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Southwest Airlines to start 15 new nonstop domestic destinations from October and November 2014

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Post Wright Amendment Offerings from Dallas Love Field Available Oct. 13, 2014 Dallas, TX, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the airline will offer new nonstop service to domestic destinations from Dallas Love Field following the repeal of flight restrictions imposed in 1979 limiting the reach of Dallas’ most convenient airport. Southwest will… Read the full news article

First Cathay Pacific Freighter arrived at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central welcomed Cathay Pacific’s first freighter flight on Saturday. The first Cathay Pacific CX061 Boeing 747-8 freighter took off from Hong Kong and arrived at DWC on 1 February 2014. The milestone event was celebrated by a traditional water salute upon the freighter’s arrival at… Read the full news article

UK Civil Aviation Authority encourages pilots to convert their licenses to equivalent EASA licence by 8 April 2014

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Restricted privileges to take effective from 8 April 2014 for National Licences London, UK, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pilots with a UK CAA ‘National’ (non-JAR/Part-FCL) licence flying ‘EASA aircraft’, such as Piper PA28s and Cessna 172s, are being encouraged by the Civil Aviation Authority to convert it to an equivalent EASA licence by 8 April 2014. Although… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi Airports reported record 2013 passenger figures for Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports, witnessed an 18% increase in visiting aircraft traffic and 6% increase in commercial aircraft traffic for 2013, compared to 2012. Yousif Al Hammadi, General Manager of Al Bateen Executive Airport, said: “Al Bateen executive Airport performed very… Read the full news article

Europe Airpost ouvre la première ligne aérienne entre Brive et Porto

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Brive, France, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jean-François Dominiak, Directeur Général d’Europe Airpost, en présence de Jean-Louis Nesti, Président de l’aéroport Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne, a présenté aujourd’hui à l’aéroport, la série de vols réguliers mise en place par la compagnie vers Porto. Pendant tout l’été Europe Airpost reliera en vols réguliers Brive à Porto, inaugurant ainsi la première… Read the full news article

SkyTeam launched discounted fares promotion on its Go Round the World product, ends 31 March 2014

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Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has launched a discounted fares promotion on its Go Round the World product.  SkyTeam is offering a 10% discount off tickets up to 26,000 miles purchased between 23 January and 31 March 2014. Tickets must be purchased seven days in advance and travel must be completed… Read the full news article

West and Central Africa’s largest carrier Arik Air reports for 18.6% increase in passenger traffic in 2013

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier has announced a steady growth in the number of passengers it carried between 2012 and 2013. The yearend figure released by the airline shows that a total of 2,745,400 passengers were carried in 2013. This figure represents 18.6 per cent increase over the… Read the full news article

Iberia to transport 14 southern banded snake eagles from Madrid to New York as part of conservation project

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In collaboration with Spain’s Fundación Aquila and the SÍA – Comanche Nation Ethno-Ornithological Initiative, dedicated to conserving endangered birds of prey. Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Fundación Aquila and Iberia have taken 14 southern banded snake eagles from Madrid to New York where, after quarantine, they will be taken to a breeding facility operated by the Sia–Comanche Nation Ethno-Ornithological Initiative in Oklahoma…. Read the full news article

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to mark the 50th anniversary of Beatles arrival at JFK airport

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Tribute will include unveiling of Beatles historical airport marker and live band playing group’s classic hit songs New York, NY, US, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fifty years to the day the Beatles arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport to screaming fans, the Port Authority will mark the anniversary with a tribute to the historic musical and… Read the full news article

Emirates’ aircraft paint hangar completed 21 aircraft “make-overs” in 2013

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A unique look into Emirates’ aircraft paint hangar, the world’s largest owned by an airline Dubai, UAE, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, operates the world’s largest fleets of A380s and Boeing 777s, and to serve these aircraft, it runs the world’s largest state-of-the-art aircraft paint hangar owned by an airline…. Read the full news article

RÉSULTATS D’ACTIVITÉ 2013 DES AÉROPORTS FRANCAIS

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Paris, France, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Les aéroports français ont battu en 2013 un nouveau record de trafic en accueillant 172 millions de passagers, fruit d’une croissance de leur activité de plus de 2%, ce qui en fait l’un des secteurs les plus dynamiques et porteurs de croissance de l’économie nationale. Ces bons résultats sont d’autant plus remarquables qu’ils s’accompagnent… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines to start new nonstop service between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

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Chicago, IL, US, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines today announced new nonstop service between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). This new service will consist of one daily nonstop flight starting May 1, 2014. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I want to thank Spirit Airlines for continuing to add service from… Read the full news article

Thai Airways International announced discounts on tickets through “E-Angpao” during Chinese New Year

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai Airways International is offering special promotional discounts on tickets through “E-Angpao” during Chinese New Year. Mr. Chokchai Panyayong, THAI Senior Executive Vice President of Commercial and Acting President, said THAI and THAI Smile are offering promotional fares to celebrate Chinese New Year. Passengers will receive an “E-Angpao” password for their… Read the full news article

The Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific flew 14.4 million passengers in 2013

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Posts 8.3% passenger traffic growth Cebu, Philippines, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) flew 14.4 million passengers in 2013, an increase of 8.3% over 13.3 million passengers flown in 2012. CEB posted a 10.7% passenger traffic growth on its international routes, with 3.3M international passengers flown. The airline also recorded a… Read the full news article

