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 news article
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Alitalia Increases Its Frequencies To/From London City Airport
Three Daily Flights from Milan Linate with Effect from 31st March. A New Direct Flight from Rome Fiumicino from 1st April Rome, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alitalia focuses on London City Airport and, with the commencement of the summer timetable at the end of March, will increase its frequencies to and from the local airport of London’s financial… Read the full news article
Gatwick Airport today welcomes new airline Vueling – the first Spanish airline to serve Barcelona from Gatwick
Barcelona-based airline Vueling will provide extra links to Barcelona from Gatwick Gatwick continues to compete and win new airlines, creating more choice for passengers 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport today welcomes new airline Vueling – the first Spanish airline to serve Barcelona from Gatwick – to its list of short-haul operators, serving the second largest… Read the full news article
GBTA Praises Bill to Increase International Business Travel
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, following yesterday’s introduction of the JOLT Act (Jobs Originating through Launching Travel) by U.S. Representatives Joe Heck (R-NV) and Mike Quigley (D-IL). “Opening U.S. markets to more international business travelers is exactly what our economy needs. … Read the full news article
The Massachusetts Port Authority Board approves an additional Funding for renovations and security improvements of Terminal B at Boston Logan International Airport
Terminal renovations boost customer service, accommodate airline mergers and allow passengers to avoid rescreening Boston, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today (March 21) approved an additional $54 million to fully-fund renovations and security improvements of Terminal B. Last September, the Board authorized an initial $70 million to partially fund the project… Read the full news article
Ocean College teams up with Leeds Bradford Airport to offer fantastic diving discounts for Yorkshire’s sun seekers
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the launch of Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) newest route to Sharm el Sheikh with Thomson and First Choice, the only tour operator flying customers to the popular holiday destination from Leeds Bradford in Summer 2013, renowned dive school Ocean College is offering aspiring Yorkshire scuba divers 20% off a Discover… Read the full news article
In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to almost 200 nonstop destinations
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to 191 passenger destinations served by 63 airlines. For the whole 2013 summer season from 31 March to 27 October over 115,000 passenger flights are scheduled, offering nearly 17 million seats. The average number of seats offered per flight increases from 141… Read the full news article
CVG Has Warm-Weather Options to Beat the Winter Blues
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sick of the snow? Gray skies got you down? Winter-weather advisories ringing in your ears? CVG has the perfect solution: a trip to the beach. Local residents have the opportunity to cast off the winter and work on their tans with CVG’s non-stop service, including seasonal service by several carriers and charters… Read the full news article
Survey Results Reveal Overseas travelers are avoiding the U.S. due to “embarrassingly” lengthy and inefficient customs and entry procedures
At least $95 billion and 518,900 American jobs at risk in the U.S. economy; 100 million travelers aware of negative entry experience Washington, D.C. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Overseas travelers are avoiding the United States due to “embarrassingly” lengthy and inefficient customs and entry procedures at the nation’s gateway airports according to a new survey released… Read the full news article
Istanbul Ataturk Airport was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at Air Transport News Awards held in Montreal
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at ATN (Air Transport News) Awards held prior to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting organized annually by the United Nations. The most prestigious awards in the Aviation industry were presented to the winners during a ceremony held in Montreal…. Read the full news article
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director
Airport Authority Board of Directors Approves Unanimously MESA, Ariz., 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced today that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director. Ms. Morris, 53, will report to the Board of Directors and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Airport and replaces the Airport Authority’s Lynn Kusy, who retired March… Read the full news article
IATA Honors the 2013 Top-Performing Global Training Partners
Montreal, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its 2013 worldwide best performing training partners as part of its training partner recognition programs. The IATA Training and Development Institute (ITDI) training partner recognition program recognizes excellence among IATA’s Authorized Training Centers (ATCs). The program also awards IATA’s strongest partners in dangerous goods… Read the full news article
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport attracted more than 2,700 job seekers to apply for 800 positions
Airport officials and prospective employers accommodate more than 2,700 job seekers, offer 800 positions. ATLANTA, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thousands of applicants attended an Airport community job fair last week hosted by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in partnership with the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency. Attendees had an opportunity to meet with recruiters from 23 airport area… Read the full news article
TUI connects Hamburg with the Caribbean
TUI connects Hamburg with the Caribbean – Market leader launches full charter long-haul flights from Hamburg in winter 2013/14 / Long-haul trend continues / 30 percent growth in winter Hanover / Hamburg, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting in the 2013/14 winter season, TUI will link Hamburg non-stop with the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Barbados. A Boeing… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR UKRAINE ANNOUNCES DELIVERY OF 3RD AIRCRAFT TO ITS BASE AT KIEV (ZHULIANY) AIRPORT
New technology saves fuel and helps lowering fares Kiev, Ukraine, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air Ukraine, the first Ukrainian low-cost airline, announced delivery of a new Airbus А320 aircraft to its hub at Kiev (Zhuliany) Airport. The Airbus А320 has arrived to Kiev this weekend from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Wizz Air Ukraine’s new… Read the full news article
