SINGAPORE, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled some 4.54 million passenger movements in July 2013, an increase of 4.0% compared to a year ago. Air traffic movements for the month also grew by 6.9%, with 29,000 landings and take-offs recorded at Changi. Airfreight movements increased by 1.1% on-year, with 160,000 tonnes of cargo passing… Read the full press release
Veteran manager at Silicon Valley’s Airport to stepup when Bill Sherry retires next month SAN JOSE, Calif., 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kim Aguirre has been promoted to director of aviation for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) by City Manager Debra Figone to take the place of Bill Sherry who retires on September 27. The San José City Council ratified her appointment today after a national recruitment. Aguirre has served as assistant… Read the full press release
2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of the Hungarian edition of the Business Traveller, the industry magazine for business travellers, chose airberlin for Best Airline 2013 in an online poll. The prize is awarded in Hungary in eight categories by the jury as well as by the readers. “Our thanks go to the readers of the Business… Read the full press release
Nairobi, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways is set to launch direct flights from its Nairobi hub to China this year on its new Boeing 777-300ER, as it leverages on the growing Sino-Africa relations. From November 19 2013, the airline will begin flying its new aircraft non-stop three times a week between Nairobi and Guangzhou –… Read the full press release
Award-Winning Carrier And World’s Best Football Club Partnership Brings To Light Shared Values Of Excellence, Passion, Pride And Culture “A Team That Unites The World” Will Guide The Spirit Of The Partnership Barcelona, SPAIN, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways officially launched the start of its three year partnership with FC Barcelona at an event held… Read the full press release
2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With immediate effect, Germany’s second largest airline is offering a Best Price Guarantee for online bookings. “We are continuously optimising our product. With this new service, we can guarantee that our guests always receive the best price for a flight booked through airberlin.com,” says Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Commercial Officer. If the same… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mentoring is a tried and tested method in the Lufthansa Group for the promotion of equality of opportunity for women and men within the context of personnel development. In September, the Cross Mentoring programme already initiated by Lufthansa in 1999 will start with the 15th generation of women with professional ambitions. Currently,… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a short guidance note for the construction industry aimed at ensuring firms understand their aviation safety obligations when using cranes. The guidance note draws together existing rules and regulations set out in the legislation governing aviation safety, and also includes suggestions on recommended… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Manhattan, Kan. and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, beginning Nov. 7, 2013. Today’s announcement will mark the 99th U.S. city served by Allegiant’s low-cost, nonstop service to popular vacation destinations, more than any other low-cost carrier in the U.S. “We are pleased to bring… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced the introduction of the first Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) in UK airspace at Blackpool Airport. This temporary airspace change will be put in place to cover the replacement of the airport’s radar and will run from 27 August to 23 September 2013. A RMZ… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Details of the assistance being provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to flight training schools, to manage the introduction of new European regulations, have today been released. Those training schools currently referred to as Registered Training Facilities (RTF), have to achieve ‘Approved Training Organisations’ status over the next two years… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The beginning of August saw the start of extensive renovation and maintenance works on runway 25R/07L. A major taxiway that abuts this runway had to be completely renovated and the existing runway lights were replaced by LED lights. Initially, the runway works were scheduled to end tomorrow night 24 August. However, due… Read the full press release
2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa has been advised of the strike by SAA Technical members affiliated to SATAWU that is underway. Given the status afforded to our airports by the National Key Point Act, Airports Company South Africa has assured passengers that no striking workers will be permitted to demonstrate inside its airports’… Read the full press release
Airline to launch sixth destination in Saudi Arabia beginning 2 October 2013 DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to Ta’if, in the Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, beginning 2 October 2013. The non-stop service from Doha will operate four-times-a-week. “For nearly 20 years we have been steadily growing our presence… Read the full press release
