Category Archives: Airports

Hilton Worldwide annonce l’arrivée de Christophe Charolles au Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport en qualité de general manager

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PARIS, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide annonce l’arrivée de Christophe Charolles au Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport en qualité de general manager. Christophe Charolles sera désormais en charge de l’ensemble des aspects opérationnels et stratégiques de l’hôtel et sous la responsabilité directe de Primo Muñoz, area general manager of France and Iberian Peninsula. Diplômé en… Read the full press release

Global restaurateur HMSHost raised $100K for the Red Cross to support Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts

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BETHESDA, MD, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, global restaurateur HMSHost activated a national effort to raise funds for the Red Cross to support disaster victims. The effort included a collection of associate donations, a company match, and customer donations at cash registers, totaling $100,000, and was recently presented to… Read the full press release

Hong Kong Airlines (HX) to operate Incheon-Hong Kong cargo route 3 times per week

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The busiest cargo route of Incheon Airport will see rapid traffic climb Seoul, South Korea, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The private Hong Kong-based airline, Hong Kong Airlines (HX) was newly recruited and will operate Incheon-Hong Kong route 3 times per week. Incheon-Hong Kong is the busiest cargo route for Incheon Airport Incheon Airport held a… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport estimated 2014 Chinese New Year holiday period contributed $117 million to New Zealand economy

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has estimated that the 2014 Chinese New Year holiday period has contributed $117 million to the New Zealand economy. Glenn Wedlock, Auckland Airport’s general manager aeronautical commercial, says the Chinese New Year holiday period, which ran from 31 January to 14 February, was once again a… Read the full press release

Cargo-XML standards: IATA released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit

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Montreal, Canada, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit, providing Cargo-XML standards for the electronic exchange of information that replace traditional Cargo-IMP for the air cargo industry. The toolkit provides electronic message standards that ensure uniformity, clarity, accuracy and economy in electronic… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport CEO Neil Pakey: Wild Atlantic Way project can be a tourism game-changer

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has said that the Wild Atlantic Way project has the potential in time to deliver for Atlantic coast counties on an ongoing basis what the Gathering did for the entire nation last year. Welcoming the launch of the project today… Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport: The Transportation Security Administration opens TSA pre check application center in Charleston

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Charleston, SC, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the official opening of an application site in Charleston for TSA Pre™, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and keep 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA) formed partnership with the travel technology company DealBroker

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JOHANNESBURG, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has introduced another service for customers to enjoy sightseeing and entertainment activities at their destinations. One of the strategic objectives of Gaining Altitude, the airline’s Long-Term Turnaround Strategy (LTTS), is to provide excellent customer service. In support of the strategy the airline has formed a partnership… Read the full press release

London Gatwick launched £30 million fund to improve airport’s resilience to flooding

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Gatwick accepts all the recommendations of the McMillan Report into flood resilience, disruption and passenger welfare A £5 million programme of activity has already started to improve the airport’s resilience to flooding Up to £30 million has been made available to help implement the report findings in full Significant focus will be given to improving… Read the full press release

U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor arrived at Belfast International Airport for series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor touched down at Belfast International Airport this morning, direct from New York City.  He is in Belfast to play a series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival which starts tomorrow (Friday 28th February 2014).  Chip is… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines announced six new U.S. routes plus two new destinations from Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its 20th anniversary this summer, Frontier Airlines has announced it is launching six new U.S. routes, including two new destinations served from Midway International Airport. Beginning in June 2014, Frontier will offer seasonal nonstop service from Midway (MDW) to both Harrisburg, PA (MDT) and Knoxville, TN (TYS). “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I… Read the full press release

oneworld alliance members Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways announced strategic agreement on the Hong Kong – Doha route

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Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways, members of the oneworld alliance, today announced a strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between Hong Kong and Doha, effective 30 March 2014. Sales will commence on 25 February 2014. The agreement between the two airlines is expected to generate a… Read the full press release

Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air earned $105 Million in 2013 Bonuses

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SEATTLE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are receiving annual bonuses today of more than 9 percent of their annual pay, or more than five weeks’ pay for most workers. The bonus is in addition to $1,150 in 2013 monthly bonuses that most employees earned for achieving on-time and customer… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.6 million passengers in January 2014, up 6.3% YoY

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SINGAPORE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.60 million passengers in January 2014, an increase of 6.3% on-year.  Air traffic movements grew correspondingly, with a total of 30,400 landings and take-offs recorded during the month, or 7.6% more compared to a year ago. The growth in passenger traffic was supported by a healthy… Read the full press release

Dubai International reports for record 6.4 million passengers in January 2014

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International started the New Year with record monthly traffic, exceeding 6.4 million passengers in January. According to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today, passenger traffic reached 6,400,706 in January 2014, up 15.1 per cent from 5,559,760 recorded during the same month in 2013. The bumper… Read the full press release

