Runway for private jets opens just minutes away from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Private jet owners have an excellent reason to jet in to the luxury Conrad Maldives Rangali Island following the opening of the nearby Maamigili Island airport’s runway to private jets.  With the airport being only 20 minutes from the luxury resort, guests can land and be at the resort in under an… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways to offer 7 new flights a week via Abu Dhabi International Airport

Seven new flights a week to Kochi and Kuwait via Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced that Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has commenced seven new flights a week between Kochi and Kuwait, via Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airline currently operates eleven direct… Read the full press release

World Airline Awards 2013 recognised Lufthansa’s First Class lounges the best in the world

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the past ten months, 18 million passengers from over 100 countries have participated in the world’s largest aviation passenger survey and have recognised Lufthansa’s First Class lounges as the best in the world. The airline has also been voted “Best Western European Airline” and “Best Transatlantic Airline”. Dr Reinhold Huber, Senior… Read the full press release

UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to witness the testing of Heathrow Terminal 2’s baggage system

Part of 182 trials involving 14,000 people taking place before the terminal opens New system will process 4,800 items of baggage per hour Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal will welcome first passengers on 4 June 2014 £2.5bn of private investment in UK infrastructure 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today welcomed Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to… Read the full press release

BA film event ‘Silent Picturehouse’ marks its launch with the compilation of the ‘Top 100 Films that Inspire Travel’

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has compiled its ‘Top 100 Films that Inspire Travel’, to mark the launch of its pop up film event – Silent Picturehouse. It includes titles nominated by stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Orlando Bloom, Professor Brian Cox and Colin Firth. Silent Picturehouse will show travel inspired films in the evening, and… Read the full press release

Ryanair gears up for the new Premier League season with cheaper than your jersey ultra-low fare flights

CATCH THE ACTION – FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF YOUR JERSEY! 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (24 June) urged football fans to gear up for the new Premier League season and book their seats on Ryanair’s ultra-low fare flights – which are cheaper than a new football jersey…. Read the full press release

El centro de atención a clientes platino y oro de Iberia recibe el premio al mejor servicio de atención al cliente

Se trata de la cuarta edición de estos galardones donde se han congregado hasta cerca de 300 profesionales de diferentes sectores. Madrid, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — El Centro de Atención a Clientes Platino y Oro de Iberia ha recibido el premio al Mejor Servicio de Atención al Cliente en el sector transportes, otorgado por la empresa Contact… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines возобновила полёты в Дублин

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, возобновила полеты из Москвы в Дублин (Ирландия). Рейсы выполняются с 22 июня по субботам. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 20:50, прибытие в Дублин в 22:15 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 23:00 и прилетает в Москву в 06:10. Полеты осуществляются на современных комфортабельных воздушных… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport continued to record air traffic growth in all categories in May

HONG KONG, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to record air traffic growth in all categories in May. During the month, the airport handled 4.7 million passengers and 339,000 tonnes of cargo, showing year-on-year increases of 4.1% and 1.8%, respectively. Flight movements set a new monthly record of 31,040, representing a… Read the full press release

Morpho, Bahrain Airport Company sign MoU for cooperation in the field of aviation security

2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Morpho (Safran) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) for cooperation in the field of aviation security. The agreement was signed by the Chairman and CEO of Morpho, Jean-Paul Jainksy, and Waleed Fakhro,Manager – Aviation Marketing of BAC on Tuesday, June 18. The MoU establishes the… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport: Temporary Runway Closures June 25th through June 29th

Final Closures of Two Runways for Federally Mandated Work SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced that two runways will be closed temporarily on alternate days next week for construction activity surrounding the federally mandated Runway Safety Areas (RSA) initiative. Upon completion of this work, the two runways, 28L and… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: New flight takes off in time for first stage of Tour de France in Corsica

Tour link helps get Bristol-Bastia service off to a flying start 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new flight from Bristol to Bastia commenced yesterday (Sunday 23 June), offering holidaymakers in the South West and Wales the chance to visit the Mediterranean island of Corsica – which hosts the ‘Grand Départ’ of the Tour de France next… Read the full press release

London Gatwick welcomed the Thomson Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the airport for the first time

Thomson brings the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to London Gatwick for the first time Long-range Dreamliner has the ability to fly non-stop to the furthest destinations from the UK One-off Menorca service comes ahead of scheduled services to Cancun starting this July and Phuket in November 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — London Gatwick today (21 June 2013) welcomed the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways To Increase Frequency On Cairo – Doha Route To Triple Daily

Airline To Increase Frequency To Egyptian Capital From 16 To 21 Flights A Week Daily Flights From Cairo Each Morning, Afternoon and Evening… …Offering Excellent Connections Via Doha Hub To Cities Across Asia Pacific, Europe And The Middle East Cairo, EGYPT, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways is set to increase frequency on its popular Cairo… Read the full press release

airberlin vouchers can now be redeemed online

An even easier way to make a gift of a great holiday 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s now even easier to give friends or family a little treat: vouchers for amounts starting from ten euros can be issued via airberlin.com/flightvoucher, even at short notice, and given away as gifts. Any vouchers purchased can now also be redeemed… Read the full press release

