Moscow, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot, Russia’s leading airline, has today been unveiled as the ‘Official Carrier of Manchester United Football Club’. The announcement was made at an exclusive launch at Old Trafford attended by Vitaly Saveliev, CEO of Aeroflot, Richard Arnold, Group Managing Director of Manchester United, David Moyes, Manchester United Manager, and members of the Manchester United squad. Manchester United selected JSC «Aeroflot-Russian… Read the full news article
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Iberia, en el podio de las aerolíneas más populares
Décima aerolínea internacional más puntual del mundo en junio Tercera en Europa entre las compañías de red Madrid, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — En el mes de junio, Iberia ha logrado ser la décima compañía aérea internacional más puntual del mundo y tercera de Europa, entre las compañías de red, según el informe que mensualmente publica Flightstats [Ver… Read the full news article
Kenya Airways and Etihad introduced direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Government of Kenya is leveraging on the introduction of direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi to boost trade between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Eng. Michael Kamau, said the move, which follows the signing of a codeshare agreement between national carrier… Read the full news article
EUROCONTROL released its fourth Challenges of Growth study
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has released its fourth Challenges of Growth study, which looks ahead to the state of air transport in 2035, or even 2050. It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact of the economic downturn on European air traffic. Growth is expected to return, with the… Read the full news article
Bahrain Airport Company to organise Bahrain delegation to attend the Aviation Security Management programme in Singapore
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with the company’s commitment to providing secure and a comfortable travel experience at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) liaised with its’ partners to attend the Aviation Security Management programme in Singapore. Held at Singapore Aviation Academy, the training course provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the… Read the full news article
CVG, DHL and Special Olympics Kentucky team up on fundraiser event this fall
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — CVG will be the site of a “plane pull” for Special Olympics Kentucky this fall, with local teams proving their strength by pulling a DHL cargo plane. Teams are already forming for the Oct. 19 event and an informational meeting is planned July 10 for team captains who want to learn more…. Read the full news article
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Press Inquiries regarding Asiana Airlines Flight 214 incident
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has concluded all airport media briefings regarding Asiana Airlines Flight 214. The NTSB has officially assumed command of the investigation into Asiana Airlines Flight 214, and will conduct all further media briefings off-airport. The NTSB will announce additional briefings as they are scheduled. For further… Read the full news article
San Diego International Airport’s Green Build Terminal 2 West improvement program gives back to small and local businesses with millions in contract awards
Total of $415 Million Awarded to Local Businesses in Green Build Contracts SAN DIEGO, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the grand opening of San Diego International Airport’s Green Build Terminal 2 West improvement program just weeks away, the $1 billion project has upheld its commitment to providing business opportunities to local and small businesses, including women-… Read the full news article
Oslo Airport: Swiss Air to start non-stop flights from Oslo to Geneva
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 14, 2013 Swiss International Airlines will begin offering flights to Geneva, Switzerland. Flights leave 3 times a week until the end of the winter season March 29th. This new route offers a speedier way to the Swiss Alps and great skiing conditions! The welcoming slopes of Port du Soleil are… Read the full news article
London Gatwick airport to work with world-leading architect Sir Terry Farrell on its runway expansion plans
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (8 July 2013), Chief Executive of Gatwick Airport, Stewart Wingate, announces the appointment of Sir Terry Farrell to provide expert advice on its runway capacity plans. Sir Terry will offer specialist advice to the airport in support of its proposal for additional runway capacity and its vision for a ‘constellation of… Read the full news article
Air France-KLM announced June 2013 traffic results
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger In spite of strike action by European air traffic controllers, June 2013 passenger traffic rose by 2.5% for capacity up by 1.3%. The load factor stood at 85.2%, up one point. The group carried 7.0 million passengers (+1.6%). Unit revenue per available seat kilometre (RASK) ex-currency was decrased compared with June 2012…. Read the full news article
Qatar Airways Strengthens Commitment To Jordan With Two Additional Flights
Amman, JORDAN, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, has added two additional flights between its hub in Doha and Amman, bringing the total number of services to Jordan to nine weekly flights. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the extra capacity would be a great… Read the full news article
Finnair se une al Acuerdo de Negocio Conjunto de American Airlines, British Airways e Iberia
Este negocio fue iniciado por IB, BA y AA en octubre de 2010. Madrid, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finnair, la compañía de bandera finlandesa, forma parte, desde hoy, del negocio conjunto (JB) que mantienen desde 2010 sus socios de la alianza oneworld, American Airlines, British Airways e Iberia, para la realización de las rutas entre Europa (UE,… Read the full news article
Iberia lanza la campaña “Encuentra tu vuelo” para dar a conocer su nueva iberia.com
Esta promoción ofrece a los clientes navegar y conocer las nuevas mejoras de Iberia.com consiguiendo vuelos a Europa. En total, se sortearán cinco premios al día, de 60.000 Avios cada uno, suficientes para un vuelo ida y vuelta para 2 personas a cualquier destino europeo. La nueva web de Iberia ofrece un tratamiento personalizado a… Read the full news article
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines received 4-Star Airline Rating status from airline research organisation Skytrax
London, UK, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been upgraded to a 4-Star Airline Rating, reflecting the improvements that the airline has made to the quality of the Airport and Onboard experience KLM. The 4-Star Airline rating is a seal of Quality Approval awarded only to those airlines that achieve a good Quality performance… Read the full news article
