Category Archives: Airports

Chinese and Chinese Taipei tourists will pay no visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism between August – October 2014

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Bangkok, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) passports will be exempt from paying the visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism for the period of 3 months between August – October 2014. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on… Read the full press release

Member of Parliament for Luton South Gavin Shuker joins easyJet onboard to raise funds in support of UNICEF in the global fight against Polio

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Generous Luton passengers have raised around a quarter of a million pounds through collections on easyJet flights since the partnership began  LONDON, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK and London Luton airport’s largest airline, invited Gavin Shuker, Member of Parliament for Luton South onboard today – 1 August 2014 to lend a helping… Read the full press release

Fly.com™ research shows that failing to book Labor Day flights before Aug. 9 could cost travelers an additional 30% or more

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Airfares Likely to Jump after August 9 NEW YORK, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Don’t wait another day to book flights for the Labor Day weekend. New research from Fly.com™ finds that failing to book Labor Day flights before Aug. 9 could cost travelers an additional 30% or more. The study, which used popular Labor… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ annual fall sale begins today

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SEATTLE, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ annual fall sale begins today, with low fares throughout its network including favorite destinations like Philadelphia, San Francisco and Maui, Hawaii. One-way fares start at $69 from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco, $89 between Seattle and San Diego, California and $159 between Seattle and Detroit, one of Alaska’s… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. reported 7 percent increase in traffic on 7 percent increase in capacity compared to July 2013

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SEATTLE, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. AIR GROUP On a combined basis, Air Group reported a 7.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.0 percent… Read the full press release

Airbus A350XWB made its African debut at O.R. Tambo International Airport

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The debut landing of the Airbus A350XWB on Saturday afternoon became even more symbolic when an Airports Company South Africa female Marshall Official was at the forefront of ushering the successful landing of the aircraft in celebration of Women’s Month. Airbus announced today that during its visit… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: Cathay Pacific Airways added three weekly passenger flights to Hong Kong from Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has added three weekly passenger flights to Hong Kong from Chicago O’Hare International Airport bringing the total to 10 flights per week. The new flights between O’Hare and Cathay’s hub Hong Kong International Airport will offer much improved connections to Cathay’s Asia network, including over 22 destinations in mainland… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase capacity on its Perth route with aircraft upgrade to Boeing 777-300

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Airline to upgrade aircraft to a Boeing 777-300 as of October 1 PERTH, Australia, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will be increasing the capacity on its Perth route with an aircraft upgrade to a Boeing 777-300. The increase in capacity will go into effect on October 1 of this year. The Perth route, which… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo started its second freighter service to Delhi, India

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DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo started operating its second freighter service to Delhi, India, over Ramadan on 22 July. This second frequency builds rapidly on the back of the first freighter service from Doha which arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on 4 May, this year. “India is a highly important… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to add three extra flights per week to Madrid, Spain

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DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Commencing November 16, Qatar Airways will be increasing its operations to Madrid, Spain, with the addition of three extra flights per week. The increase in frequency will bring the total number of flights up from seven to 10 per week, resulting in a significant increase in flight options for… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines to start flights between Dallas Love Field and both San Francisco and Oakland from Jan. 6, 2015

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New Flights Begin Jan. 6, 2015, with Introductory Fares as low as $119 one-way DALLAS, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today added new flights for Customers’ travel through early March 2015, bringing two additional destinations to the carrier’s complement of Cities with new nonstop service to and from Dallas (Love Field). Flights between… Read the full press release

500 underprivileged young people celebrated their graduation from the Cathay Pacific “I Can Fly” Programme 2014 at Kowloon Park

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HONG KONG, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Five-hundred young people gathered to celebrate their graduation from the Cathay Pacific “I Can Fly” Programme 2014 at Kowloon Park on 2 August. The event was the finale of a three-month programme that included aviation training, social service projects, flying lessons in Australia and a delivery flight from… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Erbil in northern Iraq

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — After renewed consultation with the relevant national security authorities, the Lufthansa Group has decided to resume flights to Erbil in northern Iraq from tomorrow. Erbil lies well outside the direct crisis zone in Iraq, and flights to and from the city will be routed to avoid overflying the zone…. Read the full press release

ACI, IATA, CANSO and ICAO to discuss appropriate actions to be pursued to mitigate potential risks to civil aviation arising from conflict zones

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Montreal, Canada, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI), along with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), participated in a meeting at the head offices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada earlier today to discuss appropriate actions to be pursued to… Read the full press release

ICAO, IATA, ACI and CANSO jointly express their strong condemnation of the use of weapons against civil aviation

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Montréal, Canada, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), jointly express their strong condemnation of the use of weapons against civil aviation. The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 is unacceptable. Our organizations wish… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s Board of Directors approved dividend policy for JSC Aeroflot

