Passengers have chosen a retro livery for Aeroflot aircraft

Passengers have chosen a retro livery for Aeroflot aircraft

2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12, 2012 the open Internet voting for Aeroflot new aircraft retro livery was finished. Celebrating the company’s 90-th Anniversary, an airplane in a heritage livery will join the Aeroflot fleet in 2013. In the middle of this summer Aeroflot addressed to its passengers through social networks, asking about their vision… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport: slight decrease in passenger numbers and cargo volume in October

Passengers 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In October Brussels Airport welcomed 1,648,000 passengers, 1.6% down on the same month last year. This minor decrease is explained by the announced rationalisation on the intra-European network operated by Brussels Airlines, the slightly disappointing traffic figures during the autumn mid-term holidays and the impact of hurricane Sandy, which caused 18… Read the full news article

Gatwick, Buy early and buy in bulk – Christmas shopping strategies for this year

Financial considerations prompt Brits to adapt their approach to seasonal spend Festive fast movers: 49% have already started stocking up on Christmas presents Bulk benefits: 33% of Brits buy the same present for more than one person Christmas cut backs: 30% will spend less on gifts in 2012 while 16% are only buying for kids… Read the full news article

Oman Air Celebrates National Day with Huge Discounts to 39 Destinations

Oman Air Celebrates National Day with Huge Discounts to 39 Destinations

2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air is to celebrate Oman National Day on 18th November with a special promotion that offers 18% off return flights from Oman to 39 international destinations around its global network. The 18% discount will apply to all fares on both Business and Economy Class return flights. Tickets will be on sale… Read the full news article

Sir Richard Branson visits Virgin Galactic employees in Mojave, CA

Sir Richard Branson and the hard-working rock stars of rocket science who built SpaceShipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo

And applauds unique achievements and re-names spaceship manufacturing company 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, today dropped into his Mojave, Calif.-based Virgin Galactic space company as part of a visit to the Los Angeles area. During his visit, Sir Richard, accompanied by his daughter, Holly, toured the extensive facilities and… Read the full news article

Ryanair Calls For EU ETS To Be Scrapped After Foreign Airlines Refuse To Pay

ETS ‘EXEMPTION’ MAKES EU AVIATION UNCOMPETITIVE 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (12 Nov) called on the EU to scrap its failed EU ETS scheme, after it was forced to ‘exempt’ foreign airlines from the scheme after staunch opposition from US and Asian airlines and governments. Ryanair, which is Europe’s greenest,… Read the full news article

On-Airport Parking at Logan Scarce During Peak Business Travel

Demand for On-Airport Parking at Boston Logan Makes Available Spaces Exceedingly Scarce  Travelers advised to leave cars at home and take Mass Transit BOSTON – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today advised travelers that on-airport parking at Boston Logan International Airport is exceedingly scarce because of high demand as business travel peaks… Read the full news article

EU ETS Pause Gives Positive Opportunity for Climate Agreement

Geneva – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commissioner for Climate Action suspending the inclusion of international aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). “Commissioner Connie Hedegaard’s announcement that she has ‘stopped the clock’ on the imposition of the EU ETS on flights… Read the full news article

JAL to Serve San Diego Daily from March 1, 2013 ; Commemorates Inaugural Launch with Exclusive In-Flight Menu

JAL to Serve San Diego Daily from March 1, 2013 ; Commemorates Inaugural Launch with Exclusive In-Flight Menu

TOKYO,  2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching the first-ever nonstop service between San Diego and Asia on December 2, 2012 with the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, starting with four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays initially. From March 1, 2013, JAL will increase the frequency to once daily and customers can make… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific expands cargo network with new freighter service to Colombo

2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of a new weekly freighter service to Colombo in Sri Lanka commencing 2 December 2012 (subject to government approval). The new service will expand Cathay Pacific’s cargo presence in the South Asia region and give shippers in Sri Lanka greater choice and flexibility for connecting… Read the full news article

airberlin Escape the winter blues

airberlin Escape the winter blues

2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — To brighten dark winter days for sun-worshippers, airberlin is offering a million additional tickets to sunny destinations from 13th to 15th November. Medium-haul flights to Madeira, for example, can be booked from only 99 euros per person per route. Those who want to escape the winter completely will enjoy Varadero or Cancun…. Read the full news article

Ryanair Calls On Transport Minister To Address Dublin Airport’s Failure As CAR Confirms T1 Security Delays May Remain Until 2015

ONLY HALF OF T1 SECURITY UNITS OPEN AT PEAK TIMES – HUNDREDS “GATHERING” AT SECURITY EVERY DAY 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (11Nov) warned Dublin Airport passengers that they are facing 3 years of security delays at T1after the Commission for Aviation Regulation confirmed a review of the DAA’s service… Read the full news article

Heathrow traffic and business commentary October 2012

Terminal 5B gates

Heathrow passengers down 0.1% Hurricane Sandy and late half term affect numbers Record customer satisfaction in Q3 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6 million passengers pass through its terminals last month, down 0.1% on October last year. Hurricane Sandy in the US led to just over 200 flight cancellations and a drop in passengers, many… Read the full news article

SAS opens a winter route to Geneva in January

SAS will introduce direct winter flights between Helsinki and Geneva for the skiing season beginning on 12 January 2012 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline will fly the route once a week on Saturdays until 23 March. The new route will offer a new alternative to reach the winter wonderland of the Alps directly. The flight… Read the full news article

