• January-September 2012: 2.1 percent more passengers carried • September 2012: Fewer passengers due to reduction of capacity 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Airlines Group increased the number of passengers carried in the first three quarters of 2012 by 2.1 percent from the prior- ear level to a total of 8.8 million passengers. The passenger load… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
Kenya Airways acquires a new Embraer to growing fleet KQ proud owner of the 900th E-Jet Manufactured by Embraer
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has added another Embraer E-jet to its rapidly growing fleet as it expands its destinations in Africa while increasing frequencies on existing routes. The aircraft registered 5Y- FFC was delivered in a special ceremony in Brazil as it was the 900the E-Jet to be produced by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer…. Read the full press release
SIA Appoints Italian Star Chef Carlo Cracco To Acclaimed Culinary Panel
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Italian star chef Carlo Cracco has been named the newest member of the Singapore Airlines International Culinary Panel (ICP). The Chef and Restaurateur of two Michelin-starred Ristorante Cracco in Milan joins a stellar team of eight other international chefs on the highly regarded ICP. For a start, his dishes will be rolled out… Read the full press release
Jet Airways introduces its Full Service Première cabin on all JetKonnect Boeing 737-700/800 flights
MUMBAI, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced its acclaimed full-service Premiere product on all JetKonnect Next-Generation Boeing 737-700/800 flights across India. These JetKonnect flights will now come equipped with a premium, front end Premiere cabin allowing guests to experience Jet Airways’ acclaimed Premiere service across its full service and low… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines takes off with new long-haul cabin
• Austrian Airlines invests over 90 million euros in conversion of long-haul fleet • Entire long-haul fleet given modern cabin • Greater seat comfort with new Economy Class seats, improved entertainment experience with new inflight entertainment system, and full-flat beds in Business Class 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet and installing… Read the full press release
JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sheremetyevo International Airport” signed an agreement on strategic partnership
Moscow – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sheremetyevo International Airport” (JSC “SIA”) signed an agreement on strategic partnership. The agreement has been concluded on mutually beneficial and long-term basis in order to optimize Aeroflot operations in the base airport Sheremetyevo. Under the agreement both parties came to an accord over the key subjects. As… Read the full press release
High levels of occupancy on Aerolineas Argentinas flights during the october long weekend
Buenos Aires, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite the bad weather conditions that prevailed during the long weekend throughout the country, Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral scheduled flights operated normally to various tourist destinations required by a significant number of passengers. The high levels of occupation on flights and the punctuality in the programming during the four days of intense… Read the full press release
oneworld anuncia la incorporación de Qatar Airways
Es la primera de las tres grandes líneas aéreas del Golfo que entra a formar parte de una alianza Madrid, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — oneworld ha anunciado hoy en Nueva York la entrada de Qatar Airways en la alianza. Se prevé que el proceso de integración de la aerolínea enoneworld dure entre 12 y 18 meses. Qatar Airways, elegida… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson marks National Energy Action Month
Airport events aimed at conserving energy, saving money ATLANTA – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport leaders got employees excited about energy conservation with a kickoff event in the Atrium Tuesday morning to introduce a series of events held in conjunction with National Energy Action Month in October. “Hartsfield-Jackson continues to make strides in reducing… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company represents the Kingdom at World Route Development Forum
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A delegation led by the Bahrain Airport Company attended the World Route Development Forum and exhibition 2012 which took place in Abu Dhabi between September 29th and October 2, 2012. The delegation representatives from the Bahrain International Airport (BIA) along with the Airport valued partners, Civil Aviation… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson participates in Fire Prevention Week
Airport officials encourage families to develop two emergency escape routes ATLANTA – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the City of Atlanta’s Fire Rescue Department kicked off national Fire Prevention Week on Monday morning with a public message to announce a weeklong event to promote fire safety. Throughout the week, the Airport will have… Read the full press release
Frontier’s Denver-South Bend Service Ready for Takeoff
Low fares available at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today expands its service from Denver, Colo. (DEN) with the launch of nonstop service to South Bend, Ind. (SBN). The new nonstop flights also provide great access with an easy connection to 15 additional destinations throughout the west including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and… Read the full press release
Oman Air Meets Huge Increase in Demand on Muscat-Salalah Route
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nearly 50,000 passengers flew on the route, an increase of more than 20,000 compared with August-September 2011. The extra flights accounted for 40% of the total number of people travelling to Salalah with Oman Air and the extraordinary demand for travel also resulted in an impressive average seat factor of 88% for… Read the full press release
LAX TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR OCT. 11-12, 2012 — SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR DEPARTS LAX OCTOBER 11-12, 2012; TRAFFIC DELAYS ANTICIPATED IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING AIRPORT
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the Space Shuttle Endeavour begins its two-day trek from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the California Science Center, passengers, visitors, airport workers, and ground transportation providers driving to/from LAX are advised to plan ahead and travel alternative routes to avoid possible traffic delays due to full and intermittent street closures… Read the full press release
