– New destinations just waiting to be discovered on the Air France network – A la Carte menus, inflight entertainment and new online assistance are just some of the products and services that will delight all our passengers DISCOVERING NEW HORIZONS 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Air France is flying to new destinations in Malaysia,… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Flights
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Celebrates the Opening of its Newest Concessions Locations
A unique link ties together the Atlanta Braves All Star Bar and Grill, Goldberg’s Café and The New York Times Bookstore ATLANTA, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — You don’t have to be a sports fan or an avid reader to enjoy the two newest concessions locations now open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Aviation officials celebrated the Atlanta… Read the full news article
Heathrow to Propose Significant Increase in Noise Fines
Heathrow publishes commitments on noise reduction measures Airlines to be ranked on noise performance New noise insulation scheme being piloted 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today publishes ‘A quieter Heathrow’, a report setting out Heathrow’s commitments to reducing aircraft noise while safeguarding the UK’s connectivity. In the report, Heathrow makes a range of new commitments on… Read the full news article
Norwegian’s First Long-Haul Flight Departed For New York’s JKF Airport
2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s first long-haul flight took off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Thursday afternoon, bound for New York’s JKF airport. “The launch of our intercontinental routes is an important milestone in Norwegian’s history. Our goal is that even more passengers should afford to fly – also to other continents,” said CEO Bjørn Kjos…. Read the full news article
Kenya Airways to Introduce 3 Additional Flights to Eldoret
Kenya Airways increases frequency of flights to Eldoret. Nairobi, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced an increase in the frequency of flights to the city of Eldoret to meet increased seasonal demand on the route. From June 2, 2013, the airline will introduce three additional flights on the route every week – on… Read the full news article
Ryanair, City Sightseeing Launch New Partnership
2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (30 May) launched a new partnership with City Sightseeing, the world’s number one open-top tour operator, offering Ryanair passengers the chance to pre-purchase tour bus tickets for over 40 cities across Europe. Ryanair passengers can buy City Sightseeing tickets both when booking flights on… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi Airports Company Implements eProcurement Technology System
Partnership with Tejari aims to advance procurement functionality Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced a five year contract with Tejari to implement eProcurement technology across all contracting and supply management systems. ADAC will use the technology to enhance buyer and supplier interaction throughout the organization. The contract… Read the full news article
Lufthansa set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, implementing worldwide standards
• From 1 June, 1000-foot acceleration outside Germany • New take-off procedure reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption • Transparent measurement procedure planned at Frankfurt Airport prior to introduction in Germany 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, thereby implementing worldwide standards. As of 1 June… Read the full news article
Air France and KLM to Operate inflight Connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on Board
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate their first inflight connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on board. The new service will allow customers to remain connected with the world by being able to send text messages and e-mails and surf the internet during their flight. On our specially designed inflight… Read the full news article
Iberia bautiza el más nuevo de sus aviones Airbus A320 con el nombre de “Valle de Mena”
Iberia bautiza el más nuevo de sus aviones Airbus A320 con el nombre de “Valle de Mena” Con este nombre, Iberia quiere hacer un homenaje al municipio burgalés del Valle de Mena en particular. El Ayuntamiento de Valle de Mena ha creado páginas en Facebook y Twitter dedicadas a este avión. Este avión vuela dentro… Read the full news article
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege Enhances opportunities for earning JPMiles with 6 new partners
MUMBAI, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced exciting new opportunities for its members to earn JPMiles, following the addition of six new partners in the ever expanding retail, travel and publishing category. In the retail category, JetPrivilege has partnered with Purplle.com. Established in 2011, Purplle.com is India’s largest… Read the full news article
The Chicago Department of Aviation to Present Airport Concessions Workshop on June 14
CHICAGO, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you interested in operating a business at O’Hare or Midway International Airport and don’t know where to begin? The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the City… Read the full news article
Ryanair Announces New Partnership with European Car Park Provider, ParkCloud
THE LOWEST FARES & LOW COST PARKING AT 10 RYANAIR AIRPORTS 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (28 May) announced a new partnership with European car park provider, ParkCloud, offering Ryanair passengers pre-booked parking facilities at 10 Ryanair airports in Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Spain. This service is set… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines открывает вечерний рейс в Киев
2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, открывает новый вечерний рейс Москва — Киев. Полеты осуществляются с периодичностью пять раз в неделю, в зимнем расписании рейс будет выполняться ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово – в 18:55, прибытие в Киев – в 19:25 по местному времени. Обратный рейс вылетает в 20:05 и прилетает… Read the full news article
RyanairHotels.com Offers Massive Savings on Hotel Accommodation to Ryanair Passengers
Massive Savings On Europe’s Largest Hotels Price Comparison Site 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (27 May) announced exclusive booked passenger offers on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, offering Ryanair passengers savings of up to 40% on their hotel accommodation, the cheapest rates in Europe. Passengers… Read the full news article
airberlin Visa credit Card summer promotion
