Miramar, Florida, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is conducting a search for a marketing communications partner and has engaged Ark Advisors to manage the search for the airline’s U.S. agency of record. “We’re looking for the best marketing communications partner to be a member of our relaxed, friendly, fun and playful team as… Read the full press release
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Alaska Airlines to operate twice-weekly flights on the Seattle – Steamboat Springs/Hayden Colorado route
SEATTLE, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin new seasonal service between Seattle and Steamboat Springs/Hayden, Colo., this winter. The twice-weekly flights will operate from Dec. 18, 2013, through March 29, 2014. “This will be Alaska Airlines’ first Colorado ski destination, giving our customers in the Pacific Northwest the first-ever nonstop service to world-class skiing… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways and Carnegie Mellon University to collaborate on education, scientific research and social development
Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Carnegie Mellon University for collaboration in the fields of education, scientific research and social development. The MoU was signed by Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Dean and CEO, Dr. Ilker Baybars. During the signing… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways upgraded its narrow-body Airbus 321 to a wide-body Airbus 330 for the Doha – Kochi route
Operating Aircraft Upgraded To Wide-Body A330 11 Flights-A-Week From Kochi Offering Excellent Connections Via Doha To Popular Cities Across GCC And To Europe Kochi, INDIA, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, has announced a significant increase in the capacity of its flights from Doha to Kochi being upgraded… Read the full press release
Qatar national airline Qatar Airways to start weekly flights to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa
African Expansion Continues With Three Weekly Flights To Addis Ababa New Route Will Take African Network To 20 Destinations Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is set to begin three-flights-a-week to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, on September 18, 2013. The new service from… Read the full press release
Serbia national carrier Jat Airways and airberlin sign codeshare agreement
2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today, airberlin and Jat Airways, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, will offer their passengers selected flights under shared flight numbers, subject to government approvals. The codeshare agreement is valid for flights from 1st August 2013. Under the agreement, airberlin will offer the non-stop Jat Airways flights between Belgrade… Read the full press release
airberlin and Virgin Australia to start codeshare flights as of 1st August 2013
Six new destinations in Australia added Linking of the topbonus and Velocity frequent flyer programs 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective 1st August 2013 and subject to government approvals, airberlin and Virgin Australia will commence a range of codeshare services in Australia and Europe, in addition to offering reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for members of the respective… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group reports on first-half 2013 passenger and freight traffic figures
2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The aircraft of all airlines in the Lufthansa Group – Lufthansa German Airlines (including Germanwings and Lufthansa Regional), SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo –were better utilised in the first half 2013. Increased utilisation is attributable to more demand-driven and more flexible steering of capacity measured in seat and freight-tonne kilometres than… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines pilots approved new five-year contract with 67 percent voted in favor of the agreement
SEATTLE, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines pilots on Wednesday approved a new five-year contract. With nearly 94 percent of 1,343 eligible pilots casting a ballot, 67 percent voted in favor of the agreement. The contract increases pay by nearly 20 percent over the life of the agreement and contains job security and work rule improvements…. Read the full press release
Heathrow reports 6.5 million passengers in June 2013
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6.5 million passengers in June, a 4.6% increase on June 2012. June 2013 saw some recovery of traffic due to the extra Jubilee Bank Holiday last year, which was only partially offset by the French ATC dispute disrupting operations on the 11th and 12th. Adjusting for these effects would result… Read the full press release
Duncan Barraclough appointed Travelport Head of Online Travel Agencies for Western Europe
Industry expert Duncan Barraclough joins Travelport from UK Fuels Group Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the official appointment of Duncan Barraclough as Head of Online Travel Agencies (OTA) for Western Europe. In his new role, Barraclough will lead Travelport’s Western… Read the full press release
Construction of new BMW Driving Center begins at Korean Incheon Airport
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 4th, the construction-opening ceremony of BMW Driving Center was held in Sky 72 golf field in Incheon Airport. Built under the mottos of ‘Experience’, ‘Joy’, ‘Green’, the BMW Driving Center will occupy the area of 240 thousands m². This kind of facility already exists in Germany and the United States… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines first in Africa started regular flights to Incheon Airport Korea
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 19th, 21:05 Korean time, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), one of the biggest airlines in Africa, has started a new Incheon-Hong Kong-Addis Ababa air route as the first African-nation airline. Ethiopian Airlines operates between Incheon and Addis Ababa (via Hong Kong) four times per week (Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.) using B767- 300… Read the full press release
Korean Incheon Airport attracted Manufacturing Factory and R&D Center in its Free Trade Zone
2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On May 24th, Incheon Airport has signed the enforcement agreement with STATS ChipPAC Korea, a global leading semiconductor manufacturing enterprise to build an integrated facility for manufacturing and research in the Free Trade Zone at Incheon Airport. It is planned that STATS ChipPAC Korea, a world-leading enterprise specializing in semiconductor packaging and… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company welcomed Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo’s newly launched flight operations to Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) welcomed on the 14th of June the newly added Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo flight to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The aircraft arrived to Abu Dhabi International Airport at 2305 local time, where it was saluted with the traditional water cannons. This flight is the… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings to acquire US largest ride-matching business Zimride
