Etihad Airways delegation in Washington D.C. for high-level government and commercial meetings

Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, this week visited the United States, leading a delegation of senior airline executives at a series of government and commercial meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings took place in the same week that Etihad Airways announced a firm order for up to… Read the full press release

Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline and Action Against Hunger to transport humanitarian aid to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD)

Relief for malnutrition shipped to Dubai on Emirates’ 38thA380 Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, and Action Against Hunger (ACF) announced a partnership today to utilize future A380 Emirates deliveries over the next few years to transport humanitarian support to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD). Details of the collaboration were… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways launched new code-share agreement with Air Seychelles

Hong Kong, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of a new code-share agreement with Air Seychelles that will add the Seychelles to its network and offer passengers direct services to one of the world’s most alluring destinations. Tickets for the new code-share services are open for sale from 21 November 2013 for… Read the full press release

Fly together and save with airberlin’s ‘Fly2gether’ special offer

Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two flight guests travelling together can now fly with airberlin at particularly attractive prices within Germany, Europe, and to the USA. Particularly favourable tickets to Italy, Norway, Austria, and Spain as well as on long-haul routes including those to New York and Chicago are available via the ‘Fly2gether’ special offer if… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted its 4th Annual Safety, Health & Wellness Expos at O’Hare and Midway International Airports

Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted its 4th Annual Safety, Health & Wellness Expos at O’Hare and Midway International Airports on November 19 and 20. More than 350 employees participated in the events, which were held at O’Hare’s Skilled Trades Building on November 19 and today at Midway’s… Read the full press release

Laura Fowler appointed Managing Director of Recruiting and Diversity at Alaska Airlines

Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Laura Fowler has joined Alaska Air Group as managing director of recruiting and diversity. Fowler will oversee the newly unified recruitment and diversity departments and expand efforts to increase diversity recruitment and inclusion at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. “Laura brings great energy to our company. Her strong experience,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to operate five flights weekly to Scottish capital Edinburgh

Scottish Capital to be Airline’s Third Destination in the UK DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh effective 28 May 2014, operating five flights weekly. Flying direct from Doha, Qatar Airways will provide seamless connections for passengers to many of its destinations worldwide including the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways appointed David Edwards as Executive VP to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm Qatar Executive

Roberto Hlaca Joins as Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Strategy Captain Peter Resting Appointed Vice President, Flight Operations DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has appointed David Edwards as Executive Vice President to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm, Qatar Executive. Announcing the appointment during the Dubai Air Show, Qatar Airways Chief… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways closed its strategic acquisition of 24 per cent equity stake in Jet Airways

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Jet Airways today announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24 per cent equity stake by Etihad Airways in Jet Airways. All requisite Indian regulatory approvals had been obtained by November 12, 2013. Jet… Read the full press release

Serbia flag carrier Air Serbia to add ten next generation A320neo aircraft to its fleet

Belgrade, Serbia, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, today announced that ten next generation A320neo aircraft have been confirmed for its fleet. The deal is valued at more than US$1 billion at list prices. The deal for Air Serbia, unveiled at the Dubai Air Show, forms part of the… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Airbus collaboration delivered aid to Yolanda victims in Philippines

Manila, Philippines, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — An Airbus A340-300 aircraft that flew from Lyon, France arrives in Cebu  Saturday, Nov16, 2013 carrying 28 logistics and emergency rescue specialists and close to 30 tons of water purification equipment and energy biscuits for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The team and their cargo flew to Tacloban on board PAL/PALex’s CEB-TAC… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

Singapore, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in Europe, as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Codesharing has been expanded with immediate effect to SAS-operated flights from Copenhagen to: Berlin and Hamburg in Germany, Palanga and Vilnius in… Read the full press release

flydubai places USD 11.4 billion order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing

Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and Indonesia national carrier Garuda Indonesia signed code share agreement

Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for Jetprivilege and Garuda frequent flyer members Mumbai, India, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, have concluded a code share agreement and simultaneously launched a reciprocal frequent flyer programme. This would offer guests of both airlines with a variety of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways placed $300 million order from Rolls-Royce for Trent 700 engines

Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rolls-Royce has won a $300m order from Qatar Airways for Trent 700 engines, with long-term TotalCare® support, to power five Airbus A330 freighter aircraft.  The order for five Airbus A330 Freighters and eight options was announced by the airline on the first day of the Dubai Air Show. Qatar Airways Chief… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced passengers carried and passenger capacity increase in its combined traffic figures for October 2013

Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2013 that show an increase in both passengers carried and passenger capacity, alongside a small year-on-year drop in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,533,066 passengers in October – an increase… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced it ordered 199 aircraft and 294 engines for US$ 67 billion, its largest ever fleet order

Orders 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft Confirms 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM engines Total list price of combined orders tops US$ 67 billion Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines,… Read the full press release

Emirates Flight Academy to address the 40,000 pilots shortage across the Middle East

40,000 pilots needed in the region over next 20 years Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates Flight Academy will help address the need for 40,000 pilots in the Middle East over the next two decades in support of a fast growing aviation sector. Representatives of the academy have been explaining the latest developments at Dubai Air… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s Business Class named “Best Airline Business Class” at 2013 Business Traveller China Awards

Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways’ efforts to provide world-beating inflight products coupled with superior service were acknowledged when the airline took the “Best Airline Business Class” honour at the 2013 Business Traveller China Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Beijing on Friday, 15 November. The honour comes on top of a number… Read the full press release

airberlin announced its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special, 19 – 21 November 2013

Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is once again offering its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special from 19th to 21st November 2013. This offer is particularly aimed at flight guests whose families live in another city yet who wish to spend the Christmas holiday surrounded by loved ones. Germany’s second largest airline is flying its flight guests… Read the full press release

United Airlines starts new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport

Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines​ has announced it will inaugurate new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport to begin on April 1, 2014. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I want to thank United Airlines for adding new service to Atlantic City from O’Hare International Airport,” said Rosemarie S. Andolino,… Read the full press release

Arik Air honored with two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline was a proud winner of two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards held at Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, November 8, 2013. First, Arik Air bagged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline… Read the full press release

Emirates expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A

Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline’s eighth and ninth locations. Designed in the shape of an aircraft and incorporating elements of Emirates’ iconic A380,… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced double daily schedule for Abu Dhabi-Munich services from 1 February 2014

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Munich services from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from 1 February 2014. Munich was Etihad Airways’ first destination in Germany, and a daily flight linking the Bavarian capital with Etihad Airways’ Abu… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo now offers weekly capacity of 10,900 tonnes in and out of the Indian subcontinent

Dubai, U.A.E., 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its operations in the Indian subcontinent following the recent launch of Emirates services to Sialkot, the airline’s fifth route in Pakistan. Supporting the thriving trade between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of the world, Emirates SkyCargo now offers a weekly capacity into and… Read the full press release

The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre today with a series of keynote addresses, symposiums and seminars addressing the latest developments in the aviation sector. Themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’, nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the two-day conference. H.E…. Read the full press release

Air Partner’s tour operator division announced very successful summer 2013 season

London, UK, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner, the air charter broker and Royal Warrant Holder, is delighted to announce that its tour operator division has had a very successful summer season. Between May and October 2013, the two Air Partner chartered Germania aircraft have: Flown over 3,800 hours Carried over 100,000 passengers CAA statistics for the… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines reported its preliminary October 2013 traffic results and year-to-date 2013

Miramar, Florida, United States, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for October 2013 and year-to-date 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in October 2013 increased 28.1 percent versus October 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 28.6 percent. Load factor for October 2013 was 87.0 percent, a decrease… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo honored with 2013 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine

Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 17 Consecutive Years Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Cargo is honored to receive the 2013 Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine. The Quest for Quality Award is the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for the logistics industry. Southwest Airlines… Read the full press release

Estonian Air flights at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to be served at Terminal T1 starting from 7 December 2013

Starting from 7 December 2013, Estonian Air flights are served at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport International Flights Terminal T1 (earlier at Terminal T2). Terminal T1 is newly modernized terminal which offers more convenient possibilities for passengers of connecting flights. Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Check-in for the flights departing from Tallinn can be done via Estonian… Read the full press release