easyJet welcome onboard their 30 millionth passenger at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet has today celebrated a landmark passenger boarding a flight at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA). Brendan Vinter, who was travelling on the 10.35am flight to Belfast, is the 30 millionth passenger to be welcomed onboard an easyJet flight operating via Liverpool and has won a pair of return flights to an… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT REPORTS $19.6M PROFIT
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — This result was a reflection of very satisfactory returns from the company’s commercial operations. The reported profit also includes a net after tax gain on the revaluation of the company’s investment property portfolio of $4.1m. Excluding the impact of this revaluation gain, CIAL’s operating profit after tax of $15.5m was 30% ahead… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport : 1.9 million passengers in September, no growth
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With 1,888,193 passengers handled in September, Brussels Airport records a slightly negative growth of -0.1%. As is the case at most other European airports, the crisis is now also starting to affect passenger numbers while cargo volumes have been showing negative growth these past months. All departing passenger segments (originating -0.5%; transfer… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport reports excellent passenger numbers on its 14th anniversary
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport turned 14 years old on Monday 8th October, celebrating its anniversary with outstanding passenger statistics for September. The number of passengers travelling via Oslo Airport in September totalled 2 039 604, up 66 332 or 3.4% from September 2011, setting a new passenger record for the year’s ninth month. The number… Read the full press release
HUB 2012: CLEARER PASSENGER CHANNELS FOR CUSTOMERS AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 1st October 2012, Air France customers at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub have had access to faster and easier passenger channels, in the airport’s most modern infrastructures: – All international flights are now grouped at terminal 2E(1), – Terminal 2F is exclusively dedicated to European (Schengen)(2) flights operated by Air France and… Read the full press release
EASYJET URGES EU TO BREAK DOWN WALLS OF AVIATION PROTECTIONISM
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet, today encouraged the EU to break down the remaining walls of protectionism in European aviation on slots and ground handling. Speaking at the European Aviation Club before an audience of MEPs, EU officials, academics and aviation industry representatives, she urged the EU to continue the liberalisation of… Read the full press release
Gatwick sees passenger numbers increase by 2.4% in September
Over 80,000 more passengers flew from Gatwick compared to the prior year Load factors remain high at 86.6% – 1.4% higher than the prior year 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — September 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Oct-11 Oct-10 Growth Sep-12 Sep-11 (%) Sep-12 Sep-11 (%) Total terminal passengers (000s) 3,443.80 3,363.50 2.4… Read the full press release
EASA updates its Code of Conduct
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Code of Conduct for its staff, including an overarching policy on the Prevention and Mitigation of Conflict of Interest. A similar policy is also being adopted by the Members of EASA’s Management Board. The objective of the Code of Conduct is to maintain… Read the full press release
SAA CEO Tenders Resignation
Johannesburg, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) confirms that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ms Siza Mzimela resigned today (8 October 2012). She tendered her resignation to the chairperson of the board of directors, Mr Vuyisile Kona at the airline’s head office, Airways Park in Johannesburg. The resignation has been accepted by the board… Read the full press release
EASA promotes the future of Safety Oversight
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 10 and 11 October 2012, EASA hosts its 4th annual safety conference, which this year focusses on Performance Based Oversight. More than 300 aviation specialists are gathered in Cologne, Germany to consider the future of oversight by regulatory authorities, when Safety Management Systems (SMS) will be fully implemented by organisations in… Read the full press release
Putting SES Back on Track – Europe’s Top Aviation Priority
Geneva – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively to statements made today by Siim Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission, asserting that delivering a fully functioning Single European Sky (SES) is Europe’s top aviation priority. “IATA fully supports Vice President Kallas in his efforts to put the long-delayed SES… Read the full press release
JAL Launches Direct Helsinki Service From February 25, 2013
TOKYOO, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced February 25, 2013 as the launch date for its inaugural service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki. Located considerably closer to Japan than many European cities, Finland’s capital makes an excellent gateway for travellers connecting between Japan and Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. On top of that,… Read the full press release
Lufthansa merging point-to-point services outside its Frankfurt and Munich hubs under unified brand
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is transferring its point-to-point services that are not operated through the Frankfurt and Munich hubs to a unified business model under the Germanwings brand. Up to now, both Lufthansa and Germanwings have offered point-to-point flights on domestic German and European routes. From 2013, however, these services will be repositioned as a… Read the full press release
Starbucks opens their second store in Finland at Helsinki airport
Starbucks opens their second store in Finland at Helsinki Airport on Friday October 12. The store is conveniently located in the gate area 32-40 in Terminal 2. 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arjan Oudejans, Director of Licensed Stores at Starbucks Coffee Company EMEA: “Ever since we opened our first store in Finland, we have received a warm… Read the full press release
FLYBE ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE 2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has put on sale its 2013 Summer schedule that spans next year’s school summer holidays, featuring 15 routes from George Best Belfast City Airport and offering a total choice of up to 544 flights a week to an extensive range of attractive destinations across the UK. The programme… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS MAKES HEADLINES WITH AVIATION STORY OF THE YEAR
Global Media Spotlight On Leading Gulf Carrier As It Joins Oneworld Alliance New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways yet again made international headlines this week with the industry story of the year in New York The global media spotlight was firmly on the Doha-based airline as it became… Read the full press release