Jet Airways and American Express launch the most powerful co-branded airline credit card

20,000 JPMiles and one-way complimentary base fare waived domestic ticket on first charge 10,000 bonus JPMIles for applying before December 25, 2012 Privileges of American Express Platinum membership including world-class service  MUMBAI, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and American Express today launched the new Jet Airways American Express Platinum Credit Card… Read the full press release

Austrian joins ‘Ärzte an Bord’ programme of Lufthansa

2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group is to join the ‘Ärzte an Bord’ (‘Doctors on Board’) programme run by the Lufthansa Group. Doctors can register immediately, free of charge. Registration is rewarded with a credit of 5,000 premium miles and a pocket book of aviation medicine. In this way, the airlines want to improve… Read the full press release

“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt

“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The automated border checks at Frankfurt Airport are now simpler than ever. An amazingly realistic-looking virtual federal policewoman, projected onto a pane as a hologram, explains in seconds how to quickly and easily pass the immigration check with “easyPASS”. This virtual assistant is located… Read the full press release

EASA publishes new simplified rules for Third Country Operators in the European Union

2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of Third Country Operators (TCO) operating into, within or out of the European Union (EU). Released in a document known as an Opinion, the proposed rules have been subject to two rounds public… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Invites You to ‘Save, Escape, Explore’ With Cyber Monday Sale

Air fares start at $49* one way for travel in the new year SEATTLE — 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines launches a Cyber Monday sale today for travel after the holidays featuring low one-way fares starting at $49* from Reno, Nev., to San Jose, Calif., $59* from Seattle to San Francisco and $159* from Oakland… Read the full press release

airberlin ‘Help & Fly’ fundraising event: Take a flight, have a party and help people

2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 24th November 2012 an airberlin Airbus A330-300 took off from Dusseldorf for a fifteenth successive charity round trip on the occasion of the 25th World AIDS Day. On board, the guests were entertained with cabaret from Käthe Köstlich and the Merz & Pilini variety circus who also added their charm and… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo Airport Named Transportation Company of the Year

2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Sheremetyevo International Airport has emerged as a winner of the 13th annual Company of the Year business competition in the “Transportation/Logistics” category — this according to Russia’s leading business magazine Kompaniya (Company). The award ceremony was held on 23 October. More than 50 companies operating in various industries were recognized as competition winners. Sheremetyevo Airport was awarded the distinguished title 2012 Transportation Company of the Year in recognition of the launch and introduction of its Airport Operation Center (AOC)…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport starts Business Park development

Budapest Airport starts Business Park development

2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has made an important step in developing a completely new Business Park area on the Southern edge of the airport. The area adjacent to national road No.4 has been out of use for long time, and was marked in Budapest Airport development plans as a site of a future business… Read the full press release

Oman Air Boosts Economic Development with Launch of New Muscat – Jaaluni Charter Service

Oman Air Boosts Economic Development with Launch of New Muscat - Jaaluni Charter Service

The sector will shorten distances, save time, effort and money, as well as accelerate the pace of development of both Duqm and Al Wusta Governorate alike. Oman Air will operate 3 flights weekly between Muscat and Jaaluni. The Royal directives to link infrastructure and social development are evidently carried out through such steps. 2012-11-26 —… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport records 210 commercial Aircraft movements during 2012 F1 season

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, ADAC’s dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), witnessed a spur in traffic during the 2012 Formula 1 season. The executive airport recorded 210 total commercial aircraft movements during the F1 race period between 28th October and 5th November, with the… Read the full press release

Cy-bear Sale: Fares You Can’t Bear to Pass Up; Frontier Offers Sale with Fares as low as $36* Each Way

Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by Nov. 29; Travel Jan. 7 – March 6 DENVER, 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering domestic fares you can’t bear to pass up. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $36* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 ET on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Fares are… Read the full press release

Strategic expansion in Central Europe: airberlin opens new route and increases flight frequencies from Berlin to Poland

New: up to three flights a day Berlin – Warsaw from 23rd March 2013 Additional flight frequencies: up to three flights a day Berlin – Krakow from 23rd March 2013 2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is expanding its route network competencies in Poland and from 23rd March 2013 will operate up to three flights a day… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Iberia открыли совместные рейсы на Тенерифе и в Малагу

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с авиакомпанией Iberia, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов на популярные курорты Испании. В рамках подписанного соглашения пассажиры S7 Airlines получили возможность путешествовать из Москвы в Малагу и на остров Тенерифе  с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Мадрида. Авиакомпании выполняют 10 рейсов в… Read the full press release

Danish Pilot Union members approve the new collective agreement

~ Following the ballot of Danish Pilot Union members, the new collective agreement that was concluded on 19 November as part of the 4Excellence NG plan has been approved. ~ New SEK 3.5 bn Revolving Credit Facility from Banks and Core Shareholders to secure financial preparedness now only conditional on final parliamentary approvals 2012-11-23 —… Read the full press release

SAS opens 10 new routes from Copenhagen

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013 SAS opens four new year-round routes and six summer routes out of Copenhagen Airport. Especially the route to San Francisco will strengthen Copenhagen Airport’s position as a hub. SAS four new year-round routes from Copenhagen go to Newcastle, Budapest, Prague and not least San Francisco. The latter route will open… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand reveals Hobbit-inspired 777-300 aircraft

