Category Archives: Flights

Southwest Airlines launched initial service to Mexico with inaugural flights over the weekend

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New Service on Southwest Airlines Offers Nonstop Options from Orange County/Santa Ana, Atlanta, and Baltimore/Washington DALLAS, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched initial service to Mexico with inaugural flights over the weekend that bring new flight options offering the value and legendary Customer Service delivered by the Employees of Southwest, the United States’… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo announced it transported more than 313,000 tonnes of time and temperature sensitive goods in 2013

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Emirates SkyCargo is carrying thousands of tons of temperature-sensitive commodities to all corners of the globe through its international hub of Dubai. Whether fresh flowers from Nairobi headed to Amsterdam, fish from Cape Town to Spain, or Zimbabwe fruits and vegetables bound for London supermarkets, Emirates… Read the full press release

Etihad Cargo to launch twice weekly freighter rotations linking Abu Dhabi and Moscow Domodedovo airports on 13 August 2014

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Cargo, the freight business of United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier Etihad Airways, will launch twice weekly freighter rotations linking Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Moscow Domodedovo (DME) airports on 13 August 2014. The dedicated cargo service will operate every Wednesday and Friday using an Airbus A330-200F freighter,… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Singapore Airlines to introduce A380 aircraft on its daily service to Auckland during the peak New Zealand summer period

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement that Singapore Airlines is to introduce an A380 aircraft on its daily service to Auckland during the peak New Zealand summer period. The first Singapore Airlines A380 flight will arrive in Auckland on 28 October 2014. Charles Spillane, Auckland Airport’s acting general… Read the full press release

ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak comments on TSA announcement to transfer Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Program oversight to the assistant administrator for Training and Workforce Engagement (TWE)

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WASHINGTON, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ —The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement today from ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak in response to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announcement that it will transfer Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Program oversight to the assistant administrator for Training and Workforce Engagement (TWE). “The Air… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) to honor Miami International Airport (MIA) as its “2013–2014 Airport of the Year”

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Airport has ‘Set the Standard’ for Safety WASHINGTON, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) will honor Miami International Airport (MIA) as its “2013–2014 Airport of the Year” for the facility’s steadfast commitment to engaging with the airline pilots who operate there to ensure the highest safety standards for passengers,… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) to recognize Delta Air Lines First Officer Ali Frohlich as Outstanding ALPA Airport Safety Liaison (ASL)

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Panama City, Fla., Pilot Advances Aviation Safety WASHINGTON, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) will recognize Delta Air Lines First Officer Ali Frohlich as an Outstanding ALPA Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) for his work advancing aviation safety at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). The prestigious award will be presented… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to deploy second Airbus A320 aircraft at Riga Airport from 22 April 2015

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1 NEW AIRCRAFT; 3 NEW ROUTES AND MORE FLIGHTS ON POPULAR ROUTES RIGA, Latvia,  2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* today announced further expansion in Riga. The airline will deploy a second Airbus A320 aircraft at Riga Airport from 22 April 2015 adding 3 new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced further expansion of its low fare route network in Lithuania

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3 NEW ROUTES AND FREQUENCY INCREASES FROM APRIL 2015 VILNIUS, Lithuania, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced further expansion of its low fare route network in Lithuania. From 22 April 2015 the airline will start operating flights from Vilnius to Frankfurt Hahn three… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: Emirates launched daily nonstop passenger service from Dubai International Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has launched a daily nonstop passenger service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The new service will operate as flight EK 235 departing from Dubai International Airport at 9:45 a.m. and arriving at O’Hare at 3:25 p.m. The return flight, EK 236, will depart… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for July 2014 vs July 2013

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Santiago, Chile, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”) (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN / Bovespa: LATM33), the leading airline group in Latin America, today reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for July 2014 compared to July 2013. System passenger traffic decreased by 1.4%… Read the full press release

Air Partner partners with Ruslan International to move an entire portable hospital on behalf of a Middle Eastern ruling family

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LONDON, 2014-8-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading air charter broker, Air Partner, has teamed up with Ruslan International – the joint venture company which manages and markets the 17-strong fleet of giant Antonov An-124 aircraft – to move an entire portable hospital on behalf of a Middle Eastern ruling family. The demountable, modular clinic comprised 10… Read the full press release

Air Partner strengthens partnership with D&I specialist Radius Business

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World-renowned aviation specialist Air Partner is teaming up with leading D&I specialists Radius Business for a third year in succession. LONDON, 2014-8-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Radius is a market-leading organisation that aims to show a clear business value to investing in a diverse workforce, who feel engaged with the businesses they work for. Working with… Read the full press release

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to convert Runway 4-22 to taxiway as part of comprehensive series of airfield improvements

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Runway to Be Converted to Taxiway as Part of Major Airfield Program Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2014-8-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 6, 2014), Runway 4-22 at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was closed permanently. As part of a multi-year, comprehensive series of airfield improvements, Runway 4-22 will be converted to a taxiway. BWI Marshall’s has… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines marks its 80th year in Charleston this month

