2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full news article
Category Archives: Airports
Frontier Airlines and Juniper Bank Launch Co-Branded Frontier MasterCards
DENVER, CO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Juniper Bank (www.juniperbank.com), a leading full-service credit card issuer, today announced a partnership with Denver-based Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) to exclusively offer Frontier MasterCard products to consumers, customers and Frontier’s EarlyReturns frequent flyer members. The Frontier/Juniper Bank co-branded MasterCard will offer the most aggressive affinity card program because free travel… Read the full news article
Ryanair’s Record Cheltenham Bookings As Festival Countdown Begins
OVER 13,000 RACING FANS TO FLY ON 50 EXTRA RYANAIR FLIGHTS 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the official airline of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, today (13 Feb) announced record Cheltenham 2013 bookings with over 13,000 Irish racing enthusiasts set to fly on Ryanair’s lowest fares to the UK’s premier jump racing festival, which gets under… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full news article
CNN visits a wintery Oslo Airport
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just over a week ago, CNN’s Richard Quest visited Oslo Aiport with his “Business Traveller” show. Quest was on a mission to learn how OSL handles Norway`s demanding winter weather. During the course of a very hectic weekend, he got to try his hand at operating the world’s largest snowblower and de-icing… Read the full news article
Al Bateen Executive Airport Records Solid Growth in Traffic in 2012
Commercial aviation movements up by 11% in 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced the results of the full year traffic review for 2012. The executive airport witnessed an 11% increase when compared with the aircraft movements recorded in… Read the full news article
flydubai a success story
he airline’s role in the growth of Dubai’s aviation hub acknowledged flydubai profitable within third year of operation Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today spoke of its success story, highlighting the airline’s achievements since its launch and the increasingly prominent role it is playing in Dubai’s aviation sector…. Read the full news article
Jet Airways jetescapes introduces attractive holidays on the occasion of valentines day
To mark valentine’s day with a visit to ‘save the children india’ 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has introduced a slew of attractive JetEscapes holidays on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Guests may avail exciting JetEscapes Holidays to Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kochi & Munnar, Delhi & Agra from metros starting from… Read the full news article
Iberia presenta a los representantes sindicales un ERE para 3.807 empleados y un Plan de Acompañamiento Social
En los términos que recoge la legislación laboral vigente. Dicho expediente se negociará con los sindicatos durante los próximos 30 días. La compañía ha presentado también un Plan de Acompañamiento Social, que contempla reducciones salariales, congelaciones, medidas de productividad y de flexibilidad. Iberia ha perdido más de 850 millones de euros entre 2008 y septiembre… Read the full news article
Zurich Airport News Flash No. 3 / Zurich Airport Key Figures – January 2013 / Guidance Annual Result 2012
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 1,703,400 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during January 2013, a loss of 0.5% versus January 2012. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) decreased by 1.2% to 1,068,162 compared to previous January. Transfer passengers increased by 0.8% to 627,734 in January. The transfer rate which was at… Read the full news article
Oslo Airport passenger numbers continue to climb
Oslo Airport, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the 33rd month in a row, Oslo Airport has seen its passenger numbers rise compared with the previous year. In January 2013, 1,523,297 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%. The number of international passengers rose 3.3%, while domestic traffic decreased by 0.7%. Aircraft movements in January… Read the full news article
South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row
SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full news article
Families Save at Logan During February Vacation
Families $ave At Boston Logan During February School Vacation Children 17 and under NOW ride free on popular Logan Express BOSTON – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during February as schools in New England close for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport,… Read the full news article
JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for Tickets Issued between April and May 2013
TOKYO, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to maintain the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between April 1 and May 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average… Read the full news article
Sofia Airport Extends the Pier of Terminal 2
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport launched construction works on the extension of the T2 Pier. The reconstruction will lengthen this facility northwards by approximately 6 m. The event was attended by the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications -Ivaylo Moskovski, the Deputy Minister of Interior – Dimitar Dimitrov, the Executive Director of Bulgaria Air – Captain Yanko Georgiev, the Manager of АТ Engineering 2000 – Iliyan Terziev, and MPs. Minister… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Reports January 2013 Traffic
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for January 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in January 2013 increased 27.1 percent versus January 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 25.8 percent. Load factor for January 2013 was 83.9 percent, an increase of 0.9 points as… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Service with Opening of Atlanta People Department, Announcement of Atlanta Pilot Base
Southwest Will Open a Pilot Domicile at World’s Busiest Airport in August 2013 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the one-year anniversary of Southwest Airlines’ first flights into the world’s busiest airport, the carrier celebrated by opening its Atlanta People Department and announcing the carrier’s newest Pilot base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opening in August 2013…. Read the full news article
Helsinki Airport, Find the snowman!
