2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways had the most punctual flights that flew into and out of London Heathrow International Airport in the United Kingdom during the month of June 2013, latest statistics from the facility have indicated. The airline emerged top in the ranking of punctuality of flights. All Kenya Airways’ flights departing from the… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
London City Airport hosted exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling through London’s business airport can now browse more than just the duty free while they wait to board their flight. London City Airport has installed an exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi. The artworks are on display in the airport before security and in the main… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson to offer new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new domestic service between Christchurch and Kapiti Coast will begin in November. Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson will offer the new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu and is planning a special fare to celebrate. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says the new service is great news for… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport announced new schedule to connect East European cities Minsk, Belgrade and Budapest
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has announced the launch of a new schedule that will link the East European cities of Minsk in Belarus, Belgrade in Serbia and Budapest, Hungary. The new year round service will begin on 19 September 2013 and will be operated by the Belarusian Airline, Belavia. The twice weekly schedule will… Read the full press release
London Gatwick responded to Airports Commission: London Gatwick’s runway ‘constellation’ approach will deliver better outcome for the UK
Competition: multi-airport ‘constellation’ system will encourage a greater level of competition, thus driving future air connectivity and reducing costs to passengers. Connectivity: second runway at Gatwick will deliver the UKs connectivity requirements and maintain the UKs status as one of the best connected countries in the world. Certainty: Gatwick’s proposal is deliverable and will give… Read the full press release
Copa Airlines announced Nonstop Flights from Panama to Boston with Connections to Central and South America
Copa Airlines Flights Daily to Panama with Connections to Central and South America BOSTON, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Massachusetts welcomed Copa Airlines to Boston Logan International Airport today as the Star Alliance member began offering daily nonstop service from Panama’s Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City with convenient connections to more… Read the full press release
Sofia Art School students made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport
2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marking the end of the school year, the students from Sofia Art School to the Modern Art Gallery, made a panoramic tour of Sofia Airport. The students passed border control successfully and followed the path of luggage to its loading on the aircraft. The bus tour provided the children with the opportunity to get acquainted with the airport groundhandling activities and the functions of specialized equipment. The attention of the kids… Read the full press release
Norwegian and Panasonic Avionics to develop first ever Android™ powered in-flight entertainment system
2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have joined forces to develop the first ever Android™ powered in-flight entertainment system. Norwegian’s passengers will be able to use select Android apps that are pre-loaded onto the system, providing an in-flight experience similar to the on-the-ground experience travelers have become accustomed to with their personal devices…. Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) welcomed first Kenya Airways Fligh
The national carrier of Kenya to offer three flights a week between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Early this morning, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) welcomed the inaugural flight of Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, famously known as “the Pride of Africa”, into Abu Dhabi International Airport… Read the full press release
UK Civil Aviation Authority warns British holidaymakers to look past the price when booking late breaks
2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — British families looking to get some summer sun have been warned to look past the price before they book, or risk losing their hard-earned holiday. With the school holidays approaching, many families will be looking to take advantage of cheap travel deals by booking a late summer break. But with research showing… Read the full press release
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed global passenger May 2013 traffic figures
Sydney, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that air travel continued to expand at a healthy rate. Growth was led by emerging markets. Compared to the year-ago period, overall demand rose 5.6%, while capacity climbed 5.2% pushing the load factor up 0.3 percentage points… Read the full press release
The global airline alliance SkyTeam opened new lounge at Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport
Enhances premium travel experience, delivers synergies for SkyTeam members in Istanbul ISTANBUL, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today opened its new lounge at Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport. The lounge is available to Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers flying from the airport on any of the alliance’s 10 airlines that serve… Read the full press release
Fitch Ratings upgraded CVG’s rating on outstanding revenue bonds
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fitch Ratings today upgraded CVG’s rating on outstanding revenue bonds to A- and said its outlook for the airport remains stable. In raising the airport’s rating from BBB+, Fitch cited CVG’s “solid financial metrics.” Among these metrics, Fitch included lower fixed costs going forward, with a 75 percent reduction in annual debt… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport announced it appointed key China trade representative for its South initiative
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swallow Wang currently based in Shanghai, has been appointed as the key China Trade Representative to support the South Island Tourism Industry. South, an initiative launched by Christchurch Airport, is pleased to announce the appointment of Swallow Wang. Prior to this appointment Swallow was the Asia Sales Director for Southern World Vacations… Read the full press release
16 new restaurants and shops opened at San Diego International Airport under airport’s Concession Development Program
New Concessions Including Craft Brews on 30th Street, Ryan Bros. Coffee and Gaslamp Marketplace Bring San Diego Flavor to Travelers SAN DIEGO, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen new restaurants and shops have opened at San Diego International Airport (SDIA) over the past several months, bringing more and higher quality dining and shopping options to travelers. The openings… Read the full press release
