Trade union plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany / Special timetable will be published online at www.lufthansa.com on Saturday evening 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The public services trade union ver.di has called a 24-hour warning strike for Monday 22 April at several of Lufthansa’s locations in Germany. In addition… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Flights
Alaska Airlines Makes Award Booking Easier for Mileage Plan Members
SEATTLE, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix and match award shopping in a variety of ways for flights on Alaska Airlines and five of its Mileage… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines открывает продажу льготных билетов в Калининград
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, открыла продажу авиабилетов по маршрутам Калининград — Москва и Москва — Калининград по специальным тарифам. Льготные билеты продаются в рамках правительственной программы по обеспечению доступности авиаперевозок пассажиров между Калининградом и европейской частью России. В рамках программы можно приобрести льготные билеты S7 Airlines для перелета в экономическом… Read the full news article
Ryanair offers flights from London Stansted to Dusseldorf Weeze from just £15.99
RYANAIR’S BARGAIN THURSDAY! 100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in May & June from only £15.99 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 18 Apr), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dusseldorf Weeze from just £15.99 in May and June as part of… Read the full news article
British Airways: Ever wondered what it takes to get a jumbo jet off the ground?
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ever wondered what it takes to get a jumbo jet off the ground? British Airways has created a picture of the iconic aircraft, using a jumbo number of items from the aircraft to show the scale of its operation. From toilet rolls to teaspoons, British Airways loads thousands of individual items on… Read the full news article
Finavia introduces a uniform air traffic control system for the whole of Finland
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia has introduced a uniform air traffic control system for the whole of Finland, when the air navigation system reform project initiated in 2009 has been completed. Thanks to the reform, all Finavia’s airports and the area control centres now use a uniform radar surveillance system. The uniform system will further improve… Read the full news article
Arik Air has emerged as the Company of The Year 2012
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, has emerged as the Company of The Year 2012 at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards ceremony held at the International Conference Centre Abuja on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. During the star-studded event, which had three serving Governors, Ministers, traditional and religious leaders… Read the full news article
AIR TAHITI NUI LAUNCHES BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR
EL SEGUNDO, CA., 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today through April 30, 2013, travelers can enjoy a savings of up to 42 percent on Air Tahiti Nui tickets to Tahiti, for stays between May 1 and June 24, 2013. During Air Tahiti Nui’s “Spring into Paradise” sale, a round-trip economy ticket from LAX to Papeete, usually $1,500… Read the full news article
Mineta San Jose International Airport Welcomes Signature Flight Support
$82M Corporate Aviation Facility to be Built at Silicon Valley’s Airport SAN JOSE, CA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San José City Council yesterday voted to grant delegated authority to Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff to finalize negotiations and execute a 50-year lease for Signature Flight Support, a subsidiary of BBA Aviation and a global leader in… Read the full news article
Harper Government announces new software to enhance passenger privacy at airports
OTTAWA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced today that the Harper Government is deploying software on Canada’s full body scanners (FBS) that will enhance passenger privacy at airports, while continuing to ensure the safety and security of Canadian air travellers. The Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) software for full body… Read the full news article
Eastern Airways increases Flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Aberdeen
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Aberdeen are being increased by Eastern Airways with new improved timings also being introduced to the route. From 22 April 2013, the UK’s second largest regional airline will increase services from 22 to 26 a week with up to three flights operating in each direction on Mondays and… Read the full news article
Air France’s La Première cabin is a promise of a unique, exclusive and personalized travel experience
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A trip in Air France’s La Première cabin is a promise of a unique, exclusive and personalized travel experience. From the time they arrive at the airport to their welcome on board and the handling of their baggage, La Première customers benefit from constant attention throughout their trip. As from April 2013,… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined traffic figures for March 2013
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for March 2013 that show an increase in the number of passengers carried compared to the same month in 2012, alongside a decrease in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,550,108 passengers in March… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Creates Customer Innovation Department to Make Flying Easier
SEATTLE, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group has created a new Customer Innovation Department to carry out its strategic goal of making the traveler’s experience from buying a ticket to the day of flight as simple and efficient as possible. Curtis Kopf, an Alaska Airlines managing director who oversees the carrier’s website and other e-commerce… Read the full news article
UK Civil Aviation Authority announces changes to the pilot exam programme
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published details of changes to the ground-based exam programme taken by students training for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The changes follow extensive consultation with pilot representative bodies. Under the new exam schedule the number of exam papers sat by a student will increase… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines wants you to head west for less!
