Santa’s Test Flight planned at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority and STARS are pleased to host around 150 children from the Winnipeg School Division to participate in Santa’s “Test Flight”. In preparation for Christmas Eve Take-Off, Santa is taking to the skies to conduct a Test Flight – an important flight mission to ensure holiday readiness. Invited to watch… Read the full press release

British Airways’ Pilots Switch To iPads

British Airways is equipping its 3,600 pilots with iPads to further improve customer service and operational efficiency levels.  2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The move, which follows the airline’s rollout of iPads across its cabin crew and ground operations teams, is part of the company’s £5bn investment in new products and technology to provide the best possible… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces Zadar Base (No 54)

7 NEW ROUTES (16 IN TOTAL) to DUBLIN, EAST MIDLANDS, GOTHENBURG, HAUGESUND, LIVERPOOL, PARIS & WROCLAW 300,000 PAX AT RYANAIR’S 1st CROATIAN BASE 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (18 Dec) announced it would open its 54th base (1st in Croatia) at Zadar in April 2013 with one-based aircraft and unveiled… Read the full press release

Copenhagen Airport upgrades with new French bistro

2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport continues its gastronomic upgrade. Before the summer, the steak restaurant MASH opened, and today, the airport adds yet another well-known brand to its selection of great dining experiences with Le Sommelier Bar & Bistro. This year, the travellers in Copenhagen Airport will have an early, culinary Christmas gift, when the… Read the full press release

Heathrow, Publication of Investor Report

Northern runway and tower

Update for investors Publication of Investor Report Heathrow Funding Limited Heathrow Finance plc 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On behalf of Heathrow Airport Limited, Stansted Airport Limited, Heathrow Express Operating Company Limited, Heathrow (AH) Limited and Heathrow (SP) Limited, LHR Airports Limited (as Security Group Agent) is today distributing an Investor Report to various parties pursuant to… Read the full press release

Arrive early at the Helsinki Airport on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport December 21-23, 2012. 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please arrive early at the airport if your flight departs on Friday at 6.30-10 in the morning or at 15.30-18 n the afternoon on Saturday at 7.30-10 in the morning or at 15.30-18 in the afternoon on Sunday at… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Top Seven Air Travel Tips for Busy Holiday Season

Halifax, N.S. – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s Halifax Stanfield International Airport’s holiday wish that passengers have a happy, low-stress travel experience. “The period around Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest travel seasons,” says Tom Ruth, Halifax International Airport Authority President & CEO. “Travelling over the holidays is exciting, however it can also… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR ADDS 2 NEW BERGEN ROUTES

2 NEW LOW-FARE ROUTES TO POZNAN AND RIGA 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced two new routes from Bergen to Poznan in Poland and Riga in Latvia. These two routes will initially operate two days per week each and start operating in spring 2013…. Read the full press release

PSAC Fails to Meet its Obligations under Essential Services Agreement

PSAC’s continual refusal to abide by the Essential Services Agreement resulted to flight disruptions over the weekend  ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PSAC has once again failed to meet its obligations under the Essential Services Agreement during the most recent snow event and contributed to a number of flight delays and cancellations over… Read the full press release

RAK Airways increases frequency to Abu Dhabi to daily flights

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October, RAK Airways made history as the first UAE national carrier to operate domestic flights into the capital. The route has proved popular with passengers and so the airline has made the decision to fly daily effective 11 December 2012. Says Mr. John Brayford, CEO of RAK Airways, ‘We believe in… Read the full press release

SIA To Make Network Adjustments In Northern Summer Schedule

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines will be increasing frequency to points in Australia, Asia and Europe during the Northern Summer operating season (31 March 2013 – 26 October 2013) to cater to growing demand in select markets. A fourth daily service will be operated to Melbourne, up from the current three flights per day, while… Read the full press release

flydubai celebrates opening of Sharjah Travel Shop

flydubai celebrates opening of Sharjah Travel Shop

flydubai celebrates opening of new flydubai Travel Shops in the Northern Emirates with partner Sharjah National Travel & Tourist Agency Dubai, UAE – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, was joined by Sharjah National Travel & Tourist Agency (SNTTA) today to celebrate the opening of the new flydubai Travel Shops in both Sharjah and… Read the full press release

easyJet to fly from Newquay for the first time

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyjet, the South West’s largest airline, has announced that it will operate flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport for the first time in its history. The airline will operate six services per week to Liverpool and London Southend from Summer 2013 with tickets now on sale. easyJet expects to attract over 20,000 passengers… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR MOVES ALL CHRISTMAS FLIGHTS FROM MODLIN TO WARSAW CHOPIN

PASSENGERS SHOULD NOT BE DISRUPTED BY LACK OF ILS IN MODLIN 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following weeks of continual distruption at Warsaw Modlin Airport, Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today has taken the unprecedented decision to move all its Christmas operations from midnight 17th December until midnight 6th January… Read the full press release

Brand new A330 aircraft “L.Kantorovitch” was set in operation by Aeroflot

MOSCOW, 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 17, 2012 Aeroflot took delivery of A330-300 airplane made by Airbus. The aircraft is named in honor of Leonid V. Kantorovitch, a prominent Russian mathematician, economist and one of linear programming inventors. Now Aeroflot fleet counts 22 A330 family long haul aircraft. «L.Kantorovitch» A330 is one of eleven A330-300 ordered by Aeroflot from Airbus in 2010. All A330-300 aircraft are received by Aeroflot directly… Read the full press release

