2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 755,073 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in September, which represents a decrease of 10.2 percent from September 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 10.4 percent, with a total of 377,984 during September. For the… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Airports
Lorena Garcia Tapas Bar opens at Hartsfield-Jackson
Celebrity chef’s culinary creations available in international terminal ATLANTA – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now have the opportunity to sample the unique work of renowned celebrity chef Lorena Garcia, whose cuisine has been featured on “Top Chef All-Stars” and “The Biggest Loser.” Airport officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to… Read the full news article
Christchurch Airport: EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT COMING BY AIR
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The airline has just announced it is gifting 1500 free one-way airfares to encourage Christmas shopping in Christchurch, or help Christchurch people take a break. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult describes the gesture as a fine example of Christmas spirit. “Air New Zealand is bringing Christmas to Christchurch early and I’m… Read the full news article
EASYJET MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE – THE AIRLINE’S 100TH ROUTE LAUNCHES AT LONDON GATWICK
Moscow bolsters business schedule from the London airport Summer 2013 flights on sale with four new destinations 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, announced today that it will reach the landmark of flying more than 100 routes from London Gatwick Airport. The airline also revealed last week that it has been successfully awarded… Read the full news article
Gatwick welcomes the launch of the Airports Commission
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick welcomes the launch of the Airports Commission Stewart Wingate, Gatwick Airport’s Chief Executive said: “We welcome today’s launch of the Airports Commission. The detailed work and analysis on how to maintain the UK’s status as an international aviation hub can now really begin. “At Gatwick we have already announced that we… Read the full news article
Skis for free on Zurich flights from Bristol Airport
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helvetic Airways has confirmed the continuation of its ‘skis go free’ offer on flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich this winter. The three times a week service launched in December 2011, and proved popular with winter sports enthusiasts en route to resorts such as Klosters, Grindelwald and Wengen. Flights operate on Sunday,… Read the full news article
Christchurch International Airport:AIRPORT STAFF ARE JUST PLANE HAPPY AT WORK
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) last night won the award for the New Zealand medium to large company which has most improved its staff engagement, as part of the 13th Kenexa Best Workplaces Survey. CIAL chief executive Jim Boult is delighted his staff are as happy to come to work as he… Read the full news article
Invitation to fund-raise with carol singing at Shannon this Christmas
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has this week issued an open invitation for organisations to apply for one of five carol-singing fundraising slots at the airport terminal during the run-in to Christmas. In its third successive year, the Shannon Airport Christmas Carol sessions will run from Tuesday, December 18th through to Saturday, December 22nd. Organisations… Read the full news article
1 MILLION FANS ON THE AIR FRANCE FACEBOOK PAGE ALREADY!
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France has recently registered over one million fans on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/airfrance). Present on the world’s largest social media network since July 2010, Air France interacts daily with its fans and feeds its wall with posts, videos and photos of its products and services and competitions on more than 50… Read the full news article
EASYJET LAUNCHES TEN NEW ROUTES INTO ITS SPRING SUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced today that it will be introducing ten new routes from Summer 2013 across the four London airports it operates from – London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted and London Southend. The Russian capital Moscow, Greek city Kalamata, along with the Greek island of Mykonos and… Read the full news article
Sir Peter Blake unveils permanent art installation at London’s Gatwick Airport to give a unique, British welcome to passengers
Gatwick commissioned Sir Peter Blake to create a walk-through gallery of London-inspired artwork that offers a warm welcome to the capital and reminds people of what is great about Britain Initiative in response to passenger feedback and insights from the Airport Passenger Panel declaring that UK airports need more ‘life and soul’ and instil a… Read the full news article
Toyota Prius glides in at Bristol Airport
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport taxi service Checker Cars has added four Toyota Prius to its fleet of cars operating out of Bristol Airport. The move supports its strategy to lower vehicle emissions at all the sites where it operates. The Prius is a full hybrid, and can be powered solely by its electric motor at… Read the full news article
SAS releases preliminary Q3 result and information regarding its financial position
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following numerous rumors in Scandinavian media, SAS announces that it will report on 8 November 2012 a positive result for Q3 – with an EBT of 568 MSEK. Passenger revenue growth of 9% and unit cost reduction of 6% In a very difficult and competitive industry environment, the positive development in Q3… Read the full news article
Logan Prepares for Pre-Holiday Business Travelers
Boston Logan Prepares for Pre-Holiday Business Travelers On-Airport parking in high demand, airport offers reduced parking at Logan Express sites BOSTON – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today advised travelers that on-airport parking at Boston Logan International Airport will be in very high demand between Monday November 5th and Wednesday November 14th. “Thanksgiving… Read the full news article
Swissport wins new cargo customers in Copenhagen
Zurich, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has won cargo handling contracts with two new customers at Copenhagen Airport, adding Lufthansa and Finnair to its cargo customer list. Services for Lufthansa will begin on 1st December, and will include cargo handling for Lufthansa’s multiple daily… Read the full news article
Traffic Growth Continues to Slow in September