Winter 2014/15: airberlin to increase frequency of its flights to the Caribbean

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In winter 2014/15 airberlin will be increasing the frequency of its flights to the Caribbean and at the same time further expanding its tourist services from Dusseldorf and Munich. From November 2014 there will be two extra non-stop flights from Dusseldorf to Varadero in Cuba and Puerto Plata… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo signed five year trucking contract with Dubai-based Allied Transport LLC

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Newly awarded trucking contract marks milestone in the progress of Emirates SkyCargo’s move to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo is gearing up for the move of its freighter fleet to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) by signing a trucking contract with Dubai-based Allied Transport LLC, an established land… Read the full press release

Emirates to launch daily service to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from 5th August 2014

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Airline adds a ninth gateway to its USA network  DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced that it is launching a daily service to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 5 from 5th August 2014. The service will be operated by a Boeing 777-200LR powered by… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new Boeing 777-300ER named in honour of Russian Nobel Prize winner for Literature Ivan Bunin

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER named in honour of Ivan Bunin, the Russian writer, poet and critic who was the first Russian Nobel Prize winner for Literature. This is the sixth aircraft of an order for sixteen B777. The 777-300ER is configured in a three-class arrangement, with business-, economy- and comfort-class salons. Aeroflot’s comfort… Read the full press release

Emirates named the most valuable airline brand worldwide according The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014

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Retains #1 ranking in the Middle East, brand value up 34 per cent DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is the most valuable airline brand worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014 that was released this week. The airline,… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific took delivery of the first of three Airbus A330 aircraft

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MANILA, Philippines, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), took delivery of the first of three Airbus A330 aircraft it will receive for the year. CEB’s brand-new Airbus-A330 arrived at the NAIA Airport today, February 21, 2014. CEB is due to take delivery of two additional Airbus A330s in May and August 2014…. Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to significantly expand number of intercontinental flights for summer 2014

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• Higher number of intercontinental flights • New: Newark and Tehran, Ibiza and Lamezia Terme • Europe: More frequent flights to London and Frankfurt • Austria: Ticket tax leads to reduced passenger volume, reduction in flights to Salzburg and Klagenfurt Vienna, Austria, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the conversion of its cabins, Austrian Airlines now has all… Read the full press release

Wizz Air increased the number of reserved seats on all of its flights

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WIZZ AIR RESPONDS TO INCREASED DEMAND FROM PASSENGERS FOR RESERVED SEATING ALLOWING QUICKER BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING Budapest, Hungary, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it has increased the number of reserved seats on all of its flights. The Reserved Seat option will be increased by… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new A320 fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new A320 fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips. The aircraft has been named in honour of Sergey Botkin, one of the founding fathers of Russian medical science, who made a great contribution to modern medical science and education. Sharklets improve aircraft aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption (up to 4 per cent, according to Airbus). These new wing-tips… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport announced it offers about 400 rail connections daily

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Frankfurt Airport Offers About 400 Rail Connections Daily Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Excellently networked: Besides being one of the world’s largest aviation hubs, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is renowned for being well-connected by rail – with numerous regional and national destinations in Germany, plus international destinations in neighboring countries. At FRA, it couldn’t be easier or… Read the full press release

Two airlines lease terminal space at Kansas City International Airport for their flight crews totaling nearly 600 employees

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Kansas City, MO, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that two airlines are leasing terminal space and are making Kansas City International Airport a base for their flight crews totaling nearly 600 employees. Travelers may not see these employees because all of the activity occurs in non-public areas. The Department… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo Airport named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing according to Airports Council International’s ASQ Rating

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo Airport was named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing, according to the reputable program ASQ (Airport Service Quality) of the Airports Council International (ACI) The second year in a row, Sheremetyevo Airport confirms its status as the best airport in Europe in terms of level of service. Thus, Sheremetyevo Airport is the first Russian airport to have taken the honour of leadership… Read the full press release

Qantas Freight to relocate its UK office and all operations to dnata City cargo logistics centre at London’s Heathrow airport

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Heathrow’s newest cargo facility to handle all freight operations for the carrier DUBAI, UAE / LONDON, UK, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — dnata and Qantas Freight announced today a partnership that will see dnata’s UK business provide the Australian carrier freight ground handling at London’s Heathrow airport. Under the agreement, Qantas Freight will relocate its UK office and all operations… Read the full press release

UK regional airline LinksAir connects George Best Belfast City Airport and Robin Hood Doncaster-Sheffield Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers in Northern Ireland will once again be able to avail of direct flights to Doncaster-Sheffield Airport thanks to a new arrival at George Best Belfast City Airport. The service between Belfast City Airport and Robin Hood Doncaster-Sheffield Airport will be operated by UK regional airline, LinksAir, and will commence… Read the full press release