Miramar, Florida, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today launched its ultra low fare service between Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth. Spirit now offers twice daily nonstop flights between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with connections available to 12 destinations throughout the Americas, including Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Fort Myers, Las… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airlines
Fly Europe with LOT aboard Dreamliner
Warsaw, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, LOT Polish Arlines start selling tickets for European flights aboard their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Dreamliner will depart on its first flight on 14th December and the destination will be Prague. There are more flights to European cities scheduled until mid January 2013. Beginning today, all Passengers wishing to fly… Read the full press release
LOT chosen the best airline in Central and Eastern Europe!
Warsaw, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of the British prestigious magazine – “Business Traveller” – have appreciated the LOT Polish Airlines again. The Polish airlines received an award in the category of the best airline in Central and Eastern Europe. The ceremony of giving the statues was held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London… Read the full press release
Lufthansa uses innovative feature of the iPhone iOS 6 operating system
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the launch of the new Passbook app for the iPhone iOS 6 operating system, Lufthansa passengers can have their boarding pass issued in the appropriate format. From now on, they can also opt to have their mobile boarding pass delivered via the Passbook function on their iPhone. Once passengers have successfully… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines® Launches The ‘Southwest Porch at Strauss Square’ in Partnership with Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center
Airline Creates Outdoor Venue Where Arts Enthusiasts Can Enjoy Southwest Hospitality in the Heart of Downtown Dallas DALLAS – 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched the Southwest Porch at Strauss Square, a new outdoor lounge that will provide visitors to Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center with a relaxing spot to enjoy performances at… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific statement on its restrictive carriage policy on sharks and shark-related products
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific today reiterated that the decision to stop shipping unsustainably sourced sharks and shark-related products was made based on sustainable development considerations. The decision was made public two weeks ago. Under the airline’s new restrictive carriage policy, it will only accept shipments when shippers provide proof that the products to be… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines снижает льготный тариф из Магадана в Иркутск
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о снижении льготного тарифа на направлении Магадан — Иркутск в рамках государственной программы обеспечения доступности авиаперевозок между Дальним Востоком и европейской частью страны. Теперь размер специального тарифа на этом направлении составляет 9000 руб.1 при покупке авиабилета экономического класса в одну сторону. Пассажиры S7 Airlines также могут приобрести льготные авиабилеты по… Read the full press release
OFFICIAL VALENCIA FUEL REPORT CONFIRMS RYANAIR EU OPS COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
JOINT GOVT STATEMENT CONFIRMS RYANAIR “ON A PAR WITH SAFEST EU AIRLINES” RYANAIR INVITES SPANISH GOVT TO INSPECT OPERATIONS 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Spain’s largest airline, today (20 Sept) released copies of the official IAA report* into the 3 Valencia fuel emergency procedures of 26 July last which confirm that all 3 Ryanair aircraft: 1…. Read the full press release
Porter Airlines suits up for second season of Vermont service
TORONTO, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Porter Airlines is preparing for another year of service to Burlington, Vt., from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, beginning Dec. 15 until April 8. Four weekly roundtrip options are now available compared to two last season. This is Porter’s second year flying to Burlington, a popular destination for passengers looking to enjoy… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES OVER 350,000 EXTRA SEATS ON 2,000 EXTRA CHRISTMAS FLIGHTS
RECORD DEMAND FOR RYANAIR’S LOW FARES TO THE SUN AND SLOPES 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Sept) announced over 350,000 extra seats on over 2,000 extra ‘Christmas’ flights across 300 routes following record advance bookings for Ryanair’s festive flights since its winter schedules were launched last month. Ryanair confirmed… Read the full press release
New fast food restaurant at Helsinki Airport
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Richie’s Gourmet Hotdogs, Finnish fast food chain specialising in hotdogs, has opened a sales outlet in Terminal 2. Steaming hot, delicious hotdogs are available in the arrivals lobby 2A-2B. Richie’s Gourmet promises to make hotdogs in about 30 seconds. The selection includes high-quality sausage options and a wide range of spices and… Read the full press release
PORTER AIRLINES AND SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE NEW INTERLINE AGREEMENT
Travelers now able to purchase tickets and access easy connections between 12 Porter Canadian destinations and SAA’s 44 African destinations via Washington Toronto, CANADA, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Canada-based Porter Airlines and South African Airways (SAA) announced a new interline agreement that will open up connection opportunities for passengers traveling between Canada and West and Southern Africa… Read the full press release
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Executive Director Lynn F. Kusy Announces Retirement
Served 20 years as the Airport’s sole Executive Director MESA, Ariz. 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport’s Executive Director, Lynn F. Kusy announced his retirement plans at Monday’s Board of Directors meeting. His final day of employment is expected to be March 15, 2013. “I have been honored to be a part of Gateway’s success… Read the full press release
Gateway Airport Announces Michael Merk Manager – Real Estate and Business Development
Oversees airport property management, terminal advertising and concessions, leasing, and real estate development MESA, Ariz., 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has named Michael Merk as its new Manager of Real Estate and Business Development – responsible for airport property management, terminal advertising and concessions, leasing, and real estate development “The expansion of our Business Development… Read the full press release
Lufthansa to build new logistics centre at Frankfurt
