2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — London’s City Airport was treated to an impromptu fashion show as leading British catwalk model, Jade Parfitt, showcased the hottest winter-sun looks for shorthaul travel. Renowned for modelling for the likes of Vogue, Jade Parfitt brought high fashion to the runway, literally, as she descended the aircraft showcasing stylish look after stylish… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
Helsinki Airport Duty free selection available now also for Business Flight Terminal’s Customers
Duty free shopping is now possible also for Helsinki Airport business flight terminal’s customers 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new shope is small but selection includes internationally famous brands and Finnish high-quality specialty items. The shop is open 24 hours a day. It is availabe for all departing international traffic passengers and crews. For more information… Read the full press release
Oman Air Meets Huge Increase in Demand on Muscat-Salalah Route During Eid Al Adha Holidays
Operated 214 flights Offered more than 28000 seats 55% increase in Passengers carried 75% increase in number of flights 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —Oman Air has recorded a huge surge in traffic between Muscat and Salalah during the Eid Al Adha holidays this year. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman operated 42 extra flights… Read the full press release
Peel Airports urge Government to urgently rethink UK Aviation Policy
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, have submitted their response to the Government’s consultation on its Draft Aviation Policy Framework. In a detailed response, Peel Airports have highlighted the need for a coherent national aviation policy which places the industry and regional airports… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Adds New Boeing 737-900ER to its Fleet
Cabin enhancements include innovative seats, larger overhead bins and softer lighting SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today introduced its first 737-900ER, which carries more passengers, flies farther and is the most fuel-efficient aircraft the carrier operates. Passengers traveling on Alaska’s new 737-900ER will enjoy more comfortable seating and Boeing’s Sky Interior, which features… Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Youtube To Donate Advertising Revenue From 2013 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Video To Tvn
ALMOST 350,000 VIEWS SEES YOUTUBE CASHING IN 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Nov) called on YouTube to donate all advertising revenues generated from the popularity of Ryanair’s behind-the-scenes video of its 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar photoshoot to the TVN Foundation in Warsaw. After the phenomenal success of… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport awards largest construction contract to transform its oldest pier
Gatwick awards its largest construction contract to Vinci Construction to construct a new baggage system and gate rooms Enabling flexible check-in options and gate rooms within easy reach of the departure lounge 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has awarded a significant contract to Vinci Construction to transform Pier 1 in the South Terminal. At… Read the full press release
Brussels Airlines introduce bigger aircraft on Bristol flight
New aircraft increases capacity to ‘capital of Europe’ 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of seats available on the popular Bristol-Brussels route has increased by 60 per cent with the introduction of a new aircraft by Brussels Airlines. Under a new agreement with Flybe, the three-times daily service from Bristol Airport will be operated by a… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Deploys Dreamliner on Daily Addis Frankfurt Route
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has started daily service on its Addis-Frankfurt route v.v. using its brand new and ultra modern B787- Dreamliner as of October 27, 2012. Frankfurt, the financial center of Europe, is a major Star Alliance hub and an important part of Ethiopian extensive worldwide network…. Read the full press release
Alaska Air Group Board of Directors Announces Four Executive Elections
SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and CEO Brad Tilden announced today the elections of four executive officers. Keith Loveless, who serves as vice president, legal and corporate affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, has been elected an executive vice president of Alaska Air Group, reflecting his broad strategic role… Read the full press release
IATA Infrastructure to Support Asian Growth
Kuala Lumpur – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia-Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues to grow. “Aviation is a vital part of Asia’s economy, supporting 24 million jobs and nearly half-a-trillion dollars of GDP. Connectivity, facilitated by… Read the full press release
Ryanair Welcomes Spanish Court Ruling In Favour Of Ryanair’s Online Check-In Policy
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (8 Nov) welcomed the Commercial Court of Madrid’s ruling in favour of Ryanair’s online check-in and boarding card policy, which the Court said expedited the boarding process and saved passengers time. A Spanish passenger had claimed they were unable to check-in online as their credit… Read the full press release
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT REWARDED FOR ONLINE CAR PARKING SERVICE
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has scooped gold for the Best Sales Campaign at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Marketing Excellence Awards held last night in Belfast. The talented marketing team beat off tough competition to win the award for a hugely successful campaign to promote the incredible value of its onsite parking via its… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Keynotes Global Supply Chain Forum at Loyola University Chicago
CHICAGO, 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was the keynote speaker today at a forum entitled “State of Chicago in the Global Supply Chain” at Loyola University Chicago. The event is Chicago’s premiere supply chain event, bringing together industry, academia and government to discuss the supply chain issues facing Chicagobusinesses. Andolino was… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways To Begin Flights To Salalah In Sultanate Of Oman
Airline Plans New Route To Country’s Second Largest City Four Services A Week Link Airline’s Doha Hub With Popular Tourist Destination In Gulf State Carrier Already Serves Omani Capital Muscat With 31 Flights Each Week… …And Begins New Code Share Agreement With Oman Air Increasing Capacity Between Both Countries Doha, QATAR – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ —… Read the full press release