Ryanair Welcomes Proposed IAG-Vueling Merger

MIRRORS EARLIER BA/BMI & CURRENT RYANAIR/AER LINGUS OFFER 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra low fares airline, today (12 Nov) welcomed the announcement by IAG/Iberia that it intends to acquire Vueling, as the consolidation of Europe’s airlines continues. This latest airline merger mirrors the EU Commission’s Phase 1 approved merger of IAG/British Airways with… Read the full news article

Plan de transformación de Iberia

Este incluye cambios estructurales permanentes en todas las áreas de negocio de la compañía, con el objetivo de que deje de tener pérdidas y recupere la senda de los beneficios Madrid, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — International Airlines Group (IAG) ha anunciado hoy un exhaustivo plan para salvar Iberia, que registra pérdidas récord, y conseguir que vuelva a… Read the full news article

Jet Airways operates Flight of Fantasy on the occasion of Children’s Day

Operates joy ride for over 100 children from six NGOs  MUMBAI, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, on the occasion of Children’s Day, operated its annual ‘Flight of Fantasy’ for over 100 children from marginalized sections and those with special needs. As part of its annual community service initiative, Jet Airways gave these children… Read the full news article

A fresh start for SAS with a new, offensive plan

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new comprehensive plan will pave the way for a new, strong and competitive SAS. The plan needs to be fully implemented and new collective agreements must be signed in a very short space of time in order for SAS to have access to necessary funding. This plan will give SAS a… Read the full news article

Aberdeen Airport Passenger numbers October 2012

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aberdeen Airport enjoyed its busiest October for five years – and its second busiest on record – thanks to a double digit increase in international traffic during the school holidays. Latest figures show the number of passengers using Aberdeen Airport increased by 11.3% to 316,666, up from 283,541 in October 2011. October’s… Read the full news article

Virgin Atlantic Airways restored as an Official Skytrax 4-Star Airline

Virgin Atlantic Airways restored as an Official Skytrax 4-Star Airline

Virgin Atlantic Airways is restored to the status of an Official Skytrax 4-Star Airline following latest audit analysis London, UK, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After being downgraded in July 2011 due inconsistent service and product standards, Skytrax have announced that following their final October 2012 Audit analysis, Virgin Atlantic Airways has today been certified as an Official Skytrax… Read the full news article

Listados de vuelos cancelados con motivo de la huelga general del 14-N

La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados. La aerolínea ha puesto en marcha un plan de contingencia para dar alternativas a todos sus clientes. Madrid, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de hacer público el listado de vuelos cancelados por la huelga general en España del día 14… Read the full news article

SAS Group Interim report January-September 2012

SAS launches comprehensive plan to improve profitability and secure long-term financial preparedness – new collective agreements must be reached in the near future 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — 4Excellence delivers: Income before tax and nonrecurring items of MSEK 607 for the third quarter –  Passenger revenue: +9% –  Unit cost: -6.1% · New aggressive plan – 4Excellence… Read the full news article

CVG Partners with Boy Scouts to Honor Military

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the eighth year in a row, local Boy Scout Troop 1, from Florence will assist CVG in its celebration of Veterans Day by placing 500 flags at the airport entrance on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The media and public are invited to attend. The Boy Scouts will be accompanied by… Read the full news article

SAS launches comprehensive plan to improve profitability and secure long-term financial preparedness – …

… new union agreements must be signed in the near future Targeting approximately 3 bn SEK of  annual improvement from cost reductions and organizational restructuring and approximately 3 bn SEK increased liquidity from asset sales ~ New 3.5 bn SEK Revolving Credit Facility from Banks and Core Shareholders to secure financial preparedness conditional on signed… Read the full news article

Frontier’s Low Fares Land in Fargo

Best fares available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today returns to Fargo with nonstop service to Denver, Colo. (DEN) three times a week. “We are excited to bring our low fares back to our third North Dakota destination, Fargo,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier’s senior vice president, commercial. “North Dakota and northern Minnesota-area… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines Launches New Service From O’Hare to Warm Weather Destinations

Spirit Airlines Launches New Service From O'Hare to Warm Weather Destinations

CHICAGO, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines today started new seasonal nonstop service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Tampa, Florida and Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona – as well as resuming seasonal service from Chicago to Fort Myers, Florida. The routes will continue throught April 24, 2013. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, we are pleased that Spirit Airlines continues to expand its routes… Read the full news article

The Civic 50 Names Southwest Airlines In Top 20 Of Most Community-Minded Companies In America

DALLAS – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Civic 50 today revealed the companies who ranked in its national initiative to survey, rank, and recognize America’s S&P 500 most community-minded companies, naming Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) in the top 20 for demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate civic engagement in the communities where Southwest does business.  A… Read the full news article

Civil Aviation Authority, GA pilots asked to renew language requirement

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is advising private pilots to check the currency of the English language proficiency endorsement on their licences, as pilots applying for any of the new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) licences must have a valid English language endorsement. All UK pilots were automatically given an endorsement… Read the full news article

Estonian Air carried 766 722 passengers in the first ten months

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ten months Estonian Air carried altogether 766 722 passengers, out of which 765 162 on regular flights. In October Estonian Air carried 79 193 passengers, out of which 78 954 on regular flights. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 70.9%. In the first ten months Estonian Air… Read the full news article

Finavia The winter air traffic season is starting

Passenger volumes of charter flights at Finavia airports in Lapland are expected to be close to last year’s level 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter air traffic season starts in Lapland next weekend, when a lot of international passengers will arrive in Levi, Kittilä, for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. Although next weekend will be… Read the full news article