Supervisory Board approves investment at home base 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has announced plans to build a modern logistics centre at Frankfurt Airport. At its meeting today, the Lufthansa Group Supervisory Board approved the investment in the necessary infrastructure for Lufthansa’s cargo business. The building, which will replace the existing over 30-year-old Lufthansa Cargo Center,… Read the full press release
Nomination Committee recommends succession for Lufthansa Supervisory Board
Wolfgang Mayrhuber and Karl-Ludwig Kley set to follow Jürgen Weber and Klaus Schlede 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — At its meeting today in Frankfurt, the Nomination Committee of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has given a recommendation for the succession plan for those Supervisory Board Members who will not be available for re-election on conclusion… Read the full press release
Executive Board decides to merge Lufthansa Direct Services with Germanwings effective from 1 January 2013
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa direct European services, which include all German domestic and European services outside of the Lufthansa Frankfurt and Munich hubs, will be merged commercially and organisationally with Germanwings to form one company on the basis of Germanwings GmbH from 1 January 2013. The company’s headquarters will be Cologne. The new company is… Read the full press release
NEW DUBLIN TO LUBLIN (POLAND) ROUTE FROM DECEMBER
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Sept) announced it would open a new route between Dublin and Lublin – its 11th Polish airport – from 18th Dec, bringing its Dublin winter schedule to 54 routes, including new winter routes to Budapest and Warsaw (Modlin), as well as ski routes to Grenoble, Salzburg… Read the full press release
Allegiant Announces Nonstop Service to Casper Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo., 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between Casper, Wyo. and Phoenix/Mesa, Ariz. beginning Dec. 20, 2012. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $69.99* one way. “We are pleased to announce a new, affordable and convenient travel option for… Read the full press release
RYANAIR LAUNCHES NEW LONDON TO LUBLIN ROUTE
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Sept) announced it would open a new route between London Stansted and Lublin – its 11th Polish airport – from 17th Dec, bringing its Stansted winter schedule to 95 routes, including new winter routes to Budapest and Warsaw (Modlin), as well as ski routes to Grenoble,… Read the full press release
China Airlines Receives Sports Activists Award from Sports Affairs Council
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — China Airlines received the “Sports Activists Award” from the Sports Affairs Council on September 7 for its contribution to the development of sports in Taiwan. As a first-time nominee, China Airlines was recognized by the judging panel for its long-term sponsorship of golf in Taiwan. Sports Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport and Hallé Orchestra launch China trade mission with UKTI
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport’s ambition to secure a direct route to China has taken a further step forward by supporting Manchester’s world-famous Hallé Orchestra, as they announce their first tour to China and link up with a UKTI trade mission that aims to increase exports from the North West. Senior executives from Manchester Airports… Read the full press release
EVA Wins Two Prestigious Travel Industry Awards, Magellan Gold and Silver New Royal Laurel Class, Hello Kitty program take top honors
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air’s brand-new Royal Laurel Class business cabin is the 2012 Gold Magellan Award winner in the business class category for international carriers and its innovative Hello Kitty Jet program won the 2012 Silver Magellan Award for Advertising/Marketing campaigns in Travel Weekly’s prestigious annual recognition of the best in travel. Titled Royal… Read the full press release
China Airlines Forms Partnerships with NTUT, YunTech and NFU
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — China Airlines (CAL), National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) and National Formosa University (NFU) have signed industry-academia agreements that will offer internships to science and engineering seniors from the three universities at CAL Engineering and Maintenance Organization. The internships will count towards students’ academic… Read the full press release
Dulles Day Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Plane-Pulling’ as Airport Marks a Half-Century of Service
Sept. 22 Event to Benefit Special Olympics Virginia 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the Man vs. Machine event of the year. Special Olympics Virginia and Dulles International Airport will hold their 20th anniversary of Dulles Day Plane Pull during the airport’s celebration of its 50th anniversary. Nearly 70 teams will try to hold their own in… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport to test new generation of privacy friendly security scanners
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport has confirmed today that its trial of “naked” body scanners will end in October when testing will also begin on a new generation of privacy friendly security scanners. The current body scanners will initially be replaced by five next generation security scanners. In line with Government policy, these include a… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport: Lots of passengers travelling – Arrive early at the airport
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport on Thursday 20, Friday 21 and Sunday 23 September. Please arrive early at the airport if your flight departs at 14-18 hrs in the afternoon. Passengers must reserve enough time for check-in, baggage drop, security check and passport control. ###
Port of Halifax and Halifax Stanfield International Airport Promote Halifax as the East Coast Gateway
Halifax, NS, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Halifax Port Authority and the Halifax Stanfield International Airport hosted a reception together last evening in Shanghai, China to promote Halifax as an east coast gateway. The reception was hosted as part of the Council of the Federation trade mission to China, led by Premier Darrell Dexter. This event… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport Authority Launches a Strike Website
ST. JOHN’S, NL, Monday, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority released a new website today specifically designed to address questions that arise in relation to the strike and to keep the public informed on the negotiations with PSAC and the present labour disruption.The new website address is www.sjiaanegotiations.com. “St. John’s International Airport is the… Read the full press release
Norwegian wins international award for best in-flight WiFi
2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian has won the prestigious Passenger Choice Awards 2012 for the category “Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications”. The airline competed against major international airlines like Virgin America, Emirates, Oman Air and Gulf Air. The award was presented in Long Beach, California, USA on Monday 17. September. The award proves that Norwegian’s commitment… Read the full press release