Low-cost link to start on 7 November 2012 Dubai, UAE, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, today announced it is to start operations to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (KSA), on 7 November 2012. flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “We are very grateful to the Saudi authorities for helping us connect Dubai to underserved… Read the full news article
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline, along with the world’s largest aerospace company, The Boeing Company of the US, recently hosted Arik Air’s financial partners in Seattle for a series of planning courses designed to provide a deeper understanding of the aviation business and manufacturing process. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The exercise will… Read the full news article
NEW ₤9 FEE FOR LARGE CABIN BAG ASSURES MORE SPACE ON BOARD AND RESULTS IN ₤4.5 DISCOUNT ON WIZZ AIR FARES 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline connecting Western and Eastern Europe, today announced its new cabin baggage policy designed to eliminate the excessive number of bags carried onboard, overcrowding aircraft… Read the full news article
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air New Zealand will add approximately 5,000 return seats a month to North America as it further increases capacity to San Francisco, Vancouver and Los Angeles from April 2013. The airline will operate daily return flights on the Auckland – San Francisco route. To date, the San Francisco service has predominantly run five times… Read the full news article
NEWS MEDIA NOTICE 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The October 17, 18, and 19, 2012, meeting of the Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisory Committee will be held in Little Rock and in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, in the Parks and Tourism Conference Room of the Multi Agency Complex,… Read the full news article
CARSON CITY – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nevada Magazine, the official travel publication for the state of Nevada, raked in the awards at the annual Nevada Press Association’s 2012 “Better Business Contest,” once again earning first place in General Excellence for magazines. “We are so proud of the magazine and the hardworking team at Nevada Magazine,”… Read the full news article
Moscow – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors ordinary meeting was held today chaired by Kirill Androsov. The Board of Directors considered results of execution of consolidated budget figures of Aeroflot Group according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the first 6 months of 2012. Provided data persuasively confirms position of the Group… Read the full news article
Hyatt Montevideo will be the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Uruguay CHICAGO, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Dilony S.A. for a new Hyatt hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay. Hyatt Montevideo will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Uruguay, bringing the total number of… Read the full news article
Moscow – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” traffic and capacity figures reached record levels in August and 8 months of 2012. In August 2012 passenger turnover of the company went up by 19.1% against the same period in 2011 and reached record level of 5,201 mln passenger-kilometers. The international passenger turnover totaled… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Chennai, marking the 30th hotel in the Park Hyatt collection and the first Park Hyatt hotel to be introduced in the city of Chennai, known as the gateway to Southern India. Designed as a serene and tranquil retreat for the astute business… Read the full news article
Four Seasons brings home 50 years of experience and innovation with an all-new 259 room hotel in the heart of Toronto, the year’s most exciting restaurant debut, and the first Four Seasons Spa in the city Toronto, Canada – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Back home at last: in the city where it all began, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts now comes full… Read the full news article
Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel Opens as Brand’s Second New Hotel This Year in Barcelona. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels, Marriott International’s signature lifestyle brand, has opened its second hotel in Barcelona this year, the spectacular 357-room Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, under a franchise agreement with Hoteles Catalonia. Located in Plaza Europa and designed by Ateliers… Read the full news article
Airport also announces plans for a fourth cargo facility ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced on Tuesday that Air Cargo Germany will begin service there and that it is planning to build a fourth cargo facility. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed revealed the news at the Georgia World Congress Center, where Hartsfield-Jackson is… Read the full news article
The 26th International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition arrives in Atlanta October 2 ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will host the 26th International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) October 2-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The 50th anniversary forum and exposition is presented… Read the full news article
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wishing to acknowledge the vital role its staff have played in the airline’s success, Turkish Airlines and project partner Boeing have prepared a surprise for its employees; a new Boeing 737-800 airplane (TC-JHL) decorated with roughly 17,000 photos of those working on behalf of Turkish Airlines in 191 destinations all over the… Read the full news article