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Live web streaming available to media – 10:30am (NZ time) Saturday, 24 November. On Saturday 24 November, Air New Zealand will unveil its spectacular Hobbit-inspired 777-300 aircraft at an exclusive invitation only event in Auckland, New Zealand. The event will feature: Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe Warner Bros SVP Worldwide Promotions Gene Garlock… Read the full press release

Save up to 30 euros on Lufthansa flights next Monday

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is this year launching its first own online sales promotion on “Cyber Monday“, 26 November. The launch allows all customers booking flights on the airline’s website at www.lufthansa.com on Monday to obtain a personal discount in the form of a promotion code for immediate redemption. The promotion code must be redeemed… Read the full press release

New Heathrow services take off in time for Christmas

Christmas Marketing

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling through Heathrow will now be able to benefit from two new shopping services which have launched in time for Christmas. The launch is being supported by a major advertising campaign on 26 November aimed at the 41% of passengers who travel through Heathrow to visit friends and family over Christmas…. Read the full press release

SAS launches 45 new routes in 2013

SAS, Scandinavia’s leading airline, will in 2013 launch 45 new routes. This means that SAS will offer direct flights to exciting new destinations from all of the main airports and a number of regional airports in the Nordic countries. In addition to these new routes, SAS will also increase the frequency of current flights on… Read the full press release

ARE EWE SURPRISED BY THE NEW ARRIVAL AT BELFAST CITY AIRPORT?

Communications Executive at Belfast City Airport, greets South African best-selling artist, Ann Gadd

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — A prolific ‘sheep’ artist has been commissioned to paint quirky artwork in the terminal of George Best Belfast City Airport. Ann Gadd, South Africa’s best-selling and most popular female artist, arrived in the airport on Wednesday to produce a series of paintings to add to her ‘Ewe’ collection. Ruth Morgan, Communications Executive… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority, Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven on the Airport Campus

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority congratulates 7-Eleven and Petro-Canada on their grand opening and officially welcomes them to the airport campus. “The addition of a 7-Eleven and Petro-Canada on the airport campus provides convenient 24/7 services for travellers, customers, employees and campus neighbours,” said Barry Rempel, president & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Today’s… Read the full press release

SWISS names Airbus A320 HB-IJX “Bulle”

2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS has named a further member of its aircraft fleet after a Swiss municipality. Airbus A320 HB-IJX now bears the name “Bulle”, in honour of the town in Canton Fribourg. The naming, which was performed in a formal ceremony in Bulle today Thursday November 22, is part of SWISS’s broader endeavours to… Read the full press release

EASYJET ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PARADORES DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA HOTELS

easyJet Holidays and Paradores de Turismo de España 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet the UK’s largest airline, has today announced a strategic partnership with Spanish hotel institution, the Paradores de Turismo de España. In the first collaboration of its kind for the hotel group, all of the Paradores, a collection of 94 uniquely individual properties, will now… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport, NOTIFICATION OF LANE CLOSURE ON SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roads Service will carry out maintenance patching on the countrybound side of the A2 Sydenham Bypass road this Sunday 25th November. The road will be closed to traffic from 00.01 until 11.00. A diversion route will be in place. The country bound diversion is as follows. M3 Motorway Off-Slip – Middlepath Street… Read the full press release

airberlin, Last Minute Topdeal: to New York for Christmas shopping

airberlin Last Minute Topdeal: to New York for Christmas shopping

2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — For its final Happy Hour of the year, airberlin has come up with something extra special for its guests: tickets to New York! On Friday, 23rd November, from 12:00 noon to 15:00 only, tickets from cities such as Dusseldorf to the Big Apple are available from 399 euros return. The travel period… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces 40% Cuts At Budapest As Hochtief Fails To Lower Costs

10 ROUTES, 800,000 PASSENGERS & 800 JOBS LOST AT BUDAPEST AIRPORT 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (22 Nov) announced 40% cuts at its Budapest base with the closure of 10 routes and loss of over 280 weekly flights from 10 Jan 2013 after the Hochtief-run airport increased charges, refused to… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES “DOUBLE YOUR DISCOUNT” SEAT SALE

Members only promotion doubles guaranteed discount to €20 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today launched its first ever “Double your discount” promotion which doubles the guaranteed €10 discount for Wizz Discount Club members. The recently launched Wizz Discount Club was designed for loyal customers who… Read the full press release

Another boost for Shannon with new Aer Lingus service to sun-kissed Algarve in 2013

2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has today received another significant boost for its 2013 schedule with the announcement by Aer Lingus that it will have three weekly services to one of the most popular European summer sun destinations, the Algarve.  The new flights to Faro will operate three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and… Read the full press release

SIA Deepens Commitment To Australia

2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has signed agreements with six tourism organisations in Australia in line with the Airline’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism to the country. The agreements are for a period of between two and four years, with the total investment for the current financial year amounting to more than A$5 million. New… Read the full press release

Jet Airways achieves landmark one million fans on Facebook

Enhances its Social Media presence to Linkedin and Foursquare MUMBAI, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has emerged as the first Indian airline to add over one million fans on Facebook, arguably the largest and most influential social networking website in the world. The airline achieved this prestigious milestone in less than… Read the full press release