Carrier adds four destinations in Russia, two in Ukraine and doubles Kiev frequency Network reaches more than 60 destinations Moscow, Russia, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today underscored the growing importance of the CIS region to its operations by announcing it will double its network in Russia to eight points and add additional… Read the full news article
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Iberia y Santander lanzan un innovador programa de puntos para viajes internacionales
Los clientes de las tarjetas de crédito del banco podrán traspasar sus puntos recompensa Santander al programa de viajeros frecuentes de la aerolínea, Iberia Plus. Madrid, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia, aerolínea líder en vuelos entre España y Latinoamérica, y Santander México, uno de los principales grupos financieros del país, se han unido para lanzar en México un… Read the full news article
In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to almost 200 nonstop destinations
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the summer of 2013 Brussels Airport will be connected to 191 passenger destinations served by 63 airlines. For the whole 2013 summer season from 31 March to 27 October over 115,000 passenger flights are scheduled, offering nearly 17 million seats. The average number of seats offered per flight increases from 141… Read the full news article
Air France Music Wins Award For Its New iPhone Application, “Music In The Sky”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its new iPhone app, “Music in the Sky,” Air France Music has not only attracted music lovers but also the jury of the Strategies / Amaury Media digital marketing 2013 Grand Prix, last night winning an award for its original and fun concept, in the “Mobile app / brand tablet” category…. Read the full news article
Ryanair launched a new Shannon route to/from Alicante beginning in June
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 Mar) launched a new Shannon route to/from Alicante, beginning in June, with 2 weekly return flights. Ryanair celebrated its new Shannon route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from €19.99 for travel across its European network on Mon, Tues, Wed… Read the full news article
SWISS receives its first Airbus A320 equipped with “sharklets”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS took delivery today of its first Airbus A320 equipped with “sharklets” – upward wingtip extensions that improve operating performance. The aircraft arrived in Zurich at 17:24 having been flown by the airline’s own pilots from Airbus’s Hamburg works. It will enter revenue service as planned on Friday 22 March, performing its… Read the full news article
S7 Airlines открывает рейсы в хорватский город Задар
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет об открытии в летнем расписании 2013 года рейсов из Москвы в Задар (Хорватия). Полеты будут осуществляться с 15 июня 2013 года с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по субботам. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 05:55, прибытие в Задар – в 07:20 по местному… Read the full news article
CVG Has Warm-Weather Options to Beat the Winter Blues
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sick of the snow? Gray skies got you down? Winter-weather advisories ringing in your ears? CVG has the perfect solution: a trip to the beach. Local residents have the opportunity to cast off the winter and work on their tans with CVG’s non-stop service, including seasonal service by several carriers and charters… Read the full news article
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm Arlanda and Madrid
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm Arlanda and Madrid. This new route will complement the service that SAS already offers from Copenhagen to Madrid. SAS will now provide up to ten departures a week between Scandinavia and Madrid. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS will start direct flights between Stockholm and Madrid… Read the full news article
airberlin records net profit in 2012
Net result of EUR 6.8 million, 33.3 million guests Group revenue of EUR 4.31 billion, capacity utilization and yield increased Strategic partnership with Etihad Airways provides joint revenue of EUR 100 million, new code share routes expected to provide further growth First “Turbine” measures started – EUR 400 million until the end of 2014 180… Read the full news article
Fly Ryanair from London Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn for just £10
RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 £10 seats on over 1,000 European routes in April 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 18 Mar), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn from just £10 in April as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion…. Read the full news article
Norwegian to open service from Copenhagen to Florida
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — From November this year, non-stop flights will be available from Copenhagen Airport to Florida. Norwegian, Scandinavia’s second largest airline, announced plans today for the airline’s first long-haul service out of Copenhagen. The new route is to Fort Lauderdale, less than an hour’s drive north of Miami. The first Norwegian flight will take… Read the full news article
Istanbul Ataturk Airport was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at Air Transport News Awards held in Montreal
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at ATN (Air Transport News) Awards held prior to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting organized annually by the United Nations. The most prestigious awards in the Aviation industry were presented to the winners during a ceremony held in Montreal…. Read the full news article
Ryanair purchases 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes from Boeing
When finalized, deal will allow Ryanair to grow traffic to more than 100 million passengers per annum, and create more than 3,000 new jobs across the airline 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 Mar) signed an agreement with the Boeing Company to purchase 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes. When… Read the full news article
TUI connects Hamburg with the Caribbean
TUI connects Hamburg with the Caribbean – Market leader launches full charter long-haul flights from Hamburg in winter 2013/14 / Long-haul trend continues / 30 percent growth in winter Hanover / Hamburg, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting in the 2013/14 winter season, TUI will link Hamburg non-stop with the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Barbados. A Boeing… Read the full news article
