Category Archives: Flights

Gatwick Airport’s Head of Retail Spencer Sheen to host one-hour live Twitter Q&A on Thursday 22 August

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Spencer Sheen’s 30 years of experience includes M&S and international positions Current projects include £21m transformation of South Terminal retail space Questions can be asked live or in advance using #askgatwick via @Gatwick_Airport 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A one-hour live Twitter Q&A will be held from 11am on Thursday 22 August with Gatwick Airport’s Head of… Read the full press release

Ms Giam Hui Geok is the 2nd finalist for Changi Airport’s ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw

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SINGAPORE, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second lucky shopper at Changi Airport to emerge as the next finalist for its annual ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw is a merchandising manager from Singapore, Ms Giam Hui Geok. Ms Giam, 47, was on her way home from a business trip to China, where upon her arrival… Read the full press release

The Cathay Pacific Group posts HK$24 million profit for the first six months of 2013

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2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Announces 2013 Interim Results     1H2013      1H2012(restated) Change Turnover HK$ million      48,584      48,861 -0.6% Profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of Cathay Pacific HK$ million            24         (929) +102.6% Earnings/(loss) per share HK cents           0.6        (23.6) +102.5% Dividend per share HK$         0.06              –… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation debuted grazing herd as part of Sustainable Vegetation Management initiative at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today debuted a grazing herd as part of a Sustainable Vegetation Management initiative at O’Hare International Airport. The herd, consisting of 25 goats, sheep, llamas and burros, actually arrived at the airport in late July 2013 and began its work on up to 120 acres… Read the full press release

airberlin announced operating results improved by two-thirds YoY in Q2-2013

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Operating result (EBIT) improved by two-thirds in yearly comparison Enhanced capacity utilisation, higher revenue per available seat kilometer Turbine turn-around program will reach 2013 contribution target 80 percent of the Turbine contribution to earnings for 2013 already attained Passenger numbers on flights within the Etihad Airways and airberlin joint network exceed expectations 2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/… Read the full press release

GBTA Michael W. McCormick applauding U.S. Global Entry Expansion

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Nearly 100 Business Travelers Interviewed at GBTA Convention 2013 for Global Entry Program Alexandria, VA, 2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global Business Travel Association Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Michael W. McCormick issued the following statement today applauding expanding eligibility for participation in Global Entry as U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a Federal Register notice that… Read the full press release

CAPA’s 2013 LCCs & New Age Airlines in North Asia Conference will be hosted by the Incheon International Airport at Conrad Seoul hotel

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An event for LCC CEOs and airline industry officials to explore new opportunities and values 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — CAPA’s 2013 LCCs & New Age Airlines in North Asia Conference will be hosted by the Incheon International Airport Corporation at the Conrad Seoul hotel in Yeouido for 4 days from Sept. 3rd (Tue) and 6th (Fri),… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group Singapore unveils concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex

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Redevelopment of T1 car park among Changi Airport’s key infrastructure projects to grow capacity and enhance its attractiveness as a global aviation hub SINGAPORE, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) released today its concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex to enhance Changi Airport’s offerings and strengthen its position as an international air hub…. Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai announced Business Class tickets now on sale

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Airline begins roll out of Business Class in October Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced that Business Class tickets are now on sale, with flights offering the premium option commencing in October. It plans to continue adding more Business Class routes across its network in the months to come. Commenting… Read the full press release

The first Sólyom Hungarian Airways aircraft Boeing B 737-500 with code HA-SHA arrived at Budapest Airport

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2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon the first aircraft of Sólyom Hungarian Airways a Boeing B 737-500 type aircraft with code HA-SHA has arrived to Budapest. The aircraft first „saluted” its new home arbase with a low-level flypast and then landed at Runway 31L of Budapest Airport. The first aircraft of Sólyom (Falcon) was greeted ont… Read the full press release

airberlin adds Jat Airways and Virgin Australia to its corporate program for business travellers

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2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the addition of two new airline partners, Jat Airways and Virgin Australia, members of airberlin’s corporate program for business travellers now have an even wider range of options for earning points. On all codeshare flights with the two new airline partners, business points members can earn points for award flights or… Read the full press release

Iberia announced it attended over 800,000 unaccompanied 5 – 17 years of age minors in 2012

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The service is for passengers between 5 and 17 years of age, and may be requested from the Serviberia call centre (902 400 500) or the travel agent when the ticket is acquired. Under the Ágora project for improving the airline’s T4 hub in Madrid-Barajas, a new room has been dedicated to children in transit…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport announced its online booking of parking spaces big hit with passengers this summer

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2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has had to provide additional parking spaces near Terminal 2, in order to prevent the Holiday Plus and the Holiday Car Parks filling up. Even the airport operator’s parking specialists have been surprised by just how popular the online booking of parking spaces has become among motorists, in the space… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport announced summer 2013 the busiest in its history

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2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer of 2013 has been the busiest in the history of Oslo Airport. In July, a new record for number of travellers in a single month was set when 2,219,419 passengers travelled via the airport, an increase of 7.1% from last year. International routes grew the most, surging 10.4%, while domestic… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines announced three weekly nonstop flights between Orlando, Fla. (MCO), and Shenandoah Valley, Va. (SHD)