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In January 2012, airberlin became the first airline to introduce the possibility of collecting status miles for every credit card payment with the airberlin Visa Card. This benefit, which up to now has been the only one of its kind in Europe, has now been extended until 2015. Germany’s second largest frequent… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways Launches services to Salalah, joining Muscat as the airline’s second destination in the Sultanate of Oman
Salalah – Perfume Capital Of Arabia – Joins Muscat As Airline’s Newest Point In Oman Latest Route Takes Capacity Across Sultanate To 35 Flights A Week Salalah, SULTANATE OF OMAN, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Salalah, south of the Arabian Peninsula, becomes the Doha-based airline’s fifth new route of the year taking the carrier’s global reach to 127… Read the full news article
Air France continues commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions With New, Lighter Baggage containers
AN 8,000-TON REDUCTION IN ANNUAL CO2 EMISSIONS THANKS TO LIGHTER AIRCRAFT 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, Air France completed the renewal of its 3,650 hold baggage containers on its long-haul aircraft (Airbus A380, A340, A330, Boeing 777 and 747). These new, lighter containers reduce the overall weight of the aircraft before and during the… Read the full news article
Leeds Bradford Airport Launches exclusive meet and greet valet parking service
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport has launched an exclusive meet and greet valet parking service, enabling passengers to start and end their journey in style. Passengers are now able to pull up directly in front of the terminal entrance where they will be greeted by a dedicated airport valet. Luggage is then simply unloaded… Read the full news article
Hartsfield-Jackson’s tips to prepare passengers for the year’s busiest travel season
ATLANTA, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials anticipate more than 1.6 million passengers will pass through the facility this Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 through May 28). Total passenger traffic for the holiday weekend is expected to rise by 3 percent over the same period last year. The Airport is well-prepared for the… Read the full news article
Mineta San José International Airport: Plan Ahead and Arrive Early for a Smooth Travel Experience
SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and its airlines advise Silicon Valley travelers to plan ahead and check in early to prevent delays on a traditionally busy travel holiday. Passenger traffic is on the rebound at SJC due to increased volume for summer… Read the full news article
Iberia elegida mejor compañía aérea en las rutas con América del Sur
El galardón fue recogido por Marco Sansavini, Director Comercial. Madrid, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha sido elegida mejor compañía aérea en las rutas con América del Sur en la XXI edición de los premios Travelranking, que concede anualmente la revista especializada en viajes Agenttravel. Para la elección de estos premios, cada año, la revista Agenttravel realiza… Read the full news article
Iberia lanza el check-in online desde Malabo
Los pasajeros que viajen desde Malabo con Iberia pueden ya facturar en iberia.com desde 24 horas antes de la salida de su vuelo Madrid, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha lanzado el check-in online en los vuelos que parten desde Malabo. Los pasajeros que viajan desde la capital de Guinea Ecuatorial con la compañía aérea española ya pueden facturar… Read the full news article
SFO Starts off Summer Travel Season with Tips for Passengers
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the summer travel season with tips for passengers, information on parking, and a schedule of live music in the terminals. The summer travel season will begin in earnest on Friday, May 24, 2013 with more than 125,000 passengers arriving and departing SFO. … Read the full news article
US Airways Begins Daily Shannon – Philadelphia Service
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon’s options for US bound destinations got a major boost today as US Airways began its daily service to its Philadelphia hub. The service, which leaves Shannon daily at 11.35 a.m. for the historic city, brings to five the number of US destinations flown to by Shannon this year – the first… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport Anticipates Busy Bank Holiday Weekend
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 90,000 passengers are expected to use Bristol Airport over the Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 24 May – Monday 27 May inclusive). With the summer season already in full swing, airlines and tour operators are reporting strong demand. New services this summer include flights to Bulgaria and Corsica and both offer something… Read the full news article
Airports Company South Africa hands over wheelchairs to Cape Town Schools
Cape Town, 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Together with the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Airports Company South Africa handed over five custom-made manual wheelchairs to Bel Porto School as well as two power wheelchairs with posture backs and a manual wheelchair to Paarl School in Cape Town today, following a successful budget vote… Read the full news article
Houston Airport System’s Aviation Club Grants scholarship Assistance to Students
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just six months after its formation, the Houston Airport System’s Aviation Club has already granted scholarship assistance to four members of its inaugural class. The four students from Sterling High School were each awarded a $2,600 scholarship at a celebratory event held on May 16, 2013. “Programs like the Houston Aviation Club… Read the full news article
Flybe First In UK To Offer Discounted Upfront Option To Make Changes To Online Bookings
Flybe Flex Now Offers Travellers Unlimited Changeable Ticket Options 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In today’s busy world, even the best laid travel plans are subject to change at any time ……and so, in another UK aviation first, Flybe has today launched ‘Flybe Flex’, a discounted budget-friendly stand-alone product offered during the initial online booking process which… Read the full news article
Специальные тарифы S7 Airlines в Пекин
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, предлагает специальные тарифы на авиабилеты из Новосибирска в Пекин. В рамках специальной акции, которая продлится до 26 мая 2013 года, можно по сниженным тарифам приобрести авиабилеты на рейсы Новосибирск — Пекин — Новосибирск, которые будут выполняться с 27 мая по 1 августа 2013 года. Размер специального… Read the full news article