2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways customers in Yorkshire are making the most of a ‘Go After the Games Sale’ offering savings of up to 27 per cent off flights and holidays from Leeds Bradford Airport. The sale follows the airline’s recent ‘Home Advantage’ campaign which encouraged Brits to stay in the UK during the London… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
JONONE’S STREET ART EXCLUSIVELY FOR AIR FRANCE’S LA PREMIÈRE CUSTOMERS
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 10 September, La Première customers have been able to discover exclusive creations and works of art by JonOne, an American Street Artist at the La Première lounge in Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and on board Air France long-haul flights. Exclusive works or art by JonOne: a blue LED sculpture and… Read the full press release
bmi regional announces direct service to Aberdeen
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading UK airline and recently acquired bmi regional is to introduce direct flights from Bristol to Aberdeen. From Monday 29th October, the airline will fly twice daily between Aberdeen and Bristol offering the only direct flights between the two cities. bmi regional chairman Ian Woodley said: “We believe there is sufficient demand… Read the full press release
Maximizing Aviation’s Contributions to Korea’s Economy
Seoul 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Republic of Korea (Korea) to continue to build on the success of the Korean aviation industry and to further strengthen its competitive advantage. “Korea has created a strong framework for the success of its air transport industry. Aviation supports KRW 8.3… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific unveils new Regional Business Class
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today unveiled its new Regional Business Class product, coinciding with the airline’s 66th anniversary as Hong Kong’s home carrier. Speaking at an unveiling event held at Cathay Pacific City, the airline’s headquarters, Chief Executive John Slosar said: “Our new Regional Business Class seat was developed after listening to our… Read the full press release
FLYBE LAUNCHES 25% OFF LIMITED TIME WINTER SEAT SALE ON 27 KEY ROUTES
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe’s seat sale offers fares on many popular routes, including Belfast City Airport, with one way fares from £20.99 Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is offering a limited time 25% off winter seat sale on a wide selection of its most popular routes for booking until midnight on October 7th and available… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Giving Away 20 Million Frequent Flyer Miles Next Week in Maryland
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 1,000 Area Residents to Receive Enough Miles for Award Ticket* (with taxes and fees from only $5 per award) WHO/WHAT: Spirit Airlines is celebrating its recent arrival to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in a big way and giving away 20 million frequent flyer bonus miles next week.1,000 residents (18 years… Read the full press release
HAECO And Cathay Pacific form joint venture to provide inventory technical management services
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (“HAECO”) and Cathay Pacific Airways have teamed up to form a joint venture company, HAECO ITM Limited (“HXITM”), in Hong Kong to provide inventory technical management services to Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, as well as other airline customers. HAECO ITM services primarily cover provisions and pool management… Read the full press release
Global and Local Partners Line Up to Sponsor 2012 World Routes Development Forum
Key partners, business sponsors, suppliers and media partners support world’s largest event for airlines and airports United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) presented the key sponsors of the 18th World Route Development Forum to be held in Abu Dhabi from September 29th to October 2nd at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition… Read the full press release
First Domestic Flight takes off from Abu Dhabi International Airport
Rotana Jet inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) witnessed today the first domestic flight in the UAE as Rotana Jet flight took off from Abu Dhabi International Airport flying to Fujairah International Airport at 10:00 am this morning. This inaugural flight comes… Read the full press release
Travelport and Gulf Air renew agreement to provide full content for travel agents
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have renewed their full content agreement, which will ensure that all travel agents within Travelport’s worldwide network continue to have access to the airline’s full range of published… Read the full press release
Online Registration Closes TODAY for Contractor Open House
CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Online pre-registration will close today for the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL. The Contractor Open House provides an excellent opportunity for firms interested in… Read the full press release
VERMONT TO DOUBLE FLIGHTS FROM TORONTO THIS WINTER
BURLINGTON, Vt., 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Sept. 18, Governor Shumlin announced Porter airline service between BTV and Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport will double this winter. Porter Airlines has once again partnered with Ski Vermont and four Vermont Ski Resorts to provide customers with an attractive winter getaway to the Green Mountain State. “We were… Read the full press release
Massport Board Confirms Thomas Glynn As New CEO
Massport Board Confirms Thomas Glynn as New CEO BOSTON 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today confirmed Thomas Glynn to serve as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Port Authority overseeing Boston Logan International Airport, the public container and cruise terminals in the Port… Read the full press release
Massport Holds the Line on Logan Rates and Charges
Massport Holds the Line on Boston Logan Rates and Charges Free Silver Line Service to Continue through New Year BOSTON, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today approved a series of rates and charges for airlines at Boston Logan International Airport. The rates are in effect from Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013,… Read the full press release
Association of ATOL Companies and Dolphin Dynamics host ATOL Forum
Association representing leading ATOL travel companies and travel technology company conduct a dedicated ATOL Reform event supported by the CAA. Highlights the need for back office systems to be ready and for ATOL certificate to be issued when money is received. London, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of The Association of ATOL Companies (AAC) and customers… Read the full press release
Strengthening Japan’s Aviation Competitiveness – Reducing Cost of Infrastructure
