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
Category Archives: Airports
San Francisco International Airport Commission announces the nominees to the Airport Naming Committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Charles “Chip” Barclay Announces Retirement at American Association of Airport Executives
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Charles “Chip” Barclay announced today his retirement as CEO of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), effective December 1, 2013. Barclay joined the association as CEO in 1983 and has led the staff during a period of rapid growth and advancement for the organization. Barclay said, “I want to… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport announced as a new UK search and rescue base
2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following yesterdays announcement by the Department of Transport that The Bristow Group will be taking over the UK’s helicopter search and rescue operations from 2015, Newquay Cornwall Airport has been confirmed as one of the 10 UK bases for the new services. Announcing details of the new 10 year contract, the Government said… Read the full press release
BAHRAIN AIRPORT COMPANY PROMOTES THE KINGDOM’S AVIATION CAPABILITIES ABROAD
2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the sidelines of its’ participation at Routes Asia 2013 in India, a delegation from Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) met a number of senior officials from internationally renowned aviation companies where the assets of Bahrain’s aviation sector were showcased. Bahrain International Airport (BIA) caters for 38 international airlines, utilising the country’s strategic… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley Airport and its Airlines Advise Travelers to Plan Ahead and Arrive Early for a Smooth Travel Experience
SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring Break is generating increased passenger traffic at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Silicon Valley Airport and its airlines advise travelers to plan ahead and check in early to prevent delays during this busy travel holiday period. Passenger traffic is on the rebound at SJC due to increased volume for Spring Break travel… Read the full press release
The CAA has launched a new training package focusing on the maintenance of core pilot flying skills
2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Improved cockpit monitoring amongst flight crew – where pilots check each others’ actions and the aircraft’s response – is an important tool in reducing the number of potential safety incidents, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said today. With the aviation industry increasingly seeking safety gains by focusing on the maintenance of… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Passenger Traffic Grows by 13.1% in February
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released Abu Dhabi International Airport’s traffic report for February 2013, indicating a 13.1% growth in passenger traffic over the same period last year, with over 1.2 million (1,221,686) passengers passing through the airport. Aircraft movements in February also grew by 7.5% over… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways enters into a strategic agreement with SSP to operate F&B services at Doha’s new Hamad International Airport
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has signed a joint venture with SSP, The Food Travel Experts, to work with its subsidiary Qatar Duty Free to operate 11 F&B outlets at the new Hamad International Airport, Doha. The project will be SSP’s first business venture in Qatar and is for a seven-year term, worth over US$190million in… Read the full press release
TORONTO PEARSON RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN AIR CARGO
Toronto, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Cargo Excellence Award has recognized Toronto Pearson as a leader in service standards and operational excellence as rated by airline staff and partners worldwide. The Air Cargo Excellence Awards were announced on March 14, 2013 in Doha, Qatar on the final evening of the IATA World Cargo Symposium. Toronto Pearson… Read the full press release
London City Airport Secures Grant For ‘Internet of Things’ demonstrator – a concept being championed as the next wave of the internet
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has been awarded a grant by the Technology Strategy Board [TSB] to run an ‘Internet of Things’ demonstrator – a concept being championed as the next wave of the internet. The airport is one of a small number of organisations to secure funding for such a demonstrator project from… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport and Brussels Airlines test automated “self baggage drop-off”
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport, in cooperation with Brussels Airlines, launches a unique pilot project that will allow passengers on intra-European flights to check in their baggage themselves at the airport. The brand-new self-service baggage drop-off units, which will be exhaustively tested in the next few months, allow passengers to weigh and label their baggage… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport is A380 ready
New stand showcases Gatwick’s development into a world-class aviation facility Larger aircraft are key to increasing passenger numbers going forward Stand will offer further opportunities to open new long-haul routes from Gatwick 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today marks a key milestone in Gatwick’s on-going transformation, as the airport officially opens its new £6.4 million pier-served A380… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport launches Pick Up On Return
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Copenhagen Airport is launching a new service that allows travellers to shop before they travel and pick up their purchases at the airport on their return. The ‘Pick Up On Return’ service is free of charge and aimed at the many travellers who would like to shop but do not want… Read the full press release
Finnair and Finavia’s Helsinki Airport launch Quality Hunters 2013 to seek out practical ways of improving the travel experience
What are the most memorable moments in travelling? How can the travel experience be made smoother and even more enjoyable? After two ground-breaking crowdsourcing initiatives, Finnair and Finavia’s Helsinki Airport know who to ask. In 2013, Quality Hunters returns — more interactive than ever. 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 26 March, Finnair, one of the world’s… Read the full press release
Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers hop off for Easter break
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers expected to hop through Heathrow over the Easter break between Thursday 28 March and Tuesday 2 April. As Brits get ready to make the most of the long weekend, the UK’s hub airport forecasts that… Read the full press release
ADAC appointed Taylor Woodrow International to carry out major expansion works at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Construction works to include 2 passenger buildings and link bridge in a joint venture with Fibrex Construction Group Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) appointed today Taylor Woodrow International Construction LLC to carry out major expansion works at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new contract is part of the… Read the full press release
FAA Decision to Shutter 149 Contract Control Towers Beginning on April 7 Raises Serious Concerns for Airports, USCTA
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The decision by the Federal Aviation Administration, finalized today, to close 149 contract towers across the country beginning on April 7 raises serious safety, efficiency, and economic concerns that the agency has failed to consider, according to the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), an affiliate organization of the American Association… Read the full press release
SSP to open two new Starbucks stores at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP is opening two new Starbucks stores at Stockholm Arlanda airport. The first, located in the airport’s Terminal 2 will begin trading on March 26th. The new opening is part of a major redevelopment of the terminal by airport operator Swedavia, which will see all retail units at the airport refurbished or… Read the full press release
Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former London Heathrow Chief Executive Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), it was announced today. Mr. Douglas, formerly CEO at Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), will lead the transformation of Abu Dhabi’s international gateway through one of the most ambitious… Read the full press release
London City Airport Most Punctual In the UK
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport is the most punctual airport in the UK, according to figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority [CAA]. The data, which measures flights during October to December 2012, shows that 87 per cent of flights were on time at LCY, the only airport actually in London. LCY also had… Read the full press release