2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Holidaymakers booking in the UK should have access to fair, clear and transparent information at the right time according to draft guidance for travel agents, tour operators and price comparison websites published today for consultation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The joint guidance… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
Winnipeg Airports Authority One of Manitoba’s Top 25 Employers 2013
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is honoured to be named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Employers for 2013. WAA previously received this award in 2010 and 2012 and was also recently recognized for the second time as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are proud to once again be named one of… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Smashes Sales Record
OVER 7,000 CALENDARS SOLD IN ONE MONTH DON’T MISS OUT – BUY ONE OF THE REMAINING FEW TODAY! 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (19 Nov) announced record sales of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar, which has sold over 7,000 copies since it was launched in Warsaw last month,… Read the full press release
Jet Airways partners with Expedia Affiliate Network to offer hotel bookings on jetairways.com
MUMBAI: 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier International airline, has entered into a partnership with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) to offer budget and luxury hotel bookings within India and across the globe on our website www.jetairways.com. As an introductory offer, guests of Jet Airways can enjoy an exclusive 5% discount at more than… Read the full press release
Traffic Results for October 2012: Austrian Airlines Carries More Than One Million Passengers
• January – October 2012: 1.7 percent more passengers carried • October 2012: Trend with load factor continues to be positive, capacity-related decline in passenger volume 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group increased the number of passengers carried in the first ten months of 2012 by 1.7 percent from the prior-year level to a… Read the full press release
Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Buyers and sellers guide to Newquay Cornwall Airport 1 – Be pleasant and polite to both customers and other sellers 2 – Setup starts one hour before buyers are allowed in, try to arrive in good time to set up your stall 3 – Bring plenty of change 4 – No buying… Read the full press release
Aberdeen Airport comment on Virgin Atlantic announcement
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — See below, official comment from Aberdeen Airport, following the announcement that Virgin Atlantic has been successful in securing the remedy slots to fly into Heathrow from both Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airports, made available by the sale of bmi. Derek Provan, Aberdeen Airport MD, said: “I look forward to welcoming Virgin Atlantic to… Read the full press release
Aeroflot has been named the best Russian airline by readers of Condé Nast Traveller
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot was recognized as the best airline in Russia, taking top honor according to Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice – the most prestigious award in the world travel industry. Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice Award has been bestowing the best of the best in the industry for more than 10 years and… Read the full press release
Iberia reparará componentes de los aviones A318 de TAROM Airlines
El contrato de mantenimiento firmado entre Iberia y TAROM Airlines tendrá una duración de cinco años Los componentes de los aviones Airbus A318 de la línea aérea rumana serán revisados y reparados en las instalaciones de mantenimiento de Iberia en Madrid Madrid, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — TAROM, la compañía aérea de bandera de Rumanía, ha firmado un… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport Takes Top Honors in Concession Program Awards
SFO recognized for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) first place honors for the airport’s outstanding concession program. In the Large Airport category, SFO won First… Read the full press release
CVG,Get Here, Get There, Get Home Faster for the Holidays
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — If saving time is money for you this holiday season, then CVG can help. The holidays mark the busiest travel time of the year. CVG looks forward to welcoming tens of thousands of travelers this holiday season. You can make your flying experience faster and more enjoyable with some simple advance planning…. Read the full press release
Budapest Airport Smartphone Application
The icon indicating the smartphone application has already appeared on the website of Budapest Airport 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The application is available for download on phones running under iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms. Although it is a basic application at the moment, several new functions will be introduced in upcoming months. This move further strengthens the leading position of Budapest… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport launches new service for group travellers
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport is launching a personalised service for group travellers, aimed at getting their journeys off to a great start. Occasions will cater for couples and groups looking to relax and enjoy refreshments in the terminal before boarding their flight. Whether travelling as part of a business delegation, school trip, stag or hen party,… Read the full press release
SAS, New union agreements signed with 7 of 8 unions- negotiations continues
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12 the Board of SAS approved the 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG) plan to address the issues facing SAS. The 4XNG plan will improve EBT by approximately 3 bn SEK on an annualized basis and improve the overall cost flexibility. One of the conditions to implement the plan and for… Read the full press release
WTTC: “Europe right and wrong on emissions trading”
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — “A very unexpected but very welcome development, which may now temporarily prevent a full scale trade war” is the response of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO, David Scowsill, to the European Union’s decision to postpone the full introduction of its emissions trading scheme (ETS). WTTC has long argued… Read the full press release