Enterprise: “Perfect Complement to Our Existing Car-Sharing, Vanpooling and Car Rental Services” ST. LOUIS, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is acquiring the business of Zimride, an online service that efficiently connects drivers, passengers and partners with colleges and universities to facilitate sustainable transportation-management solutions. Zimride is the largest ride-matching program in the United States… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings streamlines fleet sales with launch of tablet-based Vehicle Sales Mobile (VSM) app
New Tablet-based Vehicle Sales Mobile App Puts Virtual Fleet Sales Showroom in Dealers’ Hands ST. LOUIS, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Filling car dealership lots with quality used vehicles just got a whole lot easier. Enterprise Holdings is streamlining its fleet sales with the launch of its Vehicle Sales Mobile (VSM) technology – a new app that… Read the full press release
Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) Global Tourism Watch report finds outbound travel market gained strength in South Korea in 2012
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — South Korea bounced back strongly from the global economic crisis in 2010 to see its outbound travel market break new records in 2012 with more than 14.9 million trips. The won is expected to appreciate against the Canadian dollar in 2013, making trips to Canada more affordable, says the Global Tourism Watch (GTW) summary report just… Read the full press release
Travelport unveils investment plans for east Africa, in response to region’s projected 7% GDP growth
GDS provider reinforces commitment to the region in response to projected 7% GDP growth Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has unveiled its investment plans for east Africa, in response to projected 7% growth in the region’s GDP. According to recent research from Euromonitor… Read the full press release
Israel-based charter company Arkia Israel Airlines launched connections from Tel Aviv to Helsinki
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arkia Israel Airlines, an Israel-based charter company, launched connections from Tel Aviv to Helsinki on 5 July. In the summer season, the company will bring tourists (of an Israel-based travel agency) to Finland until 30 August. The company flies from Tel Aviv with a 265-seat Boeing B753 once a week on Fridays…. Read the full press release
Ryanair improves booking system for passengers of reduced mobility
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (15 July) launched an online chat facility for passengers that require additional help when booking special assistance on Ryanair’s Irish and UK website, as part of an improved PRM (passengers of reduced mobility) booking system. The new service will provide even easier assistance access… Read the full press release
Matthew Taverner appointed General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort qualia
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hamilton Island has today named Matthew Taverner as the new General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort; qualia. Commencing 1 August 2013, Taverner has 28 years experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, including over 20 years in managerial roles. His skill, knowledge and expertise transverses three continents, with positions previously held… Read the full press release
The Perfect China Leadership Seminar 2013 delegates to make record breaking visit to Sydney
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Perfect China Leadership Seminar 2013 takes delegates to new heights More than 3,000 Chinese delegates from leading health and personal care direct selling company Perfect China will descend on Sydney this week for their annual Leadership Seminar, to motivate and reward high performing staff. Proving Sydney, Australia is still a firm… Read the full press release
Airports Council International (ACI) and Aéroports de Montréal (AdM) partner to promote excellence in airport management
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International (ACI) and Aéroports de Montréal (AdM) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), in the presence of Montréal International and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to promote excellence in airport management and operations at airports worldwide through ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) Programme. ACI formally launched its APEX in… Read the full press release
Hong Kong International Airport reports air traffic growth for H1 2013
HONG KONG, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported sustained growth in all three traffic categories for the first half of 2013. During the first six months of the year, passenger volume grew to 28.9 million, marking a 4.7% increase over the same period in 2012. Cargo tonnage increased 2% to 2 million… Read the full press release
Airport Authority Hong Kong to host exhibition and public forum sessions on Environmental Impact Assessment for planned three-runway system project
HONG KONG, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today announced that it will host a four-day exhibition and two public forum sessions on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the planned three-runway system project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), to be held from 1 to 4 August 2013 at the Hong Kong… Read the full press release
Auckland Airport applauds Wellington Airports reconsideration of its future airport prices
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport welcomes the announcement from Wellington Airport that it will review its charges in consultation with its airline customers. Wellington Airport’s decision follows a report on its pricing from the New Zealand Commerce Commission that its charges were too high. Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s Chief Executive says, “It’s great to see… Read the full press release
Winners of Auckland Airport ‘2013 Airline of the Year Award’ and ‘2013 Aeronautical Service Provider Award’ announced
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Judy Nicholl, General Manager Aeronautical Operations, says the annual awards recognise excellence by the service providers and airlines at Auckland Airport. “The Aeronautical Service Provider Award recognises the achievements of border and government agencies and ground handlers, all of whom play a critical role in the passenger experience and operational success of… Read the full press release
Dubai Airports opens Concourse D to food and beverage operators and retail-service providers
Dubai, UAE, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai Airports is inviting bids from food and beverage operators and selective retail-service providers for the award of concessions in Concourse D at Dubai International. Construction of Concourse D is well underway with the facility’s opening slated for 2015. The opportunity is available to food and beverage providers in the… Read the full press release
Philippine Airlines issues statement on the European Union ban lift on PAL
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lifting by the European Union of the ban on Philippine Airlines (PAL) to fly to Europe is another testimony to PAL’s reputation as a safe airline. Credit goes to the Philippine government for all its efforts and hard work in successfully addressing this significant concern hounding our aviation industry for years…. Read the full press release