SEATTLE — 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tammy Young has joined Alaska Air Group as vice president of human resources. Young will oversee employee benefits, compensation, training and development, recruitment, workers compensation and the employee travel services department at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. “Tammy is a seasoned human resource professional whose leadership and commitment to diversity… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Denver and Phoenix/Mesa
Miramar, Florida, 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today started daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Customers can check out the insanely low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive alerts on Spirit’s email deals and offers. “We’re thrilled to continue saving consumers money and satisfying… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts New Service Between Chicago and Houston
CHICAGO, 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Spirit Airlines launched new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Houston/Bush Intercontinental Airport. The daily flights will depart from Chicago O’Hare at 8:35 p.m. and arrive to Houston at 11:19 p.m. The flight from Houston will depart each day at 6:15 a.m. and arrive in Chicago at 8:52 a.m. The flight… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS CEO AKBAR AL BAKER DELIVERS INSPIRING LEADERSHIP SPEECH AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
More Than 500 People Attend Lecture As Airline Chief Shares Story Behind Company’s Success Doha, QATAR – 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker today delivered an inspiring speech on leadership and the airline’s success story during a lecture at Carnegie Mellon University in Doha. Al Baker’s address, attended by over… Read the full press release
World’s Largest Salmon Lands in Anchorage, Alaska
‘Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II’ aircraft underscores airline’s role in transporting Alaska seafood ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Weighing in at 91,000 pounds, the world’s largest salmon landed in Anchorage today to a cheering crowd of hundreds of Alaska Airlines employees and seafood industry executives. Stretching nearly 129 feet, the fish-themed Boeing 737-800 is the most intricately… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Grows in Houston; Starts Ultra Low Fare Service to Chicago and Las Vegas
Miramar, Florida -2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just two weeks after starting service in Houston, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is already expanding with the addition of daily nonstop service to two more cities. The airline today began ultra low fare service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Las Vegas McCarran… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Reports September Traffic
2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — DALLAS – Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reported September 2012 consolidated traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran. AirTran became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (“the Company”) on May 2, 2011. For purposes of comparability, year-to-date 2011 traffic results presented in the accompanying tables include the combined results… Read the full press release
CAG, SIA and SilkAir Renew Partnership To Boost Singapore Tourism
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With CAG) – Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines and SilkAir have again partnered to offer value-packed holiday deals that showcase the best that Singapore has to offer. Priced from as low as $54[1], compared to $60 last year, Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) packages offer customers of Singapore Airlines and SilkAir… Read the full press release
flydubai adds Tabuk to KSA network
Low-cost link to start on 7 November 2012 Dubai, UAE, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, today announced it is to start operations to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (KSA), on 7 November 2012. flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “We are very grateful to the Saudi authorities for helping us connect Dubai to underserved… Read the full press release
Arik Air, Boeing strengthen partnership
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline, along with the world’s largest aerospace company, The Boeing Company of the US, recently hosted Arik Air’s financial partners in Seattle for a series of planning courses designed to provide a deeper understanding of the aviation business and manufacturing process. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The exercise will… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES NEW CABIN BAGGAGE POLICY
NEW ₤9 FEE FOR LARGE CABIN BAG ASSURES MORE SPACE ON BOARD AND RESULTS IN ₤4.5 DISCOUNT ON WIZZ AIR FARES 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline connecting Western and Eastern Europe, today announced its new cabin baggage policy designed to eliminate the excessive number of bags carried onboard, overcrowding aircraft… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand to further increase capacity to North America
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air New Zealand will add approximately 5,000 return seats a month to North America as it further increases capacity to San Francisco, Vancouver and Los Angeles from April 2013. The airline will operate daily return flights on the Auckland – San Francisco route. To date, the San Francisco service has predominantly run five times… Read the full press release
The Board of Directors of JSC “AEROFLOT”
Moscow – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot” Board of Directors ordinary meeting was held today chaired by Kirill Androsov. The Board of Directors considered results of execution of consolidated budget figures of Aeroflot Group according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the first 6 months of 2012. Provided data persuasively confirms position of the Group… Read the full press release
Aeroflot traffic and capacity figures reached record levels in August and 8 Months of 2012
Moscow – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” traffic and capacity figures reached record levels in August and 8 months of 2012. In August 2012 passenger turnover of the company went up by 19.1% against the same period in 2011 and reached record level of 5,201 mln passenger-kilometers. The international passenger turnover totaled… Read the full press release
III Torneo de golf solidario APMIB 2012
El torneo se celebrará el 25 de octubre en el Casino Club de Golf Retamares. Las inscripciones están abiertas hasta el jueves 18 de octubre y se realizan online en la propia página de la Asociación de Padres de Minusválidos de Iberia www.apmib.com. La APMIB es la 2ª asociación asistencial de España, en la que son… Read the full press release