Geneva – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for September showing a continued slowdown in the rate of traffic growth. Demand for passenger traffic was 4.1% above the level of September 2011. For air cargo, demand growth was even weaker at 0.6%. The growth trend in air travel… Read the full news article
ACSA regrets 1Time’s decision to suspend all its flights
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has, with concern, noted confirmation by 1Time of its decision to suspend all its flights, effective immediately. We have been working very closely with 1Time over the years and this a very sad time for everyone involved. ACSA had an agreement with 1Time to put the airline… Read the full news article
JAL SKY SUITE 777 Ready for Launch on January 9, 2013
“Welcome! JAL New Sky” takes off with the launch of the newly-furnished 777-300ER TOKYO, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will deploy the first JAL SKY SUITE 777 between Tokyo (Narita) and London Heathrow from January 9, 2013. Eligible customers can from today, select their preferred seats on flights operated with the JAL SKY SUITE… Read the full news article
Cape Town International Airport continues to support communities in its vicinity
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) hosted its annual Corporate Social Investment event at the Granger Bay Hotel School yesterday, where eight organisations each received a portion of just under R2, 5m. The airport contributed roughly R1.1m with the remaining funds of the R2.5m being invested in various… Read the full news article
Horizon Air and its Pilots Tentatively Agree on Six-Year Contract Extension
SEATTLE — 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today they have reached tentative agreement to extend the current contract for the carrier’s 610 pilots for six years. “I’m very proud of both negotiating teams for crafting additional improvements to an already excellent existing agreement,” said Gene Hahn, Horizon Air’s… Read the full news article
Children to travel for free on Heathrow Express
Two children travel free with each paying adult New value ticket deals also announced for couples and groups 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Express today announced that families and groups can travel for less today as it introduced new online deals between Heathrow and Paddington. The news comes as Heathrow is awarded its highest ever result… Read the full news article
MPs Vote for APD Review as Eight in Ten Agree APD May be Pricing People out of Flying
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA welcomes the outcome of a three hour debate in the House of Commons on the future structure and level of Air Passenger Duty [APD], which saw MPs vote in favour of the Treasury undertaking an economic assessment of the impacts of APD on the UK economy. The debate was brought about by… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific resumes services to New York
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it has resumed its New York service today and it plans to add capacity in the coming days to bring passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted to their destinations. The airline will communicate details to its passengers once the arrangements are finalised. “Though we have resumed… Read the full news article
EMERGENCY SIMULATION AT BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday 3 November and Sunday 4 November 2012 a major emergency will be simulated at Belfast City Airport involving the emergency services and other support agencies. The exercise will simulate a serious incident at the airport. This type of exercise is run on a regular basis and will happen alongside the… Read the full news article
George Airport Launches a Learnership Programme for People with Disabilities
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Airport launched a Learnership Programme aimed at training People with Disabilities on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 at the George Airport Fire Station.The Programme, which is aligned to Airports Company South Africa’s maxim of ‘moving people and changing lives’, aims to provide 12 young individuals from George Airport’s neighbouring communities with a… Read the full news article
Top Airport CEOs to speak at Airports Going Green Roundtable
CHICAGO, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference will kick-off on Sunday, November 4 with the Airport CEO Roundtable, open to all conference registrants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about airport sustainability vision from the highest level! Roundtable speakers include: Jeffrey Fegan, A.A.E., C.E.O., Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Mark Gale,… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Announces Twice-Daily Service Between Seattle and Salt Lake City
Introductory one-way fares available for as low as $99* for travel through May 31, 2013 SEATTLE — 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today announced new twice-daily service between Seattle and Salt Lake City. Year-round flights to the “Crossroads of the West” are scheduled to begin April 4, 2013, and are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Gives Back To The Brave Who Safeguard Our Country With Third Annual Military Heroes Month In November
DALLAS – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is demonstrating how deep patriotism runs in the Company and Employees’ hearts with its third annual month-long celebration dubbed “Military Heroes Month.” To show support for Veterans, service members, and their families across the nation, Southwest will host an array of activities with nonprofit organizations focused on… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific offers special discounts to senior citizens
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is once again offering senior citizens in Hong Kong and Macau a special discount of 20 per cent on tickets to a number of popular destinations in celebration of Senior Citizens’ Day, which this year falls on 18 November. This is the 13th consecutive year for the airline to… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Announces Service At San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport With $99 One-Way Fares, Bringing Customers More Value, Flights, And Destinations
Southwest Expands Footprint Beyond the 48 Contiguous States as the Carrier Continues to Integrate with AirTran Airways DALLAS, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) now offers for sale nonstop service from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Orlando and Tampa Bay, for travel beginning on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Beginning in April, Southwest will operate three… Read the full news article