El diálogo y la negociación son la única vía razonable para resolver los problemas actuales de la compañía aérea Madrid, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Para Iberia, “la desconvocatoria de la huelga puede y debería ser un primer paso en el camino necesario del diálogo y la negociación, que es la única vía razonable para resolver los problemas… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
General Manager Appointed At Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
LONDON – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has appointed a new general manager, effective from this month. Meredith Bevan will join the hotel from Hilton London Paddington where he was the general manager. An industry stalwart, Meredith has more than 26 years hotel and hospitality experience, with 18 of those being… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Welcomes Harvey’s to the Airport Arrivals Hall
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority is pleased to welcome Harvey’s to its pre-security location at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Located in the arrivals hall adjacent to Liquor Mart Express, Harvey’s is now open and ready to serve. “Harvey’s is a welcomed addition to the food services offered at the airport,” said Barry… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo terminates provision of services to Aerosvit Airlines
Passengers shall directly address to the Airlines 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerosvit’s total debt owed to JSC “MASH”, TZK Sheremetyevo and AeroMASH-Aviation Security CJSC exceeds 165,500,000 roubles Sheremetyevo International Airport notifies its passengers and commercial partners that servicing of Aerosvit Airlines’ flights will be terminated after 00.00 MSK of December 11, 2012. This is due to Aerosvit Airlines’ default in the performance of its obligations to pay… Read the full press release
Ribbon cutting held for first duty free store at San Diego International Airport
Symbol of increased international service at airport SAN DIEGO – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today officially opening the first duty free store at San Diego International Airport. Operated by Duty Free Americas, the store reflects significant growth in international service at the airport, which now connects San Diego nonstop to Asia, Europe, Canada and… Read the full press release
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Dashing Through The Sky This Christmas
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — South Yorkshire folk heading for a Christmas getaway will be dashing through the skies, not the snow (we hope!) this December from Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The South Yorkshire airport is once again gearing up for the Christmas and New Year ‘getaway’ with around 14,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal building… Read the full press release
New London Air Link takes off from Leeds Bradford
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Olympic boxer Luke Campbell lent some heavyweight – or bantamweight – support to the start of British Airways’ flights from Leeds Bradford to Heathrow today (December 10). Luke, from Hull, joined business leaders, customers and airport personnel to officially welcome British Airways back to Yorkshire. The local hero, who became the first… Read the full press release
SAA arranges a fun time for precious cargo
Unaccompanied minors travelling during holidays will be entertained with educational activities Johannesburg, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) is planning a memorable travel experience for unaccompanied minors during the December and January holidays. Every year, the airline transports close to 6000 unaccompanied minors during the school holidays. These children are between the ages of… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Launches the 1,000 Destination Challenge
Invites customers to guess from ACA to ZUH in a new online game AMSTERDAM, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has reached a total of 1,000 destinations on its global route map. The alliance and its 19 members now offer customers a combined worldwide network that has grown by 17% over two years…. Read the full press release
AIR FRANCE WILL LINK STRASBOURG TO ITS HUB AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE BY HIGH SPEED TRAIN AS FROM 2 APRIL 2013
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — As from 2 April 2013, Air France will link Strasbourg to its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle by rail services with an Air France flight number, in collaboration with the SNCF French Railways. Air France will offer four daily frequencies between Strasbourg and the station located at the heart of Paris-Charles de… Read the full press release
EASYJET ADDS EXTRA FLIGHTS TO BIRMINGHAM
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, is to increase its flights between Belfast International Airport and Birmingham in response to high demand. A second Sunday flight departing at 13.25 from Belfast and 14.50 from Birmingham will be added to the schedule from 31 March 2013. Flights are now on sale at www.easyJet.com with fares from £22.99, one way including taxes. easyJet… Read the full press release
South African Airways and Air Canada Sign Code Share Agreement
Seamless bookings, connections enhance travel between Canada and South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA), the most awarded airline in Africa, and Air Canada are pleased to announce today a code share agreement that will make it substantially easier for customers to travel between South Africa and Canada. With immediate… Read the full press release
CAA conducts flight inspection of new helideck lighting
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An innovative new lighting system for use on off-shore helidecks has undergone a successful flight inspection by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The new system, developed under a CAA research project and manufactured by Orga BV in the Netherlands, is designed to radically improve visibility for approaching pilots. The first production… Read the full press release
Holiday Entertainment Continues this Week at Chicago’s Airports
CHICAGO, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fun and festive holiday entertainment will continue this week for travelers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports as part of the Chicago Department of Aviation’s “Music in the Air” program. This week’s entertainment schedule is: Toronzo Cannon & the Cannonball Express perform at O’Hare Terminal 1 on December 7, 2012.Monday, December… Read the full press release
UNIQUE CHEF EXCHANGE PROGRAMME SPONSORED BY QATAR AIRWAYS BRINGS AUTHENTIC ARABIC AND POLISH FLAVOURS TO HYATT HOTELS IN DOHA AND WARSAW
