2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is pleased to announce Manitoba’s first Courtyard by Marriott is landing on the airport campus. This first Courtyard property in Winnipeg will be owned and built by Brock Hotels and Belmont Equity Partners Inc. The six-story Courtyard will be located on the eastern side of the airport and… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Airports
Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix Software Supporting the Maintenance Business Transformation at LAN Airlines
Region’s largest airline group reaches organizational milestone with receipt of the America’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner LAN Airlines first operator in the Americas to use Maintenix for the 787 Rapid induction a hallmark of the Maintenix software Ottawa, Canada, 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced that with the receipt… Read the full news article
Halifax Stanfield Acknowledges Eleventh Anniversary of September 11th
Halifax, N.S. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was eleven years ago tomorrow that hundreds of airport employees responded quickly, professionally and with great compassion to the tragic events of a day that changed world history. “This is a time for reflection,” says Tom Ruth, Halifax International Airport Authority President & CEO. “As we pause to appreciate… Read the full news article
Negotiations between Airport Authority and its Employees Break Off
ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — (9am, Tuesday, September 11, 2012) – The St. John’s International Airport Authority is very concerned about the strike first and negotiate later approach being taken by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which the Authority believes has contributed to a strike at St. John’s International Airport… Read the full news article
Fitting for new Oktoberfest dirndl / Flights to New York, Charlotte and Hong Kong
2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is limbering up for the Oktoberfest and what the Bavarians fondly call the “fifth” season of the year. The Munich crew who wear traditional Bavarian costume during this period will make their first public appearance today. This year’s outfit features a new dirndl created by Angermaier Trachten, a Munich-based company that… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES LOW FARES TO/FROM ISRAEL
New Tel Aviv-Budapest route on sale now Tel Aviv, 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced its new Tel Aviv-Budapest route which will initially operate three times per week from 6th December 2012. Wizz Air commenced its European low-cost operations in 2004 and has since… Read the full news article
Urgent information on situation in Sheremetyevo airport
2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Problems with electricity support in Sheremetyevo international airport caused Aeroflot to delay a number of domestic and international flights because of registration and baggage system malfunctions and also because of custom control failure. The systems are being restored at the moment. As of 01.10 pm (MSK) flights operation from Terminal-D is recovered…. Read the full news article
Iberia recibe el premio “Future Travel Experience” a la mejor iniciativa en asistencia a pasajeros
Es el reconocimiento a los diferentes proyectos desarrollados por la compañía para mejorar el servicio al cliente con soluciones innovadoras, tanto en el aeropuerto como durante el vuelo En este foro Iberia también ha sido protagonista con una ponencia sobre movilidad, en la que ha presentado sus proyectos “Ipads para sobrecargos” e “IBHelp”. Además de… Read the full news article
Iberia acoge a 40 empresas del sector aéreo de todo el mundo
La compañía española es anfitriona del 7º congreso internacional “GroundStar Users Conference”, que se celebra en Madrid hasta el viernes. Se han acreditado más de 200 representantes de las más importantes aerolíneas, aeropuertos y empresas de handling. El congreso está organizado por Inform GmbH, la empresa que desarrolló el sistema de gestión del “hub control”… Read the full news article
Bahrain International Airport Welcomes Inaugural Flight from Sri Lanka’s Mihin Lanka Airways
2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) welcomed the inaugural flight of Mihin Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain on Sunday September 02, 2012. The new milestone of Mihin Lanka, a 100% owned airline by the government of Sri Lanka, is a reflection of its progressively growing operations. The ceremony was attended by top… Read the full news article
London 2012 airspace restrictions come to an end
2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — All airspace restrictions relating to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have now been lifted, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed today. The last restricted zone, shown as P114 on aviation charts, in place for the Paralympic Games, ended at midnight on Wednesday 12 September. Praising the role of the… Read the full news article
Zurich Airport Key Figures – August 2012
2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,395,482 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during August 2012, a gain of 3.2% versus August 2011. The year to date passenger growth stands at +2.8%. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 2.5% to 1,559,464 compared to previous August (YTD +2.2%). Transfer passengers increased by… Read the full news article
From Art Nouveau to Pop Day-Glo: Levi Strauss Advertising as Art
New exhibition presents examples of promotional imagery from the company’s archives. SAN FRANCISCO 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Classic American illustration is presented in many forms, but is always recognizable. Bold colors, finely detailed drawings, and a nod to popular culture are the hallmarks of the design aesthetic adopted by fine artists, commercial illustrators, and designers. San… Read the full news article
Ethiopian Airlines presents B787 Dreamliner at Brussels Airport
2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, 10th September, a Boeing B787 visited Belgium for the very first time. Ethiopian Airlines, which normally uses Boeing B757 and B767 aircraft on its Brussels route, exceptionally operated the route with its brand-new B787. The B787 Dreamliner is a commercial airplane developed by the Amercian constructor Boeing. This is the very… Read the full news article
Loganair Launch New Sunday Service
Flybe franchise partner Loganair to launch new Sunday service from Glasgow to Leeds Bradford Airport 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — New service from Scotland’s biggest city opens up West Yorkshire to business and leisure passengers Scotland’s airline Loganair will launch the first Sunday service between Glasgow and Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend. The Glasgow-based airline, which celebrates… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT LIGHTS UP FOR BLUE SEPTEMBER
