LONDON, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has calculated some interesting facts based on welcoming 75,000 leisure and business guests since opening on 31 August 2011. During this time 45,000 guests have stayed in the luxury hotel’s 350 bedrooms, which equates to 252,000 towels and 95,000 sheets being washed and prepared, 40 staff… Read the full press release
Gulfstream G650 to make Middle Eastern Debut at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 Over 10,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Gulfstream has selected Abu Dhabi Air Expo to display its G650 aircraft for the first time in… Read the full press release
2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Customers of Singapore Airlines travelling from Seoul can look forward to a more luxurious experience on the ground with the official opening of the Airline’s SilverKris Lounge at Incheon International Airport. The lounge features wireless Internet access, a business centre with desktop computers, shower rooms and restrooms, televisions, as well as a… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, 16 February 2013, Airbus A320 operated its first flight from Sofia Airport on the new Sofia – London Stansted route. The aircraft of easyJet, the third largest European airline, carried 165 passengers on board to the capital city of the United Kingdom. London Stansted became the third destination of easyJet from Bulgaria, following London Gatwick and Manchester. The airline will operate… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Danish liquorice brand Lakrids by Johan Bülow opens the doors to its popular universe of liquorice at Copenhagen Airport. The many types of liquorice – now set to travel around the world from CPH – are all made from high-quality ingredients. With the opening of the Lakrids by Johan Bülow shop at CPH,… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) will be the highest profile event in the show’s history, with a BD10,000 marketing push from the Bahrain Airport Company expected to attract more international participation. This will be the first year ever that BIGS will be promoted throughout the high traffic passenger areas of… Read the full press release
Record 22.68 Million Passengers Flew BWI Marshall in 2012; International Passenger Traffic grew 20 Percent 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that 22,679,887 commercial passengers flew through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2012, a new all-time annual record. The 2012 annual passenger traffic figure, a 1.3 percent increase over 2011, represents… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers from South Yorkshire’s airport have the chance to catch the northern lights at their most colourful. A special flight from Doncaster Sheffield Airport will allow people to take in the famous solar spectacle at their peak time in March. BBC astronomer Peter Lawrence, famous for his role on The Sky at… Read the full press release
LEEDS, 2013-02-18 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s officially 10 years since Jet2.com began flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, bringing cost effective European air travel to Yorkshire. Since its launch, Jet2.com has helped more than 30 million passengers reach their favourite destinations, with 2012 proving to be the most successful year to date as over… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is taking a step back in time by hosting the ‘Highest 80s Gig in the Sky’ on Sunday 10 March for Red Nose Day – with Bananarama, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Kim Wilde and Go West performing. The exclusive flight will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and Luton Town Football Club defenders Simon Ainge and Lathaniel Rowe-Turner teamed up today – Friday 15 February ahead of the club’s crucial FA Cup tie against Millwall tomorrow, to lead a football shirt swap outside the Town Hall in Luton Town Centre. The first 50 fans… Read the full press release
Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award Platinum status. This means that SAS offers over 80% of the IATA’s selected self-service options to its passengers throughout the journey. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In order to achieve Platinum status, at least 80% of the airline’s products must have… Read the full press release
Results for the year ended 31 December 2012 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow (SP) Limited (formerly BAA (SP) Limited) owns Heathrow and Stansted airports. Throughout this document, Heathrow (SP) Limited and its subsidiaries are referred to as the Group. Record Heathrow passenger satisfaction and passenger numbers 8.1% revenue increase supports 11.6% Adjusted EBITDA growth Heathrow investment… Read the full press release
MESA, Ariz. — 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a nationwide search, and following direction from the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority’s Board of Directors, Mesa City Manager Chris Brady and Board counsel will enter into negotiations with Jane Morris, Gateway Airport Director-Special Projects, for the Executive Director position. Ms. Morris is one of the finalists interviewed by… Read the full press release
DhabiJet tops big names around the world in EBAN reader survey Highest ranked FBO among 328 facilities worldwide and highest in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) facility – DhabiJet;… Read the full press release
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport recorded 15 % cargo increase in January 2013 Cargo In the first month this year, Sofia Airport recorded a 15 % growth in cargo volumes compared to January 2012, and this is a total of 1 360 t of handled cargo and mail. The cargo volumes carried on scheduled international flights increased by 3%, and those on special cargo flights went… Read the full press release
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has opened a new Caffè Ritazza, an Upper Crust bakery and a bar at Gran Canaria Airport. Upper Crust is highly popular with travellers in Spain, and trades strongly at a number of airports across the country including Malaga and Tenerife Sur. Caffè Ritazza offers travellers a range of world-class bespoke… Read the full press release
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New investments to improve resilience for the future Revenue rises by 5.8% to 1,353 million euros (2011: 1,278 million euros); EBITDA increases by 4.4% to 534 million euros (2011: 512 million euros); Operating profit falls by 2.5% to 296 million euros (2011: 304 million euros); The profit after income tax is 199… Read the full press release
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s that time of year again when couples treat each other to a little extra romance, but it’s not just love that will be in the air today. For one of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (JLA) biggest operators, this means a surge in bookings as passengers take advantage of some great value… Read the full press release
Montreal, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the agreement on a new noise standard with more stringent requirements for future aircraft achieved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) comprising ICAO member states, industry, and environmental non-governmental organizations, reviewed technological feasibility, environmental benefits… Read the full press release
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has announced an Apprenticeship Scheme for young people in the greater Belfast area. Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Minister, Dr Stephen Farry and Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, launched the ‘George Best Belfast City Airport High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme’ at the airport today. The… Read the full press release
HOUSTON, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Houston Airport System announces Spirit Airlines is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando International Airport. “Houston leads the nation in the economic recovery and the Houston Airport System is delighted to… Read the full press release
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София с 15% ръст на каргото през януари 2013 г. Товари През първия месец на годината Летище София отчита ръст от 15% на товарните праткиспрямо януари 2012 г. с общо 1 360 т обработени карго и поща. Товарните обеми по редовни международни пътнически линии отчитат увеличение от 3%, а превозените със специализирани полети товари са нараснали с 28% на годишна… Read the full press release
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier International airline, has entered into a strategic partnership with Carzonrent, one of India’s leading personal ground transportation service to provide its guests with a seamless on-ground travel experience. In addition to booking flight tickets online, guests can now conveniently plan and book their intra and inter-city on-ground transportation… Read the full press release
La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por estas jornadas de huelga. También ha alcanzado acuerdos de protección de clientes con numerosas compañías aéreas, para disponer de más alternativas para los clientes. Durante los próximos días la compañía española comunicará el listado de vuelos de las… Read the full press release
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full press release
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Eggenschwiler, Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Airport, is certain that “the world of the established airline is in need of new business models.” Many traditional airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are already looking for new ways of commercially viable operation and are launching low-cost subsidiaries for the short and medium-haul… Read the full press release
San Diego International Airport is the overall winner for the entire Americas SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce that San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has been named the Overall Winner of the first heat of the sixth international Routes Airport Marketing Awards. It is the first… Read the full press release
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January Passengers In January, Brussels Airport handled 1.1 million passengers. The number of originating passengers departing in January was up 0,9%. On the long-haul flights, this small growth can be attributed mainly to Brussels Airlines and other Star Alliance partners. In the intra-European segment, low-cost… Read the full press release
KLM offers passengers customised service in Europe 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be introducing even more European destinations at competitive fares. With effect from 22 April 2013, KLM will be lowering its fare to €99 for 11 European destinations. KLM will then offer flights to more than 30 European destinations at this… Read the full press release