Houston Airport System Embraces Technology to Share Wait Times for Security Checkpoints on fly2Houston.com
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston.com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it actually takes travelers to clear the checkpoint. “We exist to connect… Read the full press release
Flights not affected by fuel challenges at O.R. Tambo
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the airlines and fuel suppliers met this morning to discuss the current fuel supply challenges at O.R. Tambo International as a result of contaminated fuel received from the NATREF refinery. ACSA receives fuel in three different ways, a dedicated pipeline from NATREF (Sasolburg), dedicated rail tank cars… Read the full press release
Airports Going Green Informs, Enlightens and Inspires
CHICAGO, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce a successful 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference held November 4 – 7, 2012 in Chicago. This annual conference, co-hosted by the CDA and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is the aviation industry’s premier event for the development, communication and active discussion of sustainability… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Service from San Diego to Boston and Kauai
Double miles and introductory fares now available starting from $129* for San Diego-Boston flights SEATTLE — 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines announced today it will begin new service between San Diego and Boston starting March 29 and between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai, on June 7, 2013. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or by… Read the full press release
ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority
Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Orlando-Greensboro Service Ready for Takeoff
Low fares available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today expands its service from Orlando, Fla. (MCO) with the launch of nonstop service to Greensboro, N.C. (GSO). This is the only nonstop service from Greensboro to Orlando’s most convenient airport, where you’re closer to all the key attractions and can start your vacation… Read the full press release
Historic day – Boeing 787 Dreamliner joined to LOT fleet!
Warsaw, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT Polish Airlines, as the first carrier in Europe, has added to its fleet the world’s most modern passenger airplane – Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration code SP-LRA. The aircraft welcome ceremony was attended, among others, Anna Komorowska, the First Lady, and many Polish and international guests. The Dreamliner, registration code… Read the full press release
Hurricane Sandy Animals Flown To Safe Haven On Southwest Airlines Charter
Airline Partners with SeaWorld to Relocate 60 Orphaned Animals to Helen Woodward Animal Center in California NEWARK – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy continues to impact thousands of people in the Northeast US but it’s also impacted pets and animals that may no longer have homes. Orphaned pets that have filled shelters… Read the full press release
The “Flying Home for Christmas” tour takes off in Munich
2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the motto “Flying Home for Christmas”, the airberlin Christmas aircraft is taking off once again. This year the Boeing 737-800 with the registration Mike Juliette has a 2.54 metre high and 4.2 metre wide Santa Claus made of photos from nearly 2,000 airberlin fans and employees who uploaded their images to… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Trenton – Orlando Service Takes Flight
Fares starting at $79* each way available until Jan. 31 at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today launches nonstop service from Princeton-Trenton, N.J., to Orlando, with two weekly nonstop flights. Frontier is the only airline providing scheduled carrier service out of Trenton-Mercer Airport. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as… Read the full press release
DAA Price Increases For 2013 Show That “The Gathering” Is Another Govt Rip Off
2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, today (16 Nov) condemned the Govt-owned DAA airport monopoly’s proposed price increases for 2013 which include; – increases in summer landing and passenger charges – increases in remote stand passenger charges – a 36% increase in wheelchair charges as unacceptable and irresponsible in the light of Dublin Airport’s record low traffic… Read the full press release
CAA Broadway Travel confirmed as the latest ATOL accredited body
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today pleased to announce that Broadway Travel Service (Wimbledon) Ltd has been confirmed as an accredited body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. Broadway Travel’s status as an accredited body offers travel organisers an additional option for complying with the ATOL Regulations 2012, as members… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и Asiana Airlines открывают совместные рейсы в Сеул
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о заключении код-шерингового соглашения с южнокорейской авиакомпанией Asiana Airlines, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Владивостока в Сеул (Республика Корея). Полеты между двумя городами осуществляются ежедневно с 16 ноября 2012 года. Вылет из Владивостока в 15:10, прибытие в Сеул – в 15:50 по местному времени. Из Сеула рейс вылетает в… Read the full press release
Korean Air Celebrates The Launch of Its Service To Saudi Arabia
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air held a ceremony on 9 November to celebrate the inauguration of its new service between Seoul/Incheon and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. The event was held at Incheon International Airport in the presence of the President and COO of Korean Air, Chang Hoon Chi and… Read the full press release
Halifax Stanfield International Airport Extended Runway Fully Operational
2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right on schedule, the newly extended main runway (05/23) at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is fully operational today. Construction to lengthen the runway to 10,500 feet is now substantially complete. The runway is open and being used. Since September 26, 2011, work has been underway to extend the runway by 1,700 feet,… Read the full press release