Airline adds five destinations, beginning today ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silver Airways, which began service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this summer, is expanding its service to five additional cities, beginning today. “We are pleased that Silver Airways has chosen to offer more choices for passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “Our… Read the full news article
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has rolled out dedicated social media channels focused on keeping the public up to date on business and employment opportunities with the IAA. Updates on these topics will now appear on Facebook at facebook.com/IndianapolisAirportAuthority and Twitter at @IAA_business. Updates and links to more details on… Read the full news article
Turkish Airlines which already has the world’s 7th largest network, will add 4 more new destinations in October. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sebha (Libya) flights are scheduled to begin on October 7th, 2012 with 3 weekly services. Introductory round trip tickets from Istanbul to Sebha will be available from 249 Euros, including taxes and fees. Istanbul… Read the full news article
Miramar, Florida, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today started daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Customers can check out the insanely low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive alerts on Spirit’s email deals and offers. “We’re thrilled to continue saving consumers money and satisfying their… Read the full news article
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is hailing the contribution made by Air New Zealand’s deputy CEO as he announces his intention to leave the airline next year. Norm Thompson will step down from his role next June, after almost 45 years with the national carrier. Jim Boult, Christchurch Airport CEO, says he enjoys his association… Read the full news article
Expansion surge meets rising demand for lodging solutions for mobile workforce. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced that its extended-stay portfolio now accounts for one-third of the company’s North American development pipeline. Residence Inn by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott lead the U.S. market in this segment and have a… Read the full news article
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to link one of the largest un-serviced city pairs in Australasia, with the intention of benefitting business, freight and tourism of both cities. Christchurch Airport CEO Jim Boult says the initiative has been under discussion between the two airports for three or four months…. Read the full news article
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport’s status as the transatlantic gateway to the West of Ireland is set to be significantly enhanced thanks to the announcement of a new route by United Airlines to Chicago from next summer. The new route will be in addition to the hugely successful daily service to Newark that United operate… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport was announced the winner of the Best Sample Category in the European Airport section at the ASQ Fieldwork Awards, part of the ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Forum held in Istanbul last week. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ASQ Fieldwork Awards are an informal recognition of those airports which achieve the highest standards in ASQ… Read the full news article
Enterprise Answers the Call for More Alternative-Fuel Vehicles SANTA ANA, Calif., 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the demand for environmentally friendly vehicles continues to rise, Enterprise Holdings is meeting the need by delivering alternative-fuel vehicles to its customers. The company, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, recently finalized a deal that provides Orange Courier, Inc.,… Read the full news article
Outlook At as 25 July 2012 IMS Revised Outlook Capacity growth 1 +7% +7% Revenue per seat (constant currency) 1 Low to mid-single digits +5% to 5.5% Cost per seat ex fuel (constant currency) 1 +1% to 2% +1.5% to 2% Full year pre–tax profit (PBT) £280m to £300m £310m to £320m 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trading update for… Read the full news article
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today pleased to announce that Protected Travel Services (PTS) has been confirmed as a franchise body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. The confirmation offers travel organisers an additional option for complying with the ATOL Regulations 2012, with businesses also able to operate under their… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport was highly commended as one of the top three airports in Europe last night in the prestigious World Routes Awards, voted for exclusively by airline judges*. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — “To win such recognition on the world stage after experiencing a difficult year with the loss of Malev is especially pleasing for us,” noted… Read the full news article
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within an unstable economic environment, the Air France-KLM Group has decided, for the 2012-13 winter season running from 28/10/2012 to 23/03/2013, to stabilize its growth in capacity* compared with winter 2011-12, including +0.5% on long-haul and -0.5% on medium-haul operations. STABLE CAPACITY* FOR AIR FRANCE: -0.1% ON LONG-HAUL NETWORK AND -0.5% ON… Read the full news article
Victoria’s Secret, the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, plans to open its first Beauty & Accessories Store in Terminal 2, Copenhagen Airport in partnership with Agora Trading. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new store, scheduled to open on Thursday 18th October, will offer customers access to an assortment of best-selling Victoria’s Secret beauty… Read the full news article