Category Archives: Flights

Wizz Air, Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, University of Debrecen and Pharma-Flight Kft. partner to establish flight training program

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hungarian Ministry ofForeign Affairs and Trade, the University of Debrecen and Pharma-Flight Kft., to establish an ATO-certified pilot school for talented individuals willing to pursue a career in aviation…. Read the full press release

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company launch online passenger survey to improve service quality at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have launched an online passengersurvey inviting the public’s feedback and opinions on the type of services, facilities and overall conveniences they would like to experience when traveling throughthe airport. Effective from today, the passenger survey is accessible via Bahrain… Read the full press release

Emirates to upgrade aircraft to Boeing 777-200ER on its daily service to Abuja starting from 1st October 2014

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Daily flights to operate with a Boeing 777-200ER DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Only two months after launching its operations to Abuja, Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has today announced it will upgrade the route’s operating aircraft to a Boeing 777-200ER, starting from 1st October 2014. Emirates launched a daily service… Read the full press release

Cargo complex Sheremetyevo implements range of infrastructure solutions to ensure the temperature control for pharmaceutical goods arriving by AirBridgeCargo

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MOSCOW, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Since September 2014 “Cargo complex Sheremetyevo” implemented a range of infrastructure solutions designed to ensure the temperature control for pharmaceutical goods arriving by “AirBridgeCargo” from Basel to the International airport Sheremetyevo (SVO, Moscow) Commercial Director of “Cargo complex Sheremetyevo” Dmitry Sudosiev shared the details of innovations: “The willingness of the air freighter to ensure to the customer the… Read the full press release

British Airways to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur in summer 2015

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LONDON, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur in summer 2015. The daily service from Terminal 5 will be operated by a four-cabin Boeing 777-200ER, featuring 12 seats in First, 48 in Club World, 32 in World Traveller Plus and a further 127 in… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines starts daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque

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Special one-way fares available at $129 until Sept. 24* SEATTLE, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines started daily nonstop service between Seattle and Albuquerque, the multi-cultural metropolis of the Southwest. “Albuquerque’s rich history and year-round sunshine provide endless adventure for leisure and business travelers alike,” said Joe Sprague, senior vice president of communications and external… Read the full press release

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to renovate Departure Lounge 2 scheduled for completion in the summer of 2015

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Schiphol, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is today launching a complete renovation of Departure Lounge 2. With a new layout, the lounge will increase its retail and Food & Beverage capacity by around 20%. Located beyond passport control, Departure Lounge 2 is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2015. A welcoming… Read the full press release

Air China’s PhoenixMiles program members to earn up to 1,600 miles when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio

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BEIJING, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Air China that allows members of Air China’s PhoenixMiles program to earn up to 1,600 miles* when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio of more than 650 independent hotels and resorts worldwide. The strategic alliance is the latest… Read the full press release

Jet Airways launches fifth daily service between the two financial hubs of Mumbai and Dubai

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To offer convenient flight timings throughout the day to UAE’s financial hub Excellent connections available to Dubai from Colombo, Hongkong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kathmandu over Mumbai MUMBAI, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its connectivity with the United Arab Emirates, through the introduction of a fifth daily service… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group to modernise its aircraft fleet with the acquisition of 15 Airbus A320neo and 10 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

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Renewal of SWISS and Eurowings fleets Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is systematically pursuing the modernisation of its aircraft fleet. At the recommendation of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG under CEO, Carsten Spohr, the Supervisory Board approved the purchase of 15 state-of-the-art aircraft from the Airbus A320neo (New… Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Supervisory Board extends Simone Menne’s appointment as the Group’s CFO and Executive Board member for five years

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG extended Simone Menne’s appointment as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board member for five years from the earliest possible date. It has thereby confirmed the duration of her contract, which is running from 1 July… Read the full press release

Norwegian awarded three prizes at the Passenger Choice Awards 2014 in California

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian scooped three prizes at the prestigious Passenger Choice Awards 2014 in California last night. It won the categories Best in Region: Europe and Best in Inflight Connectivity & Communications. It also won an Avion Award in the category Best Single Achievement in Passenger Experience for its moving… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces August 2014 traffic performance summary

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Nearly 4.4 million passengers chose to fly through Gatwick in August – up 8.2% on the prior year – making it the busiest month in Gatwick’s history Gatwick handled 906 air traffic movements in a day on its single runway – a world first North Atlantic routes performed strongly as Norwegian Air announced it will… Read the full press release

Govia and Gatwick to work together to provide more seamless transition for passengers between rail and air

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Gatwick’s partnership with Govia will transform rail services to and from Gatwick Airport Brand new Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains plus more reliable services will connect even more people to Gatwick and the region Gatwick will be ‘second runway ready’ by road and rail by 2021 LONDON, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company launched new initiative to gauge passenger’s satisfaction levels with the introduction of HappyOrNot® kiosks at the departure and arrival halls

