New fuel farm arrangements facilitate best price fuel for airline customers 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport (LCY) has completed the purchase of a fuel farm from BP for an undisclosed sum. The facility is one of two situated at the airport, supplying fuel to LCY’s 10 airline customers. Until now, the airlines have purchased… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REFURBISHES CLASSROOM BUILDING AND BRINGS HOPE IN TEMBISA
Tembisa, Johannesburg, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the devastation left by heavy rains in December 2012, O.R. Tambo International Airport today handed over four newly refurbished classrooms to Nyiko Primary School in Tembisa. 181 children at the schoolwere forced to begin their academic year in overcrowded classrooms, as a result of the damage. The… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies Spreads Awareness to Students about the Aviation Sector of the UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its strategy to develop the aviation sector of the U.A.E and the region, Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) held informative aviation sessions to Diploma and High School level students in Abu Dhabi last month at its headquarters in Al Bateen… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport handled 1,445,987 passengers In March
2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport handled 1,445,987 passengers In March Passengers In March Brussels Airport handled 1,445,987 passengers, up 1.4% on the corresponding month in 2012. The leisure segment in particular recorded a strong growth of 8%. In spite of the economic crisis, the Belgian passenger decided to escape from the winter weather to classical… Read the full press release
The Massachusetts Port Authority Urges Familes to Take Logan Express Service and Save During April School Vacation
BOSTON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during April as schools in New England empty out for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport, Massport is offering a special Logan Express discount that could add up to more than $140 in savings by not parking… Read the full press release
Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport supports the National Sea Rescue Institute
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport donated R2 406,115 million towards the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. This donation handover took place at an event held at NSRI’s Rescue 3 Base at the V&A Waterfront. The Airports Company South Africa… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport Partners with the airport handling companies to shorten the process time for arriving baggage
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport has partnered with the airport handling companies to shorten the process time for arriving baggage. The goal is to achieve faster and more stable baggage delivery, so that passengers will be more satisfied. Copenhagen Airport has joined forces with the three handling companies operating at Copenhagen Airport – SAS Ground… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Announces Hollywood Limousine Service Inc. as the Preferred Proponent of On-Demand Sedan/Limousine Service Contract at the Airport
2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is pleased to announce Hollywood Limousine Service Inc. as the preferred proponent of the on-demand sedan and limousine service contract for customers of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Our goal is to provide passengers at the airport with an exceptional customer experience for the duration of their trip,… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines now flies to Five New Cities from Trenton Mercer-Airport
Fares as low as $29* each way at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing, NJ, to Atlanta, Chicago-Midway, Columbus, Detroit, and Raleigh/Durham, bringing the total destinations to 10. Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport, the gateway to New Jersey’s state… Read the full press release
Inaugral Turkish Riviera Package Holiday Departs From Newquay Cornwall Airport
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at Newquay Cornwall Airport passengers embarked on the inaugural flight to the Turkish Riviera, marking the start of a series of package holidays. In early January 2013 the airport agreed a new commercial venture with OSKA-TRAVEL, who are members of KENBA Group International, to operate on 4 consecutive weeks in April,… Read the full press release
PREPARATIONS WELL UNDERWAY AT BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE 2013 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with the Kingdom- wide preparations to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2013; Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) held the airport’s organisation committee meeting and discussed plans to accommodate visitors and cargo arriving in time for the race. Final arrangements to receive and welcome VIP and VVIP guests… Read the full press release
Swissport International Ltd. expands Latin America network with its majority acquisition of InterAirport Services in Costa Rica
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Find your way at Copenhagen Airport
2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A nice glass of wine at Le Sommelier, a new dress at Malene Birger or perhaps half an hour with your children in the play area. And then off to your gate in Pier A. But where is gate A23 actually, and how long does it take to get there? Now, you… Read the full press release
IATA: Passenger Growth Accelerates on Rising Business Confidence
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
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
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