2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A busy day at the airport with 209,000 passengers expected in the terminals – 108,000 of which are departures. More than 800 members of the Games Family* are expected to leave from Heathrow today, with around 250 arriving. Some rain expected this afternoon and evening, with gusting winds which could affect operations…. Read the full news article
Category Archives: Airports
Frontier Airlines to begin offering passenger service at Gateway Airport
Nonstop daily service to Denver International 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines has announced that it will begin daily non-stop service between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Denver International Airport Nov. 15. Frontier will be the third airline to service Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the first to carry daily daytime service to a major metropolitan airport and… Read the full news article
Bahrain Airport Company Hosts Gergaon Celebrations at Bahrain International Airport
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) organized a Gergaon night at the Bahrain International Airport on August 2, 2012 as part of the company’s dedication toward celebrating the local culture with passengers. The event was organized in the departures area and attended by representatives from the management team as they shared this traditional moment… Read the full news article
Luggage Safety is a Matter of Technical Performance. A New Exclusive Service for Passengers at Sheremetyevo Airport
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport launches an innovative service to protect air travelers’ personal belongings. This exclusive service for air passengers has been developed in cooperation with mySafety — one of the world’s leading companies in the field of protecting customers’ personal belongings. The customer’s property (documents, digital devices, luggage, etc.) is provided with special safety stickers and labels with unique serial… Read the full news article
LAX CRIME TASK FORCE ARRESTS COMMERCIAL BURGLARY SUSPECT
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police and Los Angeles Police Department Joint Crime Task Force (LAX-CTF) arrested a burglary suspect for stealing luggage at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), after they received a tip and established a surveillance team in the airport parking structures. The suspect, 54-year-old Hawthorne resident Fidel Enrique Fleites,… Read the full news article
Update: Overnight Effort Resolves Issue Causing Multiple Bookings in Error
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The overwhelming response from Customers who took advantage of our August 3 limited time offer created website performance issues at various times during the weekend. Our Employees worked tirelessly to resolve the issue and have confirmed that the duplications are no longer occurring. By initiating an “all hands on deck” approach, we… Read the full news article
Hybrid Vehicles Added to ORD Fleet Through FAA VALE Program
CHICAGO, 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation’s (CDA) fleet of alternatively fueled and hybrid vehicles at O’Hare International Airport just got a little greener with the delivery of three shiny, new Chevy Silverado Hybrid pickup trucks. The vehicles were financed with grant money awarded to the CDA through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) Program…. Read the full news article
Have your car washed and cleaned at Copenhagen Airport during your holidays
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Copenhagen Airport and car rental company Sixt offer car owners using Copenhagen Airport’s parking facilities to have their cars washed and cleaned while they’re away. Leave the key with our staff and you’ll return to a newly washed, vacuum cleaned and detailed car. This is a new service that Copenhagen Airport and… Read the full news article
Heathrow Airport Games media update – Monday 6th August
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — A busy day at the airport with 218,000 passengers expected in the terminals – 107,000 of which are arrivals. More than 900 members of the Games Family* are expected to leave from Heathrow today, with just over 400 arriving. Some heavy and thundery showers are expected around Heathrow this afternoon which could… Read the full news article
New smart phone app to give you all passenger rights
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers stranded at airports or awaiting missing luggage may now use a smartphone application to check their rights immediately and on the spot. European Commission has launched an application for smartphones which covers air and rail transport and works on four mobile platforms: Apple iPhone and iPad, Google Android, RIM Blackberry and… Read the full news article
Halifax Stanfield to Upgrade Facilities and Services Requires Airport Improvement Fee Adjustment
Halifax, N.S., 2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is preparing to implement the next phase of its current 10-year capital plan to upgrade its facilities, expand current services and enhance the passenger/visitor experience at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. “Halifax Stanfield is one of the most critical pieces of transportation infrastructure in Atlantic Canada,” says… Read the full news article
MAG sells its stake in Humberside Airport to Eastern Group
2012-08-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The future of Humberside Airport was today secured as the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) sold its 82.7% shareholding to Eastern Group for an undisclosed sum. North Lincolnshire Council will retain its minority stake in Humberside Airport leaving MAG to concentrate on its strategy of maximising the growth opportunities offered by the larger… Read the full news article
New system, improved parking at Budapest Airport
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article