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Moscow, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Aeroflot (“the Company”, Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) yesterday approved a dividend policy (the “Policy”) for JSC Aeroflot. The Policy aims to ensure maximum transparency for shareholders concerning the way in which dividends are calculated, and the procedure for their payment. The Policy establishes guidelines… Read the full press release

Air Seychelles will take delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft in December 2014

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Seychelles, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, will take delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft in December 2014, heralding significant enhancements to its international flight schedule at the same time. The changes, effective 1 December, include increased weekly frequencies between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi, more capacity… Read the full press release

Air Seychelles’ two new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft welcomed by Seychelles President James Michel at special ceremony at Seychelles International Airport

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Seychelles, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — James Michel, President of the Republic of Seychelles, today welcomed Air Seychelles’ two new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft at a special ceremony at Seychelles International Airport. The aircraft, recently delivered from Canada’s Viking Air Limited, will operate between Seychelles International Airport and Praslin, as well as other islands… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines signed with Amadeus IT Group for Altea as part of its Passenger Service System transformation programme

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TOKYO, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed an agreement with Amadeus IT Group, S.A. (Amadeus) (*1) for Altea (*2) as part of its Passenger Service System (thereafter “PSS”) (*3) transformation programme. At present, JAL is operating its own PSS for both Domestic and International services. The airline is currently conducting the detailed planning of its PSS migration and… Read the full press release

Finavia: shuttle bus operates between Jyväskylä Airport and city center during Neste Oil Rally event 29 July – 2 August

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Helsinki, Finland, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport shuttle bus operates between Jyväskylä Airport and city center during Neste Oil Rally event  29 July – 2 August. From Airport to city center Airport shuttle bus leaves after  the flight arrives and takes passengers to the hotels in the city center. From city center to airport… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport will soon be world’s first airport with ability to track passenger flows during their entire airport experience

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From arriving at the parking garage, through check-in to shopping and departure gates, Helsinki Airport will soon be the first airport in the world with the ability to track passenger flows during their entire airport experience. Helsinki, Finland, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The new tools for managing the flow of people through the busy airport… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l welcomes the new legislation that makes airfare’s hidden fees & taxes visible to consumers

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Lawmakers pass legislation to make airfare’s hidden fees & taxes visible to consumers. WASHINGTON, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement in support of legislation that today passed the U.S. House of Representatives which requires previously hidden government-imposed taxes and fees to be fully disclosed to the… Read the full press release

Iberia announced all of its flights destination U.S.A. will be subject to additional security inspections from July 29th

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Complying with the requirements of the United States Authorities, from July 29th all Iberia flights destination U.S.A. will be subject to additional security inspections. These measures consist of customers to be asked to turn on any electrical or battery powered devices such as telephones, tablets, e-books and laptops in front… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: The Shannon Group Bill was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins on 27th July 2014

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Group Bill was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins yesterday, 27th July 2014. The new legislation now paves the way for the formal establishment of Shannon Group, which will combine Shannon Airport with the property ownership and management activities of Shannon Commercial Enterprises Limited, Shannon… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport in Russia’s cultural capital, St. Petersburg

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Russia’s first internationally branded hotel with direct skyway access to the airport terminal  St. Petersburg,  2014-7-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics, announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport in Russia’s cultural capital, St. Petersburg…. Read the full press release

London City Airport recognised for its increasing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by Airport Carbon Accreditation

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LONDON, 2014-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport has been recognised for its increasing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by Airport Carbon Accreditation, an initiative of ACI (Airports Council International) Europe. CY has been awarded Level 2 accreditation, reflecting its success in reducing carbon emissions per passenger in 2013 and recognising its approved,… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall launched new customer rewards program based on purchases made by travelers at the Airport

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Thanks Again® Program Allows Travelers to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles or Hotel Points When They Park, Shop, or Dine at BWI Marshall Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2014-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) has launched a new customer rewards program based on purchases made by travelers at the Airport. The Thanks Again… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford International Airport: Children from Yorkshire to join national tasting panel to help design Monarch Airlines’ new range of children’s on-board meals

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Airline launches junior panel to create new children’s on-board menu LEEDS, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Children from Yorkshire are being given the chance to join a national tasting panel to help design Monarch Airlines’ new range of children’s on-board meals. Monarch, which flies out of Leeds Bradford airport, and its on-board partner Alpha LSG are… Read the full press release

easyJet reports interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2014

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LONDON, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet reports interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2014 A. HIGHLIGHTS:  easyJet performance in the quarter • Revenue per seat grew by 2.7% at constant currency or by 1.7% on a reported basis to £62.47 per seat despite a less benign capacity environment and a significant… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of three Cessna 172 Pilot training aircraft from Cessna Aircraft Company

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and most profitable airlines in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has taken delivery of three Cessna 172 Pilot training aircraft on Thursday 24 July 2014, from Cessna Aircraft Company The new Cessna 172 is a four seat; single-engine airplane certified in the United… Read the full press release