Passenger Guide to Airline Videos brings their service under one roof for ease of access Skytrax launch an online Airline Passenger Video Guide featuring Airline Videos 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Whilst such videos are already out there, we wanted to offer a one-stop opportunity for travellers to have easy access to view the very many airline videos. Time… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, 11 February 2013: Shannon Airport has today welcomed the decision by Ryanair to add extra flights to both its Palma and Malaga services during the peak summer months in a further indication of the return to growth at the airport. The extra Ryanair flights are the latest addition to Shannon’s European summer sun… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport takes additional measures regarding access control to the non-public area of the airport following the incident with an unaccompanied minor who travelled to Malaga last Friday. Together with the competent authorities, Brussels Airport will investigate whether additional security measures are required, in terms of infrastructure as well as procedures. In… Read the full press release
Inaugural flight marks airline’s continued network expansion into mainland Europe 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, will today (Monday, February 11th) welcome a delegation of business leaders from across South West and South Wales on the inaugural flight of the new Bristol to Hamburg route. With thousands of bookings made since… Read the full press release
Geneva – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Shane as General Counsel. Shane will begin working with the Association from 2 April 2013 and will be based at its headquarters in Montreal. Shane joins IATA from the law firm of Hogan Lovells US LLP where he… Read the full press release
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced £3 billion of investment in Heathrow airport in addition to the £11bn that has been invested since 2003. The announcement forms part of the airport’s business plan for ‘Q6’ – the regulatory period which covers 2014-2019 – and it represents one of the largest private-sector investments in UK infrastructure…. Read the full press release
Mardi Gras getaway winner announced DENVER, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the winner of the first monthly prize in the Trenton Takes Off Sweepstakes. Joan L. will celebrate Mardi Gras in style with a trip from Princeton/Trenton to New Orleans onboard Frontier’s new nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport. “Winning this trip is a… Read the full press release
Agreement covers employees in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. SEATTLE — 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Horizon Air passenger service agents in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., who are represented by the Canadian Auto Workers, have ratified a new three-year contract. All of the 44 agents at the two airports who participated in the ratification vote approved the contract,… Read the full press release
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013. Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76262 Dates/Times: Sign-in begins approximately one hour prior to each session and doors will close promptly at the following… Read the full press release
Nonstop fares starting at $99* available until Feb. 16 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop seasonal service between its Denver, Colo. hub (DEN) and Greensboro, N.C. (GSO), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on May 1, 2013. This will be the only nonstop service between these cities. To… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (7 Feb) announced it will launch a new route at London Stansted to/from Ostrava (Ryanair’s 180th destination and 2nd Czech airport) in June 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new London Stansted route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from £16 for travel across… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (11 Feb) announced it will increase the €2 EU261 levy to €2.50 per passenger for all bookings made from 1st March 2013 in order to fund an expected increase in its EU261 costs in “force majeure” cases where the airlines are clearly not responsible… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines представляет новую услугу «Бизнес-24». Теперь, благодаря удобному расписанию S7 Airlines, пассажиры могут осуществить деловую поездку в один из крупнейших городов маршрутной сети S7 Airlines и вернуться обратно в течение одного дня, получив при этом скидку на авиабилет и ряд других преимуществ. Услуга доступна для перелетов между Москвой и 14 городами маршрутной… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Record passenger numbers for the month 5.18 million passengers passed through Heathrow in January, a record for the month and up 0.3% on January 2012. This growth was achieved despite a period of disruption from low visibility and snow. Heathrow’s load factors – showing how full the average flight was – also… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — One lucky winner will be able to take the vacation of a lifetime thanks to Wyndham Hotel Group’s Wyndham Rewards® guest loyalty program, which is offering members a chance to win one million Aeroplan® Miles. An earning partner in the Wyndham Rewards program, Aeroplan is known throughout Canada as the premier… Read the full press release
Support the North! Manchester Airport’s ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign launches 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport, the global gateway to and from Northern England, launches a ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign today to win back the four million passengers from its catchment area that currently travel by road/ rail to London airports when routes operate a short distance away… Read the full press release
Nairobi, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has joined the war against wildlife poaching in a new partnership with Born Free Foundation, an international charity. The airline unveiled the deal today at the Nairobi National Park. Under the deal, the two organisations will not only contribute towards anti-poaching campaigns and conservation of wildlife in Africa, but… Read the full press release
La compañía agradece a sus clientes su comprensión en estos días de conflicto y pide disculpas por las molestias que esta situación les pueda ocasionar. Madrid, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido flexibilizar ya las tarifas para la primera semana de huelga convocada por los sindicatos, pese a no tener aún los servicios mínimos y, por… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB. – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was another record-breaking year at Calgary International Airport (YYC), with over 13.6 million passengers travelling through the airport in 2012. While passenger traffic grew just over six per cent last year, cargo activity also grew with an increase of five per cent to over 117,000 metric tonnes. YYC is the… Read the full press release
Signature Flight Support, a Global Leader in Corporate Aviation and Representing the Personal Aircraft of the Principals at Google, is the Recommended New Tenant for SJC SAN JOSE – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff intends to recommend Signature Flight Support, a global leader in managing corporate aircraft, be awarded a 50-year lease on the… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chief Financial Officer Marcel Klaus has decided to leave Swiss International Air Lines after 12 years with the company. Klaus, who is 51, intends to take a sabbatical before pursuing new professional goals. He will leave SWISS in July. Marcel Klaus has extensive experience in both the airline and the financial sector…. Read the full press release
SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Boarding Area E Newsstand Lease, A Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport, SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Win a holiday for 2 from Shannon to Bodrum with Wings Abroad. For your chance to win just click on the competition tab at the top of the Wings Abroad Facebook page www.facebook.com/WingsAbroad and share with you friends! Good Luck! ###
• Air France expects to operate all long-haul flights. • Short and medium-haul flight schedule from Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly will be adapted. • Air France staff are doing all they can for their customers to limit any disruption cause by these bad weather conditions. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Snowfall is expected on Sunday 10 February in Paris… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Small decline in passenger numbers at Gatwick in January Traffic at Gatwick sees a slight drop against the prior year as economic conditions remain challenging and adverse weather impacts other UK airports New long-haul airlines serving Asia boosts growth in that market by 6.6% Over 2,096,000 passengers flew through Gatwick this… Read the full press release
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Feb. 11 for travel through March 4 DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a red hot fare sale with fares so low they’ll make your heart skip a beat. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $49* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 ET on… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways moved into Terminal 5, its new home at London Heathrow airport, on March 27, 2008. In celebration of the move, the airline commissioned artworks through art curating company, Artwise, with whom they have worked for the last 12 years, for their new ‘Galleries’ lounges. Under the direction of Susie Allen,… Read the full press release
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waives change fees for travel to, from or through Allentown, Harrisburg, New York (LaGuardia), and Trenton DENVER, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the expected impact of a winter storm, Frontier Airlines has enacted guidelines for travel to, from or through Allentown, Harrisburg, New York (LaGuardia), and Trenton…. Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heavy snowfall has been forecast for the afternoon of February 8. There may be flight delays due to limited visibility. We apologize for the inconvenience. Check your real time flight status here: Arrivals Departures ###
INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary traffic results for January 2013. For the month, Frontier’s load factor increased by 7 points from January 2012 to a new January record of 87%. Frontier’s traffic decreased 11%, to 0.8 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) on a… Read the full press release