Boston, primer destino trasatlántico del A330 de Iberia
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 avanzado de entretenimiento a bordo tanto para pasajeros de la clase ejecutiva como de la cabina Turista En breve, Iberia ofrecerá WIFI y conectividad GSM para envío y recepción… Read the full news article
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unveil new full-flat seat interior with their new World Business Class cabin
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unveil new World Business Class cabin interior, with a new full-flat seat Cabin Interior KLM has teamed up with Dutch top designer Hella Jongerius to introduce a brand-new atmosphere, furnishings and style in World Business Class. The guiding principle is the customer’s comfort and privacy as befits KLM…. Read the full news article
SkyTeam, has added Brazilian Portuguese to the selection of languages offered on skyteam.com
15 languages now available on SkyTeam website AMSTERDAM, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has added Brazilian Portuguese to the selection of languages offered on skyteam.com. Portuguese-speaking customers now benefit from easily accessible information about flights, airports and lounges throughout SkyTeam’s worldwide network of 1,000 destinations. The website features details of all 19… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR UKRAINE ANNOUNCES DELIVERY OF 3RD AIRCRAFT TO ITS BASE AT KIEV (ZHULIANY) AIRPORT
New technology saves fuel and helps lowering fares Kiev, Ukraine, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air Ukraine, the first Ukrainian low-cost airline, announced delivery of a new Airbus А320 aircraft to its hub at Kiev (Zhuliany) Airport. The Airbus А320 has arrived to Kiev this weekend from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Wizz Air Ukraine’s new… Read the full news article
flydubai touches down at Sri Lanka’s new Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Carrier to start scheduled operations to its second destination in Sri Lanka on 21 May 2013 Year-on-year increase in passenger numbers indicative of the carrier’s commitment to boosting tourism in the market Hambantota, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today made a special touch down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, also known… Read the full news article
Norwegian already flies direct to Ibiza from London Gatwick
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle is launching its 14th new direct route from its new base at London Gatwick. Starting May 25th, the airline will fly once a week, on Saturdays, from London Gatwick to the popular Spanish island of Ibiza. In April, Norwegian is establishing a new base of operations at London’s Gatwick… Read the full news article
Airport Ambassadors Aim High with Customer Excellence
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds City College Principal Peter Roberts and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood today celebrated the successful completion of a bespoke training programme by the airport’s frontline employees. Seven Airport Ambassadors were presented with certificates for the ‘Standards of Excellence – Leeds Bradford International Airport’ qualification – a ten-week training course… Read the full news article
Gatwick opens new routes to high-growth markets
Gatwick today opens a new route to Moscow with easyJet This follows new routes recently launched to other key emerging markets Gatwick is helping to improve connectivity with the capacity we have today 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s inaugural flight from Gatwick to Moscow comes as the airport reveals its increasing number of connections to key… Read the full news article
Southwest and AirTran Finish Connecting Their Networks
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has successfully completed the connection between the Southwest and AirTran networks. Customers are now able to purchase itineraries to the airlines’ combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. The newly connected itineraries are on sale now via all Southwest and AirTran sales channels… Read the full news article
See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling
Dreaming of a holiday in Central Europe? Planning a trip to Asia? See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport provides regular connections to beautiful scenery, such as the culture-rich cities of Central Europe and beach resorts of the Mediterranean. There are… Read the full news article
Civil Aviation Authority: Passenger numbers at UK airports up 1.4 million, but still below 2007 peak
UK airports handled 1.4 million (0.6%) more passengers in 2012 than 2011 London airports grew by 1.3 million and regional airports by 0.1 million Overall passenger numbers are still 8% below the peak reached in 2007 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports handled 221 million passengers during 2012 according to figures published by the Civil Aviation… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi International Airport named best Airport in the Middle East by Airport Council International
The Capital’s Airport registered the biggest improvement in ASQ overall satisfaction results in the region for 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates today winning the title of “Best Airport for the Middle East region’ for Abu Dhabi International Airport in the recent Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ… Read the full news article
Olympic spirit lives on at Heathrow’s Terminal 1
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of Heathrow’s London park themed Games terminal for the London 2012 Olympics, Heathrow have recreated the traditional park set within Terminal 1. Terminal 1’s gate 20, which sees over 270,000 passengers from all over the world, has been transformed into a neighbourhood green, complete with park benches, iconic images… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific launches ‘Always Game’ Campaign for 2013 Hong Kong Sevens
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is back as Co-Title Sponsor and Official Airline of the Hong Kong Sevens 2013, and is getting the fun underway by launching the “Always Game” marketing campaign, which includes the airline’s new Sevens television commercial and a Sevens pop-up store at Hysan Place. As Hong Kong’s home carrier for… Read the full news article
GBTA Asks For Delay In Knife Policy On Board Aircraft
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to allow knives on board aircraft. “The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) urges the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to delay implementation of its recently announced policy allowing passengers to… Read the full news article