Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 7.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in September 2013, a 1.3 percent increase from the 7.8 billion RPMs flown in September 2012. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 1.2 percent to 10.2 billion from the September 2012 level of… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the eighth year in a row, Qatar Airways was presented “Best Middle Eastern Airline” at the TTG Asia Travel Awards held in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok, 3rd October. The Doha-based airline was voted by readers of one of the most respected travel trade magazines in the Asia Pacific, TTG… Read the full press release
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Chicago’s Airports Chicago , Il, USA, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the sixth consecutive year, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has “gone pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundations “2013 Light the Way to Find a Cure” campaign. Midway International Airport “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel,… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In September, airberlin confirmed the ongoing trend and was able to increase the capacity utilization of its flights. For September 2013, capacity utilization throughout airberlin’s flight network reached 87.26 percent, thereby exceeding the figure for the corresponding period of the previous year. In total, airberlin welcomed more than 3,309,554 passengers on… Read the full press release
Heathrow is proud to announce Plaza Premium Lounge’s debut landing into Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal scheduled to open in June 2014. London, UK, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embracing Heathrow’s long association with the British Royal family and the terminal that has been named in Queen Elizabeth’s honour, the new Plaza Premium Lounge will… Read the full press release
Pioneering Japanese regional carrier chooses Maintenix software as its MRO standard supporting modern ATR 72-600 aircraft Link Airs selects Mxi’s Maintenix software to act as MRO standard for Japanese start-up Maintenix to provide complete spectrum of aviation maintenance management across engineering, planning, execution and materials management Maintenix specifically chosen for its ability to support modern aircraft… Read the full press release
Ras al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Once again it is that time of the year where UAE’s RAK Airways is out to offer great fares for the airline’s loyal passengers. In 2012, RAK Airways recorded passenger strength at 300,000 across its 9 destinations and in the first quarter the airline’s passenger number grew by 40%. … Read the full press release
It will reach 8.3 million in 2013, a record in passengers carried by Aerolineas and Austral. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the 1st of October Aerolineas Argentina reached the figure of 6.ooo.ooo passengers transported so far this year, confirming the projection of the company, which estimated that by 2013 more than 8.3 million people… Read the full press release
Airline will keep symbols and colour scheme that indentifies it as Spanish flag carrier Image will be revealed at ceremony in Iberia’s new Madrid offices Madrid, Spain, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 15 October Iberia will present its new corporate logo and brand image at its new Madrid offices where its is concentrating company departments now… Read the full press release
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR EUR 25* Budapest, Hungary, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air the largest low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe*, announced today an incredible deal on its celebratory flight to Dubai/Abu Dhabi taking off on 27 October 2013. The seats on this flight to Dubai will be sold for EUR 25*, there are only… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from October 1st, 2013, a new on-board menu is available for Business Class passengers on international and domestic flights. Recipes for the fall-winter menu were developed by a world-class team of professionals. This time, LSG Sky Chefs chief-cooker Thierry Mona, already familiar to Aeroflot’s passengers, was joined by Giacomo Lombardi, brand-chef of «Carlson» restaurant («Ginza project» holding) and Sergei… Read the full press release
Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier, Kenya Airways, is set to move all its domestic flights to Unit 3 of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi with effect from Friday, October 4, 2013. The airline’s domestic departures and arrivals return to Unit 3 having been moved to the Cargo Terminal in August after a… Read the full press release
1 DONETSK AIRCRAFT, 6 INTERNATIONAL ROUTES, -20% SEAT SALE TODAY Donetsk, Ukraine, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air Ukraine opened today its Donetsk base, which is the second Ukrainian base after Kiev. Also, the airline took delivery of the 4th aircraft which will be based in Donetsk. The new Airbus A320 will operate 4 new routes from Donetsk… Read the full press release
Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preparations have been finalized for the Kenya Airways Maasai Mara Marathon 2013 that is slated for this Saturday,October 5, 2013. Sponsored by the national carrier to the tune of KSh58 million, this year’s edition of the marathon that is the biggest in East Africa, has attracted over 1,000 participants, both local… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sachie’s Kitchen, which provide state-of-the-art authentic Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian cooking classes, was the overall winner, with Xtreme Destinations Ltd and The Rock Adventure Cruise following in joint second place. Organised by Auckland Airport, the competition provides a fund of $200,000 worth of marketing support and business development assistance… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jetstar’s record on-time performance is getting the thumbs up from Christchurch Airport. The airline has today revealed its domestic on-time performance is at record positive levels this year, with 89.7 per cent of domestic flights departing within 10 minutes of schedule. Christchurch Airport CEO Jim Boult says those performance… Read the full press release
Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, recently visited pupils at Crofton Academy, West Yorkshire. Ryanair received a request from one of the teachers at the school to come in and make a presentation to 200 year 8 students as they commence their studies on a new skills based curriculum which… Read the full press release
Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — A gifted young designer from Leeds, Yorkshire is hoping to see her dreams take off thanks to a British Airways scheme to find the next generation of talent. Mandy Hudson, who at the age of 26 has already started her own fashion label, has been awarded a bursary of… Read the full press release
Bristol, United Kingdom, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet has today announced two new routes for Bristol Airport – with flights to Reykjavik and Marrakech launching in December 2013. The new flights went on sale this morning at www.easyJet.com and will offer the South West’s only connection to Iceland. easyJet will operate the routes using 156 seater Airbus A319 and expects to carry over… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August. August air freight demand was up 3.6% on the previous year. That is considerably better than year-to-date performance of a 0.7% expansion. Demand for air freight began increasing slowly from April, in line with… Read the full press release
New routes to Clark, between New York and Milan and a new A380 service to Brisbane *Release includes video of a JFK landing from a pilot’s perspective* DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates’ expansion reaches new heights today with the launch of flights to Clark in the Philippines, the inauguration of a route between Milan… Read the full press release
TAM to follow LAN Colombia on board oneworld on 31 March 2014, bringing all of the passenger airline affiliates of LATAM Airlines Group into the same global airline alliance New York City, New York, United States, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — LAN Colombia today joined oneworld® – offering the leading quality global airline alliance’s full range of services and… Read the full press release
New York City, New York, United States, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ —TAM Airlines, a company related to LATAM Airlines Group, will join oneworld® with effect from 31 March 2014, adding the leading carrier in Brazil – Latin America’s biggest economy and largest market for air travel demand – to the world’s leading quality global airline alliance…. Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dr. Lothar Steinebach, longstanding Chief Financial Officer at Henkel AG, and aviation expert Andries B. van Luijk are set to join Air Berlin PLC’s Board of Directors as of today. Dr. Steinebach has worked for a total of 32 years for Henkel AG & Co KGaA; from 2003 until 2012, he… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer is already over but autumn and winter have a lot to offer for globetrotters as well. A short trip south is a way of prolonging the summer. Barcelona, Alicante, Rome or Abu Dhabi are ideal destinations for a long weekend. For anyone who prefers wintry conditions airberlin operates flights… Read the full press release
Sao Paulo, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAM Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, South America’s largest airline group, announces the addition of a new frequency to the existing New York (JFK) to Sao Paulo (GRU), Brazil route beginning September 21, 2013. The new frequency offers travelers more options for planning travel from JFK to Sao Paulo… Read the full press release
2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Seeks Proposals for Airport’s First Ever Barbershop Services WHO: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport WHAT: The City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation is seeking proposals from interested firms to build, operate, maintain and manage a 1,349-square-foot Barbershop Services Concession (FC-6666, Barbershop Services) at Hartsfield-Jackson. Proposals are due before 1:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 7,… Read the full press release
2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — 73% of human trafficking in Northern Ireland is in the area of sexual exploitation, and the region is one of the fastest growing sex industries in Europe, with victims enduring horrendous situations perpetuated by the greed of organised criminal gangs. The shocking figure has prompted George Best Belfast City Airport to announce… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today the carrier is exercising options to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft. The five new aircraft are worth $481 million at Boeing’s current list price. Two of the aircraft will arrive in 2015 followed by two more in 2016 and… Read the full press release
Fourth Consecutive Win For Best Middle East Airline HONG KONG, China, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has been voted Best Middle East Airline by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific in China. The Doha-based carrier has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year at the high-profile 22nd Annual Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards, held on September 27th… Read the full press release