2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Reckitt Benckiser and WTC Schiphol Airport signed a long-term lease for office space at WTC Schiphol. A leading manufacturer of home cleaning, healthcare and personal care products, Reckitt Benckiser will be establishing its European and North American headquarters here. The company is renting a total of 2,560 m2 of office space in… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
The airline world is in need of new business models – Experts discuss change in aviation at the Hamburg Aviation Conference
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Eggenschwiler, Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Airport, is certain that “the world of the established airline is in need of new business models.” Many traditional airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are already looking for new ways of commercially viable operation and are launching low-cost subsidiaries for the short and medium-haul… Read the full press release
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Wins Major Route Service Award
San Diego International Airport is the overall winner for the entire Americas SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce that San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has been named the Overall Winner of the first heat of the sixth international Routes Airport Marketing Awards. It is the first… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: over 1.1 million passengers in January Passengers In January, Brussels Airport handled 1.1 million passengers. The number of originating passengers departing in January was up 0,9%. On the long-haul flights, this small growth can be attributed mainly to Brussels Airlines and other Star Alliance partners. In the intra-European segment, low-cost… Read the full press release
KLM Introduces Renewed European Product and Price Policy
KLM offers passengers customised service in Europe 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be introducing even more European destinations at competitive fares. With effect from 22 April 2013, KLM will be lowering its fare to €99 for 11 European destinations. KLM will then offer flights to more than 30 European destinations at this… Read the full press release
EASYJET HOPE VALENTINE’S POP UP SHOP WILL SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE FOR CHARITY
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It might not be the most romantic place to buy your partner a gift, but easyJet hopes its pop up Valentine’s stall at Manchester Airport will help spread a little love for children caught in the Syria conflict this February 14th. Passengers travelling on easyJet’s inaugural flights to Venice and Reykjavik this… Read the full press release
New deal for London Gatwick better for passengers and airlines
Gatwick puts forward a new seven-year ‘Contracts & Commitments’ framework to replace the current system of regulation The new deal will deliver better outcomes for airlines and passengers in terms of the quality of airport facilities, service levels and price Gatwick proposes to keep up the pace of change with a further £1 billion investment… Read the full press release
bmi regional launches another three new European routes from Bristol Airport
Airline continues network expansion from Bristol with new routes to Munich, Milan and Hannover. Bristol – Frankfurt also increases to twice a day. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, today announced the launch of three new European routes from Bristol Airport. The airline is continuing to expand its European network, with… Read the full press release
Red Tape an Issue in Australian Tourism Development
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Realities of Remaining Competitive: speakers at the PATA Hub City Forum Sydney on 12 February addressed the issue of congestion at Sydney airport and the need for a new secondary airport to ease constraints. It was pointed out by aviation expert Peter Harbison that this issue was first raised by the government… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Gifts 1 Million Frequent Flier Miles to Make-A-Wish Hawaii
Public’s help sought to raise another 1 million miles HONOLULU — 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Alaska Airlines is donating 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. The airline also asked the community to help raise 1 million more miles. As part of the new partnership… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Honors Proud Tradition Of Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will host an array of activities throughout 2013 to honor the Company’s long heritage of serving the African American community and showing its strong dedication to diversity and inclusion. To watch a video of how Southwest Airlines celebrates Black History all year long, visit the airline’s YouTube channel…. Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines and Juniper Bank Launch Co-Branded Frontier MasterCards
DENVER, CO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Juniper Bank (www.juniperbank.com), a leading full-service credit card issuer, today announced a partnership with Denver-based Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) to exclusively offer Frontier MasterCard products to consumers, customers and Frontier’s EarlyReturns frequent flyer members. The Frontier/Juniper Bank co-branded MasterCard will offer the most aggressive affinity card program because free travel… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Record Cheltenham Bookings As Festival Countdown Begins
OVER 13,000 RACING FANS TO FLY ON 50 EXTRA RYANAIR FLIGHTS 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the official airline of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, today (13 Feb) announced record Cheltenham 2013 bookings with over 13,000 Irish racing enthusiasts set to fly on Ryanair’s lowest fares to the UK’s premier jump racing festival, which gets under… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и JAL открывают совместные рейсы
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и авиакомпания Japan Airlines (JAL) заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов из России в ключевые города Японии. Теперь пассажиры S7 Airlines, путешествующие рейсами авиакомпании из Хабаровска и Владивостока в Токио (аэропорт Нарита), смогут с удобной стыковкой добраться в пять крупных городов Японии – Саппоро, Нагоя, Осака, Фукуока и Окинава. Совместные… Read the full press release
CNN visits a wintery Oslo Airport
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just over a week ago, CNN’s Richard Quest visited Oslo Aiport with his “Business Traveller” show. Quest was on a mission to learn how OSL handles Norway`s demanding winter weather. During the course of a very hectic weekend, he got to try his hand at operating the world’s largest snowblower and de-icing… Read the full press release
