Other FlyAway ® Service Sites Are NOT Affected by Contracted Bus Operator’s Bankruptcy Los Angeles, California, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — FlyAway ® nonstop bus service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Irvine Transportation Center (Irvine Station) in Orange County will end tomorrow, August 31, 2012 at midnight, it was announced today by airport officials. Today’s announcement results… Read the full news article
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New flights, traffic intensifying at Budapest Airport
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — New flights will be launched at Budapest Airport during the winter schedule period, whilst some airlines are increasing the frequency of their existing flights already during the fall. The summer travel season is still under way at Budapest Airport, but the airlines and the airport operator are already looking ahead to the… Read the full news article
Africa First, Ethiopian 1st B787 Dreamliner Arrives In Abuja
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian 1st B787 Dreamliner, dubbed “Africa First”, landed at Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Wednesday, 29 August 2012. Ethiopian is the first airline outside Japan to operate the Dreamliner, the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft in the world. Abuja has become one of the few airports in the world to receive the… Read the full news article
TRANSFORM 2015 – UPDATE ON THE BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE FRENCH REGIONAL HUB
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The two regional airlines Brit Air and Regional (both subsidiaries of the Air France group) and Airlinair, today presented to their respective Works Councils an update of the strategic business plan for the new French regional hub and its impact on jobs for crew members. Within the framework of the Transform 2015… Read the full news article
KLM Launches Portuguese Language Service on Facebook and Twitter
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fans and followers of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Facebook and Twitter can now reach KLM in Portuguese 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers can use these social media channels 24/7 to put all kinds of travel related questions to KLM. For instance, to select a seat, rebook a… Read the full news article
FirstGroup’s criticism of West Coast Performance
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tim O’Toole, CEO of FirstGroup, has publicly criticised Virgin Trains’ performance citing the Public Performance Measure (PPM), which measures the number of trains arriving on time, as evidence to support his claims that FirstGroup would operate West Coast better. He has also commented on the number of complaint letters received by the… Read the full news article
1st in Africa, Ethiopian Dreamliner Touches down in Brazzaville and Kinshasa
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the first in the world outside Japan to take delivery of the B787 Dreamliner, is pleased to announce that its B787 Dreamliner called “Africa First”, touched down at Brazzaville and Kinshasa airports on 28 August 2012. Ethiopian 1st B787 Dreamliner is rotating, primarily in Africa destinations, as part of the airline’s… Read the full news article
airberlin: Susanna Sciacovelli takes on responsibility for more markets as Area Manager Southern Europe
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Susanna Sciacovelli (41), who has been General Director for airberlin in Italy since July 2010, is now taking on the markets in Greece, Israel and Turkey as Area Manager. airberlin has brought together these markets under the newly created country cluster “Southern Europe” and has placed responsibility for sales and marketing in… Read the full news article
Statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise Award
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — We understand that Virgin Rail Ltd a subsidiary of Virgin Rail Group, the joint venture between Virgin Group and Stagecoach Group plc, has brought a legal challenge against the Department for Transport in relation to the recent award of the InterCity West Coast rail franchise to FirstGroup. We have every confidence in… Read the full news article
Virgin challenges First Group on West Coast Bid promises
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) today challenged FirstGroup(FG) CEO Tim O’Toole to ‘come clean’ on his company’s commitments for the West Coast Main Line franchise after a series of contradictory and unclear statements made to City analysts and MPs. In a 10-question challenge, published below, the company asked for clear evidence of… Read the full news article
WTTC Launches 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Global “Call for Entries” Announced 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is inviting tourism businesses, organisations, and destinations worldwide to apply for its prestigious Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Each year, the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise global leadership in sustainable tourism best practices. Due to its rigorous three-step judging process involving… Read the full news article
Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential
Dakar, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an even more integral part of African economic development and integration. Safety, regional cooperation and global standards for infrastructure funding were highlighted… Read the full news article
Simon Cook becomes new UK and Ireland Sales Manager for airberlin
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the new Sales Manager for the UK, the Channel Islands and Ireland since 1st September 2012, Simon Cook supports the team of Rogier de Jager, airberlin’s Area Manager Western Europe. He takes over the position previously held by Titus Johnson, who became Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the newly… Read the full news article
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Presentation at the Dahlman Rose & Co. Global Transportation Conference
SEATTLE, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s vice president, finance, and chief financial officer, at the Dahlman Rose & Co. Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in New… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Co. to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Aviation and Transportation Conference
DALLAS – 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Aviation and Transportation Conference. Deutsche Bank will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website. Details of the… Read the full news article
CAA ensures NATS regulation is fit for the future
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published for consultation a review of its regulation of the en route part of NATS’ air traffic control business, NERL. 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The review examines what the CAA needs to achieve from its regulation of NERL in light of likely future changes in the market context… Read the full news article