Tokyo, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to capitalize on the economic benefits of air transport by improving the sector’s competitiveness. “I am a Japan optimist. And in the case of aviation, these last few years have seen some of the most promising changes in Japanese air transport,” said… Read the full press release
Dancers Celebrate Unity Month at O’Hare and Midway
CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 2 to 5 p.m. this afternoon , travelers can experience a variety of multicultural music and live dancers in the terminals at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The Unity Month entertainment celebrates the diverse people, music and arts that make Chicago a unique and culturally rich city. The entertainment lineup includes energetic tap dancing by… Read the full press release
Register Now for the O’Hare 5K on the Runway
CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 20, O’Hare International Airport’s northernmost runway will take a brief rest from handling aircraft and instead welcome thousands of runners and walkers to raise money for a very important cause. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and United Airlines are partnering to host a 5K Run on the Runway at O’Hare to benefit the Wounded Warrior… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner Launch
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa is proud to announce the touch down of Ethiopian Airlines’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner at O.R. Tambo International Airport earlier today. Ethiopian is the first airline outside of Japan to take delivery of the new model, which it did at a handover ceremony on 14 August 2012 in… Read the full press release
New Signature Flight Support Facility Celebrates Opening With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at O’Hare International Airport
CHICAGO, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today marked the official grand opening of the new Signature Flight Support terminal at O’Hare International Airport. The facility replaces the existing fixed-base operator (FBO) facility, which needed to be relocated as part of O’Hare’s ongoing airfield reconfiguration under the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). The celebration, hosted by Signature, included a reception at the new building… Read the full press release
LOT uruchomił 16 samodzielnych stanowisk odpraw na lotnisku Chopina w Warszawie
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pasażerowie LOT-u mogą korzystać z ośmiu stanowisk umiejscowionych przy tradycyjnych stanowiskach odpraw polskiego przewoźnika w strefie C lotniska. Kolejne osiem kiosków self check-in znajdują się w sąsiedztwie, w strefie D lotniska. Nowo udostępnione stanowiska są wyposażone m.in. w funkcję automatycznego czytnika paszportów oraz kart lojalnościowych i kredytowych. Pozwala to znacznie przyspieszyć proces… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts Ultra Low Fare Service Between Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth Houston to Chicago and Las Vegas Starts October 4, 2012
Miramar, Florida, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today launched its ultra low fare service between Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth. Spirit now offers twice daily nonstop flights between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with connections available to 12 destinations throughout the Americas, including Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Fort Myers, Las… Read the full press release
Fly Europe with LOT aboard Dreamliner
Warsaw, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, LOT Polish Arlines start selling tickets for European flights aboard their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Dreamliner will depart on its first flight on 14th December and the destination will be Prague. There are more flights to European cities scheduled until mid January 2013. Beginning today, all Passengers wishing to fly… Read the full press release
LOT chosen the best airline in Central and Eastern Europe!
Warsaw, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of the British prestigious magazine – “Business Traveller” – have appreciated the LOT Polish Airlines again. The Polish airlines received an award in the category of the best airline in Central and Eastern Europe. The ceremony of giving the statues was held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London… Read the full press release
Lufthansa uses innovative feature of the iPhone iOS 6 operating system
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the launch of the new Passbook app for the iPhone iOS 6 operating system, Lufthansa passengers can have their boarding pass issued in the appropriate format. From now on, they can also opt to have their mobile boarding pass delivered via the Passbook function on their iPhone. Once passengers have successfully… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines® Launches The ‘Southwest Porch at Strauss Square’ in Partnership with Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center
Airline Creates Outdoor Venue Where Arts Enthusiasts Can Enjoy Southwest Hospitality in the Heart of Downtown Dallas DALLAS – 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched the Southwest Porch at Strauss Square, a new outdoor lounge that will provide visitors to Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center with a relaxing spot to enjoy performances at… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific statement on its restrictive carriage policy on sharks and shark-related products
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific today reiterated that the decision to stop shipping unsustainably sourced sharks and shark-related products was made based on sustainable development considerations. The decision was made public two weeks ago. Under the airline’s new restrictive carriage policy, it will only accept shipments when shippers provide proof that the products to be… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines снижает льготный тариф из Магадана в Иркутск
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о снижении льготного тарифа на направлении Магадан — Иркутск в рамках государственной программы обеспечения доступности авиаперевозок между Дальним Востоком и европейской частью страны. Теперь размер специального тарифа на этом направлении составляет 9000 руб.1 при покупке авиабилета экономического класса в одну сторону. Пассажиры S7 Airlines также могут приобрести льготные авиабилеты по… Read the full press release
OFFICIAL VALENCIA FUEL REPORT CONFIRMS RYANAIR EU OPS COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
JOINT GOVT STATEMENT CONFIRMS RYANAIR “ON A PAR WITH SAFEST EU AIRLINES” RYANAIR INVITES SPANISH GOVT TO INSPECT OPERATIONS 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Spain’s largest airline, today (20 Sept) released copies of the official IAA report* into the 3 Valencia fuel emergency procedures of 26 July last which confirm that all 3 Ryanair aircraft: 1…. Read the full press release