SEATTLE, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors of Horizon Air has named David L. Campbell president and chief operating officer, Alaska Air Group announced today. “We are excited to welcome Dave to Horizon Air and the Alaska Air Group team,” said Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden. “He is an accomplished airline executive… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
Southwest Airlines to recognize employees with one-time cash award for their hard work related to the Company surpassing Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) goal
Shares recognition for surpassing Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) goal DALLAS, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today it will recognize Southwest and AirTran Employees with a one-time cash award of $200 each as a thank you for all their hard work related to the Company achieving a 17.1 percent pre-tax… Read the full press release
XOJET, Inc. announces its 2014 mid-year results and the acquisition of additional Challenger 300 aircraft
On-Demand Private Jet Charter Model Gains Further Traction As Economy Continues Upswing and Clients Turn to ‘Ownership-Free’ Alternatives. San Francisco, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., a leader in private jet charter services, today announced that it is on track to exceed mid-year profitability and growth expectations, delivering 60% increase in core profitability and 3% increase in… Read the full press release
Qantas and oOh! Media launched new interactive digital content experience in Qantas Clubs and Lounges across Australia, ‘QView’
Sydney, Australia, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas, together with oOh! Media, has launched ‘QView’, a new interactive digital content experience in Qantas Clubs and Lounges across Australia. This change is the first part of a major refresh of the entertainment Qantas offers customers, both on the ground and in the air. QView delivers relevant news,… Read the full press release
Delta Hotels and Resorts to open new four-star hotel at Calgary International Airport Expansion
Calgary, AB, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels and Resorts announced today a new four-star full- service hotel in Calgary, Alberta, that showcases Delta’s reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovation. Slated to open in conjunction with the airport’s new international terminal, the new Delta Calgary International Airport is located within the terminal complex… Read the full press release
Halifax Stanfield International Airport the first airport in North America to introduce self-serve baggage drop for all passengers
First in North America to Introduce Self-Serve Baggage Drop for All Passengers Halifax, N.S., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the first airport in North America to offer self-serve baggage drop for all passengers. “This new, fully automated, self-serve baggage drop system uses the latest technology to simplify the check-in process for… Read the full press release
Flydubai launches flights to Mumbai, bringing the total number of destinations served by the carrier in India to seven
Carrier announces the launch of five weekly flights to Mumbai and increases frequency to Delhi from October Dubai, UAE, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Mumbai, bringing the total number of destinations served by the carrier in India to seven, with 25 flights a week. In June,… Read the full press release
Wizz Air opens its newest Romanian base in Craiova
5th BASE IN ROMANIA, 1 BASED AIRBUS A320, 6 ROUTES Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today celebrated the opening of its newest Romanian base in Craiova. The airline is initially deploying one Airbus A320 aircraft to be based at Craiova airport operating 4… Read the full press release
Iberia renovated its meal service offering for Business travellers on flights to Europe and North Africa with Ramón Freixa-designed gourmet meals
The chef headed a multidisciplinary team with Iberia and its main catering supplier to come up with original, healthy, gourmet meals based on the Mediterranean diet. The new dishes reflect the new Iberia brand value with their Spanish roots and the simplicity that is the hallmark of master chef Ramón Freixa. More complete offerings with… Read the full press release
ASL Aviation Group and Shannon Airport partner to make Shannon become new base for ASL’s Hercules aircraft operations
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Aviation Group has announced a partnership with Shannon Airport which will see Shannon become a new base for ASL’s Hercules aircraft operations. ASL plans to initially base two L-100 aircraft in Shannon, to be used on missions ranging from oil-spill response to humanitarian aid. The Hercules’ crews and… Read the full press release
Emirates starts its daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Mumbai
Airline marks first A380 service connecting Dubai and India DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has commenced its first scheduled Airbus A380 service to India with a daily flight between Dubai and Mumbai. EK500 took off from Dubai International airport at 21:55 hours on 21st July, arriving… Read the full press release
Flybe to introduce twice daily flights from Aberdeen to London City starting October 27th 2014
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has stepped in to secure vital continuity of service for customers using the key Aberdeen to London City route, with twice daily flights starting on Monday, October 27th 2014. Seats are on sale now at www.flybe.com from £49.99 one way including taxes and charges. The news… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport Authority secures $60 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada
ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority announced today it has closed a $60 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada. The bonds will bear interest at 3.479% per annum and will mature in 10 years. The bond issue was placed by the SJIAA’s agent CIBC World… Read the full press release
Manchester Airports Group reported another strong performance for the full year ending March 2014
MANCHESTER, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the owner and operator of the airports of Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth, has reported another strong performance for the full year ending March 2014. Terminal transformation projects continue at London Stansted and East Midlands, while Manchester’s passenger growth sees it retain the… Read the full press release
Mineta San José International Airport served 9,063,012 passengers in fiscal year 2013-14 ended June 30; 6.8% increase vs. previous fiscal year
San José, Calif., 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served 9,063,012 departing and arriving passengers in fiscal year 2013-14, which ended June 30, a healthy 6.8 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Passenger activity grew in May and June by 3.1 percent and 8.9 percent year-over-year, respectively, marking 18 consecutive… Read the full press release
London City Airport in the Royal Docks with the Museum of London Docklands to develop Key Stage 2 learning module designed for use in classroom teaching