Hundreds attend Concessions Open House at O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. More than 200 business owners, retailers, service providers, suppliers and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firms participated in the event. The attendees networked and learned about concessions opportunities at Chicago’s airports. The Concessions Open House provided a valuable preview for the upcoming O’Hare Food… Read the full news article
VIA Rail’s Second Quarter Results Confirm Need for Modernization Plan
Halifax, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the quarterly meeting of its Board of Directors in Halifax, N.S., VIA Rail Canada released its second quarter 2012 results today. The Corporation’s ridership and revenues were lower than in the same period last year, due partially to continued economic uncertainty affecting travel markets. However, as a result of… Read the full news article
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND ENTERPRISE CAR SALES WORK TO SAVE SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS FROM MAKING BAD CAR DEALS AND DECISIONS
Bred-in-the-Bone Commitment to the Military Alexandria, VA and St. Louis, MO, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff Sergeant Shawn Marsland, 16th Signal Company, stationed at Fort Hood, TX, and his wife Cassandra are experienced car buyers. So even though they were eager to buy a pickup when they moved back to the states, they took the time to shop… Read the full news article
China Rising: Four Seasons Shares Good Fortune with Three New Hotels in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing in 2012
88th Four Seasons kicks off an auspicious year in China. 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons continues to expand its presence in China with three openings in 2012, including its first hotels in Guangzhou and Beijing, and a second location in Shanghai. Ten years ago, the company began its expansion strategy in the country with its… Read the full news article
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS TO TAKE DELIVERY OF ITS FIRST A330 AIRCRAFT IN NOVEMBER 2012
The first of 29 new aircraft currently on order Singapore, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading Taiwanese airline, TransAsia Airways’ fleet expansion proceeds according to plan with its first A330-300 aircraft scheduled for delivery this November. The Airline currently operates a fleet of 18 aircraft, which service a network of 46 destinations within Asia. The A330-300’s delivery… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes
CFO Laura Wright Announces Retirement; Tammy Romo Named as Successor DALLAS – 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that its Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Laura Wright, has advised the Company of her decision to retire. Gary Kelly, Southwest’s Chairman, President, and CEO, said that Wright’s decision was accepted with profound… Read the full news article
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS REPORTS NT$4.5 BILLION REVENUE FOR FIRST HALF-YEAR 2012 FINANCIAL YEAR – UP 11.15% YEAR-ON-YEAR
1H2012 Financial Highlights: Achieved Net profit after tax of NT$45.5 million Strong cross-straits business driven by increasing number of inbound travellers from PRC Singapore, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taiwan’s leading airline TransAsia Airways, today reported its financial performance for the first half of 2012 ended 30th June. The Airline achieved 11.15% increase in revenue with NT$4.5… Read the full news article
Meliá Hotels International redesigns Meeting & Events website
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International continues to innovate in its use of new technologies and has just launched a new version of its website specialising in Meetings & Events, www.melia.com/meetings with improvements to design and accessibility offering users a better online experience and, above all, easy access to special offers and promotions for any… Read the full news article
CHICAGO O’HARE AND BIRMINGHAM BECOME SISTER AIRPORTS TO STRENGTHEN LINKS
CHICAGO, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, England have become Sister Airports to formalize a working relationship and commit to the development of new opportunities; particularly the reinstatement of direct flights between the two cities. At a meeting in Chicago today, members of the executive management teams from the… Read the full news article
Brand USA to lead largest-ever delegation of senior U.S. travel representatives to India
Brand USA to lead largest-ever delegation of senior U.S. travel representatives to India India Mission Promotes Travel to the United States New Delhi, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the new tourism marketing entity responsible for promoting the United States to world visitors, has organized its first-ever travel mission from September 9 to September 14, 2012 in… Read the full news article
Delegates Urged to Book Accommodation Now For 2012 Travel Convention
“Latest Speaker Announced – Lady Cobham, Chairman of VisitEngland” 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA is reminding delegates not to delay booking their accommodation for the 2012 Travel Convention in Turkey. On Wednesday 5 September any unsold discounted accommodation at both the five star Cornelia and Susesi resorts will be released back onto general sale and with… Read the full news article
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Receives FAA Grant
$4 million in grants to reconstruct taxiway infrastructure MESA, Ariz., 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gateway Airport received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund the Taxiway Papa Reconstruction project. FNF Construction was awarded the construction contract. “Investing in new and upgraded facilities at Gateway Airport is one of the most important factors in creating economic… Read the full news article
PATA: Asia Pacific Tourism Arrivals Grow in May, But Slowdown Continues
Bangkok, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — International Visitor Arrivals into Asia Pacific1 destinations during May 2012 showed a collective gain of 3% year-on-year according to preliminary results released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). This was the second consecutive month with a declining growth rate and heralds the impact of the various economic contagions across the… Read the full news article
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Leadership Change
POWELL, OH, 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Columbus Zoo and Aquarium COO Tom Stalf has assumed the role of interim President and CEO following the departure of Dale Schmidt. In a special meeting on Aug. 21 the Zoo’s Board of Directors accepted his resignation for personal reasons effective immediately. Tom Stalf joined the Columbus Zoo as COO… Read the full news article