WIZZ AIR MOVES ALL CHRISTMAS FLIGHTS FROM MODLIN TO WARSAW CHOPIN

PASSENGERS SHOULD NOT BE DISRUPTED BY LACK OF ILS IN MODLIN 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following weeks of continual distruption at Warsaw Modlin Airport, Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today has taken the unprecedented decision to move all its Christmas operations from midnight 17th December until midnight 6th January… Read the full press release

Brand new A330 aircraft “L.Kantorovitch” was set in operation by Aeroflot

MOSCOW, 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 17, 2012 Aeroflot took delivery of A330-300 airplane made by Airbus. The aircraft is named in honor of Leonid V. Kantorovitch, a prominent Russian mathematician, economist and one of linear programming inventors. Now Aeroflot fleet counts 22 A330 family long haul aircraft. «L.Kantorovitch» A330 is one of eleven A330-300 ordered by Aeroflot from Airbus in 2010. All A330-300 aircraft are received by Aeroflot directly… Read the full press release

Acuerdo de Iberia con los representantes sindicales del 93 por ciento de la plantilla

Compañía y los representantes sindicales reunidos en el SIMA negociarán hasta el 31 de enero los términos del Plan de Transformación y futuro de la empresa. Ambas partes han acordado ampliar dicho plan hasta 2017. Madrid, 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y los representantes de los trabajadores de tierra y TCP, el 93 por ciento de la… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo Airport presents its key projects at the major “Russian Transport” exhibition

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport is taking part in the VI International Exhibition: “Russian Transport 2012,” starting today — 6 December 2012 — in Moscow (Gostiny Dvor). Sheremetyevo Airport is taking part in the “Russian Transport” exhibition with its signature exhibition booth, executed with the help of modern technologies and innovation solutions. The booth embodies the airport’s fundamental performance principles: high service level for passengers… Read the full press release

Ryanair To Carry Over 3m Passengers This Christmas & New Year

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (17 Dec) announced it will carry over 3m passengers between 20th Dec and 7th Jan, with ‘flying home for Christmas’ passengers up by over 100,000 on last Christmas, setting a new record for Ryanair’s festive flights. Extra flights on ski routes to Grenoble, Salzburg and… Read the full press release

CAA announces decision in Aer Lingus Heathrow complaint case

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its decision on a complaint made by Aer Lingus about landing charges for small aircraft and charges on airlines for passengers on domestic and Irish flights at Heathrow Airport. The CAA has found that while Heathrow’s landing charges discriminate by not reflecting that… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes Aeromexico

Heathrow welcomes Aeromexico

2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeromexico has celebrated the launch of its first flight between Heathrow and Mexico City (MEX), one of the eight largest emerging markets in the world. The Boeing 767 aircraft arrived into Heathrow from MEX as flight AM007 on Saturday before departing on its schedule from the UK at 22:25 GMT. Aeromexico, a… Read the full press release

IND to offer electronics recycling on Dec. 12

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Dec. 12, airport-based employees and nearby residents need look no farther than the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to free up space in basements, garages, attics, and other storage areas. In partnership with RecycleForce, a local, nonprofit recycling services organization, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is hosting Electronics Recycling Day (see attached list… Read the full press release

TWENTY AIRPORT POLICE CADETS GRADUATE LAPD CADET ACADEMY

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty Los Angeles Airport Police cadets, ranging in ages 13 to 19, will graduate from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadet Academy Program.  The cadets will be sworn in during a ceremony beginning 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16, at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center, 3400… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport receives communication award

Oslo Airport receives communication award

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport was named “Newsroom of the Year for public enterprises and organisations” by Mynewsdesk For the third year in a row, Mynewsdesk announced the newsroom of the year in Norway. Oslo Airport was nominated in the public enterprises and organisations category, along with contenders such as the National Museum for Art,… Read the full press release

DHL moves to Budapest Airport Business Park

DHL moves to Budapest Airport Business Park

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, will move to the new Airport Business Park development area offered by Budapest Airport. DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight will have both their offices and… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport £11 million pound terminal investment officially opens

The Rt. Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs officially opened Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) £11 million passenger terminal with John Parkin, Leeds Bradford Airport’s Chief Executive

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rt. Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs officially opened Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) £11 million passenger terminal development today, (Friday 14th December, 2012). The development, which was backed by the airport’s private equity owners Bridgepoint, delivers on its commitment to create ‘best in class’ facilities… Read the full press release

NS en NMBS pakken gezamenlijk opstartperikelen Fyra aan

Pilot ‘Jump-on ticket’ zonder reservering binnenkort beschikbaar Lagere tarief Fyra van € 25,- langer te boeken tot op de dag voor vertrek 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Na een hoopvolle eerste dag kampte Fyra de afgelopen week met opstartperikelen. NS, NS Hispeed en NMBS zijn niet tevreden met de eerste introductieweek van Fyra.” Hoewel elke nieuwe dienstregeling opstartperikelen kent,… Read the full press release

Massport Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Security Awarness

Massport Recognizes Employees For Outstanding Security Awareness Winner stories and photos appear on posters throughout the airport BOSTON – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its “Logan SAFE” award. The award honors employees whose actions demonstrate exemplary security awareness in their daily responsibilities at Boston Logan International Airport…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific statement on continued open door policy