Major Newham employer develops learning resource for primary schools. LONDON, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Primary school pupils in the London borough of Newham are to benefit from a pioneering project, as the private sector constructively engages with the education agenda. London City Airport in the Royal Docks has worked with the Museum of London… Read the full press release
CVG: Allegiant Travel Company announced additional service from CVG to Phoenix – Mesa and Ft. Lauderdale and expanded service to Orlando, Punta Gorda, and Tampa Bay/St.Pete
Phoenix and Ft. Lauderdale Service Begins This Fall Cincinnati, OH, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company announces additional service from CVG to Phoenix – Mesa (AZA) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) and expanded service to Orlando (ORD), Punta Gorda (PDG), and Tampa Bay/St.Pete (PIE). Allegiant launched service from CVG in February with two flights… Read the full press release
easyJet welcomes the deal between Nicarnica Aviation and Elbit Systems related to the AVOID based ash detection technology
Airline one step closer to putting the technology onboard its aircraft LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has welcomed the deal secured by Nicarnica Aviation and Elbit Systems to incorporate the AVOID based ash detection technology into Elbit Systems EVS solution. Production will start in 2015 and easyJet aims to fit… Read the full press release
easyJet announced the 25th base in its European network and 2nd in Portugal to open in Porto next year
LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Two A320 aircraft will be stationed at Francisco de Sá Carneiro airport, Porto offering enhanced connections across Europe 80 direct jobs to be created in Porto and surrounding region Two A320 aircraft will be stationed at Francisco de Sá Carneiro airport, Porto offering enhanced connections across Europe 80 direct… Read the full press release
South African Airways advises customers of weather related flight changes on the Johannesburg-Hong Kong route
JOHANNESBURG, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) advises customers of weather related flight changes on the Johannesburg-Hong Kong route. The following flight cancellations between Johannesburg (JNB) and Hong Kong (HKG) apply for today 17 July 2014 and tomorrow 18 July 2014. Flight cancellation due to aircraft repairs. • SA287 17July (Thursday) Hong Kong… Read the full press release
South African Airways announced injured passengers from SA286 flight now discharged from hospital
JOHANNESBURG, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) would like to advise that 18 of the 20 people injured whilst on board SA286 from Johannesburg to Hong Kong have now been discharged from hospital. The two passengers who sustained serious injuries remain in hospital for observation. The rest of the passengers who were injured… Read the full press release
London Gatwick Airport research reveals Brits are slick shoppers and bargain hunters
LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — New research from London Gatwick Airport reveals the nation’s shopping habits Sold on sales: Almost half (48%) use sales and bargains as an excuse to spend Excuses in numbers: On average, £82.80 is the tipping point to need an excuse to shop Hidden pleasures: Almost a quarter (23%) regularly hide their… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport: Emirates Airline to start daily scheduled flights between Budapest and Dubai from autumn this year
Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — It was announced a short time ago in Dubai that Emirates Airline will commence daily scheduled flights between Budapest and Dubai from autumn this year. They will start the service with high-capacity wide-body Airbus A 330s from the very beginning. No doubt this is the biggest announcement this year… Read the full press release
Air France awarded two of the highest distinctions in recognition of the high quality of its La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle during Skytrax’s World Airline Awards
PARIS, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France has been awarded two of the highest distinctions in recognition of the high quality of its La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The lounge has been deemed the best first-class lounge in this world. The lounge’s restaurant – featuring a menu designed by chef Alain Ducasse –… Read the full press release
Passenger who was resuscitated at a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport last summer finally met the people who helped save him
CHICAGO, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, a man who was resuscitated at a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport last summer finally met the group of people who helped save him. While Wade Anderson and his wife, Dianne, were preparing to go through a Transportation Security Administration(TSA) checkpoint in Terminal 1 on July 9, 2013, he became… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways and Boeing finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs at the Farnborough Air Show 2014
Order finalised for 50 777-9Xs and purchase rights for an additional 50 aircraft FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Boeing have finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs. The 777X order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow and was part of the largest product launch in commercial… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways CEO His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joins David Cameron and Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders at the official opening of the Farnborough Air Show 2014
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joins dignitaries in opening one of the most popular air shows in the world Qatar Airways displays three aircraft at the Show – the A350 (Global Launch Customer), A320 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr…. Read the full press release
Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries, Inc. signed firm purchase agreement for one Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner
Horizon Air cements its standing as largest operator of Q400 turboprops worldwide with 52 aircraft Brings firm orders of Q400 aircraft sold to 499 Bombardier performing heavy maintenance for Horizon’s fleet at its Tucson, Arizona facility Toronto, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries, Inc. has signed a firm… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines announced global sustainability initiative to upcycle 43 acres of used leather seat coverings into new products
Upcycling Project Will Transform 43 Acres of Used Leather Seats DALLAS, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the launch of LUV Seat: Repurpose with Purpose, a global sustainability initiative to upcycle 43 acres of used leather seat coverings into new products that will benefit communities by providing employment, skills training,… Read the full press release
Bombardier Aerospace: Thai carrier Nok Air converted two of four previously acquired Q400 NextGen aircraft purchase rights to firm orders
Brings the total number of Q400 turboprop airliners sold to 501 TORONTO, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Thai carrier Nok Air has converted two of four previously acquiredQ400 NextGen aircraft purchase rights to firm orders. The purchase rights were acquired under a contract announced on November 19, 2013 that also included two… Read the full press release