flydubai touches down at Sri Lanka’s new Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Carrier to start scheduled operations to its second destination in Sri Lanka on 21 May 2013 Year-on-year increase in passenger numbers indicative of the carrier’s commitment to boosting tourism in the market Hambantota, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today made a special touch down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, also known… Read the full news article
LAX GATEWAY PYLONS TO GO DARK IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL EARTH HOUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will light solid green one hour before Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. Then, during Earth Hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pylons will be turned off as part of a coordinated worldwide… Read the full news article
Airport Ambassadors Aim High with Customer Excellence
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds City College Principal Peter Roberts and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood today celebrated the successful completion of a bespoke training programme by the airport’s frontline employees. Seven Airport Ambassadors were presented with certificates for the ‘Standards of Excellence – Leeds Bradford International Airport’ qualification – a ten-week training course… Read the full news article
Gatwick opens new routes to high-growth markets
Gatwick today opens a new route to Moscow with easyJet This follows new routes recently launched to other key emerging markets Gatwick is helping to improve connectivity with the capacity we have today 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s inaugural flight from Gatwick to Moscow comes as the airport reveals its increasing number of connections to key… Read the full news article
GBTA Foundation Announces New Board Members
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced four new appointments to the GBTA Foundation Board of Trustees. Joining the Board will be Christie Hicks, senior vice president of Starwood Sales Organization at Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Volker Huber, president of… Read the full news article
ICAO and UNWTO Affirm Cooperation on Joint Aviation and Tourism Goals
Montreal/Madrid, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and UNWTO signed a special Joint Statement on Aviation and Tourism today, acknowledging the intention of the two UN agencies to begin cooperating more closely on issues of common priority. The Joint Statement was signed by ICAO Secretary General, Raymond Benjamin, and UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb… Read the full news article
See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling
Dreaming of a holiday in Central Europe? Planning a trip to Asia? See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport provides regular connections to beautiful scenery, such as the culture-rich cities of Central Europe and beach resorts of the Mediterranean. There are… Read the full news article
Civil Aviation Authority: Passenger numbers at UK airports up 1.4 million, but still below 2007 peak
UK airports handled 1.4 million (0.6%) more passengers in 2012 than 2011 London airports grew by 1.3 million and regional airports by 0.1 million Overall passenger numbers are still 8% below the peak reached in 2007 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports handled 221 million passengers during 2012 according to figures published by the Civil Aviation… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi International Airport named best Airport in the Middle East by Airport Council International
The Capital’s Airport registered the biggest improvement in ASQ overall satisfaction results in the region for 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates today winning the title of “Best Airport for the Middle East region’ for Abu Dhabi International Airport in the recent Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ… Read the full news article
Olympic spirit lives on at Heathrow’s Terminal 1
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of Heathrow’s London park themed Games terminal for the London 2012 Olympics, Heathrow have recreated the traditional park set within Terminal 1. Terminal 1’s gate 20, which sees over 270,000 passengers from all over the world, has been transformed into a neighbourhood green, complete with park benches, iconic images… Read the full news article
New Distribution Capability Filing with US DOT
Washington, D.C., 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval of Passenger Services Conference Resolution 787, which is the foundation standard for the New Distribution Capability (NDC). NDC is an IATA-led collaborative industry initiative to define an Extensible Markup Language (XML)… Read the full news article
UNWTO welcomes travel facilitation measures by Jamaica
Madrid, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO welcomes Jamaica’s decision to waive visa requirements for Eastern European nationals and to extend indefinitely the current visa waiver system for some Latin American nationals. These important policy steps are in line with UNWTO’s call for countries worldwide to revise their visa regulations and procedures underscoring the close links between… Read the full news article
GBTA Asks For Delay In Knife Policy On Board Aircraft
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to allow knives on board aircraft. “The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) urges the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to delay implementation of its recently announced policy allowing passengers to… Read the full news article
Gatwick submits recommendations for key sifting criteria for capacity options
Gatwick lists eight key tests to help the Airports Commission identify the best options for further development Gatwick provides comment on the Department for Transport’s demand forecasting 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has submitted its list of suggested criteria the Airports Commission should use to determine which airport locations would be suitable for further study…. Read the full news article
Bristol-Hannover council welcomes new air link with twin city
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The organisation behind one of Bristol’s oldest twinning links has welcomed the impact a new flight from the region’s airport will have on its activities. The Bristol-Hannover Council was founded in 1947 and remains active in promoting links between the two cities. The Council has welcomed news that bmi regional will operate… Read the full news article