Completes previous $50 million repurchase program SEATTLE, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced today that its board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the company to buy up to $250 million of its common stock. The program does not have an expiration date, however, Air Group is targeting completion by… Read the full press release
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JAPAN AIRLINES AND BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE START OF JOINT BUSINESS
TOKYO, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ —Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways will begin a joint business agreement with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan. The joint business, which starts on October 1, 2012, will benefit customers by providing better links between Japan and Europe, greater choice of flights to more destinations, enhanced… Read the full press release
LOT among the safest airlines in the world!
Warsaw, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — LOT Polish Airlines have been ranked among the safest airlines in the world, having fully met the requirements of the safety audit conducted by IATA (International Air Transport Association). The auditing organization conducted a five-day safety audit (the so-called IOSA, i.e. IATA Operational Safety Audit) in all of LOT’s operational areas…. Read the full press release
LUV Lands In Iowa! Southwest Airlines Launches Service At Des Moines International Airport
Southwest Adds 77th City to Route Map, Offering Iowa Customers Low Fares and More Destinations DALLAS – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce that LUV has officially landed in Iowa with service at Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Dozens of Southwest Employees are on hand to celebrate the long-anticipated arrival with… Read the full press release
Estonian Air carried 687 427 passengers in the first nine months
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — In September Estonian Air carried 83 784 passengers, out of which 83 631 on regular flights. The number of passengers on regular flights in Tallinn increased 41.3% compared to the same period last year. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 72.6%. In the first nine months Estonian Air carried… Read the full press release
Maldives to hold roadshow in Mumbai and Chennai on 27th and 28th September
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldivian airline together with Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will hold a two city road-show in Mumbai and Chennai on 27th and 28th September. The delegation led by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Hon. Mohamed Maleeh Jamal will comprise of members drawn from 15 companies both hoteliers and… Read the full press release
Estonian Air and EAS promote winter holiday possibilities in Estonia
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air and EAS (Enterprise Estonia) continue their co-operation to attract tourists to Estonia during the low season. In the framework of this co-operation, another joint campaign will be held in the Lithuanian, Russian, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian markets during 1–14 October, promoting the possibilities of spending winter holidays in Estonia. “The… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Announces Executive Changes
Denver-based carrier appoints chief information officer DENVER, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the appointment of Amit Agarwal as chief information officer of the Denver-based carrier. Frontier also announced the departure of Cliff Van Leuven, the airline’s vice president of customer service since 2004. Jan Fogelberg, currently Frontier’s vice president of commercial technology, will… Read the full press release
Flight to London with Neikid
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, 24 September a gourmet-flight takes place on Estonian Air Tallinn-London-Tallinn route in which Premium class passengers are served three course meal by Koit Uustalu the Chef de Cuisine of Neikid. Neikid has specially composed the onboard menu for Estonian Air Sky Restaurant. The starter of Tallinn-London flight is smoked duck salad with… Read the full press release
Terminal 1 Expansion Creates New Capacity for Up to Six / Million Passengers Yearly – Exclusive Utilization by / Lufthansa and Star Alliance – Five New Lufthansa Lounges
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) new Pier A-Plus – the 800 meter-long westward expansion of Terminal 1 – opened on schedule after about four years of construction. Flight operations begin on October 10 at the new pier, allowing Germany’s biggest hub to serve up to six million additional passengers per year – thus a… Read the full press release
SWISS serves “La Castagnata” specialities aloft
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS Business travellers will be enjoying some special inflight fare between 3 and 9 October: to mark the “La Castagnata” chestnut festival in Southern Switzerland, SWISS will be serving them cold cuts with chestnuts, brasato with polenta and sugar-snap peas and a chestnut mousse with plum sauce alongside the usual culinary offerings… Read the full press release
Estonian Air announced Airline of the Year Silver Award winner
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Region Airline Association (ERA) recognized Estonian Air for its excellence and achievements with Airline of the Year 2012/2013 Silver Award. It is the first time the carrier has won an ERA Award. Estonian Air was recognised as an outstanding example of a successful link between an airport and a regional carrier,… Read the full press release
Новый городской сквер в Новосибирске
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о завершении основных работ по благоустройству территории нового сквера в Новосибирске. Сквер, расположенный в самом сердце города, на пересечении улиц Орджоникидзе и Советской, – подарок S7 Airlines жителям Новосибирска в честь 20-летия авиакомпании. Создание сквера – совместный проект S7 Airlines, администрации Новосибирской области и мэрии города. В знак окончания основных… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и Deutsche Bahn заключили партнерское соглашение
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и Deutsche Bahn AG (Немецкие железные дороги) подписали соглашение, позволяющее пассажирам добраться в любую точку Германии по привлекательной цене. В рамках соглашения Rail&Fly пассажиры могут приобрести авиабилет на рейс S7 Airlines в Германию, включающий перевозку по железной дороге, и продолжить путешествие из аэропортов Франкфурта, Мюнхена и Дюссельдорфа на поезде в… Read the full press release
Metalsmiths Sterling Opens at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metalsmiths Sterling is excited to open its new location at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Metalsmiths Sterling is a welcome addition to our community’s airport,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Offering travellers an array of quality shopping choices enhances the overall customer experience at the airport.” “We… Read the full press release
