2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Key facts It is expected Sichuan Airlines will announce a new direct service between Chengdu and Melbourne. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said it was the latest example of the China growth opportunity being fulfilled. Key quotes “Chengdu represents one of China’s fastest emerging secondary cities and largest aviation hubs in… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Airports
Abu Dhabi International Airport Passenger Travel Surges in Summer 2012
Recording 2,633,805 passengers in the months of July & August 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the World Route Development Forum opens its doors at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the event host released today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi international Airport for the months of July and August 2012…. Read the full news article
International Aviation Leaders Land in Abu Dhabi for Global Summit
Over 2,800 senior professionals, including 90 CEOs from airlines and airports around the world to visit Abu Dhabi for World Routes 201 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 30th of September will mark the official opening of the 18th World Route Development Forum, the largest annual international aviation event, at the Abu Dhabi… Read the full news article
Allegiant Announces Nonstop Flights Between Oakland and Telluride
Oakland, Calif. – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant announced new nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Telluride, CO via Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) beginning on December 15, 2012. To celebrate the new service, Allegiant is offering introductory fares as low as $112.99* one way. The flight schedule is as follows: “We are excited to… Read the full news article
San Mateo Bridge Closed on Consecutive Weekends Starting October 19
Note alternate routes to get to/from Oakland International Airport 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caltrans is replacing twelve sections (60 Feet) of the bridge deck and installing a new seismic joint on the San Mateo – Hayward Bridge. To complete this work, Caltrans will need to close the San Mateo Bridge (State Route 92) on two full… Read the full news article
Colorado Springs Airport is having a food makeover
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is delighted to announce today its partnership with local brands Novo Coffee and Bristol Brewing Company at the Colorado Springs Airport. COS passengers will be able to sample the region’s flavors without… Read the full news article
UK pilots pass world’s first autogyro flight test course
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six UK pilots are the latest graduates of a unique course aimed at providing pilots with the skills required to flight test light aircraft. Run jointly by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Light Aircraft Association (LAA), the latest course offered dedicated training to enable experienced AutoGyro pilots to be… Read the full news article
Finavia makes it easier to look up Finnish flight connections online
It is now easier to look up flights departing from Finnish airports. Finavia has introduced a new search service on its website for convenient searches of flight connections and schedules for all Finavia airports. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new search service makes its easier for customers to look up suitable schedules from their local airport… Read the full news article
Jet Airways takes deserving, underprivileged students from Ngo, Shrimad Rajchandra love and care on an educative journey
MUMBAI, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the “Joy of Giving Week- India’s Festival of Giving”, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline today offered 160 students from the Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Jet Airways’ aircraft maintenance hangar near the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Santacruz. The educational excursion programme… Read the full news article
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES GUYANA – TORONTO NON-STOP
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective December 1st 2012, Caribbean Airlines launches a twice weekly non-stop service between Georgetown and Toronto, adding to the daily flights now offered by CAL on the route, clearly demonstrating the airline’s commitment to Guyana travel and tourism. Robert Corbie, Caribbean Airlines’ CEO (Ag), is quoted as saying, “With the recent arrival… Read the full news article
Dulles Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for October 5
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dulles Corridor Advisory Committee (DCAC) will meet on Friday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m. at: The Center for Innovative Technology – CIT Complex The Briefing Room (Level P-1) 2214 Rock Hill Road Herndon, VA 20170 The meeting is open to the public. The DCAC is an eight-member committee that advises the… Read the full news article
Jet Airways offers guests attractive travel options with 21–day and 30–day APEX FARES
MUMBAI, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — This festive season, Jet Airways has introduced new 21-day and 30-day Apex fares, offering guest’s attractive savings on several domestic routes. The travel validity for the 21-day Apex fares is valid till October 18, 2012. While the 30-day Apex fares have no expiry date. On launching these exclusive fares, Mr.Sudheer Raghavan,… Read the full news article
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES ADDS THIRD WEEKLY NON-STOP LONDON FLIGHT
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective November 20th, Caribbean Airlines commences a third weekly non-stop service between London and Port of Spain. The 3rd weekly non-stop will leave Port of Spain on Tuesdays to return from London on Wednesdays. The current non-stop services leave Port of Spain on Thursdays and Saturdays, returning on Fridays and Sundays. Caribbean… Read the full news article
Airports Authority Directors Adopt New Ethics Policies
Board Member Martire Re-seated; Will Serve through October 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors approved new ethics policies for board members and employees Wednesday in a meeting that also featured approval of an agreement to end legal action between Director Dennis L. Martire, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Airports… Read the full news article
GTAA COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL ISSUE OF 10-YEAR MEDIUM TERM NOTES
TORONTO, CANADA, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) today announced that it has completed an issue of $400 million, 10-year Series 2012-1 Medium Term Notes. The notes carry a fixed 3.04 per cent coupon. The issue was oversubscribed with 58 institutional investors participating. Proceeds of the offering will be used to fund future… Read the full news article
