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
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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
WIZZ AIR CELEBRATES 50 MILLION PASSENGERS
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrated its 50 millionth passenger carried in its successful 8 year history. The lucky passenger was traveling from Warsaw Modlin to London. Anna Wilson from Poland, living in London and married to a Scotsman, was Wizz Airs passenger number 50 million…. Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Atrapalo To Donate Court Payment To Passengers
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) called on Atrapalo to hand over the €40,000 it was awarded by a Barcelona court to its misguided customers, who were charged hidden handling fees when booking Ryanair flights on the screenscraper website. Ryanair has been fighting various cases across Europe to prevent… Read the full press release
easyJet, LANDMARK PASSENGER NUMBERS ON MALTA ROUTES
easyJet flies 1.5 million passengers to / from Malta 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airlines has today celebrated flying 1.5m passengers to and from Malta. The milestone highlights how easyJet has grown since taking over the routes from GB Airways in 2008. To support this growth we are extending services on the Malta… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company Conducts Coordination Meeting for Airport Emergency Exercise
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company hosted in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior last week an organizational meeting in preparation for a full scale emergency exercise at Bahrain International Airport, which will be held on the 4th of December in order to test the efficiency of the emergency preparations in the airport. The… Read the full press release
After the strike, that produced millions of dollars loss, Aerolineas normalized its operations
Buenos Aires, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral have normalized their operations after the strike led by the dissident CGT and CTA, which joined the aeronautical unions (APTA) aeronautical technical staff association, Superior aeronautical personnel Union (UPSA) and Airline Association pilots (APLA), which was carried normally on schedule as programmed for the day. At the… Read the full press release
Kilfenora Céilí Band to headline free Music Celebration at Shannon Airport
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season will get a rousing lift-off in the Mid-West as Shannon Airport hosts a Music Celebration on Friday, 7th December in the airport’s Departures Terminal. The internationally acclaimed Kilfenora Céilí Band from North Clare will headline the free event which will feature the best of music and comedy talent from… Read the full press release
Air France, Caviar on board for the holiday season
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the Christmas and New Year holiday season, Air France will be offering its customers traveling in the La Première cabin exceptional dishes to make their flight a deliciously refined experience. From December to January, on flights departing from Paris, customers will be able to enjoy an exceptional appetizer: an individual “egg” of Caviar Alverta… Read the full press release
EASYJET TO LAUNCH FIRST EVER SCHEDULED MANCHESTER – MOSCOW FLIGHTS
An additional aircraft to be based at Manchester taking the total to eight Plan will create around 80 direct and 250 indirect jobs in the region taking total of new jobs for next year to 160 Three new routes to launch to Moscow, Prague and Thessaloniki 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has… Read the full press release
Ryanair Adds 2 London-Marrakech Routes To Winter Schedule
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) confirmed the return of 2 London-Marrakech routes to its winter schedule, with 8 weekly flights to/from London Stansted (4 per week) and London Luton (4 per week) from February 2013, as late additions to its winter 2012-13 schedule Ryanair celebrated its 2 London-Marrakech… Read the full press release
Beijing Airport Delegation Visits Chicago O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted officials from Beijing Capital International Airport Co., Ltd. (BCIA) at O’Hare International Airport. The purpose of the visit was to study the CDA’s vast experience with airport construction and operations management and the integration of the two sections. BCIA is one of the CDA’s seven sister airports under… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO SERBIAN CAPITAL BELGRADE
Thrice-Weekly Services Link Airline’s Doha Hub With Carrier’s 4th South Eastern European Destination Latest Route Becomes Carrier’s 31st Point across Europe Belgrade, SERBIA – 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to Serbia, its latest entry into Eastern Europe and the airline’s 11th new route of the year. The Doha-based carrier inaugurated the… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Rolls Out More Power Outlets at its Major Hubs
Making flying easier for our wired customers during the holidays SEATTLE — 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is powering up customer waiting areas at its major airports with electrical outlets that make it easier for travelers with electronic devices. At its airport gates in Anchorage, Portland and Seattle, the airline just finished installing 200 additional… Read the full press release
Ryanair Launches New Onboard Menu
‘THE GETAWAY CAFÉ’ IS ALMOST AS TASTY AS OUR CABIN CREW! 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) unveiled its mouth-watering new onboard menu, offering a full range of delicious hot and cold food, snacks and drinks. ‘The Getaway Café’ features an array of tempting new additions, as well as… Read the full press release