Running Late – Heathrow Express
WORK TARDINESS COSTS UK ECONOMY £9 BILLION (¹) 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research out today reveals that a whopping 590,000 people are late for work every single day, with work tardiness costing the economy £9 billion per year in lost time. More than half (56 per cent) of UK workers are late at least five times… Read the full press release
Vote in advance at Helsinki Airport during 17- 23 October
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers, airport employees and those residing near the airport may vote in advance in the municipal election during 17-23 October. The advance voting location is situated on the service floor of Terminal 2, near the reception of Hotel Glo. Everyone visiting the airport has unrestricted access to the area. The advance voting… Read the full press release
ADAC gears up for the New Direct Abu Dhabi-Rome Flights
Partnership between Etihad Airways and Alitalia to enhance connectivity to Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Australia Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced today during the 18th World Route Development Forum in Abu Dhabi that it is finalizing its preparations to welcome Alitalia, the national airline of Italy,… Read the full press release
CAA welcomes new pilot flying hours
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s aviation safety regulator today welcomed new EU rules that will standardise working hours for European airline pilots. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the new rules will benefit UK passengers and will not compromise safety. The CAA said it was pleased that the EU’s final draft, published today, includes several… Read the full press release
The 18th World Route Development Forum Opens today in Abu Dhabi
Over 2,800 senior professionals from airlines and airports around the world visit Abu Dhabi to establish strategic partnerships Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today the 18th World Route Development Forum, one of the largest international civil aviation industry events worldwide, opened in Abu Dhabi. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the 18th World… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia welcomes new Sichuan Airlines services from Chengdu
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Key facts It is expected Sichuan Airlines will announce a new direct service between Chengdu and Melbourne. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said it was the latest example of the China growth opportunity being fulfilled. Key quotes “Chengdu represents one of China’s fastest emerging secondary cities and largest aviation hubs in… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Passenger Travel Surges in Summer 2012
Recording 2,633,805 passengers in the months of July & August 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the World Route Development Forum opens its doors at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the event host released today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi international Airport for the months of July and August 2012…. Read the full press release
International Aviation Leaders Land in Abu Dhabi for Global Summit
Over 2,800 senior professionals, including 90 CEOs from airlines and airports around the world to visit Abu Dhabi for World Routes 201 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 30th of September will mark the official opening of the 18th World Route Development Forum, the largest annual international aviation event, at the Abu Dhabi… Read the full press release
Allegiant Announces Nonstop Flights Between Oakland and Telluride
Oakland, Calif. – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant announced new nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Telluride, CO via Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) beginning on December 15, 2012. To celebrate the new service, Allegiant is offering introductory fares as low as $112.99* one way. The flight schedule is as follows: “We are excited to… Read the full press release
UK pilots pass world’s first autogyro flight test course
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six UK pilots are the latest graduates of a unique course aimed at providing pilots with the skills required to flight test light aircraft. Run jointly by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Light Aircraft Association (LAA), the latest course offered dedicated training to enable experienced AutoGyro pilots to be… Read the full press release
British Airways and Japan Airlines Announce Start of Joint Business
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin a joint business agreement with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan. The joint business, which starts on October 1, 2012, will benefit customers by providing better links between Europe and Japan, greater choice of flights to more destinations,… Read the full press release
Finavia makes it easier to look up Finnish flight connections online
It is now easier to look up flights departing from Finnish airports. Finavia has introduced a new search service on its website for convenient searches of flight connections and schedules for all Finavia airports. 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new search service makes its easier for customers to look up suitable schedules from their local airport… Read the full press release
Jet Airways takes deserving, underprivileged students from Ngo, Shrimad Rajchandra love and care on an educative journey
MUMBAI, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the “Joy of Giving Week- India’s Festival of Giving”, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline today offered 160 students from the Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Jet Airways’ aircraft maintenance hangar near the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Santacruz. The educational excursion programme… Read the full press release
Qantas renews global full content agreement with Amadeus
Qantas renews global full content agreement with Amadeus 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus travel agencies worldwide will continue to have guaranteed access to Qantas full range of fares and ancillary services via the Amadeus distribution system Madrid, Spain, 26 September 2012: Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and… Read the full press release
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES GUYANA – TORONTO NON-STOP
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective December 1st 2012, Caribbean Airlines launches a twice weekly non-stop service between Georgetown and Toronto, adding to the daily flights now offered by CAL on the route, clearly demonstrating the airline’s commitment to Guyana travel and tourism. Robert Corbie, Caribbean Airlines’ CEO (Ag), is quoted as saying, “With the recent arrival… Read the full press release