Wayfinding made easier with Newly Installed Signage in Copenhagen Airport

2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers will now have an easier time finding their way at Copenhagen Airport. New signage has been adapted to passengers’ needs, and digital and fixed signs have been coordinated. Danish design and branding agency Kontrapunkt has designed the new signage installed in connection with the major refurbishment and expansion of Terminal 2…. Read the full press release

British Airways sees more bookings to golf destination after its sponsored athlete Justin Rose won the US Open

2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to golf destination over the past few days, attributing it to the success of its sponsored athlete Justin Rose winning the US Open – the first Englishman to do so in 43 years. Described as the ‘Rose Afterglow’, the airline has seen an increase… Read the full press release

Travelport and Emirates launched Emirates’ Inspire Me travel application

Trending of Emirates ‘Inspire Me’ Application Engineered by Travelport Confirms Leisure Traveler Desire for Inspirational Shopping Tools Atlanta, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, have launched Emirates’ Inspire Me travel application on the Emirates website, http://tinyurl.com/Emirates-Inspire-Me…. Read the full press release

Ryanair finalise firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft

OVER 100M RYANAIR PAX P.A. & 3,000 NEW JOBS 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 June) finalised a firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft in a deal worth $15.6 billion at current list prices, which will allow Ryanair to grow its fleet to more than 400 aircraft,… Read the full press release

HKIA reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume

HONG KONG, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume. Passenger trips and flight movements continued their upward trajectories, recording year-on-year growth of 1.1% and 5.1% to 4.9 million and 30,530 respectively, while cargo throughput reached 342,000 tonnes, up 4.5% compared to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways awarded World’s Best Business Class in Paris Air Show at Le Bourget

Airline Wins Three Accolades At Skytrax Awards During Paris Air Show Qatar Airways Voted Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East For Second Year Running Doha International Airport Boasts Best Business Class Lounge In World Paris Air Show, FRANCE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways took home three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World… Read the full press release

London City Airport campaign targets West End political communities to fly from the East

2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already the obvious choice for business travellers in Canary Wharf and the City, London City Airport is now turning its attention to Westminster. A multi-channel marketing campaign has been launched to target the business and political communities in and around the West End, to position LCY as a convenient alternative to Heathrow… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific, S7 Airlines codeshare agreement

Cathay Pacific offers the best of Russia coast-to-coast through new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner S7 Airlines 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific’s own service to Moscow will now be complemented by three additional destinations in Russia as Hong Kong’s home carrier announces a new code-share agreement with oneworld partner, S7 Airlines. St. Petersburg in the… Read the full press release

Dragonair Voted “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards

Dragonair delight as Skytrax ‘World’s Best Regional Airline’ honour awarded for third time – a first for any carrier HONG KONG, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair has been voted “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline AwardsTM programme for the third time. No other airline has achieved this feat since this category was added… Read the full press release

Iberia ampliará las medidas del equipaje de mano permitido en sus vuelos

Los bultos que se lleven a bordo podrán tener unas medidas de hasta 126 cm. Madrid, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido ampliar las medidas del equipaje de mano en sus vuelos: de los 115 cm. actuales (55x40x20 cm. de alto, largo y ancho) a 126 cm. 56x45x25 cm.) a partir del próximo 3 de julio. Además,… Read the full press release

EVA AIR DOŁĄCZA DO SOJUSZU STAR ALLIANCE

Szerszy wybór na rynku połączeń między Chinami a Tajwanem TAJPEJ, Tajwan, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj EVA Air została członkiem sieci Star Alliance, umacniając w ten sposób obecność Aliansu w Azji i rejonie Pacyfiku. Podczas oficjalnej ceremonii, która odbyła się na Tajwanie na Międzynarodowym Lotnisku Taoyuan, Prezes Star Alliance, Mark Schwab, powiedział: “EVA Air pomyślnie spełniła wszystkie… Read the full press release

Sofia Airport: Bulgaria Air resumes flights from Sofia to Budapest

2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since the last week of June 2013, Sofia Airport’s passengers will again have the possibility to fly directly to the capital city of Hungary. Scheduled flights on Sofia – Budapest route will be operated by Bulgaria Air, the airline ranking first among carriers at Sofia Airport by the number of serviced passengers. Two aircraft will operate on the new destination connecting the… Read the full press release

South African Airways won the Skytrax Award for Best Airline in Africa

Johannesburg, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has been named the Best Airline in Africa in a global customer satisfaction survey. The announcement was made during the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony hosted at the 50th International Paris Air Show earlier today. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are regarded as the most prestigious accolades… Read the full press release

KLM Introduces Passbook in its Mobile App

2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — After checking in for a flight via KLM’s mobile app, the traveler is offered to store his or her e-boarding pass in Passbook. On the flight date the boarding pass automatically pops-up on the home screen of the iPhone when the passenger is close to the airport. In addition, KLM will make… Read the full press release

The Flying Blue Game — “Mr Miles catch him and fly”

2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flying Blue, the frequent flyer programme of Air France, KLM, HOP!, Tarom, Kenya Airways, Air Europa and Aircalin, is launching “Mr Miles catch him and fly”, an online discovery game supported by the social networks. OVER 3 MILLION MILES UP FOR GRABS The principle of the game is simple: explore the world… Read the full press release