2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to Christchurch Airport this month can’t help but notice a bright blue tower to mark the start of Blue September. Now into its fifth year, Blue September aims to get men (and their loved ones) to face up to prostate cancer through the message “Go Blue! Face up to prostate cancer”…. Read the full news article
Gatwick Passenger numbers up by 0.2% in August
Gatwick saw a marginal increase of 0.2% in passenger traffic in August As the Olympics ended Gatwick saw an increase in late holiday bookings Load factors remain high at 88% New long haul airlines serving Asia boosts growth in that market by 8.2% 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — August 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total… Read the full news article
Argentinian wins Star Alliance 15th anniversary competition
Runner-up winner from Taiwan selects Wearable Art Show in New Zealand as part of Round-the-World trip 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Congratulations go to Diego M. from Argentina who was closest in finding the virtual airplane in Star Alliance’s 15th Anniversary competition. Having won the top prize – a trip of a lifetime for himself and 14… Read the full news article
Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition
Zurich, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium from FCC Versia, significantly boosting Swissport’s European network of passenger and cargo handling operations. The closing of the deal follows clearance from the various airport and regulatory authorities… Read the full news article
JAL Cargo Fuel Surcharge for the Month of October 2012
TOKYO, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise up its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from October 2012. Since April 1, 2009, JAL started adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average… Read the full news article
TIME CHANGE: Airport Concessions Workshop on September 19
CHICAGO, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation will present a “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE) The workshop will be held at: City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection City Hall 121 N. LaSalle… Read the full news article
New 21-kilometre Half Marathon Launched at the Second Annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk
2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, in partnership with O.R. Tambo International Airport and the City of Ekurhuleni, has introduced a 21-kilometre half marathon for the second annual Liberation Walk this year. The race has already attracted significant interest among athletes in provinces such as the Eastern Cape, where OR Tambo was… Read the full news article
Confirmed Speakers Announced for Airports Going Green Conference
CHICAGO, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference will be held November 4-7, 2012 at the Westin River North Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Register today at www.airportsgoinggreen.org and check back often for updates! We are pleased to announce that the Conference will feature the following sustainability leaders from around the globe! Special Sessions: Christa Fornarotto,… Read the full news article
DOHA RESIDENT IS NEWEST QATAR DUTY FREE MILLIONAIRE
Indian National Wins US$1 Million With Ticket Bought At Doha International Airport Doha, QATAR 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, has drawn the winner of its latest dollar millionaire draw promotion, with Indian national Satheesa Babu claiming the coveted cash prize. Qatar Duty Free staff at Doha International Airport are… Read the full news article
Alaska Air Group Issues First Comprehensive Corporate Sustainability Report
SEATTLE 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air inflight recycling programs diverted more than 800 tons of inflight waste from landfills last year, including some 230 tons of aluminum and 185 tons of paper. That’s enough aluminum to build three new airplanes and enough paper to replace 3,100 trees. In addition to recycling more… Read the full news article
Sale of tickets for first LOT Dreamliner flights is starting now!
Warsaw, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Marcin Piróg, CEO of LOT Polish Airlines officially announced the beginning of the sale of tickets for Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights. The first Dreamliner plane will join the fleet of the Polish national carrier already in mid-November. From Friday, 14 September, all prices of tickets for LOT’s Dreamliner flights will… Read the full news article
U.S. Travel Commends House Passage of No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012
Washington, D.C., 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legislation that will eliminate duplicative screening measures and ease burdens on the traveling public is one step closer to reality thanks to a vote in the House today. The “No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012” (H.R. 6028) sponsored by Rep. Joe Walsh (IL-8) received strong support, and the U.S. Travel Association… Read the full news article
airberlin: new environment and infrastructure department
Hermann Lindner to take charge of environment and infrastructure 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline has established a new department for environment and infrastructure. The department is responsible for bringing together the extensive range of measures implemented at airberlin which are focused on eco-efficient flying and the reduction of noise from aircraft. “airberlin is… Read the full news article
TUIfly.com Poised to Expand Flight Offering, Service and Partnerships through Travelport Interline e-Ticketing Technologies
ATLANTA, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announced a new long-term airline IT services agreement with TUIfly, the third largest airline in Germany. The e-Ticketing technology is utilized by TUIfly Vermarktungs GmbH (TUIfly.com), the flight travel portal of TUI Deutschland. TUIfly.com has implemented Travelport E-Ticket Technologies™ in combination… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Introduces FlyFrontier.com as New URL
FlyFrontier.com for more choice, more perks and more value DENVER, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today unveiled FlyFrontier.com as the airline’s new website address. The announcement comes as the Denver-based carrier continues to improve and further differentiate the products offered through its website, making FlyFrontier.com the best place to book Frontier travel for more choice, more perks and more value…. Read the full news article