the accompanying table include the combined results of… Read the full press release
LATEST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
Los Angeles, California – 2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The latest issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx. The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments. This issue features news on the LAX FlyAway bus service at Union Station and Van Nuys now offering… Read the full press release