Love Every Second in Sydney
Destination NSW, Qantas Airways and Qantas Vacations launch not-to-be-missed savings New York, NY – 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qantas Airways, Destination NSW and Qantas Vacations today announced fantastic travel deals and packages making it possible for Australia-bound travelers to “Love Every Second in Sydney.” Sydney’s natural surroundings and glorious harbor make it a must-see destination. Available for booking by September 28,… Read the full news article
Aviation an extraordinary opportunity for Austria as economic location
• Aviation sector employs a total of 75,000 people, and generates 4.6 billion euros, or 1.7 percent of total GDP • Forecast: demand for air transport services to double by 2030 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The renowned consulting and analysis company, Oxford Economics, has carried out a survey into the economic importance of the aviation industry… Read the full news article
RYANAIR’S TEAM EUROPE IRISH RYDER CUP SPECIALS
1,000 €16 Seats For Every Point Won For Europe By Ireland’s Graeme McDowell & Rory McIlroy 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (27 Sept) announced its 2012 ‘Ryder Cup Specials’, offering 1,000 €16 seats for every point won by Ireland’s Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy during this weekend’s Ryder Cup. 12 of… Read the full news article
New Mercedes E-Class starts economy challenge at Nqy Airport
2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — New Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid started economy challenge by driving up Newquay Cornwall Airport runway. Mercedes claims its most efficient E-Class ever combines both performance and efficiency. It says the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid can accelerate from rest to 62mph in 7.5 seconds. It can also achieve a maximum speed for 150mph and… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR PRESENTS ITS BIGGEST EVER HUNGARIAN SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR 2013
AND ANNOUNCES 1 NEW BUDAPEST ROUTE TO/FROM GENEVA 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Hungary’s low-cost, low-fare airline, today presented its summer schedule for 2013 which, with 33 routes on sale, is the largest ever. The airline also launched additional flights to Kiev**, Tel Aviv**, London and to sea destinations to accommodate the strong demand for… Read the full news article
RYANAIR’S TEAM EUROPE UK RYDER CUP SPECIALS
1,000 £12 Seats For Every Point Won For Europe By UK Golfers 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (27 Sept) announced its 2012 ‘Ryder Cup Specials’, offering 1,000 £12 seats for every point won by Luke Donald, Paul Lawrie, Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood during this weekend’s Ryder Cup…. Read the full news article
Transforming the passenger experience at Heathrow
2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is another step closer to transforming passenger experience with the ‘topping out’ ceremony of Terminal 2’s satellite pier, known as T2B. Transforming the passenger experience at Heathrow · Final construction stage of phase 1 of Terminal 2’s satellite pier, T2B · 20 million passengers a year will use the new £2.5bn… Read the full news article
Aeroflot traffic and capacity figures reached record levels in August and 8 Months of 2012
Moscow, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” traffic and capacity figures reached record levels in August and 8 months of 2012. In August 2012passenger turnover of the company went up by 19.1% against the same period in 2011 and reached record level of 5,201 mln passenger-kilometers. The international passenger turnover totaled 3,567 mln passenger-kilometers… Read the full news article
New Flight from JFK to Palm Springs via Virgin America
Palm Springs, Calif. – 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, Virgin America has announced its 2012-2013 seasonal flight schedule which includes a new weekly nonstop flight from JFK to PSP starting December 22, 2012 – the first nonstop flight offered from the New York City area to Palm Springs, California. The new… Read the full news article
ABTA Submits Response to the Draft Aviation Policy Framework
As research reveals majority of MPs believe UK risks being left behind without a comprehensive aviation plan 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Transport (DfT) consultation on the Draft Aviation Policy Framework. The Draft Framework was published by the DfT in July 2012 and… Read the full news article
See the ORBIS flying eye hospital hosted by ADAC in Abu Dhabi
World’s only flying eye hospital will be displayed at Al Bateen Executive Airport during World Routes 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and World Routes will host the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital during the 18th World Route Development Forum 2012, which takes place from 30th September… Read the full news article
Arrival of First Domestic Flight to Al Ain International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) welcomed yesterday the first Rotana Jet domestic flight to Al Ain International Airport. The flight departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 18:00 arriving to Al Ain International Airport at 18:30 marking it the first domestic flight landing in the airport. With this,… Read the full news article
ADAC wins Two ‘Stevie’ Awards at 9th Annual International Business Awards
Best Mobile Site’ award won for Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Mobile Website and ‘Best Overall Web Design’ award won for the Airport’s official website Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has won two Prestigious ‘Stevie’ awards from the 9th International Business Awards (IBA). The Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA)… Read the full news article
British Airways increases capacity between London and Aberdeen by 58 per Cent
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has today (September 24) launched its new service between London City Airport and Aberdeen. The airline will operate three return services a day using aircraft from its fleet of new Embraer 170 and 190 jets. From October, British Airways will also expand its Heathrow – Aberdeen service by adding another… Read the full news article
SFO to Conduct Full Scale Emergency Water-Crash Exercise
SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on the morning of Wednesday, September 26, 2012 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The exercise will test and evaluate the new Marine Emergency Response Facility (MERF), aka boat house, and will simulate the rescue of passengers involved in a… Read the full news article