Faster Security Screening Now More Convenient Travelers Avoid Trips to Detroit, Chicago or Atlanta for Approval 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now conduct interviews and approvals for its Global Entry Program at its Erlanger office to accommodate passengers flying through CVG. In addition to qualifying low-risk travelers for pre-approved, expedited re-entry… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
San Francisco International Airport Wins Multiple Awards for Concession Program
SFO honored for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Revenue News (ARN), the foremost publication on the airport revenue industry, honored the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with four awards for outstanding concession programs. In its annual Best Airport & Concession Awards Program, SFO won for “Airport… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines: Spring Forward and Save Now!
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by March 11 for travel through June 8 DENVER, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a spring fare sale. Do the spring thing for less with great fares across the map. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $39* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on… Read the full press release
IATA: Passenger Demand Uptick Continues in 2013
Geneva, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air travel demand statistics for January showing a continuation of the uptick in passenger travel that began at the end of 2012. Overall, demand was up 2.7% on the previous January which is slightly ahead of the 2.2% expansion in capacity. Load factors… Read the full press release
airberlin: around the world in maximum convenience
Many new direct connections in 2013, including non-stop from Berlin to Chicago Dusseldorf and Berlin hubs strengthened Partnerships enhanced and synergies expanded New airberlin Business Class with full-flat seats and more privacy 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For airberlin guests, travelling in 2013 will be even more varied and more comfortable. The airline is ready for takeoff… Read the full press release
Gatwick celebrates two major award wins for online communication
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has been recognised at the Interactive Media Awards for its ‘Best in Class’ mobile website and by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for its use of internal social media during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The airport’s mobile website, which was launched in June 2012, was… Read the full press release
NEW ATTENTIONS IN LA PREMIÈRE AND BUSINESS CABINS ON BOARD AIR FRANCE LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France continues to innovate on board in an aim to offer its customers products and services that represent the French art of living. Since January 2013, La Première and Business customers travelling on Air France long-haul flights have been able to discover a range of new in-flight services adding to their… Read the full press release
British Airways Announces Los Angeles To London As First A380 Route
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways’ first Airbus A380 will fly from Los Angeles to London Heathrow, with tickets going on sale today. Los Angeles will be the inaugural destination for the first A380 to be operated by a UK airline. The double-decker superjumbo is due to be delivered to British Airways in July and seats… Read the full press release
SAS and Thai expand code-share agreement to include Thai nonstop flights Scandinavia – Bangkok vv
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover Stockholm – Bangkok vv, Oslo – Bangkok vv and Copenhagen – Bangkok vv. This will be in addition to the present code-share destinations on Thai’s regional destinations in Asia and SAS’… Read the full press release
Swissport awarded “International Cargo Handler of the Year – Africa” for the second time in a row
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd., the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has been voted the best cargo handler in Africa for the second time in a row by readers of The STAT Trade Times Magazine. The award was presented on 21st February at a Gala Award night during the… Read the full press release
Southwest And AirTran Launch Sale With Fares Starting At $59 One-way To Select Nonstop Destinations Nationwide
Ready. Set. Sale! Airlines Offer Low Fares for Travel through October! 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways spread low fares today, offering nonstop flights starting as low as $59 one-way. These incredibly low fares are available for purchase on southwest.com and airtran.com today through Thursday, March 14, 2013, 11:59… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Continues Houston Expansion with Daily Nonstop Service Houston – Denver and Houston – Detroit
Voting continues at give.spirit.com/houston for Houston-area charity to receive $10,000 Miramar, Florida, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is continuing to add service at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Starting June 13, 2013, Spirit will operate daily nonstop service between Houston and Denver and between Houston and Detroit. The new nonstop flight between Denver and… Read the full press release
airberlin’s network strategy for 2013
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has strategically revised its route network for 2013. The airline’s hubs in Berlin and Dusseldorf are being strengthened, the schedule is being organised more efficiently and tailored to meet the needs of strategic key markets. During this process capacities will be shifted and new routes and services will be introduced so… Read the full press release
SWISS expands its online booking services and options
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS customers booking their flights on the company’s swiss.com website can now make a provisional reservation at a guaranteed fare for up to 72 hours. The carrier now offers online customers the option of selecting their seat, too. And in addition to the classic outward-and-return flights, travellers can now also book “open-jaw”… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines переводит рейсы в терминал D киевского аэропорта Борисполь
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines сообщает, что с 1 марта 2013 года собственные рейсы авиакомпании Киев — Москва (S7 159) и Москва — Киев (S7-160) обслуживаются в новом Терминале D аэропорта Борисполь. Совместные рейсы с авиакомпанией «Международные авиалинии Украины» (МАУ) S7-4409/4410, S7-4411/4412 и S7-4413/4414 по-прежнему обслуживаются в Терминале F. Представительство S7 Airlines в аэропорту… Read the full press release