Air Cargo Germany to begin service at Hartsfield-Jackson
Airport also announces plans for a fourth cargo facility ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced on Tuesday that Air Cargo Germany will begin service there and that it is planning to build a fourth cargo facility. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed revealed the news at the Georgia World Congress Center, where Hartsfield-Jackson is… Read the full press release
Kobe Bryant in Istanbul for Turkish Airlines’ new commercial
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kobe Bryant, international brand face of Turkish Airlines, which took great steps towards becoming a global brand in the last years, came to Istanbul for shootings of Turkish Airlines’ commercial. As one of the most renown figures in basketball worldwide, Kobe Bryant became Turkish Airlines’ international brand face with the sponsorship agreement… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson prepares to host the world’s largest air cargo conference
The 26th International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition arrives in Atlanta October 2 ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will host the 26th International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) October 2-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The 50th anniversary forum and exposition is presented… Read the full press release
Iberia transporta 50 óleos de la Fundación Guayasamín España
Las obras de arte se exhibirán en el Castillo de Santa Catalina en Cádiz en el marco de las celebraciones del Bicentenario de la Constitución de Cádiz Madrid, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha transportado obras de arte de la Fundación Guayasamín desde Quito, Ecuador, a Madrid en el marco de un convenio de patrocinio que la compañía aérea española… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines rises together with its employees
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wishing to acknowledge the vital role its staff have played in the airline’s success, Turkish Airlines and project partner Boeing have prepared a surprise for its employees; a new Boeing 737-800 airplane (TC-JHL) decorated with roughly 17,000 photos of those working on behalf of Turkish Airlines in 191 destinations all over the… Read the full press release
Iberia renueva su menú a la carta
La compañía ha decidido no repercutir la subida del IVA a sus productos, a excepción de las bebidas alcohólicas y café. Disponible para la clase Turista en los vuelos de corto y medio radio. Madrid, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de renovar la carta menú que ofrece a sus clientes en los vuelos de corto y… Read the full press release
Blue Angels to Arrive in Formation at SFO
Precision Flight Team to Perform for Fleet Week Audiences SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Navy’s precision flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, will arrive in formation at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at approximately 6:15 p.m. PDT. Media desiring to photograph/videotape the arrival must be at Airfield Operations Services,… Read the full press release
Silver Airways expands service at Hartsfield-Jackson
Airline adds five destinations, beginning today ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silver Airways, which began service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this summer, is expanding its service to five additional cities, beginning today. “We are pleased that Silver Airways has chosen to offer more choices for passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “Our… Read the full press release
IAA adds social media channels to further inform public about business and employment opportunities
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has rolled out dedicated social media channels focused on keeping the public up to date on business and employment opportunities with the IAA. Updates on these topics will now appear on Facebook at facebook.com/IndianapolisAirportAuthority and Twitter at @IAA_business. Updates and links to more details on… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines starts its operations to Sebha, Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Aden
Turkish Airlines which already has the world’s 7th largest network, will add 4 more new destinations in October. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sebha (Libya) flights are scheduled to begin on October 7th, 2012 with 3 weekly services. Introductory round trip tickets from Istanbul to Sebha will be available from 249 Euros, including taxes and fees. Istanbul… Read the full press release
RYANAIR LAUNCHES BRUSSELS-DUBLIN ‘DOUBLE DAILY’ RETURN FLIGHTS TO MARK IRELAND’S LOW COST EU PRESIDENCY
FLY BRUSSELS to/from DUBLIN FROM JUST €19 – saving taxpayers’ millions 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (4 Oct) announced an additional daily return flight between Brussels Charleroi and Dublin (from 7 Nov) to mark Ireland’s upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the EU, which will commence on 1st Jan,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Denver and Gateway
Miramar, Florida, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today started daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Customers can check out the insanely low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive alerts on Spirit’s email deals and offers. “We’re thrilled to continue saving consumers money and satisfying their… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT PAYS TRIBUTE TO NORM THOMPSON
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is hailing the contribution made by Air New Zealand’s deputy CEO as he announces his intention to leave the airline next year. Norm Thompson will step down from his role next June, after almost 45 years with the national carrier. Jim Boult, Christchurch Airport CEO, says he enjoys his association… Read the full press release
– LAX TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Not Quite Carmageddon, LAneXt™ AIRPORT MODERNIZATION TO REMOVE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Los Angeles, California – 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — LAXageddon?? No, but we are shutting down lanes in the Central Terminal Area as we re-build Los Angeles International Airport! Although the dreaded Carmageddon I-405 closure had minimal impact at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the removal of a pedestrian bridge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AND ADELAIDE AIRPORTS COMBINE FORCES
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to link one of the largest un-serviced city pairs in Australasia, with the intention of benefitting business, freight and tourism of both cities. Christchurch Airport CEO Jim Boult says the initiative has been under discussion between the two airports for three or four months…. Read the full press release