Jet Airways to launch two new international flights to Abu Dhabi

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New flights to enhance connectivity for guests travelling from India via Abu Dhabi to multiple destinations in the Middle East, North America, Europe and Africa Mumbai, India, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the launch of two new international flights, Bengaluru’s maiden flight to the Gulf, connecting India’s IT Hub with… Read the full news article

Wizz Air now allows use of Portable Electronic Devices on board of all its flights

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced that passengers are now allowed to use Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) such as mobile phones, electronic readers and tablet computers, on all Wizz Air flights. The new guidelines for the use of PEDs on board aircraft have… Read the full news article

South African Airways awarded the 4-Star Airline ranking for 2014 by Skytrax

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London, UK, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways have been awarded the 4-Star Airline ranking for 2014 by Skytrax, the independent, global airline rating organisation. The 4-Star Airline ranking recognises continued quality improvement in South African Airways onboard product and service, also reflecting improvements to the home base airport product and service levels at Johannesburg’s OR… Read the full news article

Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport awarded Skytrax’s first 5-Star Airport Terminal ranking

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London, UK, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is the first airport in mainland China to be awarded the first 5-Star Airport Terminal ranking, following the latest audit review conducted by Skytrax, the independent, global air transport rating organisation based in London, UK. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “We have been… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines to start international flights from BWI Marshall Airport

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Airline Announces Shift of Three International Markets from AirTran to Southwest Service Baltimore, MD, US, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines today announced that service on three international routes from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) would shift from AirTran Airways to Southwest on July 1, 2014. Nonstop service between BWI Marshall and Aruba, Montego Bay,… Read the full news article

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines partner with nonprofit organizations to transport 7,300 pounds of medical and educational supplies to Addis Ababa

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Airline’s 19 th flight is the most of any carrier involved in Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flight program Everett, WA, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Ethiopian Airlines have partnered with non-profit organizations, Seattle Anesthesia Outreach and Evangelical Africa Mission Outreach, to transport 7,300 pounds (3,311 kilograms) of medical and educational supplies to the Ethiopian capital,… Read the full news article

160 people from less-advantaged families embark on journey of lifetime with the Cathay Pacific Spirit of Hong Kong Community Flight 2014

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Hong Kong, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cathay Pacific Spirit of Hong Kong Community Flight 2014 took off from Hong Kong International Airport today, taking more than 160 residents from 69 less-advantaged single-parent families into the skies over the city. The participants had never had the opportunity to fly together with their families before. The community flight… Read the full news article

Swissport International sign multi-year ground handling contract with low-cost airline Germanwings

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s largest provider of ground handling services for the aviation industry, and Germanwings, one of the most successful low-cost airlines in Europe, have signed a multi-year ground handling contract. In the context of this contract, Swissport commenced ground handling services for Germanwings at four locations, Birmingham, Geneva,… Read the full news article

Midway International Airport recorded its highest ever passenger total during 2013 with more than 20 million passengers

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Chicago, IL, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces that in 2013, Midway International Airport recorded its highest passenger total in the airport’s 86-year history with more than 20 million passengers. This passenger total exceeds Midway’s previous record, set in 2012, by nearly five percent. “Midway International Airport is a vital part of our city’s strong transportation network… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines introduces airweave® mattress and pillow in Business Class on JAL international routes

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airweave mattress and pillow onboard JAL SKY SUITE 777 Tokyo, Japan, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been providing airweave ® mattress and pillow in Business Class on JAL international routes. In response to the suggestion from many passengers, the airline has started to introduce them in First Class from January 1, 2014 on international routes. Highlights of the updated mattress include one… Read the full news article

Southwest Airline to start service to Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica from July 1, 2014

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BOOK NOW! Service to Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica Begins July 1 Integration of AirTran Airways into Southwest Airlines Enters Final Phase Dallas, TX, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today delivered Customers a trio of Caribbean beach destinations just in time for summer travel planning. The largest carrier of domestic passengers in the… Read the full news article

The UK Civil Aviation Authority updates the aviation industry of its recent structural reorganisation

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London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released further details to the aviation industry of its recent structural reorganisation. The CAA had announced earlier in the year that it would be merging its airspace and safety functions to strengthen its oversight role. Now, all major stakeholders, including airlines and airports, are being contacted… Read the full news article

Lufthansa announced special flight timetable for the XXII Winter Olympics and Paralympics

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Cologne, Germany, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at 9.40 a.m. a Lufthansa Airbus A321 with flight number LH 1474 left Frankfurt Airport for the first flight to Sochi. Lufthansa is the Official Carrier of the German Olympic team and the National Paralympic Committee and has drawn up a special flight timetable for the XXII Winter Olympics… Read the full news article

The UK Civil Aviation Authority published the views of European holiday protection schemes stakeholders on proposals to revise the European Package Travel Directive

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London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a new report on the views of organisations administering holiday protection schemes across Europe on proposals to revise the European Package Travel Directive (PTD). The CAA has developed the report following a workshop held in London in November, which the CAA organised… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company launched new prayer room at Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its’ mission to enhance the facilities and services at Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) launched today a new prayer room in the arrival hall at the airport whereby the previously existing facility will be allocated as a female prayer room. This initiative is also part of… Read the full news article

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts becomes strategic partner in ‘Iberia Plus’ frequent flyer programme

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has become a strategic partner in ‘Iberia Plus’ frequent flyer programme. Luis Gallego, the Iberia’s chairman and CEO, and Aurelio Vázquez, European chief of the Iberostar Group, signed the collaboration agreement this afternoon at Fitur, Madrid Tourism fair. Under the agreement, the 5.5 million member of the… Read the full news article