Eric Yeaman Joins Alaska Air Group Board of Directors
SEATTLE — 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors and Chairman Bill Ayer announced today that Eric Yeaman, president and CEO of Hawaiian Telcom, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alaska Air Group Inc. Yeaman will serve on the board’s Audit Committee. “We’re delighted that Eric is joining Air Group’s… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Honored As One Of The 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers By G.I. Jobs
The Carrier is Ranked Among the Best Military Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year DALLAS – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that it has been designated a 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer® by G.I. Jobs. This marks the fourth year the Company has been included in the Top 100 Military Friendly… Read the full press release
Из Москвы в Пекин с S7 Airlines
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о введении специальных тарифов на перелет из Москвы в столицу Китая – Пекин. Полеты осуществляются ежедневно со стыковкой в одном из российских городов – Новосибирске, Иркутске, Екатеринбурге, Красноярске или Омске. Рейсы выполняются на комфортабельных лайнерах Airbus A319/A320 и Boeing 737. Размер тарифа экономического класса при покупке авиабилета туда и… Read the full press release
The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel Launches Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roll up your sleeves and build your own festive gingerbread house this festive season with Santa’s Little Helpers Workshop! The chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel will teach Santa’s little helpers the tricks and tips to create a festive gingerbread house, one where each will be proud to showcase during Christmas parties… Read the full press release
Qatar welcomes the world at WTM London
Qatar, Doha, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking part in the world’s largest tourism and hospitality trade show, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) takes central stage at UK’s World Travel Market (WTM) at ExCel in London from the 5th till the 9th of November 2012. Taking part in this global event, Qatar is strongly represented by a large… Read the full press release
Lufthansa holiday flights for summer 2013 now bookable
New summer destinations added to timetable 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa has opened bookings for its programme of tourist flights for the coming 2013 summer season, and has added four new, attractive holiday destinations to its route network. Whether it is a beach holiday, a journey of discovery or a city break, passengers who are taking… Read the full press release
TRANSASIA AIRWAYS’ CHAIRMAN NAMED AS 2013 EISENHOWER FELLOW
Singapore, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr Vincent M. Lin, Chairman of TransAsia Airways, was named one of 2013 Eisenhower Fellows by Eisenhower Fellowships. He is among 22 other outstanding winners around the world to receive this honor. Eisenhower Fellowships engage mid-career (age 32-45) professionals from around the world with 5-10 years of leadership experience to enhance their leadership… Read the full press release
Norwegian starter salget av flybilletter til New York og Bangkok
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian starter i dag salget av billetter til New York og Bangkok fra Oslo og Stockholm. Selskapets første langdistanseflygning vil finne sted mellom Oslo og New York 30. mai 2013, mens den første turen mellom Oslo og Bangkok er 1. juni 2013. – Dette er en stor og viktig milepæl i selskapets… Read the full press release
Apple’s Passbook lands at Heathrow
· Apple Passbook users to receive personalised offers and information as they travel through Heathrow · Apple Passbook and Heathrow WorldPoints rewards programme integrate 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced a partnership between Apple’s Passbook and the airport’s WorldPoints passenger rewards programme. The move, a first in a European multi-retailer environment, will soon allow… Read the full press release
FLIGHT ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES RESCHEDULE FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF JFK
Port-of-Spain, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to weather conditions affecting the JFK International Airport early this morning rescheduling of flights into and out of JFK are as follows for Nov 8th: BW527/08Nov now delayed to operate as follows BW527/08 ETD JFK 0900 ETA GEO 1535 GEO 1700 POS 1815… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES GUARANTEED DISCOUNTS
AND EXTENDS WEB CHECK IN PERIOD TO 2 WEEKS 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the launch of its new Wizz Discount Club, specifically designed for loyal customers who travel as a group or buy more than one Wizz Air ticket per year. The… Read the full press release
Skytrax amend website wording, but are recognised for rigorous authentication process applied to processing and checking of user reviews
London, UK, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — After complaints to an advertising regulator by a self-appointed critic of review sites, Skytrax were requested to change some review website wording. The ASA requested change of trusted and genuine wording for user reviews. This was due to our data privacy policy, by which a user’s personal e-mail details are deleted… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport volunteers participate in annual FOD Walk
Hartsfield-Jackson’s 11th annual event draws nearly 100 volunteers ATLANTA – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today held its 11th annual Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Walk, during which nearly 100 volunteers searched for and removed debris. Aviation officials closed Runway 8L/26R and the north cargo ramp for about 30 minutes as laser sharp volunteers scanned… Read the full press release
Fly in Style with British Airways and Save up to 50 per cent cff First and Business this Christmas
F2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — or six days only, British Airways is slashing its premium leisure fares by up to 50 per cent in first and business class as well as offering great deals on a wide range of holidays for those looking to getaway this Christmas or early next year. The premium leisure sale starts Thursday,… Read the full press release
SAS Group Traffic Figures – October 2012
· SAS Group carried 2.7 million passengers in October, up 4.6%. · SAS Group’s capacity (ASK) increased by 6.7% and the Group’s traffic (RPK) increased by 5.4%. · The SAS Group’s load factor declined 0.9 p.u. to 74.1%. Group market trends, RASK and yield development 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic growth continued to be positive during… Read the full press release