RAK Airways attended the Arabian Travel Market under the umbrella of RAK Tourism Authority
Ras Al Khaimah, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second year RAK Airways participated in the Arabian Travel Market under the umbrella of RAK Tourism Authority and the media clout was excellent. The power-packed management team H.E. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation and Vice-Chairman of RAK Airways along with… Read the full press release
Thomson Airways announced its first long haul 787 Dreamliner flight to take off from Gatwick Airport
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the new state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner today celebrated the departure of the inaugural long haul flight to Cancun. Mexico from Gatwick airport. Thomson operated flight TOM030 with its brand new 787 plane which departed Gatwick Airport today with 291 customers on board. It was… Read the full press release
UK’s first airline to fly 787 Dreamliner Thomson Airways named its second aircraft ‘Alfie’ after baby born on flight
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomson Airways, the first UK airline to fly the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, has named its second aircraft ‘Alfie’, after a baby born at 30,000 feet and delivered by cabin crew on one of its flights, after his mother unexpectedly went into labour. Weighing just 1lb and 1oz, Alfie Delamere was born 14… Read the full press release
Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon joined Thomson Airways to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of UK’s first 787 Dreamliner
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport, 8th July 2013: Much-loved star of Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon, surprised holidaymakers today when she joined Thomson Airways team to celebrate the inaugural long haul flight of its superstar 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Usually judging Britain’s talent, Alesha learnt some new skills as she stunned customers flying to Florida, helping on the… Read the full press release
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to present Q2 2013 results at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA’s presentation of the second quarter results 2013 will take place at 8:30 AM on Thursday July 11th at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The results will be presented in Norwegian by the CEO, Bjørn Kjos. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian”, is a low-cost… Read the full press release
Iberia, primera aerolínea del mundo que permite a sus clientes emitir la etiqueta del equipaje desde su web
Este nuevo servicio, denominado MyBagTag, agiliza la facturación, supone mayor comodidad para el cliente y le permite ahorrar tiempo en el aeropuerto. El servicio MyBagTag se ofrecerá en los vuelos punto a punto con origen / destino España y, próximamente, se extenderá a destinos europeos e internacionales. MyBagTag es una iniciativa del proyecto Ágora de Iberia, cuyo objetivo es… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines rolls out its next generation of cabin products
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines today launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Customers travelling on select flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience the new cabin products from September, in First, Business and Economy classes. The new seats and KrisWorld in-flight… Read the full press release
flydubai and Al Amaan Travel and Holidays open new flydubai Travel Shop in Al Ain, UAE
Al Ain, UAE, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai and Al Amaan Travel and Holidays today celebrated the opening of a new flydubai Travel Shop in Al Ain. Sheikh Musallam Salem Bin Ham, Member of the National Consultative Council and Chairman of Bin Ham Group, Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Musallam Bin Ham, Member of the Federal National Council and… Read the full press release
London City Airport sets all-time passenger record
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has broken its all-time passenger record, just weeks after setting it. The only airport actually in London, LCY welcomed 80,315 passengers during the last week of June, beating the previous record of 78,700 set in May. The figure represents an increase of 20 per cent compared to the same… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines reports traffic results for June 2013
January to June 2013: passenger load factor up to 75.7 percent June 2013: increase in capacity utilization to 79.3 percent 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of passengers carried by the Austrian Airlines Group in the period January-June 2013 declined by 3.0 percent from the previous year to approximately 5.3 million. This is due to the… Read the full press release
Russia’s leading airline Aeroflot becomes ‘Official Carrier of Manchester United Football Club’
Moscow, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot, Russia’s leading airline, has today been unveiled as the ‘Official Carrier of Manchester United Football Club’. The announcement was made at an exclusive launch at Old Trafford attended by Vitaly Saveliev, CEO of Aeroflot, Richard Arnold, Group Managing Director of Manchester United, David Moyes, Manchester United Manager, and members of the Manchester United squad. Manchester United selected JSC «Aeroflot-Russian… Read the full press release
Iberia, en el podio de las aerolíneas más populares
Décima aerolínea internacional más puntual del mundo en junio Tercera en Europa entre las compañías de red Madrid, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — En el mes de junio, Iberia ha logrado ser la décima compañía aérea internacional más puntual del mundo y tercera de Europa, entre las compañías de red, según el informe que mensualmente publica Flightstats [Ver… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways and Etihad introduced direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Government of Kenya is leveraging on the introduction of direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi to boost trade between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Eng. Michael Kamau, said the move, which follows the signing of a codeshare agreement between national carrier… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROL released its fourth Challenges of Growth study
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has released its fourth Challenges of Growth study, which looks ahead to the state of air transport in 2035, or even 2050. It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact of the economic downturn on European air traffic. Growth is expected to return, with the… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company to organise Bahrain delegation to attend the Aviation Security Management programme in Singapore
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with the company’s commitment to providing secure and a comfortable travel experience at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) liaised with its’ partners to attend the Aviation Security Management programme in Singapore. Held at Singapore Aviation Academy, the training course provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the… Read the full press release