Category Archives: Flights

Qatar Airways Joins Hands With Cambodia Airports To Celebrate International Children’s Day

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Dreams Come True For Cambodian Children As Qatar Airways Takes Youngsters On Tour Of Aircraft… …As Event Coincides With Carrier’s 100th Flight To Capital Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —— Qatar Airways recently partnered with Cambodia Airports offering 15 youngsters the opportunity to tour one of its aircraft on International Children’s Day and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore.

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Introductory one-way fares starting at $149* offered for purchase through June 17 SEATTLE, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —— Alaska Airlines has inaugurated seasonal nonstop service between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore. To celebrate the new flight, Alaska Airlines is offering a one-way fare of $149* for tickets purchased by June 17 for travel from June 23… Read the full press release

airberlin to offer extended selection of the popular Sansibar meals on board its flights

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2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the start of the summer season, airberlin is offering even more Sansibar meals on board: From 15th June, airberlin is offering an extended selection of the popular Sansibar meals on board its flights. Alongside the Sansibar gourmet menu options, guests will then also be able to enjoy snacks such as tapas,… Read the full press release

Arik Air Launches new online check-in service

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2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West Africa and Central Africa’s leading airline, has introduced a new online check-in service to further boost its passenger experience. The service is aimed at customers who want a streamlined travel experience by reducing queuing times at the airport, especially for those travelling without check-in baggage. The new service is… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority helps UK holidaymakers avoid extra airline and airport fees and charges

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2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK holidaymakers can now check the cost of any extra fees they might have to pay both their airline and airport, thanks to the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) online fees and charges comparison tables. Covering the top 22 airlines operating in the UK, the CAA’s airline fees and charges comparison table… Read the full press release

British Airways to become the first airline in Europe to introduce both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 into its fleet

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2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is poised to become the first airline in Europe to introduce both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 into its fleet. The airline will take delivery into the UK of its first two 787s on consecutive days, June 26 and 27, followed by its first A380 on July 4…. Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between San Diego and Kauai

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SEATTLE, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai. The flight operates daily through Aug. 26, and then will operate four days a week. Alaska also flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu and Maui. “With the addition of San Diego-Kauai, Alaska Airlines now offers 171 flights a… Read the full press release

United Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Shannon and Chicago

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2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines launched a seasonal nonstop service between Shannon (SNN) and its Chicago hub, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), today with a celebratory event at Shannon Airport.  The airline will operate five flights per week on the route until Aug. 27, 2013 (westbound). James Mueller, United’s Vice President Atlantic & Pacific Sales, was… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Launch New Service from Budapest to Istanbul

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2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today a new service from Budapest to Istanbul commencing on 2 August. The route will operate four times per week initially and gradually grow over the following months to a daily operation by March 2014*. Istanbul is the… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Iberia открывают совместные рейсы на Канарские острова

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2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Iberia, участники глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляют о расширении код-шерингового соглашения. Авиакомпании будут выполнять совместные рейсы из Москвы на Канарские острова (Испания). Пассажиры S7 Airlines получили возможность путешествовать из Москвы с удобной стыковкой в Мадриде на острова Ла Пальма, Лансароте, Фуэртевентура и Гран Канария. Совместные рейсы выполняются с 1… Read the full press release

British Airways and Bangkok Airways Enter Codeshare Arrangement

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2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 11 June, British Airways’ customers will be able to fly to the popular Thai holiday hotspots of Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai thanks to a new agreement between the airline and Bangkok Airways. The codeshare arrangement between the two airlines means that British Airways’ customers will be able to book… Read the full press release

The CAA Proposes to Replace Class F Advisory Routes in the London and Scottish Flight Information Regions

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2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released additional information in support of its proposals to replace Class F Advisory Routes in the London and Scottish Flight Information Regions. The consultation with the aviation community was launched on 8 April 2013. The CAA proposes to replace Class F Advisory Routes with Class… Read the full press release

Ryanair, Autostradale Offer Ryanair Passengers Extended Low Cost Coach Transfers at 6 Ryanair Airports

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2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) and Italy’s largest airline, today (6 June) announced additional low cost coach transfers with Italian coach operator, Autostradale, offering Ryanair passengers travelling to and from Italy great value coach transfers at 6 Ryanair airports. Ryanair passengers travelling through Milan, Pisa, Rome and Venice, and for… Read the full press release

Norwegian to operate its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on several European routes this summer

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2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian will operate its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on several European routes this summer, including London – Oslo. Norwegian’s passengers will also have the opportunity to experience the state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner on selected routes from Oslo to Alicante, Malaga, Nice and Barcelona. Norwegian is scheduled to take delivery of its first… Read the full press release

Iberia inicia sus rutas de verano a Dubrovnik, Zagreb y Atenas

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En Croacia, se podrán combinar los vuelos a Zagreb y Dubrovnik, lo que facilita los recorridos por el país. Iberia ofrece también este verano vuelos directos a Atenas, coincidiendo con los meses de mayor demanda a este destino. Además, en código compartido con Iberia Express, en los meses de verano también se ofrecen vuelos a… Read the full press release

Air France Enhances Services To The Needs Of Its Disabled And Reduced-Mobility Passengers

