Category Archives: Flights

Emirates Airline President: American consumers, international gateway airports, local and regional economies will be the ultimate victims of the US carriers’ protectionist campaign

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Debunks allegations of subsidy and “stealing traffic” in white paper presented by Delta, American, and United Highlights economic benefits of Emirates’ services to American consumers, local and regional economies, and businesses Discusses the impact of selective protectionism that restrict international air transport links and trade bridges in a global economy Washington D.C., USA, 2015-3-19 —… Read the full press release

Emirates launches its Apple Watch app

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First airline in the Middle East and African region to offer an app for the Apple Watch DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, announced today the launch of its Apple Watch app. When the Apple Watch becomes available on 24 April, Emirates’ customers from around the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines marks its 30th year at Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirty years ago today, Southwest Airlines began service at Midway International Airport. Southwest’s operation in Chicago began with 40 employees and seven daily flights to St. Louis. Today, Midway is the carrier’s largest operation with more than 4,200 local employees and an average of 250 daily nonstop departures to nearly… Read the full press release

#IWANTTOGOWHERE, the new image promotion campaign by S7 Airlines

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, launches the image promotion campaign #IWANTTOGOWHERE, starting from March 16, 2015. Travelling all over the world became an integral part of our lives. We go on business trips, fly to visit our friends, go on vacations using familiar… Read the full press release

The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) passenger terminal building construction officially launched

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications signs Contract of First Enabling Works for Passenger Terminal Building at Bahrain International Airport The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA)  passenger terminal construction has officially launched with the commencement of enabling works on the Airport grounds. This development comes following the… Read the full press release

Fraport AG’s supervisory board to recommend an increased EUR 1.35 per share dividend for fiscal 2014 at the company’s AGM

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AGM to Decide on Dividend Increase of 10 Euro Cents to €1.35 per Share Frankfurt am Main, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — At its regular board meeting on Monday, 16th of March, the Fraport AG supervisory board approved Fraport AG’s annual financial statements for 2014 and the Fraport Group’s annual statements. For the fiscal year… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now allows travelers to book parking space before arrival with the launch of new online parking reservation system

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Up to 50 percent discounts available for online booking ATLANTA, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today introduced an online parking reservation system that allows travelers to reserve a space in selected parking lots before arriving at the world’s busiest airport. The new online reservation program also offers a significant discount to travelers parking… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport: Vacation Express starts new international nonstop flight from IND to Cancun, Mexico

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INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) celebrated its new international nonstop flight from IND this morning with an inaugural flight to Cancun by way of Vacation Express. Vacation Express will operate weekly flights to Cancun through August 2, departing from IND on Sundays and returning on Saturdays. Since early 2014, the… Read the full press release

JSC Aeroflot voted Best Russian Airline for the third year running at Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice awards

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Moscow, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has been voted Best Russian Airline for the third year running at the highly influential Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice awards. The Condé Nast Traveller awards are among the most coveted accolades in the travel industry, with nominees and winners chosen directly by readers of the… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport honored with multiple awards for its concessions and amenities programs in the Airport Revenue News 2015 Best Airport & Concession Awards program

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Airport honored for best overall concession program SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with multiple awards for its concessions and amenities programs in the Airport Revenue News (ARN) 2015 Best Airport & Concession Awards program.  SFO was honored with the following awards: Best Overall Concessions Program Amenities… Read the full press release

CVG won Best Concession Management Team category and recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category at the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition

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Wins Best Concession Management Team and Recognized for Best Amenities Hebron, KY, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition, CVG won the Best Concession Management Team category and was recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category. Dave Kellerman and Corinne Reynolds comprise our concession management team…. Read the full press release

Martinair Cargo to scale back its fleet by June 2016 and will continue as a freighter operator for Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo

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Martinair Cargo is to scale back its fleet by June 2016 and will continue as a freighter operator for Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo using three Boeing 747-ERFs and a Boeing 747-BCF. The company has reached this decision after thorough deliberation with all the parties involved. Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2014, Air France-KLM-Martinair… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive addressed more than 150 international guests with keynote speech at the New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference in Doha

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote speech on the importance of art as a pillar of society and connector of people around the globe Insight shared on the intricacies of transporting global masterpieces DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar

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Operations and Network Control Managers from global oneworld partner airlines participated in two-day event held in Doha, Qatar Discussions focused on operational best practices and areas of information integration DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was pleased to host the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar, on March 11 and… Read the full press release

The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme celebrates its 10th anniversary; shortlists 32 young people to take part in the 9-month aviation-related training programme

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HONG KONG, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme (DACP) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with an inaugural ceremony held on 13 March to launch the 2015 activity. A total of 32 young people, shortlisted from more than 500 applicants, will take part in the nine-month aviation-related training programme. The DACP,… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport honored with the Air Cargo Excellence Award 2015 in the “European airports up to 399’999 tons of air cargo” category

