Category Archives: Airports

Swissport International Ltd. expands Latin America network with its majority acquisition of InterAirport Services in Costa Rica

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Acquisition boosting the company’s Latin America network 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation sector, has completed its majority acquisition of InterAirport Services (IAS) in Costa Rica. The acquisition helps to expand Swissport’s Latin American network of passenger and ramp handling operations. Costa… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport becomes Britain’s first WorldHost airport

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Training programme will deliver warm welcome for overseas visitors  2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport has demonstrated its commitment to welcoming visitors to the South West and Wales by becoming the first Airport in Britain to gain WorldHost Recognised Business status. WorldHost is a world-class customer service training programme that has already been used to train… Read the full press release

Staff at Leeds Bradford Airport join coffee road-show to raise funds for When You Wish Upon A Star

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — A pop-up coffee shop is coming to town on 15th April and will be raising money for a very good cause. Throughout the day, staff at Leeds Bradford Airport will be selling Lavazza coffee, other hot drinks and cakes outside the airport’s terminal, as part of a campaign to raise over… Read the full press release

Jan Molby cuts the ribbon on Norwegian’s inaugural service from JLA to Copenhagen

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Danish International and Liverpool FC legend Jan Molby today helped Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) celebrate the first Norwegian service to Copenhagen. Celebrations commenced with a traditional arch of water aircraft ‘baptism’ performed by the Airport’s Emergency Response Service to welcome the arrival of Norwegian’s first aircraft to Liverpool. This was… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport Partners with American Heart Association to Create Walking Trail, Encourage Healthy Travel

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today introduced the BWI Cardio Trail, two marked walking paths inside the Airport terminal. The BWI Cardio Trail is an officially-designated American Heart Association Walking Path. The American Heart Association has named the first Wednesday of each April as “National Walking Day” to highlight the importance of… Read the full press release

SFO Museum Receives Gift of Historic United Airlines Uniforms, Now on View in New Exhibition

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport has received fifty-five flight attendant uniforms donated to its aviation collection by the United Airlines Historical Foundation. This major gift represents the full history of the airline’s company-issued cabin crew attire. Both female and male outfits are included in the donation that spans… Read the full press release

Schiphol airport’s employment figures continued to improve In 2012

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, employment figures at Schiphol airport continued to improve. After employment figures rose in 2011 for the first time since 2008, by 4.1%, the upwards growth continued in 2012 (an increase of 2.8%). A total of 64,061 people worked at the airport on 31 October 2012, 1,775 more than in 2011…. Read the full press release

AAAE/USCTA File Suit Against FAA to Keep Towers Open

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Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and its affiliate organization the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) announced today that they have filed suit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in advance of the agency’s plans to close 149 contract air traffic control… Read the full press release

One more alternative for passengers from Berlin to Sofia Airport

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2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling to Berlin from Sofia Airport were provided with one more alternative. As of today, EasyJet, the low-cost airline, will carry passengers to Berlin (Schönefeld) three times a week (on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). Thus, in summer schedule, valid since 31 March, the weekly frequencies on Sofia-Berlin route, together with daily flights of Bulgaria Air and Air Berlin, operating… Read the full press release

Schiphol Aviation Awards 2012

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Six business partners distinguished with Schiphol Aviation Awards 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, announced the six winners of the 2012 Schiphol Aviation Awards. Each year, Schiphol presents its aviation awards to business partners who have distinguished themselves over the previous year in terms of their… Read the full press release

Scandinavian Airlines Launches New Non-Stop Service Between SFO and Copenhagen

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is inviting media to view the arrival of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service from Copenhagen. The first flight will arrive on Monday, April 8, 2013. Scheduled arrival time is 2:45 p.m. The actual arrival time may be earlier or later depending on weather and… Read the full press release

DELTA AIR LINES, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS INVEST $229 MILLION TO OVERHAUL TERMINAL 5 AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATONAL AIRPORT

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has partnered with the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to significantly overhaul Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  The $229-million construction project has already begun and is scheduled to take place in several phases with full completion in 2015. Highlights of… Read the full press release

British Airways is offering free flights to Yorkshire businesses

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2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is offering free flights to Yorkshire businesses who sign up to the airline’s On Business loyalty programme. Companies in Yorkshire who join On Business before June 30 will automatically earn 3,120 bonus points, enough for two reward flights to London from Leeds Bradford Airport. The loyalty programme is designed specifically… Read the full press release

GBTA Asks DOT Not To Approve IATA Resolution 787

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Not Enough Clarity to Assess Buyer Benefit or Harm Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today filed comments with the Department of Transportation in Application for Approval of an Agreement (Resolution 787)  by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) filing seeking approval of their… Read the full press release

