Iberia customers can book to 16 new US destinations via New York, Chicago, Dallas and Miami. The tickets can be acquired on the www.iberia.com website 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of July 23, Iberia customers can fly to 16 new US cities under code shares with American Airline via Chicago, Dallas, Miami and New York. The new destinations are: Fort Lauderdale, via Nueva… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
Zurich Airport Key Figures – June 2012
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,202,293 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during June 2012, a gain of 2.9% versus June 2011. The year to date passenger growth stands at +3.1%. Traffic Figures O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 0.1% to 1,438,838 compared to previous June (YTD +2.5%). Transfer passengers… Read the full press release
O’Hare Site of “Noble Lifesaver” Exercise
CHICAGO, July 19, 2012 – What would happen to patients if the hospital they were in was affected by an earthquake or other disaster? That was the scenario Wednesday at O’Hare International Airport as nearly 150 staff members from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center participated in an emergency exercise called “Noble Lifesaver”. The purpose of… Read the full press release
PILOT PROJECT AT YYC COULD LEAD TO FASTER SECURITY SCREENING
CALGARY, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced a pilot project that allows some passengers to leave their laptops in their carry-on bag during the screening process. The pilot started June 19 at the Trusted Traveller CATSA/Nexus Security Line at the Calgary International Airport (Concourse “A”). “CATSA is always looking… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service between Chicago O’Hare and Tampa, Phoenix-Mesa
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines today announced it will add new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Tampa, Florida and Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. The new routes are seasonal, with service for both to begin on November 8, 2012 and continue through April 24, 2013. A Spirit Airlines flight lands at O’Hare “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago, I commend Spirit… Read the full press release
Hainan Airlines to Launch New Service at O’Hare International Airport
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Aviation are pleased to announce that Hainan Airlines has received federal regulatory approval authorizing it to begin nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). China-based Hainan is the largest privately-owned airline in China. Hainan operates more than 2,800 weekly flights to cities throughout China as well as international destinations in Africa, Asia,Australia, Europe, the Middle… Read the full press release
MANX2.COM WELCOMES ADDITIONAL BELFAST TO LONDON HEATHROW FLIGHTS
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manx2.com has welcomed announcement that Irish airline Air Lingus will start a new service from Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow when it switches its operations from Belfast International Airport in the autumn. It means Isle of Man residents will have an even more frequent and convenient link to Heathrow Airport via Belfast. Manx2.com Managing Director,… Read the full press release
Team SA’s send-off at O.R Tambo International Airport
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hundreds of South African supporters gathered at O.R. Tambo International Airport today to bid the 2012 SA Olympic Team farewell. 140 Olympic qualifying athletes led by their mascot as well as team managers were greeted with cheers from fans at the International Trade Bureau (ITB) at O.R Tambo International Airport. Airports Company… Read the full press release
Hobby Airport celebrates change as it reopens the departure-level ramp; Opens Pappas Bar-B-Q
HOUSTON, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Houston Airport System celebrates two important developments that are sure to put smiles on the faces of the millions of customers who fly in and out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) by putting customers’ needs first and sprinkling in some Texas flavor. Effective immediately, Hobby’s departure-level roadway/drop-off ramp is… Read the full press release
AER LINGUS CONFIRMS MOVE TO GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus increases vital London connections says CEO as airline moves following tendering process. AER Lingus is to move to George Best Belfast City Airport in the autumn after five years at Belfast International.Following a tender process involving both airports the decision has been taken to base two aircraft at the city airport… Read the full press release
Solar panels installed at Schiphol
Exploring the possibilities of generating green energy with solar panels 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and technical services provider Imtech have installed a total of 9,500 m2 of solar panels at Schiphol-Northwest. The solar panels have been installed as part of a trial to determine whether the generation of large-scale cost-effective solar energy has… Read the full press release
FLYBE CELEBRATES TEN YEARS
Leading regional airline marks tenth anniversary of changed business model with limited time 10% ticket sale on key selected routes 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2012 is a significant year for Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, as it today celebrates the tenth anniversary since its changed business model transformed the then 23-year old airline, into Flybe. To mark the… Read the full press release
CHINESE LADIES GYMNASTICS OLYMPIC TEAM ARRIVE IN BELFAST
Athletes from the Chinese Ladies Gymnastics Olympic Team arrived at Belfast City Airport yesterday evening 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team will base their pre-games training camp at Salto Gymnastics Centre in Lisburn, where they will be based for the duration of the 10 day camp. Tony Byrne (General Manager of Salto Gymnastics Centre… Read the full press release
ACSA wraps up Winter Warmers Campaign on Nelson Mandela Day
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) initiated its Winter Warmers campaign on 1 June 2012 across its nine airports to benefit children in need across the country. The objective of the campaign was to provide winter warmers on Mandela Day for children in various schools identified by the airports. Nelson Mandela is passionate… Read the full press release
Aviation Cmsr. Andolino to Speak at Aero Club of Washington 7/25
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino will be the monthly keynote speaker at the Aero Club of Washington next Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Seats are still available; to register for this event, click here or call Aero Club at (703) 327-7082. Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino. Andolino will give a luncheon presentation on “Investing in… Read the full press release
Midway Airport Receives Perfect Safety Rating from FAA