Skytrax says global Airline Safety Rating is not feasible
2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Skytrax do not publish a separate rating of airline safety standards or list airline safety record details, because there is no accurate, global reference of safety standards and/or safety incidents which provides information that can be truly trusted by passengers, or supplies total accuracy to customers in choosing an airline. This can… Read the full news article
Asiana Airlines released its official Statement from July 8th Press Conference on OZ214 Incident
2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asiana would like to provide a brief update regarding the status of OZ214. The special charter flight dispatched by Asiana Airlines yesterday at 13:33 (Korea Time) carrying twelve support staff, eight government inspectors and members of the Korean media has arrived on location in San Francisco. Its passengers have begun supporting the victims and their… Read the full news article
easyJet and Liverpool John Lennon Airport announced new 9 year agreement
2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) are delighted to confirm the signing of a new 9 year agreement that will see the continued expansion of the UK’s largest airline from Liverpool. To coincide with this long term commitment to Liverpool, easyJet have also announced the addition of a new destination from… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways business jet division Qatar Executive offers option to charter private jets for Umrah and Hajj flights
Convenient Charter Services Available To Saudi Arabia During Ramadan And Eid Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In time for Ramadan, Qatar Executive, the business jet division of Qatar Airways, is gearing up to meet the increased number of travellers planning to fly to Mecca to perform Umrah during the Holy month and the upcoming Eid-al-Fitr… Read the full news article
airberlin and topbonus presented the improved benefits of the topbonus Service Card
2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — In June, airberlin and topbonus presented the improved benefits of the topbonus Service Card. Now a special promotion campaign has been launched: until 31st August 2013 it will be possible to order the topbonus Service Card for 99 instead of 119 euros at airberlin.com/servicecard or by calling the topbonus Service Center on… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways opens its ticket office at the iconic Harrods department store in Knightsbridge London
London, UNITED KINGDOM, 2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways launched its flagship high-street ticket office at the iconic Harrods department store in Knightsbridge London. Hosted by Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Marwan Koleilat, the event was attended by representatives from the Embassy of Qatar, including Deputy Ambassador Fahad Al-Mushairi; and senior members of the Harrods team… Read the full news article
Brand USA is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America
Washington, DC, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deadline for submission, July 15 Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America. The firm(s) will work with the Brand USA staff, agencies and event management teams to ensure Brand USA is… Read the full news article
San Francisco International Airport is accepting Proposals for the Pop-Up Retail Concession Program
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport is accepting Proposals for the Pop-Up Retail Concession Program in Boarding Area E of Terminal 3. This opportunity is comprised of two (2) separate retail locations, each located in Boarding Area E of Terminal 3, scheduled to open in January 2014. The spaces will be move-in ready with fixtures… Read the full news article
Leeds Bradford Airport supports ‘The Big Bang Yorkshire and Humber’ fair at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Big Bang Yorkshire & Humber is part of a series events held annually across the UK which seek to celebrate the achievements of young people in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), ultimately inspiring them to follow careers in these rewarding fields. The event provides young people with the opportunity to… Read the full news article
75 Years anniversary of Polish LOT’s Budapest-Warsaw Route
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first scheduled flight connecting Budapest and Warsaw took off exactly 75 years ago on 1 July 1938, jointly operated by LOT of Poland and Malért of Hungary. Passengers on board the historic anniversary flight were welcomed by Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines in the terminal. Budapest Airport remembered a historic… Read the full news article
Germany’s second largest airline airberlin expands sales team for corporate sales sector
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline is expanding its sales team to continue improving the support it offers to travel management companies and corporate travel departments. “With the further expansion of our sales team for the corporate sector, we are sending a clear signal to the German market: the business travel market is of… Read the full news article
Air France to offer full in-flight entertainment for customers on its long-haul routes
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — To coincide with the busy summer holiday period, Air France is placing entertainment at the heart of the trip for customers on its long-haul routes. The Company is now offering passengers the opportunity to enjoy the full in-flight entertainment offer as soon as they board to when they arrive at their destination…. Read the full news article
Macau Government Tourist Office Annual Marketing Meeting 2013
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) hosted the Annual Marketing Meeting in Macau from June 24 – 28. MGTO’s overseas market representatives came to Macau to report their work progress and discuss upcoming promotional strategies at the meeting. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Cheong U met with the overseas representatives at a… Read the full news article
Arrêts du Tribunal d’Utrecht en faveur de la SNCB
2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dans un premier arrêt, le Tribunal d’Utrecht a statué en faveur de la SNCB. La société de chemin de fer belge va être remboursée des acomptes versés pour les rames V250. Un montant de plus de 37 millions d’euros, couvert par des garanties bancaires va être restitué à la SNCB. Dans un… Read the full news article
GBTA announced the creation of Energy, Resource & Marine Task Force
Energy, Resources & Marine Sector To Receive Formal Focus by Association Alexandria, VA, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry —today announced the creation of an Energy, Resource & Marine Task Force structure to develop educational content, research and membership for travel professionals in… Read the full news article