Area Youth Land at Logan for Transportation Expo

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Key Disciplines  for Careers in Aviation and Maritime  BOSTON, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 900 area students attended the Aviation & Maritime STEM Education Expo at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday April 3. The Expo is a dynamic educational event where representatives from industry, government and academia introduced students… Read the full press release

IATA: Passenger Growth Accelerates on Rising Business Confidence

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Geneva, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing that demand growth is accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particularly in emerging regions. Passenger demand rose 3.7% compared to February 2012. The 3.7% growth masks improvements in recent months. October 2012 appears to have… Read the full press release

UNWTO European Member States debate the way forward for tourism in the region

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Madrid, 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO European Members States, gathered in Çesme, Turkey, for the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe, debated the state of tourism in the region and the way forward under the current economic situation. Topics on discussion included visa facilitation and the promotion of domestic tourism as means to stimulate growth… Read the full press release

31 ROUTES & 1.6M PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2ND POLISH BASE

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2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (3 Apr) opened its 2nd base in Poland at Krakow with two-based aircraft and 31 routes, which will deliver up to 1.6m passengers p.a. and sustain 1,600 “on-site” jobs, as Ryanair invests over $170m at Krakow Airport. Ryanair celebrated the opening of its new Krakow… Read the full press release

CHAIRMAN OF BAHRAIN AIRPORT COMPANY HONORS CHAIR MEMBER GHAZI AL SALEH

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2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The exceptional achievement of the board member were marked during the ceremony. The Chairman of the Board of Directors at Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), Mr. Khalid Omar Al Rumaihi honored Mr. Ghazi Saeed Al-Saleh, member of the Board of Directors at the company, on the occasion of his retirement and in… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport Commission announces the nominees to the Airport Naming Committee

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport Commission today announced the nominees to the Airport Naming Committee which was established on March 4, 2013. The Airport Naming Committee will be chaired by Airport Commission President Larry Mazzola and will consist of eight additional individuals who, as a group, reflect awareness of the social,… Read the full press release

Arriving race goers get a taste of Aintree at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is gearing up for the expected influx of horse racing fans as they fly to JLA on their way to the three day John Smith’s Grand National at the Aintree Racecourse, which culminates in the world famous steeplechase on Saturday. To help arriving race-goers get a flavour… Read the full press release

New Frankfurt flight takes off from Bristol Airport

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Six per week service to Germany’s financial capital to go double daily in May  2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt becomes the latest German city on Bristol Airport’s destination map today (2 April 2013) when bmi regional commences a new six-times a week service to the city. The departure of the first flight just after midday marks… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Turkish Airlines Launches Non-stop Flights Between Houston and Istanbul

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Europe’s Best Airline Plans for Takeoff at George Bush Intercontinental Airport 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, is expanding its presence in the United States. Today marks the launch of its newest gateway in Houston, Texas. Houston becomes the fifth U.S. gateway, joining Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and… Read the full press release

SFO/SAS Announce “#SFOadventure” Photo Contest on Instagram & Twitter

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Social media contest to award round-trip tickets on Scandinavian Airlines SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is welcoming Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service to Copenhagen by hosting a social media photo contest. SAS begins flying non-stop to Copenhagen, Denmark six times per week on April 8, 2013. The “#SFOadventure”… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT JOB FAIR OFFERS 125 FOOD-SERVICE POSITIONS

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) First Source Hiring Program is coordinating the first job fair for airport tenants planning to hire hundreds of employees for the new restaurant and retail complex opening this summer in the New Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). HMS Host,… Read the full press release

Massport Proposes New and Amended Capital Programs Projects to Boston Logan’s Passenger Facility Charge Program

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2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is applying to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for authority to use the amount of passenger facility charges (PFCs) collected from certain enplaning passengers at Boston Logan Airport International Airport in order to pay for certain specified airfield and terminal projects at Logan. In accordance with FAA… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2012

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bmi regional, Aegean Airlines, Thai Airways International and Saudi Airlines Cargo best-performing airlines 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2007 Brussels Airport for the first time handed out the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards to airlines and partners that stand out in terms of punctuality and performance, environment and safety and network and route development. During the sixth… Read the full press release

Swissport Executive Aviation Nice rated ‘3rd’ of the Top FBOs

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2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport Executive Aviation Nice, part of Swissport International Ltd., has been voted 3rd of the top FBOs (fixed-base operators) in Europe, Middle East, Russia and Africa by readers of ‘European Business Air News’, in recognition of the excellent ground handling services it provides to the international community of operators and executives who use… Read the full press release

New destinations bring eggstra special start to the Easter getaway at JLA

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2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the first Bank Holiday period of the year this weekend, staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) are gearing up for a busy couple of weeks with both the great Easter holiday getaway and the start of the airlines’ summer schedules. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is forecasting a possible 10% increase… Read the full press release