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Delta Air Lines this month celebrates 80 years in Charleston. Charleston, S.C., 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta, the largest airline at CHS, began serving the Charleston community with mail service on July 7, 1934. Then, a month later on Aug. 5, 1934, the airline began passenger service. In 1934, air service was aboard a seven-passenger… Read the full press release

Incheon International Airport summer promotion: Passengers who use self check-in system may win generous gifts in a raffle

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Incheon Airport offers travel voucher, round-trip plane ticket, duty free gift card and more through summer promotion Incheon, South Korea, 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — For about a month from July 19th to August 17th, Incheon International Airport conducts summer peak season promotion, through which passengers who use self check-in system may win generous gifts in… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport honored with World Travel Award for its customer service and general quality standards for the eleventh time in a row

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Zurich, Switzerland,  2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — For the eleventh time in a row, Zurich Airport has been awarded the renowned World Travel Award for its customer service and general quality standards. The satisfaction of customers as well as general quality standards of products and services were among the evaluation criteria. In its category, Zurich… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways receives its 3rd Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

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Nairobi, 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has further strengthened its position as a leading African carrier with receipt of a third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.The aircraft landed yesterday at the airline’s hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi at 1440 hours. It was flown in by Captain John Mathias Kimani. Kenya… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways takes delivery of 3 airside transfer buses as part of its customer experience enhancement program

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Nairobi, 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has taken delivery of three airside transfer buses as part of its customer experience enhancement program. The delivery of the three buses will help raise the airline’s guest comfort and convenience, particularly as the transfer distances between the airside and the new JKIA terminals continue to stretch beyond… Read the full press release

flydubai launches flights to two destinations in Iran, Tehran and Mashhad

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Tehran and Mashhad, the carrier’s first two destinations in Iran. Flights to Tehran will begin on 11 August and Mashhad on 10 August. flydubai will serve Iran with four flights a week, providing passengers with greater convenience when travelling between… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport expects bumper August bank holiday period with passenger numbers set to soar by 20% over the same period last year

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is expecting a bumper August bank holiday period with passenger numbers set to soar by 20% over the same period last year. Commenting on the results, Niall Maloney, Airport Operations Director at Shannon Airport said that the 20% increase in Bank Holiday passengers through the airport over… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines receives its 9th 787 Dreamliner dubbed “Great Wall of China”

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received its ninth 787 Dreamliner, dubbed “Great Wall of China”, on 3 August 2014. Ethiopian, an aircraft technology leader in Africa, was the first outside Japan to receive the ultramodern aircraft back in August 2012… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced new route from Belfast to Vilnius

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced a new route from Belfast to Vilnius which will commence on 22 April 2015. The new service will initially operate two times a week. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, will be Wizz Air’s launch route… Read the full press release

Member of Parliament for Luton South Gavin Shuker joins easyJet onboard to raise funds in support of UNICEF in the global fight against Polio

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Generous Luton passengers have raised around a quarter of a million pounds through collections on easyJet flights since the partnership began  LONDON, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK and London Luton airport’s largest airline, invited Gavin Shuker, Member of Parliament for Luton South onboard today – 1 August 2014 to lend a helping… Read the full press release

Fly.com™ research shows that failing to book Labor Day flights before Aug. 9 could cost travelers an additional 30% or more

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Airfares Likely to Jump after August 9 NEW YORK, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Don’t wait another day to book flights for the Labor Day weekend. New research from Fly.com™ finds that failing to book Labor Day flights before Aug. 9 could cost travelers an additional 30% or more. The study, which used popular Labor… Read the full press release

IATA released data for global air freight markets showing only 2.3% growth in demand over June 2013

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Strong Mid-year Results Disguise Patchy Regional Performance Geneva, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing 2.3% growth in demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers) over June 2013. That is slower than the 4.9% growth reported for May. Nevertheless, overall growth for the first six… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ annual fall sale begins today

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SEATTLE, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ annual fall sale begins today, with low fares throughout its network including favorite destinations like Philadelphia, San Francisco and Maui, Hawaii. One-way fares start at $69 from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco, $89 between Seattle and San Diego, California and $159 between Seattle and Detroit, one of Alaska’s… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. reported 7 percent increase in traffic on 7 percent increase in capacity compared to July 2013

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SEATTLE, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. AIR GROUP On a combined basis, Air Group reported a 7.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.0 percent… Read the full press release

Airbus A350XWB made its African debut at O.R. Tambo International Airport

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The debut landing of the Airbus A350XWB on Saturday afternoon became even more symbolic when an Airports Company South Africa female Marshall Official was at the forefront of ushering the successful landing of the aircraft in celebration of Women’s Month. Airbus announced today that during its visit… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: Cathay Pacific Airways added three weekly passenger flights to Hong Kong from Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has added three weekly passenger flights to Hong Kong from Chicago O’Hare International Airport bringing the total to 10 flights per week. The new flights between O’Hare and Cathay’s hub Hong Kong International Airport will offer much improved connections to Cathay’s Asia network, including over 22 destinations in mainland… Read the full press release