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Zurich Airport wins the Air Cargo Excellence Award for its services in the cargo business for a third time in a row. ZURICH, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For its performance in cargo handling, Zurich Airport was honored with the Air Cargo Excellence Award 2015. In the category “European airports up to 399’999 tons… Read the full press release

SriLankan Airlines wins Silver award in the Open/private sector category at the HRM Awards 2014

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Colombo, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines once again demonstrated its high level of professionalism in human resource management and development when it won a Silver award in the Open/private sector category at the HRM Awards 2014, held at the Cinnamon Grand, recently. Organized by the Association of Human Resource Professionals (HRP) the HRM Awards,… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport Group announced the extension of the Changi Transit Programme Partnership

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Joint Release With CAG SINGAPORE, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers transiting in Singapore can continue to look forward to a rewarding transit experience with the extension of the Changi Transit Programme in partnership with Changi Airport Group (CAG). Under the extension of the Changi Transit Programme to 31 March… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific transported 2.4 tonnes of donations on-board its newest Airbus A330 aircraft for Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières

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Airbus Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières send clothing and medical supplies to Philippines on CEB’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), in cooperation with the Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières, transported 2.4 tonnes of donations including clothing and medical… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Air to launch twice weekly direct flights between Manila and Doha, Qatar

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) will launch twice weekly direct flights between Manila and Doha, Qatar, starting June 4, 2015. CEB will be the only Philippine carrier flying between these two cities, serving more Global Filipinos in the Middle East. Its introductory… Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced 37% increase of its operating profit in 2014 compared to the prior-year result

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· Target achieved with EUR 954 million operating profit for the year · EUR 2.8 billion in investments and EUR 30 billion in revenues for 2014 · Strike costs erode EUR 232 million from operating result · Carsten Spohr: “2014 results reconfirm that sticking to uneconomical structures is not an option for our future” ·… Read the full press release

Oman Air signed agreement with Cargolux Airlines International S.A. to enable the freight specialist to use Oman Air’s facilities in Muscat, Salalah and Sohar

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Muscat, Oman, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has signed a Letter of Intent with Cargolux Airlines International S.A. to enable the freight specialist to use Oman Air’s facilities in Muscat, Salalah and Sohar. The agreement includes the launch, on 15th April, of Cargolux’s full freighter services from Luxembourg to India via Oman…. Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to provide passengers with specific trip information with its new Android Smartwatch App

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Amstelveen, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to run a trial with Android smartwatch technology that will provide passengers with specific trip information. Besides supplying passengers with their boarding pass, the app assists with all relevant airport-related activities. The KLM smartwatch app allows passengers to find relevant and up-to-date flight… Read the full press release

Air France-KLM Group reports 5.4 million passengers in February 2015, 0.8% up YoY

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Network airlines: continued strict capacity discipline, contrasting trends Ongoing accelerated development of Transavia Amstelveen, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM Group reports 5.4 million passengers in February 2015, 0.8% up YoY Traffic highlights Network airlines activity (Air France, KLM, HOP!) 5.4 million passengers, +0.8% Unit revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) ex-currency down compared… Read the full press release

Air France-KLM Group increases capacity for the 2015 summer season

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For the 2015 summer season (from 29 March to 24 October 2015), Air France-KLM Group capacity is increasing (+ 1.7%) compared with the summer 2014 season*. Amstelveen, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Long-haul operations are increasing by 1.8%. Medium-haul activity is continuing its reorganization and is decreasing by 1.9%. Transavia’s low cost operations (+ 7.8%) are… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport shows steady growth; welcomed over 1.4 million passengers in February 2015

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Midterm break gives extra boost to February results BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.4 million passengers in February 2015. The airport continues to show steady growth. February was given an extra boost due to the large number of holidaymakers during the midterm break. Cargo traffic at Brussels Airport… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport launches completely redesigned website at viennaairport.com

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VIENNA, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Internet presence of Vienna Airport at www.viennaairport.com features a new design. The Website was completely graphically reworked and made compatible for all end devices – from a PC and laptop to tablet and smart phone – thanks to the “responsive design” approach. All relevant information on flight times,… Read the full press release

TAP’s loyalty programme Victoria celebrates its 10th anniversary with initiatives dedicated to its clients

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Victoria, TAP’s loyalty programme, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with initiatives dedicated to its clients. LISBON, Portugal, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Until 13 March, Victoria Clients can take advantage of a promotion offering 50% discount on the use of miles on the purchase of an Award Ticket to any destination in the company’s… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways reiterated its unequivocal support for the building of third runway at Hong Kong International Airport

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HONG KONG, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today reiterated its unequivocal support for the building of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The airline believes this is the only viable way to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Hong Kong as a premier aviation hub to support tourism, international… Read the full press release

flydubai to operate 78 flights a week to 12 points in East and North Africa

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With the additional flights to Alexandria, Bujumbura, Juba and Zanzibar, airline will operate78 flights a week to Africa Dubai, UAE, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai announced that it is increasing the frequency of flights on some of its routes in Africa for the summer schedule. With the additional flights, flydubai will operate a total… Read the full press release