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter holiday season is launched with a fun activity for children at Helsinki Airport. There is a path through the gate area, and there are 14 snowmen along it. Can you find all of them? The path, which reminds a treasure hunt, provides something fun to do for passengers travelling with… Read the full news article
Driving ATM Improvements, Delivering the Single European Sky
Madrid – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for action to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and costs, put forward key objectives for a better-performing global ATM system, and set out a vision for achieving the goals of the long-delayed Single European Sky (SES). “It is time for action on… Read the full news article
Searidge Surface Surveillance Solution Selected for Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
MADRID, Spain. 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — World ATM Congress, Stand #826 – Searidge Technologies, provider of intelligent video solutions to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and airports, announced that their ATC-grade video system and intelligent video platform, IntelliDAR™ have been selected to enhance Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower situational awareness at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International… Read the full news article
Sofia Airport with new daily flights to Berlin
Sofia Airport passengers have yet another opportunity for access to the international route network. 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 28 January (Monday), the first airberlin flight took off from Sofia to the German capital city. This new flight is an important addition to the destinations from Eastern Europe. Travellers can transfer in Berlin and continue on flights worldwide. Onboard comfortable airplanes, passengers are offered free delicacies, drinks and magazines…. Read the full news article
Ryanair To Appeal Any EU Prohibition
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, was notified this morning (12 Feb) at a State of Play meeting with the EU Commission, that the EU Commission intends to prohibit Ryanair’s offer for Aer Lingus, despite the fact that Ryanair has met every competition concern raised in the EU’s Statement of Objections and during the… Read the full news article
GOLD STAR AWARDED TO BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has been recognised and rewarded for its Service Excellence at the Ireland Excellence Awards. The bestowment of the prestigious Gold Star accolade, which is independently validated by the Centre for Competitiveness and recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in their overall business performance, follows a rigorous examination… Read the full news article
Летище София разширява пътническата галерия на Терминал 2
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София стартира разширението на пътническата галерия на Терминал 2. Реконструкцията удължава обекта в северна посока с около 6 м. На събитието присъстваха министърът на транспорта, информационните технологии и съобщенията Ивайло Московски, зам.-министърът на МВР – Димитър Димитров, Изп. директор на,,България Ер” – кап. Янко Георгиев, управителят на ф-ма АТ ,,Инженеринг 2000” – Илиян Терзиев… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines to Add Summer Service Between Fairbanks and Portland, Ore.
$179* one-way fare available for purchase now through Feb. 16 SEATTLE — 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will add a nonstop, daily flight between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore., starting June 9 through September 2, 2013. To kick off the new service, the airline is offering a $179* one-way fare, which must be purchased by… Read the full news article
Ryanair Announces New Partnership With Maestro Card
EVEN MORE WAYS TO BOOK THE LOWEST FARES ON RYANAIR.COM 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (12 Feb) announced a new partnership with Maestro Card, providing passengers with even more ways to book the lowest fares on the Ryanair.com website. Bookings on Ryanair.com can now be made using a Maestro… Read the full news article
Lufthansa Group backs the use of recycled paper
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The efficient use of resources in day-to-day operations is a top priority for the Lufthansa Group – both in the air and on the ground. Take paper usage, for example. At present, about 78 per cent of the printer and copy paper used by the Group in Germany is recycled paper. For printing… Read the full news article
Passenger Traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport Increased by 18.9% in 2012
More than 14.7 million passengers passed through the Capital’s airport last year Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today published the 2012 performance report for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which reflects a significant growth of 18.9% in passenger traffic compared to 2011. During 2012, the Airport greeted 14,700,420 passengers,… Read the full news article
RYANAIR, Fly London To Maastricht From Just £16
RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Mar & Apr from only £16 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 11 Feb), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Maastricht from just £16 in March and April as part of its… Read the full news article
Aeroflot-OPEN 2013 Chess Tournament celebrating the 90th anniversary of the air company will take place in Moscow (February 11 – 18, 2013)
MOSCOW, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already a traditional chess tournament «Aeroflot OPEN — 2013» dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the leading Russian airline company will take place in Moscow starting from February 11 till February 18, 2013. Sponsored by Aeroflot and organized by the Russian Chess Federation, this international festival is attracting a lot of amateur and professional chess players from all over the world. «Aeroflot OPEN» is held… Read the full news article