2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific confirms it has received an invitation from the Hong Kong SAR’s Labour Department to meet with its representatives and the Flight Attendants Union (FAU). General Manager Cabin Crew Liza Ng said: “As we have said, our doors remain open for discussions and we are now working with the Labour Department… Read the full press release

airberlin connects Berlin and Madrid with daily non-stop flight

Inaugural flight takes off on 25th February 2013 Berlin hub offers seamless connection to destinations in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is continuing to expand its network and will fly non-stop from Berlin to Madrid from 25th February 2013. Thanks to the daily non-stop flight, airberlin is sustainably strengthening its presence in… Read the full press release

Estonian Air, Changes in today’s flight schedule

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air announces the following changes in today’s flight schedule: -flight OV651/652 on route Tallinn-Vilnius-Tallinn, -flight OV621/622 on route Tallinn-St. Petersburg-Tallinn, are cancelled due to technical reasons. Passengers will be transported to the destination with alternative flights, they are offered care in accordance with the waiting time of alternative flight. We kindly… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara To Join The IRFU As Ryanair Advertises “The Worst Job In PR”

2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (Dec 14th) announced that Stephen McNamara, after 4 years of being battered and abused by Michael O’Leary on one side and the European media on the other, has decided to pursue an easier life and will, in February next, join the IRFU as their Director of Communications…. Read the full press release

The Cabin crew Trade Union and Estonian Air have signed a Collective Agreement

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air Cabin Crew Union (ESSA) and Estonian Air have signed a new Collective Agreement today which is valid up till the end of 2013. The provisions of the Collective Agreement are extended to all Employees of the Department of Cabin Crew of Estonian Air, regardless of their trade union membership. The… Read the full press release

Copenhagen Airport, Much more space for intercontinental passengers

Copenhagen Airport, Much more space for intercontinental passengers

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — A DKK 255 million investment in 5,100 sqm of additional space at Copenhagen Airport’s Pier C has provided facilities for sustaining the current growth in intercontinental traffic to and from Denmark. The Danish Government is pleased with the expansion. When passengers from China, Russia, the United States and other non-EU member states… Read the full press release

Travelport and Sharaf Aviation Services Academy announce a pioneering new partnership

Dubai, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Sharaf Aviation Services Academy (SASA) – one of the leading providers of travel, cargo and aviation education in the Middle East – have announced a new partnership, which will see SASA become the first education facility in the Middle East to… Read the full press release

Can I take Christmas goodies in my hand luggage?

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a rule, we recommend that you pack all foods in the hold luggage when flying to your Christmas holiday destination. But what if you plan to travel with hand luggage only? “For reasons of flight security, the Finnish Transport Safety Agency Trafi has issued clear guidelines on which items passengers are… Read the full press release

11,400 jobs set for take-off as £650m plans submitted for UK’s first ‘Airport City’ at Manchester Enterprise Zone

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport’s parent company M.A.G has submitted plans for the £650 million development of a major new commercial location – including offices, hotels, manufacturing centres, retail outlets and leisure facilities – to attract global businesses to the North West, creating 11,400 jobs. Airport City Manchester is the core element of the Government designated… Read the full press release

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES WARMS PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN TORONTO WITH PARANG

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES WARMS PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN TORONTO WITH PARANG

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers heading for the warmth of the Caribbean got an unexpected head-start at Pearson International Airport in Toronto when they were greeted, at the Caribbean Airlines check-in counter by the seasonal sounds of sweet Parang- a traditional musical favourite of the Southern Caribbean where Spanish roots run deep. Passengers checked in for… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines And Virgin America Sign Codeshare Agreement

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 19 December 2012, Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in the United States through a codeshare agreement with Virgin America. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code to Virgin America-operated flights serving Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Philadelphia, Portland, San… Read the full press release

Jet Airways introduces Cash on Delivery

Book tickets online and pay cash later   Mumbai, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India s premier international airline, has announced the introduction of Cash on Delivery , an additional form of payment, exclusively on the airline’s website at www.jetairways.com. This convenient payment option allows guests to book their tickets online and pay by cash later…. Read the full press release

Aeroflot celebrates one millionth passenger on Saint-Petersburg – Moscow route

MOSCOW, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 12 Aeroflot has carried the one millionth passenger on Saint-Petersburg — Moscow route. Alexander Lebedev was a lucky flyer taking his SU13 flight from Saint-Petersburg Pulkovo airport to Moscow Sheremetyevo hub. He received a return ticket to any destination point in Europe from Aeroflot and a free certificate for visiting business lounge from Pulkovo airport authorities. In November 2012 the annual passenger… Read the full press release

Fraport Traffic Figures – November 2012

Airfreight Grows for the First Time This Year – Passenger Traffic Declines FRA, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fraport AG welcomed about 4.2 million passengers at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base – down 2.7 percent compared to the same month last year. With the start of the Winter Timetable 2012/2013, the airlines implemented a wave of consolidation initiatives because they have… Read the full press release

CVG, Master Plan Information Session

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — CVG will hold its public information session on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Meeting Rooms 1-2, located at One West Rivercenter Blvd., in Covington, Ky.  Complimentary parking will be available across the street in the parking garage. The Master Plan Study is… Read the full press release

EASYJET PASSENGERS ARE TRUE SANTA CLAUSES THIS CHRISTMAS

easyJet and UNICEF celebrate over £1 million raised through passenger donations to help world’s children 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today more than two hundred ‘Santa Clauses’ took up poll position to unveil an exclusively branded ‘Change for Good’ plane as easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, celebrate raising over £1… Read the full press release