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a true meeting of cultures, the Grand Hyatt Doha, Qatar and Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Poland have embarked on a unique exchange to celebrate Qatar Airways’ route launch between Doha and the Polish capital Warsaw. The two Hyatt properties, together with Qatar Airways, are organising a unique 10-day chef exchange programme to… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific expresses disappointment at union remarks and decision
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific is greatly disappointed by the Flight Attendants Union’s (FAU) recent remarks and decision today to take industrial action. Such action will have a negative impact on the general public and our colleagues. No response from FAU to meet Cathay Pacific sent a letter to the FAU Chairlady last Friday (7… Read the full press release
MMPRC holds a meeting with the Airlines
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) held a meeting yesterday with all the major airlines to discuss the Marketing Activities planned for the coming year 2013. Meeting was held at MMPRC at 10:00am. The main objective of holding a meeting is to inform the managers of the airlines the opportunities of… Read the full press release
Porter Airlines climbs higher in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards
TORONTO, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Porter Airlines has received top grades for two years running as the second best airline in the world in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Top Small Airlines category. As the highest rated Canadian airline, Porter also placed fourth overall among the Top 25 Airlines across all categories, up from its sixth… Read the full press release
St. John’s International Airport, PSAC Ignoring Authority’s Latest Proposal
Authority’s latest offer of a 4.8% weighted average wage increase each year over a 7 year term receives no response from PSAC ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 21, 2012, the Authority presented to PSAC a new collective bargaining proposal that includes a 33.8% weighted average wage increase over 7 years, or… Read the full press release
SKYTRAX Airline Star Ranking is poised to announce upgrade for several Airline Star Ranking levels in early 2013
London, UK , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Official Skytrax Airline Star Ranking programme is the Quality Analysis system that ranks airline product and service standards worldwide, with professional evaluation conducted by Skytrax airline audit specialists. Before a Star Rating level is awarded, SKYTRAX conduct a detailed Quality analysis across more than 800 different areas of product… Read the full press release
flydubai now features HD movies from all Hollywood studios
Addition of NBCUniversal makes airline the first in the world to show high definition films from all six major producers 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, UAE: flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low cost airline, has reached yet another milestone, having become the first airline in the world to show high definition (HD) movies from all six major Hollywood studios…. Read the full press release
Iberia cambia su política comercial y de rutas para recuperar la rentabilidad y asegurar su futuro
La nueva política comercial y de rutas es vital para que Iberia vuelva a ser rentable y pueda mantener su liderazgo. El Plan de Transformación contempla que Iberia se centre en las rutas más estratégicas, rentables y en las que hay mayor margen de crecimiento. Potenciará las conexiones de largo radio donde pueda ofrecer un… Read the full press release
SKYTRAX announce that the World Airline Awards are to be staged at the Paris Air Show on 18th June 2013
London, UK, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognised globally as the most prestigious accolades for the world airline industry, the World Airline Awards represent the global benchmark of airline excellence. After a most successful Awards Ceremony in 2011 at the Paris Air Show, it has been announced that the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards will return to the… Read the full press release
Reunión Iberia-sindicatos: La compañía volverá a convocarles para la próxima semana
El SIMA ha citado a las partes para una mediación el próximo lunes Esta huelga agrava la de por sí difícil situación de la compañía. Madrid, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A lo largo de esta mañana, la dirección de Iberia ha mantenido reuniones con el Comité de Huelga y las Comisiones Negociadoras del Convenio Colectivo de Tierra… Read the full press release
London City Airport, Time Is Money For Airport Passengers
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s a well-known saying that time is money, and now we know how much for business travellers. Research by London City Airport [LCY] has found that the average person travelling through the airport values one hour of their time at £189.25. That’s roughly the price of a return flight to Paris, dinner… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson issues consumer fraud alert
Prevalent scams involve pets, unclaimed cash ATLANTA – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials are alerting the public about several email scams purporting to be from the Airport. “Scammers are very savvy, and they are creating email addresses that look convincing and using names of Airport staff members to lure their victims,” Aviation General… Read the full press release
Rising star’s latest single takes off at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Up and coming singer-songwriter Jake Bugg has used Doncaster Sheffield Airport as a backdrop for his most recent music video. Jake, from Nottingham, used the airport as the location to the climax of his video for his latest track Two Fingers, which sees him and his band mates strolling through the airport… Read the full press release
Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 4.2% in November
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 4.2% in November 89,000 or 4.2% more passengers flew from Gatwick compared to the prior year. This was driven in part by the timing of the autumn half-term holiday, which resulted in more passengers in early November this year Long haul carriers contributed 24,000 of the… Read the full press release
SAS Group’s November 2012 traffic figures
· SAS Group carried 2.4 million passengers in November, up 2.7%. · SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) increased by 6.5% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 6.3%. · The SAS Group’s load factor decreased slightly by 0.1 p.u. to 68.6%. 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Group market trends, RASK and yield development Traffic growth continued to be… Read the full press release
Ethiopian to Fly B787 Dreamliner Daily to Johannesburg ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it will start serving its Addis-Johannesburg route using its Dreamliner ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in South Africa. Passengers traveling to South Africa for the Africa Cup of Nations from Ethiopian extensive destinations in the continent will have the… Read the full press release