Al Bateen Executive Airport Records Solid Growth in Traffic in 2012
Commercial aviation movements up by 11% in 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced the results of the full year traffic review for 2012. The executive airport witnessed an 11% increase when compared with the aircraft movements recorded in… Read the full press release
flydubai a success story
he airline’s role in the growth of Dubai’s aviation hub acknowledged flydubai profitable within third year of operation Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today spoke of its success story, highlighting the airline’s achievements since its launch and the increasingly prominent role it is playing in Dubai’s aviation sector…. Read the full press release
Jet Airways jetescapes introduces attractive holidays on the occasion of valentines day
To mark valentine’s day with a visit to ‘save the children india’ 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has introduced a slew of attractive JetEscapes holidays on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Guests may avail exciting JetEscapes Holidays to Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kochi & Munnar, Delhi & Agra from metros starting from… Read the full press release
Iberia presenta a los representantes sindicales un ERE para 3.807 empleados y un Plan de Acompañamiento Social
En los términos que recoge la legislación laboral vigente. Dicho expediente se negociará con los sindicatos durante los próximos 30 días. La compañía ha presentado también un Plan de Acompañamiento Social, que contempla reducciones salariales, congelaciones, medidas de productividad y de flexibilidad. Iberia ha perdido más de 850 millones de euros entre 2008 y septiembre… Read the full press release
Zurich Airport News Flash No. 3 / Zurich Airport Key Figures – January 2013 / Guidance Annual Result 2012
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 1,703,400 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during January 2013, a loss of 0.5% versus January 2012. O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) decreased by 1.2% to 1,068,162 compared to previous January. Transfer passengers increased by 0.8% to 627,734 in January. The transfer rate which was at… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport passenger numbers continue to climb
Oslo Airport, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the 33rd month in a row, Oslo Airport has seen its passenger numbers rise compared with the previous year. In January 2013, 1,523,297 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%. The number of international passengers rose 3.3%, while domestic traffic decreased by 0.7%. Aircraft movements in January… Read the full press release
South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline for 11 Years in a Row
SAA Chairperson meets unions, staff Johannesburg, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acting SAA Chairperson, Ms Dudu Myeni, today met the airline’s management teams and union representatives to share with them the progress that is being made by the group as it works closely with the shareholder to deliver a winning long-term strategy for the airline. Ms Myeni… Read the full press release
Families Save at Logan During February Vacation
Families $ave At Boston Logan During February School Vacation Children 17 and under NOW ride free on popular Logan Express BOSTON – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during February as schools in New England close for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport,… Read the full press release
JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for Tickets Issued between April and May 2013
TOKYO, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to maintain the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between April 1 and May 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average… Read the full press release
Sofia Airport Extends the Pier of Terminal 2
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport launched construction works on the extension of the T2 Pier. The reconstruction will lengthen this facility northwards by approximately 6 m. The event was attended by the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications -Ivaylo Moskovski, the Deputy Minister of Interior – Dimitar Dimitrov, the Executive Director of Bulgaria Air – Captain Yanko Georgiev, the Manager of АТ Engineering 2000 – Iliyan Terziev, and MPs. Minister… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Reports January 2013 Traffic
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for January 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in January 2013 increased 27.1 percent versus January 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 25.8 percent. Load factor for January 2013 was 83.9 percent, an increase of 0.9 points as… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Service with Opening of Atlanta People Department, Announcement of Atlanta Pilot Base
Southwest Will Open a Pilot Domicile at World’s Busiest Airport in August 2013 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the one-year anniversary of Southwest Airlines’ first flights into the world’s busiest airport, the carrier celebrated by opening its Atlanta People Department and announcing the carrier’s newest Pilot base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opening in August 2013…. Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport, Find the snowman!
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter holiday season is launched with a fun activity for children at Helsinki Airport. There is a path through the gate area, and there are 14 snowmen along it. Can you find all of them? The path, which reminds a treasure hunt, provides something fun to do for passengers travelling with… Read the full press release
Driving ATM Improvements, Delivering the Single European Sky
Madrid – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for action to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and costs, put forward key objectives for a better-performing global ATM system, and set out a vision for achieving the goals of the long-delayed Single European Sky (SES). “It is time for action on… Read the full press release
Searidge Surface Surveillance Solution Selected for Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
MADRID, Spain. 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — World ATM Congress, Stand #826 – Searidge Technologies, provider of intelligent video solutions to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and airports, announced that their ATC-grade video system and intelligent video platform, IntelliDAR™ have been selected to enhance Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower situational awareness at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International… Read the full press release