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2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France is enhancing its offer of services adapted to the needs of its disabled and reduced-mobility passengers. From the time they make their booking to the time they arrive at their destination, Air France does all it can to make their trip easier. Since the beginning of May 2013, the SAPHIR service for… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA): Whole of State’ aviation policy alignment critical to aviation’s efficiency and economic contribution

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Cape Town, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Successful state owned airlines’ critical success factors include clarity of mandate and a harmonised ‘Whole Of State’ aviation policy framework. Global air services drive almost all economic sectors, delivering trade, employment, tax revenues, job creation, skills development and a substantial direct and indirect contribution to Gross Domestic Product and, along… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to fly nonstop between Anchorage-Phoenix and Anchorage-Las Vegas

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Carrier will also begin using Bombardier Q400 aircraft on two intra-Alaska routes next year ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will begin flying nonstop between Anchorage and Phoenix, starting Dec. 18, and Anchorage and Las Vegas, starting Dec. 19, 2013. Introductory fares of $179* for Anchorage-Las Vegas and $189* for Anchorage-Phoenix are available for… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines has officially landed in Wichita, Kansas!

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Southwest Airlines Has Officially Launched Service To Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Southwest Airlines Adds 85th City to Route Map, Offering Kansas Travelers More Destinations and More Low Fares 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has officially landed in Wichita, Kansas!  Southwest’s first flight arrived at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on Sunday, June 2, and the airline… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Adds Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper to Airline’s in-flight Beverage Service

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) have reached an agreement that adds Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper to the airline’s in-flight beverage service beginning this month. The Miramar, Fla.-based airline already carries DPS’s Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Club Soda and Tonic Water, as well… Read the full press release

Kupuj wcześniej, lataj taniej z LOT-em

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Warszawa, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT z początkiem czerwca proponują nową odsłonę taryfy “First Minute”, przygotowaną specjalnie dla osób, które planują swoje podróże z wyprzedzeniem. Będzie to stała taryfa w ofercie polskiego przewoźnika. „Kupuj wcześniej, lataj taniej” – właśnie pod takim hasłem wystartowała kampania LOT-u promująca bardzo atrakcyjną cenowo taryfę „First Minute”. Najtańsze… Read the full press release

The Symbol of Bulgaria, the oil-bearing rose, again to welcome arriving passengers at Sofia Airport

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2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — For second consecutive year, Sofia Airport Terminal 2 is opening doors for the Bulgarian oil-bearing rose – a symbol of our country. On Thursday and Friday (30-31 May) 20 volunteers will welcome arriving passengers with fragrant flowers, picked early in the morning from the rose gardens of the village of Panicherevo. To preserve rose fragrance, collection… Read the full press release

17-year-old Honolulu High School Student Designed the Alaska Airlines ‘Spirit of the Islands’ Aircraft

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HONOLULU, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Honolulu high school student’s winning design honoring the culture of the Aloha State touched down today in Honolulu before a crowd of students, educators and travelers. The unique paint theme, dubbed the “Spirit of the Islands,” was created by 17-year-old Aaron Nee…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches flights to its fourth destination in the Republic of Iraq – to the southern port city of Basra

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Southern Port City Of Basra Joins Growing Network Taking Iraqi Frequency To 16 Flights A Week… …With Connections Via Airline’s Doha Hub To More Than 100 Cities Worldwide Basra, REPUBLIC OF IRAQ, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fourth destination in the Republic of Iraq – to the southern port city… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport Offers Express Lanes for International Passengers Arriving Without Checked Baggage

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CHICAGO, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — O’Hare International Airport now offers expedited “1-Stop” customs processing for international passengers arriving without checked baggage. The new initiative will streamline the U.S. entry process and minimize customs wait times. “1-Stop” is available to all passengers who arrive at O’Hare’s International Terminal 5 with only carry-on luggage and proper documentation. “Chicago O’Hare… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s New Terminal 2 is Now Only One Year Away

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Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will open its doors on 4th June 2014 £2.5bn of private investment in UK infrastructure Companies and jobs supported across the UK 20 million passengers a year will use the new terminal 6 months of testing involving 14,000 people before the new terminal opens 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s new Terminal 2,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines возобновляет полёты в Хорватию

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2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, возобновляет полеты из Москвы в популярные курортные города Хорватии. С 1 июня выполняются рейсы из Москвы в Пулу – город, расположенный в северной части Хорватии на западном побережье полуострова Истрия. Полеты будут осуществляться с периодичностью два раза в неделю – по средам и субботам. Рейсы в… Read the full press release

flydubai Launches Affordable Travel Packages On Fourth Anniversary

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has launched a new hotel offering allowing passengers to plan their entire holiday through flydubai.com. The move comes as flydubai celebrates its fourth anniversary and offers a wide range of accommodation options both within its network and beyond through an exclusive partnership with Tourico Holidays. Along with everyday affordable rates,… Read the full press release

Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil

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Iberia traslada a la Selección Española de fútbol a Miami y Brasil. Esta será la primera vez que la selección española viaje a bordo del Airbus A330, último modelo de avión recibido por Iberia que ofrece las mejores prestaciones a bordo. Madrid, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — La selección española de fútbol vuela una vez más con Iberia…. Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways Resumes San José-Tokyo Service

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Soars Over Bay Area Skies Again  SAN JOSE, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) resumed nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner today. ANA’s first priority is passenger safety, and worked closely with the Boeing Company, the… Read the full press release