Category Archives: Airports

Bahrain International Airport (BIA) reported increase in passenger numbers during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season 1 – 20 October

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ —  Bahrain International Airport (BIA) witnessed an increase in passenger numbers during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season, which occurred between the 1st and the 20th of October. During that period, the airport received 13,752 pilgrims, including pilgrims from the Kingdom of Bahrain and transit pilgrims from other countries. Bahrain Airport Company… Read the full press release

Parents can now borrow a stroller free of charge at Frankfurt Airport

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — Traveling with small children can be exhausting. Especially when they get tired themselves. Often, the only solution is to pick them up and carry them. In those moments, you yearn for something to wheel them around in. No problem at Frankfurt Airport! Parents can borrow a stroller free of charge, making it… Read the full press release

Airport Business named CVG Vice President of Administration Scott Gibbons Top 40 Under 40

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Hebron, KY, United States, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — In the October issue of Airport Business, Scott Gibbons, Vice President of Administration for CVG, is recognized as a Top 40 Under 40. Scott Gibbons has been employed by CVG since 2002 and became Vice President of Administration in 2011. Prior airport jobs include director of Contract & Procurement Administration;… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport won all three major awards at the New Zealand Airports Awards

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — In what’s believed to be a first, Christchurch Airport has won all three major awards at the New Zealand Airports Awards – including New Zealand Major Airport of the Year. The airport also won Airports Project of the Year and its Chief Executive Jim Boult was named New Zealand Aviation Personality… Read the full press release

Norwegian to start three new non-stop long haul services to North America from London Gatwick

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Competitively priced, new direct long haul routes will operate from Gatwick on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to New York, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale Norwegian’s flights from Gatwick offer more affordable travel with prices significantly less than that of flights operating from Heathrow Norwegian’s entry into the long-haul market from London points to the future… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines named Service Quality Institute’s Worldwide Customer Service Leader at the Worldwide Customer Service Conference

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most customer service driven airline in Africa, was chosen as Service Quality Institute’s Worldwide Customer Service Leader in Istanbul Turkey on 12 October during the awards banquet at the Worldwide Customer Service Conference. CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde Gebremariam received the award. Also present at the… Read the full press release

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s free Schiphol App downloaded over one million times since its launch in 2010

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Schiphol, the Netherlands,  2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s free Schiphol App has been downloaded over one million times since its launch in 2010. The Schiphol App offers current flight information about arriving and departing flights, push notifications and information about all of the airport’s numerous shops and facilities. Travellers can also reserve a parking space… Read the full press release

Las Vegas-based Allegiant starts nonstop service to Orlando and Ft.Myers / Punta Gorda from CVG

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Hebron, KY, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant will bring its rapidly growing low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline to CVG.  Nonstop service starts on Feb. 12 to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) and on Feb. 14 to Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). “We are pleased to add Orlando and the beaches of Southwest Florida as an affordable, convenient… Read the full press release

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol won the Business Traveller Award in the category ‘Best Airport in Europe 2013’

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Schiphol, the Netherlands,  2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — British business travellers have again voted Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as the winner of the Business Traveller Award in the category ‘Best Airport in Europe 2013’. Maarten de Groof, Schiphol Group Vice President & CCO: ‘We are immensely proud that British business travellers have voted Schiphol the best European airport for… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority officially opened the realigned McCall Way

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Calgary, AB, 2013-10-17— /travelprnews.com/ — Today, The Calgary Airport Authority officially opened the realigned McCall Way. The new route, which includes an underpass, provides access for airport partners located in the business park off McCall Way and Aerial Place. In conjunction, the underpass infrastructure accommodates the construction of a new taxiway, which will connect the existing airfield… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport expands its Community Fund that provides financial support to youth projects in Belfast

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-10-17— /travelprnews.com/ — Stormont was the setting for a double celebration today as George Best Belfast City Airport marked the £100,000 milestone in its Community Fund which is set for further expansion. The airport’s Community Fund, which currently provides significant financial support to youth projects within east Belfast, south Belfast and North Down, will… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines raised more than $700,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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Dallas, TX, 2013-10-17— /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) raised more than $700,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities at the 28th annual LUV Classic charity golf tournament held on Oct. 11, 2013, where Employees and sponsors teed up for the cause.  The first LUV Classic was held in 1985, drawing 85 golfers and raising $35,000. Today,… Read the full press release

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) granted anti-trust immunity to Japan Airlines, Finnair and British Airways joint venture

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has today granted anti-trust immunity to a joint business between Japan Airlines, Finnair and British Airways.  This paves the way for Finnair to join the existing joint business between Japan Airlines and British Airways. The agreement will allow all three airlines to cooperate… Read the full press release

Airports Going Green Conference November 12-14, 2013, many special events for attendees

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DIRTT Chicago Green Learning Center Soiree – O’Hare Airfield Tour – O’Hare Indoor Urban Garden Reception Chicago, Il, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Going Green, November 12-14, 2013, offers many exciting events for attendees! DIRTT Chicago Green Learning Center Soiree Come relax and enjoy drinks and organic, locally-sourced appetizers at DIRTT (Doing it Right This Time) Green… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launched FUN Fares at $100 Dollars or Less for one-way travel to Select Destinations Nationwide