Aeroflot second new Boeing 777-300ER enters service
MOSCOW, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot puts its second brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service in accordance with the delivery plan and without any delays. The aircraft is named in honor of Prince Pyotr I. Bagration (1765-1812), Russian general, Hero of the Patriotic War of 1812 against the Napoleonic forces. This Boeing 777-300ER is the second to… Read the full press release
Iberia recibe hoy su segundo avión de la flota Airbus A330
La aeronave será bautizada con el nombre de Costa Rica, como homenaje de la compañía a uno de los países más bellos de América Latina. Madrid, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de recibir esta mañana el segundo de los ocho Airbus A330-300 que tiene previsto recibir a lo largo de 2013 y primer trimestre de… Read the full press release
Pet Scam Involving False SFO E-mail address
Airport warns of e-mail scam using fake SFO account SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is alerting the public to a pet scam which may use a false e-mail address claiming to represent SFO. The pet scam, which recently has involved the “Yorkie” breed of dogs, often begins on websites… Read the full press release
LAX MODERNIZATION UPDATE: ACCESS TO TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL IMPACTED BY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Los Angeles, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Construction continues on several projects in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – all part of the ongoing $4.1-billion airport modernization program. The latest impact to travelers will be the closures of both crosswalks on the Lower/Arrivals Level from Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) to… Read the full press release
Lufthansa takes delivery of first A320 with sharklets
Extended wingtips reduce fuel consumption by up to four per cent. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa pilots have today picked up the airline’s first Airbus A320 equipped with 2.4 metre-high extended wingtips in Hamburg Finkenwerder. Known as sharklets, the blended wingtips are designed to cut fuel consumption by one to four per cent, depending on the… Read the full press release
SWISS to modify its international surcharge
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS is adjusting the international surcharge (formerly known as the fuel surcharge) for its intercontinental flights with effect from 8 March. The increase will apply to all tickets for intercontinental air travel originating in Switzerland in all seating classes. At the same time, SWISS is abolishing its international surcharge on tickets for… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Dublin Route To Bremen
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in Apr from only €19.99 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (27 Feb) announced it will launch a new route from Dublin to Bremen in September 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new Irish route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines: Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787 To Our Valued Customers, On behalf of Ethiopian Airlines, I would like to personally apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of the grounding of our Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific enhances services in summer schedule
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced enhancements to its services to Toronto, Los Angeles and Bangkok in its Summer Schedule, offering more options and convenience with increased connectivity for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong hub. The airline will add three flights a week each to Toronto and Los Angeles from 31 March,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Resumes Charleston, West Virginia – Myrtle Beach Seasonal Service
Miramar, Florida, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tomorrow Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) resumes nonstop seasonal service between Charleston, West Virginia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flights will initially operate twice weekly and increase to three times weekly on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the ultra low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day… Read the full press release
World’s Only Flying B-29 Superfortress Will Visit Gateway Airport
AirPower History Tour also features B-17 Flying Fortress and other historic military aircraft MESA, Ariz., 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI — the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will visit Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport February 28 through March 4. The airplane will… Read the full press release
Ryanair Will Appeal EU Decision
RYANAIR WILL APPEAL EU COMMISSION’S “POLITICAL” DECISION TO PROHIBIT ITS OFFER FOR AER LINGUS 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (Feb 27) confirmed that it will appeal the EU Commission’s announced decision to prohibit its latest offer for Aer Lingus, which was supported by an historic and unprecedented remedies package… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to Serve as Official Airline of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines will serve as the official airline sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 35th year the carrier has supported the event. “It’s a privilege to be the official airline of The Last Great Race,” said Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines’ regional vice president – Alaska. “Each… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot® Volunteer Program Takes Off in Schools Nationwide Inspiring More Than 412,000 Students Since Program’s Inception
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the official kickoff of its award-winning Adopt-A-Pilot® program where thousands of fifth-grade students “adopt” Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Pilots. Through this unique volunteer program, Pilots commit their resources and time from February through May to educate students through aviation-themed activities related to math, science, and other core… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific features fine wines from the Rhône Valley
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced its latest wine promotion, which features a selection of wines from France’s Rhône Valley. From 1 March, the airline’s regular Business Class wines will be complemented by a specially selected quartet of Rhône Valley wines. The promotional wines will be served to Business Class passengers on long-haul… Read the full press release