2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Losing weight and staying healthy are a priority in our resolutions this year, according to Which? magazine. One way to get fitter is to use spare moments to exercise and those few hours waiting around for a flight can easily become an opportunity to get in a workout or swim as more… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
Fraport Traffic Figures – Full Year & December 2012: More Passengers, Less Cargo in 2012
Passenger Traffic Grows for the Entire Year Despite a Weak December – International Airport Portfolio Continues to Develop Successfully 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012 Fraport AG achieved a record 57.5 million passengers (up 1.9 percent) at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base, during what was characterized as a tumultuous year for the aviation industry. Even… Read the full press release
Cutting edge ski goggles available exclusively at London City Airport
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gadget fans swapping the city for the slopes this winter will love the latest items to become available at London City Airport (LCY). LCY has become the first airport in Europe to stock ZEAL Optics Z3 GPS and HD Camera Goggles. The Z3 built-in GPS system tracks speed, altitude, jump stats, route and… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO PURCHASE MORE ALTERNATIVE-FUEL VEHICLES
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the purchase of 15 alternative-fuel vehicles as part of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) ongoing Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program The vehicles, fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), will be purchased from DCH Gardena Honda at a cost of $404,076.94 to be used by… Read the full press release
Cargo Growth for South Yorkshire’s airport
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport is on target to record a three hundred percent increase in its cargo figures for the year March 2012 – March 2013, bosses announced today (January 15). The airport, which last year boosted its cargo offering by developing a number of strategic partnerships, is forecasting moving in excess of… Read the full press release
CORNWALL GETS READY FOR THE CLASSIC AIR FORCE
Volunteering opportunities too 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newquay Airport’s ‘Classic Air Force’ (CAF) visitor attraction is “moving along very nicely” according to Chairman Tim Skeet, and should be open to the public by the end of March. A significant milestone was reached on January 5 when the first airworthy aircraft arrived at its new home, marking the… Read the full press release
6th Grand Airport Night in Dresden on 23 March
With Loona, Christian Lais and Hot Banditoz • Themed areas to put you in a holiday mood • Early-bird ticket discounts up to 31 January 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Featuring two stages, four countries and lots of stars, this year’s Grand Airport Night in Dresden promises to be better than ever! The sixth edition of this… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Receives FAA 2012 Regional Safety Award
CHICAGO, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) today received a 2012 Airport Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region. The award was presented to Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino by Susan M. Schalk, Manager for the Airports Division of the FAA Great Lakes Region. In 2001,… Read the full press release
Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today has opened the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 150-rooms flagship brings the dynamic mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson to the Netherlands; and strengthens Rezidor’s position as one… Read the full press release
Chiranjeevi Announces Campaign “Land of Pi”
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognizing the importance of cinema as a powerful tool for the development and promotion of various tourist destinations, Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi announced, several initiatives for promoting “Film Tourism” through films shot in India. Announcing this in New Delhi today the Minister said that a “Land of Pi” campaign would be launched soon across all media, including print,… Read the full press release
Improved service for NIKI and airberlin passengers – Check-in 1 opens at Vienna International Airport
On 9 January the newly modernised Check-in 1 opened for business at Vienna International Airport where it will serve NIKI and airberlin passengers. 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone flying with NIKI and airberlin will be treated to an even better travel experience at the newly renovated Check-in 1 at Vienna International Airport from now on: covering around… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo
First Scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service in San Francisco Bay Area SAN JOSE, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dream of All Nippon Airways (ANA) offering nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo became reality today. After many years of discussions between ANA and a San José public-private… Read the full press release
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies
Ratings in from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s SAN DIEGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three major credit rating agencies have given high marks to bonds to be issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for continued funding of The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion program and a variety of programs in the Capital… Read the full press release
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SET TO VOTE ON LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS EL SEGUNDO DUNES AREA REHABILITATION PERMIT APPLICATION
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote on Los Angeles World Airports‘ (LAWA’s) application for a permit to improve the visual appearance of and plant native vegetation in a portion of the former residential subdivision in the ecologically important El Segundo Dunes area west of Los Angeles… Read the full press release
Thai Airways selects Accelya’s REVERA® PRA the most comprehensive passenger revenue accounting platform for the airlines industry