Acuerdo de Iberia con los representantes sindicales del 93 por ciento de la plantilla

Compañía y los representantes sindicales reunidos en el SIMA negociarán hasta el 31 de enero los términos del Plan de Transformación y futuro de la empresa. Ambas partes han acordado ampliar dicho plan hasta 2017. Madrid, 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y los representantes de los trabajadores de tierra y TCP, el 93 por ciento de la… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo Airport presents its key projects at the major “Russian Transport” exhibition

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport is taking part in the VI International Exhibition: “Russian Transport 2012,” starting today — 6 December 2012 — in Moscow (Gostiny Dvor). Sheremetyevo Airport is taking part in the “Russian Transport” exhibition with its signature exhibition booth, executed with the help of modern technologies and innovation solutions. The booth embodies the airport’s fundamental performance principles: high service level for passengers… Read the full press release

Ryanair To Carry Over 3m Passengers This Christmas & New Year

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (17 Dec) announced it will carry over 3m passengers between 20th Dec and 7th Jan, with ‘flying home for Christmas’ passengers up by over 100,000 on last Christmas, setting a new record for Ryanair’s festive flights. Extra flights on ski routes to Grenoble, Salzburg and… Read the full press release

CAA announces decision in Aer Lingus Heathrow complaint case

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its decision on a complaint made by Aer Lingus about landing charges for small aircraft and charges on airlines for passengers on domestic and Irish flights at Heathrow Airport. The CAA has found that while Heathrow’s landing charges discriminate by not reflecting that… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes Aeromexico

Heathrow welcomes Aeromexico

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeromexico has celebrated the launch of its first flight between Heathrow and Mexico City (MEX), one of the eight largest emerging markets in the world. The Boeing 767 aircraft arrived into Heathrow from MEX as flight AM007 on Saturday before departing on its schedule from the UK at 22:25 GMT. Aeromexico, a… Read the full press release

Hilton Los Angeles Airport Announces $30 Million Dollar Guest Room Renovation

"The renovation will add the sophisticated yet warm, relaxing touches that are so important to our travelers," said Grant Coonley, general manager, Hilton Los Angeles Airport. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Guest Room Renovation Expected to Be Completed by January 5, 2013 LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The renovation will add the sophisticated yet warm, relaxing touches that are so important to our travelers,” said Grant Coonley, general manager, Hilton Los Angeles Airport. The redesign of all guest rooms feature stylish touches such as new,… Read the full press release

IND to offer electronics recycling on Dec. 12

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Dec. 12, airport-based employees and nearby residents need look no farther than the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to free up space in basements, garages, attics, and other storage areas. In partnership with RecycleForce, a local, nonprofit recycling services organization, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is hosting Electronics Recycling Day (see attached list… Read the full press release

TWENTY AIRPORT POLICE CADETS GRADUATE LAPD CADET ACADEMY

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty Los Angeles Airport Police cadets, ranging in ages 13 to 19, will graduate from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadet Academy Program.  The cadets will be sworn in during a ceremony beginning 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16, at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center, 3400… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport receives communication award

Oslo Airport receives communication award

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport was named “Newsroom of the Year for public enterprises and organisations” by Mynewsdesk For the third year in a row, Mynewsdesk announced the newsroom of the year in Norway. Oslo Airport was nominated in the public enterprises and organisations category, along with contenders such as the National Museum for Art,… Read the full press release

DHL moves to Budapest Airport Business Park

DHL moves to Budapest Airport Business Park

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, will move to the new Airport Business Park development area offered by Budapest Airport. DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight will have both their offices and… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport £11 million pound terminal investment officially opens

The Rt. Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs officially opened Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) £11 million passenger terminal with John Parkin, Leeds Bradford Airport’s Chief Executive

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rt. Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs officially opened Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) £11 million passenger terminal development today, (Friday 14th December, 2012). The development, which was backed by the airport’s private equity owners Bridgepoint, delivers on its commitment to create ‘best in class’ facilities… Read the full press release

NS en NMBS pakken gezamenlijk opstartperikelen Fyra aan

Pilot ‘Jump-on ticket’ zonder reservering binnenkort beschikbaar Lagere tarief Fyra van € 25,- langer te boeken tot op de dag voor vertrek 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Na een hoopvolle eerste dag kampte Fyra de afgelopen week met opstartperikelen. NS, NS Hispeed en NMBS zijn niet tevreden met de eerste introductieweek van Fyra.” Hoewel elke nieuwe dienstregeling opstartperikelen kent,… Read the full press release

Massport Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Security Awarness

Massport Recognizes Employees For Outstanding Security Awareness Winner stories and photos appear on posters throughout the airport BOSTON – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its “Logan SAFE” award. The award honors employees whose actions demonstrate exemplary security awareness in their daily responsibilities at Boston Logan International Airport…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific statement on continued open door policy

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific confirms it has received an invitation from the Hong Kong SAR’s Labour Department to meet with its representatives and the Flight Attendants Union (FAU). General Manager Cabin Crew Liza Ng said: “As we have said, our doors remain open for discussions and we are now working with the Labour Department… Read the full press release

airberlin connects Berlin and Madrid with daily non-stop flight

Inaugural flight takes off on 25th February 2013 Berlin hub offers seamless connection to destinations in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is continuing to expand its network and will fly non-stop from Berlin to Madrid from 25th February 2013. Thanks to the daily non-stop flight, airberlin is sustainably strengthening its presence in… Read the full press release