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that Midway International Airport completed its annual inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airfield safety with no violations – a perfect score! This annual inspection judges an airport’s compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139, which addresses airfield operations including pavement, signage, lighting, markings, inspection… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company Names Mohamed Al Binfalah as new CEO
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that it has appointed Mohamed Yusuf Al Binfalah as its new CEO, taking up the post in September. Mr. Al Binfalah, a high achieving Bahraini with a proven track record and who is currently serving as CEO of Olive VFM Holding Company BSC (C), brings a… Read the full press release
A380 Inaugural Ceremony, Press Conference & Public Viewing Part
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa introduces First-Ever A380 service to Texas Inaugural ceremony and press conference at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and Public Viewing Party Lufthansa to Offer Daily A380 Service to Houston; Aircraft Media Tours When: Wednesday, August 1 What: Inaugural Flight and Arrival of Lufthansa A380 to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport Invitation-only Airport… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Service Between Denver and South Bend Beginning Oct. 11
Nonstop fares starting at $79 available until Saturday only at FrontierAirlines.com DENVER, July 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and South Bend, Ind. (SBN), with four weekly nonstop flights beginning on Oct. 11, 2012. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low… Read the full press release
Houston Airports Is in a New York State of Mind, Welcomes New Route
Houston, TX, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delta Airlines and Houston Airport System officials are holding an inaugural event announcing new service on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in George Bush Intercontinental Airport. WHO: Perry Miller, Interim General Manager–Bush Intercontinental and Milton Coulon, Station Manager–Delta Airlines WHAT: Delta Airlines to announce new route to Houston with a New… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport helps out at the Delft Community Centre for Mandela Day.
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA)’s leadership team and staff members volunteered not only 67 minutes of their time for Mandela Day but three hours to assist at the Delft Community Centre, the Nelson Mandela Peace Park. The 20 managers spent the morning painting the Community Centre and… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo Airport is Ready to Accept Airbus 380 Superliner
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been admitted to accepting of Airbus A380-800 and A380-800F aircrafts and their modifications. The respective Order on the Admission to accepting ?380 aircrafts since August 01, 2012 has been issued by the Federal Agency of Air Transport. To obtain a permit for accepting and regular operation of A380 AC, airports need to comply with high standards of technical equipment of aerodromes and… Read the full press release
Aviation Commissioner Andolino Talks O’Hare Cargo Project to HACIA
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino on Wednesday gave a presentation on the new Chicago O’Hare International Airport Northeast Cargo Center at the monthly dinner/meeting of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA). Andolino provided an overview of the nearly $200 million project, construction for which will begin this year. The 820,000-square-foot… Read the full press release
United Airlines Adds New Chicago Air Service, New O’Hare Lounge and Additional Upgrades at the Airport
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines announced five new international and domestic air service routes from O’Hare International Airport; a new O’Hare United Airport lounge; new jet bridges in Terminal 2; a new inline baggage system in Terminal 1 and a new medical clinic for United employees who work at O’Hare. See the full United news release here…. Read the full press release
Honor Flight Chicago hosts 89 WWII Veterans for Visit to Memorial in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, 89 World War II veterans from the Chicago area received a special morning send-off celebration at Midway International Airport prior to their departure for a day trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. While in the nation’s capital today, the veterans will experience a day of remembrance and reminiscing for some who have waited… Read the full press release
airberlin adds the windy city to its expanding US flight operations
The first non-stop flights are available for booking as of today for Easter 2013 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is continuing its expansion from the USA: as of March 23, 2013 the airline will start operating nonstop flights from Chicago to Berlin, making it the first airline ever to provide a connection between this major U.S…. Read the full press release
School’s out in Saxony! Almost 60 flights to holiday destinations from Dresden • Park for a week from €15 • Guided tours for children
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first week of the Saxon summer school holidays (23 to 29 July) there will be almost 60 flights heading south from Dresden. The most popular holiday destinations are Antalya on the Turkish Riviera, with 17 flights in the first week of the holidays alone, and Palma de Mallorca (11). Followed… Read the full press release
More Passengers at Dresden International Airport
Traffic Developments at Central German Airports during the First Half of 2012: Significant Growth in Passenger and Freight Traffic at Leipzig/Halle Airport, More Passengers at Dresden International Airport 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The two commercial airports operated under the umbrella of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, Leipzig/Halle Airport and Dresden International, both registered growth in traffic levels during… Read the full press release
SFO Recognizes Customer Service That’s “Above and Beyond”
Annual Awards Honor Those Who Set the Standard for Outstanding Service SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has announced the winners of the 2012 “Above and Beyond” Airport tenant recognition program, one of the first of its kind in the nation. This unique program monitors and promotes stellar customer service by recognizing individual… Read the full press release
From Repack to Rwanda: The Origins, Evolution, and Global Reach of the Mountain Bike
New exhibition focuses on Northern California’s role in the development and evolution of the mountain bike SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — From its humble origins as a modified, single-speed “clunker” raced downhill on the trails of Marin County in the early 1970s, to today’s sophisticated machine used for recreation, commuting, and international competitions, the mountain bike… Read the full press release