2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport launches a new, improved parking system and curbside access from 8th August 2012 at Terminal 2. In full coordination with airport police, road authorities and other partners the new system will enable motorists to access the curbside of both departure and arrival at Terminal 2 free for 5 minutes to… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR I-405 FREEWAY CLOSURE; LAUNCHES LAX WEBSITE WITH TIPS FOR TRAVELERS, AIRPORT WORKERS LAX FlyAway® Nonstop Bus Service Will Operate All Routes
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced its general plans for operating its two airports – Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys general aviation (VNY) – located in the impacted area during the weekend of the I-405 Freeway closure on September 29 and 30, 2012. LAWA also launched its… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport wins national car park award
2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport’s Silver Zone car park has recently won Essential Travel’s car parking award, which is based on customer reviews of their car parking experience. Thousands of responses were received and these included many nominations for staff who went the extra mile and provided “exceptional service”. Since May 2011 Essential Travel has… Read the full press release
VAN HEADS EAST BELFAST ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organisers of the inaugural East Belfast Arts Festival, in partnership with George Best Belfast City Airport, today unveiled an extensive programme of events from 5-9 September which will culminate in a massive outdoor concert featuring Van Morrison. Over 40 events and exhibitions make up a kaleidoscope of visual arts, music, film, theatre, literature, comedy and magic… Read the full press release
Register Now for Airports Concessions Open House
Chicago, Illinois 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a Concessions Open House event for operators interested in responding to an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) that will be issued relating to food and beverage concessions at O’Hare International Airport. Register today by clicking here. Concession categories include: Quick service restaurant, casual dining with… Read the full press release
Carl Newman, A.A. E. Named General Manager for Bush Intercontinental Airport
HOUSTON, 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Houston Airport System Director of Aviation, Mario C. Diaz, announces the selection of Carl Newman, A.A.E. as the new General Manager for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Mr. Newman served as the Assistant Aviation Director of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport prior to his appointment by the City of Houston…. Read the full press release
Signature Flight Support Opens New Terminal Facility at O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce the opening of a new Signature Flight Support Terminal at O’Hare International Airport today. The facility replaces the existing fixed-base operator (FBO) facility, which needed to be relocated as part of O’Hare’s ongoing airfield reconfiguration under the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). The new Signature Flight Support FBO… Read the full press release
The Penguins of Madagascar surprise at the airport
2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers at the departure hall of Helsinki Airport were in for a surprise on Wednesday, 25 July when the familiar penguin characters from the Madagascar movies visited Terminal 2. This was a Flash Mob action, aimed at advertising the Madagascar 3 movie that will have its premier in August. The funny video… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Games media update – Friday 3rd August
2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A busy day at the airport with 221,000 passengers expected in the terminals – 109,000 of which are arrivals. Over 600 members of the Games Family* are expected to arrive at Heathrow today, with around 450 departing. Weather is not expected to affect operations today. Media rooms are now open in all… Read the full press release
5 NEW CORK WINTER ROUTES – 50% CHEAPER THAN WIZZ
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 5 NEW CORK ROUTES TO POLAND & LITHUANIA AT FARES 50% LOWER THAN WIZZ 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (2 Aug) announced 5 new routes from Cork to Gdansk, Krakow, Warsaw, Wroclaw and Vilnius (at fares that are at least 50% cheaper than Wizz) from Nov 2012 as… Read the full press release
All EVA Air and UNI Air’s international flights are operating as normal on Aug.02
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — We advise passengers to check the Flight Status page and register for our SMS (Short Message Service) or Flight SMS Alerts for Members for the latest schedules. Our website will contain regular news updates. Those with mobile devices can visit our Mobile Web for constant updates. Flight schedules may change according to the weather. Use EVA Air’s website to stay… Read the full press release
Aberdeen Airport braced for whatever winter holds
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, members of the media were joined by airport management as they were shown exactly what £1.3 million worth of investment looks like. The money has been spent in recent months dramatically upgrading the fleet of vehicles which serves the whole airport campus. It includes everything from an enormous state-of-the-art £700,000… Read the full press release
Dragonair Plans to Resume Operation for Taiwan Flights
Hong Kong, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair announced that based on the latest weather forecast regarding Typhoon Saola, it plans to resume operation of Taiwan flights from 8:00 pm on 2 August (today). The following flights will depart later today: Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Time New Departure Time (on 2 August) KA454 From Hong Kong to Kaohsiung 1645 2000 KA450 From Hong… Read the full press release
Dragonair Suspends Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung Operations Today Re-booking / Re-routing Window Extended to 5 August
Hong Kong, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Thursday, 2 August) announced that it will suspend all its flight operations to and from Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung today due to expected severe impact of Typhoon Saola on Taiwan. Passengers whose flights are cancelled are advised not to go to the airport. Dragonair will assist with alternative… Read the full press release
Mokulele Airlines Upgrades Service And Reliability
Kailua-Kona, HI, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mokulele Airlines, Hawaii’s favorite interisland airline, announced today, it will start giving away free water and cookies on all of its flights as part of a service upgrade. Each passenger on Mokulele Airlines will receive a free bottle of water, and a locally produced Kona Coffee flavored cookie starting August 3rd 2012…. Read the full press release
Indianapolis Airport Authority appoints Michael Huber senior director of commercial enterprise
INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) announced today that it has selected Michael Huber to fill the open position of senior director of commercial enterprise. Huber is departing his current role as Indianapolis Deputy Mayor to take the position, which is responsible for managing the Indianapolis International Airport’s (IND) evenuegenerating operations including parking,… Read the full press release
Yorkshire’s Airport Reveals New Departure Lounge
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark Yorkshire Day, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) today, (Wednesday 1st August, 2012), opened its redesigned Yorkshire Premier Lounge. As part of the airport’s £11million terminal development, the award winning departure facility now offers passengers the choice between two separate areas; an exclusive business zone or stylish leisure lounge. Both have been… Read the full press release
SAA introduces a baggage piece concept for all flights
Johannesburg, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) is introducing a new check-in baggage policy in response to varying customer requirements in each of its markets. The policy aligns with most of the larger Star Alliance member carriers ensuring a transparent and consistent set of rules across SAA and other Star Alliance network. From 5… Read the full press release
Slowing Passenger Growth Trend Continues – Cargo Markets Remain Weak
Geneva, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for June showing a continued slowing of growth in the demand for air transport. This is in line with weakness in business and consumer confidence. Year-on-year, demand for air travel in June expanded by 6.2%. Capacity grew by a much more cautious… Read the full press release
Ninety-six WWII Veterans visit Memorial in Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Chicago
CHICAGO, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, 96 World War II veterans from the Chicago area received a special morning send-off celebration at Midway International Airport prior to their departure to Washington, D.C. for a day trip to visit the WWII Memorial. Army Ranger Bob Roenna and Honor Flight Chicago Secretary Read Boeckel While in the nation’s capital today, the veterans will experience a… Read the full press release
Lufthansa brings first-ever Airbus A380 to Texas; Mayor Parker, airport and airline officials to welcome inaugural flight to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Daily A380 service between Houston and Frankfurt begins today – Upgrades to airport’s runway and terminal accommodate world’s largest passenger aircraft 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Lufthansa will be the first airline to introduce the Airbus A380, the world’s most technologically-advanced and largest passenger aircraft, to the Lone Star State. To commemorate this historic occasion, Mayor… Read the full press release
TSA Pre-Check Program Expanded at O’Hare to Delta, US Airways passengers
CHICAGO, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced it has expanded its Pre-Check program at O’Hare International Airport to US Airways and Delta Air Lines passengers in O’Hare’s Terminal 2. US Airways and Delta Air Lines passengers can now take advantage of TSA’s Pre-Check pre-screening program at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. TSA’s Pre-Check is a pre-screening process for select frequent flyers who, if… Read the full press release
O.R. Tambo International Airport introduces new breed to its Bird Strike Avoidance Programme
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an initiative that has never been done at any other airport in the world before, Africa’s hub airport, O.R. Tambo International, has successfully introduced and implemented a new breed of dog to its Bird Strike Avoidance Programme. Border Collies have been used at O.R. Tambo International Airport for the past 10… Read the full press release
Think you can pull 90 tons? Sign up for the Fourth Annual Special Olympics Illinois Plane Pull at O’Hare
CHICAGO, Illinois – 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, September 15, Special Olympics Illinois will pit teams of 20 men and women against each other as they play tug-of-war with an Airbus 300 aircraft weighing more than 198,000 pounds. You’ve got to see it to believe it! Check out the YouTube video that tells the story of the Plane Pull… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific plans to resume operation for Taipei flights
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that based on the latest weather forecast regarding Typhoon Saola, it plans to resume operation of Taipei flights from 10:00pm on 2 August. The following flights originally scheduled to depart today have been delayed to tomorrow (3 August): Flight No Route Scheduled Dep Time New Dep time (3… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Route Between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport And Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Airline Celebrates New Service with a $139 One-way Sale DALLAS, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today it will begin service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) with two daily nonstop roundtrip flights starting Sept. 30, 2012. To celebrate the new route, the carrier also announced a… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific suspends Taipei operations for today, rebooking/rerouting window extended to 5 August
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Thursday, 2 August) announced that it will suspend all its Taipei flight operations today due to expected severe impact of Typhoon Saola on Taipei. Passengers whose flights are cancelled are advised not to go to the airport. Cathay Pacific will assist with alternative arrangements for affected passengers and… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Games media update – Thursday 2 August
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — A busy day at the airport with 218, 571 passengers expected in the terminals – 105,873 of which are arrivals. Over 500 members of the Games Family* are expected to arrive at Heathrow today, with around 450 departing. A busy day at the airport with 218, 571 passengers expected in the terminals… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific suspends Taipei operations until at least midday on Thursday
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Wednesday, 1 August) announced that it will suspend its Taipei flight operations from 06:00pm today until at least 12:00 noon on 2 August due to the forecasted adverse weather as a result of Typhoon Saola. The last flight scheduled to depart Hong Kong today is CX510 and the… Read the full press release
The Lufthansa Group reports upward trend in earnings in the second quarter
Group earns operating profit in the second quarter and reduces its operating loss for the half-year to EUR 20m / Forecast for 2012 confirmed: operating profit in the medium three-figure million euro range 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported an upward trend in earnings performance in the second quarter of this year. In the… Read the full press release