REVERA® PRA to help Thai Airways streamline their passenger revenue accounting process Mumbai, India, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger… Read the full press release
JetBlue Announces Service to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston, SC, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Charleston, SC – JetBlue will begin service to Charleston International Airport from New York’s JFK airport and Boston on February 28, 2013. This service will be the first time JetBlue has offered airline service in the State of South Carolina. JetBlue’s flights will be operated with its 100-seat Embraer… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis. Passengers Brussels Airport ended 2012 with nearly 19 million passengers – 18,971,332 to be precise. That represents an increase of 1 percent compared to 2011 and is a record since 2001. The number of passengers who board locally – otherwise known as… Read the full press release
Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 0.2% in December
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 2,280,000 passengers flew through Gatwick in December – 5,600 more than the prior year December 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Jan-12 Jan-11 Growth Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Total terminal passengers (000s) 2,280.4 2,274.8 0.2 34,211.2 33,652.3 1.7 Market Analysis: UK + Channel Islands 294.7 290.9… Read the full press release
Extreme Ice Survey Exhibit at O’Hare Showcases Stunning Imagery of Glaciers
CHICAGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An awe-inspiring new exhibit featuring a collection of 18 large-scale images of glaciers from the Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) project has arrived at O’Hare International Airport. “Ice: Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers”, located past security in Terminal 2, features the work of acclaimed photographer James Balog, whose Chasing Ice documentary made news earlier today when a song… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR ADDS EXTRA FLIGHTS ON KIEV ROUTE
2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Hungary’s largest airline, today announced 14 additional flights on its Budapest-Kiev route during February and March. Bookings on this route went up strongly since Aerosvit cancelled a number of flights to Kiev Borispol and passengers were forced to make alternative travel arrangements. Wizz Air operates three weekly flights from Budapest to… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Cleveland – Denver Service Takes Flight
Nonstop fares starting at $94* each way available until Jan. 17 at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN) hub and Cleveland, Ohio (CLE) with four weekly flights. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as $94* each way available for purchase through Jan…. Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Old control tower demolition
As part of Heathrow’s transformation and to make way for roads which will serve the new Terminal 2, one of the last iconic remnants of ‘old’ Heathrow, the Old Control Tower (OCT), is being demolished this week. 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its distinctive red brick construction, glazed Air Traffic Control Room and white radar dome, the… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Reports December and Full Year 2012 Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for December 2012. For the month, Frontier’s load factor increased by 2 points from December 2011 to 87%. Frontier’s traffic decreased 10%, to 0.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) on a 12% decrease in capacity to 1.1… Read the full press release
The Club at SJC Opens at Silicon Valley’s Airport
Airport’s New VIP Lounge, Open to All Passengers SAN JOSE, 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Airport Lounge Development (ALD) are pleased to offer The Club at SJC, a “common use” VIP lounge located across from gate 15 on the third level, open to all airline passengers beginning January 10, 2013. By purchasing a… Read the full press release
Souvenirs: Tokens of Travel
New exhibition highlights a variety of mementos from the nineteenth century to the present – from sailors’ valentines, world’s fair souvenirs, and miniature monuments acquired on the Grand Tour, to transfer ware and ruby-stained glass SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — As long as people have visited distant places, they have collected tokens of their travels—from shells,… Read the full press release
Upswing in Cargo Brightens Cautious Demand Outlook
Geneva, 2013-01-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for November 2012 which showed an improvement in both passenger and air freight demand. Air travel was 4.6% higher compared to November 2011, up on the October result of 2.9%. Air freight volumes edged up 1.6% over the same period after declining 2.6%… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Announces Columbus – Princeton/Trenton Service
Nonstop fares starting at $29* each way until Jan. 23 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will return its low-fare service to Columbus Airport (CMH), with new nonstop service to Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), the gateway to New Jersey’s state capital, all of central New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania, including… Read the full press release
Four new routes out of Copenhagen
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swedish airline Nordic Air Sweden is launching four routes out of Copenhagen at the end of February. The airline will primarily be operating a daily flight to Umeaa in northern Sweden, along with flights to destinations as different as Skopje, Amman and Beirut. On 28 February, Nordic Air Sweden will begin daily… Read the full press release
Estonian Air and the Pilots Trade Association signed a Collective Agreement
2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air and Estonian Pilots Trade Association (ELA) signed a Collective Agreement which has been confirmed by the Supervisory Board of Estonian Air which had its regular meeting today. The Collective Agreement is valid up till 31 January 2014. “The company has signed the Collective Agreement with ELA and from now on… Read the full press release