The first installment for new in-flight meal service TOKYO, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes and new services in Honolulu, starting from this autumn. As the first installment, JAL will offer new in-flight meal service from Japan to Honolulu in collaboration with star chef and popular restaurants from… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is hosting the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in the capital city of Doha. The three-day event will take place between 5 and 7 November at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel. Established… Read the full press release
280 students arrive today at KLIA ferried by the national carrier Sepang, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines MH8100 left to Cairo yesterday, 25 August 2013 to ferry Malaysian students in Egypt. The A330-300 aircraft departed Kuala Lumpur at 11.10am and arrived at the Cairo International Airport at 3.00pm local Egypt time. Meanwhile, MH8101 which was… Read the full press release
2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Germany’s second largest airline is constantly enhancing the service provided for its guests. From now on, airberlin will accept PayPal as a payment method on many bookings. “We would like to make travelling as easy as possible for our guests. PayPal acts as a digital purse, thus eliminating the laborious process of… Read the full press release
2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is soon to launch additional flights from several German airports to Antalya on the Turkish Riviera. This is the airline’s reaction to the current situation in Egypt and, as such, offers its guests another alternative to holiday destinations on the Red Sea. The additional flights to Antalya will start in the… Read the full press release
Manila, Philippines, 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great help is great when it is provided in time when it is needed most. Over the past a few days we looked into travel and food brands, companies and organizations that offered humanitarian aid to people in desperate need being affected by the major Philippine flooding caused by… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop seasonal jet service between Fort Wayne and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, beginning Oct. 30, 2013. Allegiant also announced today, service in 10 new communities, marking 99 U.S. cities served by Allegiant’s low-cost, nonstop service to popular vacation destinations, more than any other low-cost carrier in… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Millions of British holidaymakers are booking trips abroad but can’t pinpoint their destination on the world map, according to new research. A study of 2,000 people who travelled abroad last year shows that 53 per cent of those who went to Cyprus have no idea where it is in reality – confusing… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has witnessed high passenger traffic during Eid Al Fitr break. During the period between 5th and 12th of August, the airport received 94,423 embarking and 67,940 disembarking passengers as well as 2524 transit passengers which brought the total passenger movement during… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building together a Mainport Future Net revenue up by 3.3% to EUR 658 million (2012: EUR 637 million); EBITDA up by 1.0% to EUR 266 million (2012: EUR 264 million); Operating result up by 5.1% to EUR 148 million (2012: EUR 141 million); Net result of EUR 110 million (2012: EUR 93… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers may be rising significantly at Shannon Airport this summer season but even in the rush these days, some still stand out more than others – particularly if they are world famous celebrities! Among others, in June the airport had Irish-American royalty in Jean Kennedy Smith, last month it was Bruce… Read the full press release
Cedar Rapids, IA, 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Eastern Iowa Airport and Allegiant Air are announcing direct service between Cedar Rapids and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers Florida. The service will begin on December 18 with two non-stop flights per week. Allegiant will introduce the new service with fares as low as $99.99 each way. To take advantage… Read the full press release
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Cargo, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce the opening of a second cargo hub in Africa based in Lomé, Togo, in partnership with ASKY Airlines. The new cargo hub will commence operations in September 2013 after the phase-in of a B737-400F. For the past three years, Ethiopian… Read the full press release
2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA) prides itself in giving back to communities. The airport handed over R1.5 million today to seven flagship beneficiaries. These beneficiaries are selected according to the company’s strategic Corporate Social Investment pillars. The airport took its management team and staff volunteers on a… Read the full press release
TOKYO, 2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group (JAL) today announced revisions made to its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013(ending March 31, 2014). In regards to the airline’s domestic network, flight frequencies on select routes will be adjusted to better meet demand as well as the changes in customer travel patterns… Read the full press release
SULAYMANIYAH, Republic of Iraq, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fifth destination in the Republic of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, increasing the airline’s frequency across Iraq from 16 to 20 flights each week. The new services, which will operate four-times-a-week non-stop from the airline’s Doha hub, brings the carrier’s global network to 129… Read the full press release