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Carrier Launches FUN Fares at $100 Dollars or Less to Select Destinations Nationwide – We Mustache You to Share! Dallas, TX, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is offering super shavings for November travel! You Mustache quick—these low fares are hair today, gone tomorrow!  Celebrate these great November shavings and enjoy fares for $100 or… Read the full press release

Air Asia X started flights to Maldives with its A330-300 aircraft

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Maldives, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Asia X has started its operation to Maldives with its A330-300 aircraft landing at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport on 28th September 2013. AirAsia X is the affiliated long haul unit of the leading and the largest low-cost carrier, AirAsia. The airline will operate 4 weekly flights on Tuesday and Friday on… Read the full press release

FlightStats monthly report ranked Iberia the 7th most punctual airline amongst international carriers

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Punctuality reached 90% last September Iberia’s punctuality ratings have remained above 88% for past three months Madrid, Spain, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In September Iberia equalled its own best punctuality rating, with 90% of its flight on time, according to the monthly report of the FlightStats consulting group, winning the airline 7th place amongst international carriers…. Read the full press release

Zurich Airport announced it handled 2,272,003 passengers during September 2013

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,272,003 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during September 2013, a loss of 0.7% versus September 2012. The year to date passenger growth stands at +0.3%. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 1.9% to 1,553,252 compared to previous September (YTD +2.1%). Transfer passengers decreased… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announced over 3.5 million passengers passed through its airport in September 2013

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Over 3.5 million passengers passed through London Gatwick in September Passengers flying to Europe increased by 3.5% and to long haul destinations by 5.3% September’s load factor was 85.5% London, UK, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —  September 2013 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Oct-12 Oct-11 Growth Sep-13 Sep-12 (%) Sep-13 Sep-12 (%) Total terminal… Read the full press release

easyJet announced its 2014 summer holiday schedule with 42 routes from Bristol Airport

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Bristol, England, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced its summer holiday schedule for 2014 today with 42 routes available from Bristol Airport. Over one million summer seats are on sale now at www.easyJet.com so that customers can secure the best fares by booking early on travel between 16 June and 14 September 2014. The… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA) and Boeing work together to develop the first ever sustainable aviation fuel supply chains in Africa

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Chicago, United States, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) is committed to ensuring that environmental sustainability is the cornerstone of how the national carrier’s business is done into the future. This is in line and under the guidance of the Department of Public Enterprise’s Climate Change Policy Framework for State Owned Companies. A key driver… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport set single day passengers record when 88 046 people travelled via the airport on Friday, 27 September

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Oslo, Norway, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport set yet another record for the number of passengers on a single day on Friday, 27 September, when 88 046 people travelled via the airport. “This day marked the beginning of the autumn holiday for many. Our ability to handle more than 88 000 passengers in one day proves… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport applauds United Airlines’ return next year with 88% more capacity on Chicago service

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Shannon, Ireland, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has described the announcement by United Airlines today of not just the return of its Shannon-Chicago service next year but the almost doubling of capacity as another significant vote of confidence in the quality and unique tourism product across the West of Ireland.  The announcement comes as Shannon… Read the full press release

Lufthansa and Germanwings to exapand their services in the forthcoming winter flight schedules

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Cologne, Germany,  2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa and Germanwings are marginally expanding their services in the forthcoming winter flight schedules. Their joint capacity in terms of available seat-kilometers will increase overall by 1.1 per cent. This growth is attributable to the deployment of larger aircraft. In combination with Germanwings, Lufthansa is offering customers an even wider… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines launches service between Tokyo (Narita) and Vancouver Canada with fully revamped Boeing 767-300ERs named JAL SKY SUITE 767

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Tokyo, Japan,  2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines announced today details of its second installment of the JAL NEW SKY PROJECT, fully revamped Boeing 767-300ERs named JAL SKY SUITE 767, which will be first introduced on flights between Tokyo (Narita) and Vancouver from December 09, 2013. The introduction of JAL SKY SUITE 767 service was initially announced… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport expects significant traffic disruption due to roadworks on Fuhlsbüttel bypass

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Roadworks on Fuhlsbüttel bypass restrict approach and exit routes Hamburg, Germany, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg State Agency for Roads, Bridges and Waterways (LSBG) is renewing the road surface on the B433 Fuhlsbüttel bypass (airport) from the city heading north. The roadworks will take place from 14 to 27 October, 2013, in four phases. Each phase… Read the full press release

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings reached 19.9 per cent

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings had reached 19.9 per cent. This follows a series of on-market purchases of Virgin Australia shares over recent weeks. The Abu Dhabi-based airline now holds more than 515 million shares in… Read the full press release

Shehab Al Shehhi is Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has celebrated the graduation of thefirst Emirati certified aircraftengineerwho successfully completed the airline’s Graduate Engineering Traineeprogram. Shehab Al Shehhiis Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate, allowing him to certify the certificate of… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards Miles members can now redeem their miles for season’s leading football games tickets

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Tickets to the season’s leading football games now available for redemption with Skywards Miles from Emirates DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of Emirates Skywards now have exclusive opportunities to redeem their Miles for tickets to matches of the world’s renowned football clubs sponsored by the airline. This football season, tickets are available for matches played… Read the full press release

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

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Miramar, Florida, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2013 and year-to-date 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in September 2013 increased 28.8 percent versus September 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 24.9 percent. Load factor for September 2013 was 84.7 percent, an increase… Read the full press release