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by April 30; Fly now or in the fall! DENVER, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines wants you to head west for less! Fly from Branson, Kansas City, Oklahoma City and St. Louis to your favorite city in the west with great fares from as low as $139* each way. Tickets must be purchased by… Read the full news article
Летние путешествия с S7
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет о проведении специальной акции накануне летнего сезона. Пассажиры, которые летят в отпуск с семьей или компанией от четырех человек, могут получить скидку на авиабилеты. Акция действует на ряде наиболее популярных туристических направлений России, СНГ и Западной Европы1. Чтобы получить скидку в размере 5% от тарифа, пассажирам, путешествующим группой… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines: Scaling new heights with American Express
American Express and Singapore Airlines open the door to a world of unforgettable experiences with the debut of American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Singapore, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joint News Release with American Express – American Express and Singapore Airlines are taking the success of their exclusive cobrand card partnership in Singapore of 13 years to… Read the full news article
Jet Airways and South African Airways announce code share agreement
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa and the only airline with non-stop flights between Mumbai and Johannesburg, are pleased to announce a code share agreement enabling seamless connectivity between India and South Africa. The code share opens for Sale effective April… Read the full news article
Austrian Airlines: Purchase More Legroom in Economy Class on Medium-Haul Flights
40 euros for a seat in the emergency exit row Simply book extra red|legroom during Web Check-in 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers can purchase additional legroom in the Economy Class on medium-haul flights of Austrian Airlines. Starting 36 hours before departure, customers can secure the coveted seats in the emergency exit row for 40… Read the full news article
Iberia cumple 50 años en Lima
El 16 de abril de 1963 salía de Madrid a las 10:30 el primer vuelo de Iberia con destino a Lima, a donde llegó a las 21:15 La compañía ha preparado una serie de actividades para celebrar su 50 aniversario, entre las que destacan diversas ofertas para volar entre Perú y Europa A partir del… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT WELCOMES TOURISM FUNDING
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport’s CEO Jim Boult is applauding the Government’s announcement of a funding boost for tourism over the next four years. Mr Boult says he’s delighted by the $158 million extra funding and has no doubt it will boost tourism. “Tourism is one of this country’s largest export industries, second only to… Read the full news article
Oslo Airport: Norwegian now flies directly to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian is launching Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a new destination from Oslo Airport. The new route, which opens 30 November, is an important event for the airport and completely in line with its strategy of becoming a Scandinavian aviation hub. “This is a good day and an important event for Oslo Airport. The… Read the full news article
Air France launches new world exclusive “AF Press” App
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Air France launches its new world exclusive “AF Press” app, offering its French travel saver card users* equipped with an iPad the possibility to download free of charge a selection of magazines and newspapers onto their tablet. AN EXTENDED PRESS OFFER THANKS TO THE AF PRESS APP! Each year, Air France… Read the full news article
Dragonair launches new European-themed menu
HONG KONG, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair has launched a new European-themed menu that features authentic dishes inspired by the cuisines of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. First Class and Business Class passengers on selected Dragonair flights from Hong Kong to Beijing and Shanghai can now enjoy the dishes from this newly introduced menu through… Read the full news article
Oman Air Announces major growth of its inflight mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced major growth in uptake by passengers of its inflight mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity. Between January 2012 and January 2013, the airline experienced a 130 per cent increase in internet package sales and a 180 percent increase in connectivity revenues…. Read the full news article
Virgin Galactic: SpaceShipTwo Advances Towards Powered Flight with Spectacular “Cold-Flow” Test
Mojave, California, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — History continues to be made in the skies above the Mojave Desert. Hot on the heels of last week’s nitrous venting and feather test, SpaceShipTwo achieved another successful first today with a spectacular “Cold Flow” flight. The test objectives were successfully met, advancing another important step towards powered flight. In preparation… Read the full news article
Helsinki Airport won the prestigious World Airport Award for Best Airport in Northern Europe
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, has won the prestigious World Airport Award for Best Airport in Northern Europe. The nomination awarded by Skytrax is an indication of success in developing customer services and smooth travelling. Helsinki Airport has been voted the best airport in Northern Europe in 2013. The World Airport Awards… Read the full news article
World-class Tax Free shopping takes off at Copenhagen Airport
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (11.4.2013), Gebr. Heinemann opens its doors to the brand new ‘Copenhagen Airport Tax Free’ and reveals a main store landmark emphasizing Copenhagen Airport’s dedication to the extraordinary: ‘The BIG Mermaid’ by world-renowned Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Poul Henningsen’s famous Artichoke Lamps, exquisite wooden lamellae, floor-to-ceiling trees and natural light ceilings… Read the full news article
Los Airbus A330 de Iberia amplían su red de destinos
Desde hoy, también vuelan a Miami. El A330 ya vuela desde hace un mes a Boston y en breve operará a Nueva York y a Chicago. El nuevo avión dispone del nuevo producto de largo radio de Iberia con butacas que se convierten en camas totalmente planas en la clase Business y el sistema más… Read the full news article