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Frontier Announces Nonstop Service From Shenandoah Valley, Va. To Orlando Beginning Nov. 20 Nonstop fares starting at $69 available until Aug. 25 only at FrontierAirlines.com DENVER, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between Orlando, Fla. (MCO), and Shenandoah Valley, Va. (SHD), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on Nov. 20, 2012. To celebrate the… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Aer Lingus announcement for new winter sun services to Lanzarote

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Addition to winter schedule comes on the back of significant summer upswing in passenger numbers 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has described today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of a once weekly winter service to Lanzarote as a very welcome step in strengthening winter sun destinations from Shannon. The new Aer Lingus service, which will provide… Read the full press release

Wizz Air baggage tips and policies for the summer holidays

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TRAVEL TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BAGGAGE 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air today reminded customers to travel smart & light by choosing the best baggage options available before traveling to the airport. The right choice of bags to take along for the summer holidays can result in savings for the passenger, better onboard… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines introduced new cabin for its long-haul flights

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Highest degree of travel comfort through full flat seats in Business Class and through comfortable Economy Class seats State-of-the-art on-board entertainment-system in Economy and Business class 31% rise in passenger satisfaction 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of now all passengers on Austrian’s long-haul flights benefit from the advantages of its new cabin. These advantages include a… Read the full press release

India’s largest frequent flyer programme Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege and India’s largest mobile retailer The Mobile Store announced partnership

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Enhances opportunities for earning JP Miles with the country’s largest mobile retailer 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced the launch of its partnership with The Mobile Store, India’s first national chain of telecom retail outlets, as well as the country’s largest mobile retailer offering new opportunities for its… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association Int’l issued statement on DOJ lawsuit preventing American–US Airways Merger

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WASHINGTON, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), has released the following statement in response to the antitrust lawsuit filed today by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent the merging of American Airlines and US Airways: “Today’s action by the Department of Justice (DOJ) has interfered with the steady progress that… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines announced up to 50% post Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations discount sales

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Subang, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Post Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, Malaysia Airlines is offering exciting promotional fares for flights across its network. Customers can start booking for these fares from now till 25 August 2013 for the travel period of 19 August 2013 – 31 May 2014. Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior Vice President Malaysia, Muzammil Mohamad… Read the full press release

The Finnish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association announced industrial action on Tuesday, August 13

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2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association has announced to begin an industrial action on Tuesday, August 13 at 8 am. The Finnish airport operator Finavia Corp. aims to organize its operational activities so that the industrial action’s impact on air traffic would be as minimal as possible. Air traffic is handled normally… Read the full press release

Flughafen Wien AG announced raise in EBITDA by 10.2% and revenue by 3.8% in first half of 2013

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EBITDA rises by 10.2% to € 120.4 million Scheduled deprecation on Check-in 3 reduces EBIT to € 59.4 million (-13.4%) and net profit to € 40.9 million (-16.6%) Full year target for net debt already met at € 683 million by end of June – investments reduced to € 100 million 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flughafen Wien AG… Read the full press release

Flughafen Wien AG released Vienna Airport traffic figures for July 2013

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2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport in July 2013 declined 1.3% year-on-year to 2,165,015. This development resulted, above all, from capacity reductions by the airlines, for example through the re-fitting of the Austrian Airlines Group long-haul fleet. Declines were recorded in the number of flight movements with minus 4.2% and… Read the full press release

Estonian Air announced it carried 326 064 passengers for the period January – July 2013

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2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — From January to July Estonian Air carried altogether 326 064 passengers, out of which 322 154 on regular flights. In July Estonian Air carried 50 806 passengers, out of which 50 267 on regular flights. “Comparing to 2012, the year of enlargement of the operations, we are planning to carry less passengers by… Read the full press release

Star Alliance Navigator iPad app won the prestigious Communication Design 2013 competition Red Dot Award

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FRANKFURT, Germany, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — The Star Alliance Navigator app for the iPad has received the prestigious Red Dot at the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2013 competition, one of the largest and most acclaimed international design contests. The judges based their decision on the fact that the Navigator app for the iPad sets a new industry… Read the full press release

Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity grown with 40 percent per year in 2009 – 2012

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2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — New Markets: Key Facts on Air Connectivity – Chengdu Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity – both inbound and outbound – has increased remarkably with annual growth rate of 40 percent per annum during 2009 and 2012. Both Inbound and outbound seats are expected to rise to 1.8 million at the end of… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport reports 18.9% increase of its East Asia traffic in July 2013

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2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6.9 million passengers in July, a 5.5% increase on July 2012. The growth is largely attributable to lower traffic in July last year as a result of the timing of the London Olympics. Load factors continued to be high at the same time as average aircraft size maintained its recent upward… Read the full press release

Ryanair donates to the Men’s Sheds Association from the sale of Ryanair’s “Fly to Win” scratchcards

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2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (8 Aug) made a €5,000 donation to the Men’s Sheds Association, from the sale of Ryanair’s “Fly to Win” scratchcards. The Men’s Sheds Association promotes social interaction and well-being of Irish men and there are 135 “sheds” spread across Ireland. Ryanair’s scratchcards are very popular… Read the full press release

Airports Council International reports 3.2% year-to-date growth of passengers passing through the world’s airports

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Montréal, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger traffic continued along its growth path for the month of June. In the first half of 2013, the number of passengers passing through the world’s airports has increased by +3.2% year-to-date. Although passenger traffic has remained in positive territory over the twelve month period, growth has slowed to 2.9% on an… Read the full press release