Applications invited for “Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme” as intake expands for 2013
HONG KONG, 2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Applications for the 2013 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme, a key initiative under the Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy, are now being invited. The nine-month educational initiative, organised by Dragonair in conjunction with the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, is designed to educate, motivate and inspire young people aged 18 to 25… Read the full press release
NIKI takes off with new livery in airberlin design
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the light of the current economic and political circumstances, airberlin and NIKI are repositioning themselves to exploit synergies, eliminate duplicated structures and move together with confidence towards the future. This includes NIKI adapting its appearance in keeping with airberlin design. On 21st November the first NIKI Airbus A320 in the new… Read the full press release
Xiamen Airlines Joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam Welcomes Xiamen Airlines 19th member strengthens SkyTeam’s #1 position in Greater China Xiamen, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomes China’s Xiamen Airlines as its 19th member. Xiamen Airlines is also the fourth member from Greater China. The airline strengthens SkyTeam’s footprint in China and its overall #1 position in the… Read the full press release
Korean Air Aims to Become the Number One Aerospace Company in Asia Airline Announces ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its Business Objectives for 2020
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air today announced its business objective to become the number one aerospace company in Asia. In the meeting room of the Busan Metropolitan Council building, Korean Air announced ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its business objectives which include plans to expand the ‘Tech Centre’ – the Aerospace Business Division located in Busan,… Read the full press release
OAK Ready for the Holidays
More Nonstop Destinations Than Ever Before; Unique “Free Parking” Offers Begins Thanksgiving Day Oakland, Calif. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakland International Airport expects a busy holiday travel season and is focused on providing a safe, on-time and positive airport experience for customers. 2012 has been a busy year for OAK, with passenger traffic up compared to… Read the full press release
Discover Greece! Fly NIKI to 19 dream destinations
Book your summer flights now! 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — NIKI is expanding its network in time for summer 2013, with brand-new destinations in Greece and even more flights from Vienna. Following new additions to the airline’s Greek schedules last summer, NIKI is transforming Vienna International Airport into a hub for flights to Greece for the entire… Read the full press release
Aeroflot provides benefit in baggage allowances
MOSCOW, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from November 15, 2012 and till March 31, 2013 Aeroflot provides an extra baggage piece for carrying one set of skiing or skateboarding equipment free of charge. One set of skiing equipment includes one baggage piece (ski bag) with one pair of skis and one pair of ski poles and one… Read the full press release
Kenya Airways Appoints Marketing Director
Nairobi, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier Kenya Airways has appointed Chris Diaz as its Marketing Director. Chris joins Kenya Airways from BIDCO Group where he served as the Group Marketing Director, overseeing functions in Communications, Corporate Affairs and Business Development across different countries. With the new appointment at Kenya Airways, Chris will continue to serve… Read the full press release
Jet Airways first to introduce new short-haul “One Fare Pass” For domestic travel
Travel applicable in Premiere & Economy Class on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights of less than 750kms MUMBAI, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the introduction of a 4 coupon “ONE FARE PASS” booklet for facilitating increased and convenient travel on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights in regional domestic markets. The… Read the full press release
NIKI takes to the skies in new livery
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first NIKI Airbus A320 to feature the new livery will leave Istanbul bound for Vienna on 21 November. The new look brings the NIKI fleet closer to the rest of the airberlin fleet. But one thing is unchanged: the role played by “the spirit of NIKI” will be undiminished. The NIKI… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand, Hobbit image largest graphic ever applied to an aircraft
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tight security and total secrecy surround an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER aircraft sequestered in a closed hangar at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Technical Operations base this week as it is transformed into a flying billboard for the soon to be released film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Details of the unique Hobbit inspired livery are under… Read the full press release
CTC upgrades European travel plans to Canada
One-off social-media promotion intercepts consumers at French and German airports 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The planning is over, the bags are packed and you’re striding confidently across the airport concourse to check in…but, what’s that you say? Canada? The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been running a special social-media promotion at major airports in France and Germany… Read the full press release