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its on-going commitment to deliver service excellence and improve passenger experience, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) recently launched a new initiative to gauge passenger’s satisfaction levels with the facilities and services provided at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) by introducing HappyOrNot® kiosks at the departure and arrival… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport: SUN-AIR to launch new service from Hamburg to London City Airport on 27 October, 2014

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Hamburg, Germany, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On 27 October, 2014, SUN-AIR is launching a new service from Hamburg to London City Airport. The Danish franchise partner of British Airways is operating one morning and one evening flight from Monday to Friday. A 32-seat Dornier 328 is being deployed on the route, and passengers will… Read the full press release

easyJet launched its first ever £8.5m integrated pan-European TV ad campaign focused on what it has to offer business travellers

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LONDON, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline launches its first business travel TV advertising campaign. The £8.5m integrated pan-European ad campaign will launch in the UK on 13 September. easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has launched its first ever TV campaign focused on what it has to offer business travellers. Passengers travelling for… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces daily roundtrip service between Baltimore/Washington and Costa Rica beginning March 7, 2015

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Nonstop Flights Between Baltimore/Washington and Costa Rica to Begin March 7, 2015 Subject to Government Approval DALLAS, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to add its first destination in Central America with daily roundtrip service between Baltimore/Washington… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircrafts receive full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency

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Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft granted full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency on September 12, 2014 EASA-registered customers to start taking delivery of the new aircraft Montréal, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier, the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturer, announced today that the Learjet 70 andLearjet 75 aircraft have received… Read the full press release

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced the UK’s Class F airspace will be replaced

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LONDON, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that the UK’s Class F airspace is to change. This follows the recommendations of an ICAO audit, changes to European legislation under the Single European Rules of the Air and a subsequent review of national airspace arrangements, which included a consultation… Read the full press release

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence by the International Civil Aviation Organization for the Middle East

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) continues to win accolades from leading industry bodies, as it announces today that it has been selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region. As such,… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: no significant changes in noise emissions as result of the modified take-off procedure

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No changes registered in noise emissions from 1,000 foot acceleration Large-scale, twelve-month measurement programme completed in Frankfurt Measurements with Forum Flughafen and the region Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In the twelve months since August 2013, Lufthansa has been carrying out trials on the noise emissions produced by the 1,000 foot acceleration procedure…. Read the full press release

The Massachusetts Port Authority appoints Paul Smith as new Deputy Fire Chief

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SMITH TO SERVE IN NEW POSITION AS AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING COORDINATOR FOR THE AGENCY BOSTON, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Paul Smith to a new Deputy Fire Chief position at the Authority effective September 1, 2014. In this newly created position, Smith will report directly… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport announced 18.7% increase of passengers in August 2014 compared to August 2013

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BRUSSELS, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport recorded a total of 2.329 million passengers throughout August 2014, which is an increase of 18.7% compared to August 2013. With more than 4.7 million passengers in July and August combined, summer 2014 ended with a new record for Brussels Airport. These two months exceeded the… Read the full press release

Emirates to start second service to the east African coastal city Dar es Salaam in Tanzania

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will be able to connect even more people and cargo with Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, with the start of a second service to the east African coastal city from 26th October. The new five times weekly service will… Read the full press release

Air Seychelles to launch direct flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar on 3 December 2014

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Seychelles, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today announced the launch of direct flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar, commencing 3 December 2014.* The twice-weekly flights to the capital’s Ivato International Airport (TNR) will be operated using a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft with 16 Business Class and 120… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum endorsing the US$ 32bn expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports today welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai endorsing the AED120bn (US$ 32bn) expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) which will ultimately accommodate more than 200 million… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport to offer certified halal Middle Eastern cuisine to travelers with the opening of the first of two restaurants by HMSHost and Paramount Fine Foods

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Toronto favorite Paramount Fine Foods offers certified halal Middle Eastern cuisine to travelers TORONTO, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Toronto Pearson International Airport is set for a restaurant renaissance over the next year with several new dining options scheduled to open by global restaurateur HMSHost. Local favorite Paramount Fine Foods, in partnership with HMSHost, has opened… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces further expansion in Romania

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IASI BECOMES 8TH WIZZ AIRPORT Bucharest, Romania, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced further expansion in Romania. This news follows theannouncement of 13 new routes and additional based aircraft in Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara just a month ago. The airline will deploy 1 new… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes Air New Zealand’s announcement to increase the capacity on its Auckland to Los Angeles and Auckland to Vancouver routes

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will increase the capacity on its Auckland to Los Angeles and Auckland to Vancouver routes. The announcement will see Air New Zealand introduce an additional three flights per week on its Auckland to Los Angeles… Read the full press release