2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin has restructured its “Guest Experience” department to deal with all aspects of its product. From now on the new team will steer and develop the airberlin product range centrally and thus realise synergies within the company. Thomas Ney, Executive Vice President Guest Experience at airberlin, together with his team of colleagues,… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through New Orleans DENVER, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Isaac in New Orleans and nearby areas, Frontier Airlines today enacted a flexible policy for travel to, from or through New Orleans, La. This… Read the full press release
Iberia traslada a los deportistas paralímpicos
Hoy han viajado 37 deportistas paralímpicos y a lo largo de estos días se trasladaran todos los demás Iberia ha puesto en marcha un dispositivo especial para atender a sus clientes paralímpicos en su traslados a Londres Madrid, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Empiezan las Paralimpiadas 2012 en Londres, los cuartos Juegos Paralímpicos. Y los deportistas españoles ya están en… Read the full press release
ADVISORY – AFFECTED PASSENGERS TO BE REACCOMMODATED ON EXTRA SERVICES
Port-of-Spain, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that passengers affected by the cancellation of today’s flights into and out of Florida will be re-accommodated on extra services. Passengers are asked to contact our Reservations department for information on the re-scheduling of their respective flights at the following numbers: Caribbean: 1-800-744-2225 Toll free… Read the full press release
JLA continues partnership with Travel Provider
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is delighted to announce that The Co-operative Travel will be their official airport travel provider, giving customers the ability to book flights and holidays on-line all via the Airport’s popular website www.liverpoolairport.com. The Co-operative Travel is part of Europe’s largest consumer co-operative, taking care of the travel… Read the full press release
ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES FLIGHTS INTO/OUT OF FLORIDA FOR 26 AUGUST CANCELLED
Port-of-Spain, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to effects of Tropical Storm Isaac in Florida, all Caribbean Airlines flights into/out of Miami and Fort Lauderdale for today 26 August 2012, are now cancelled. BW 484 Trinidad to Miami now cancelled BW 483 Miami to Trinidad now cancelled BW 480 Trinidad… Read the full press release
THREE OPEN HOUSE/PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three open house/public meetings are scheduled by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to enable interested parties to obtain information and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS). No decisions on the project will be made at these… Read the full press release
Busy Bank Holiday Weekend Expected for JLA
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The August Bank Holiday is expected to be the busiest weekend of the year for Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) with around 65,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport With further rain set to dampen more than just spirits, the attraction of some much needed summer sunshine is likely to see… Read the full press release
1.000 clientes de Iberia han comprado sus billetes de avión desde el móvil
Los clientes pueden reservar y comprar los billetes tanto en la versión móvil de iberia.com, www.iberia.mobi, como en las aplicaciones específicas para iPhone, Android, Blackberry y Windows Phone 7. Además, durante el mes de julio, se han descargado 75.000 tarjetas de embarque en dispositivos móviles, lo que supone un 66 por ciento más que en… Read the full press release
Paralympic hopeful, Amy Marren, flying high with London City Airport
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paralympic swimming star, Amy Marren, aged 13 and born in the London Borough of Newham, recently visited London City Airport with her family before her Paralympic debut in London this summer. As well as visiting London City Airport, Amy and her family also had the opportunity to meet Her Majesty The Queen… Read the full press release
KCI Airport Passenger Traffic Down 8.4 Percent in July
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that Kansas City International Airport recorded 908,624 passengers arriving and departing through its gates in July, which represents a decrease of 8.4 percent from July 2011. Passenger boardings at KCI were down 8.7 percent, with a total of 458,084 during July. For the… Read the full press release
UK’s Oldest Traveller: 101 year old “Turbaned Tornado”
Gatwick Airport announces winner of its Oldest Traveller competition 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport today announces 101 year old Fauja Singh the winner of its nationwide search for the UK’s Oldest Traveller which was set up to help highlight how accessible airport travel can be for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). Singh is an age-defying… Read the full press release
SUMMER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx. The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments. The summer issue features news on the Central Terminal Area curbside improvements underway in front of the Tom Bradley… Read the full press release
The Saltaire opens with celebratory cocktails at LBA
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the launch of the Saltaire Bar & Eatery at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), mixologist Barry Maguire unveiled his winning concoction from the recent Ryanair Cocktail Competition. The cocktail; ‘Dublin’s Calling’, aptly named after one of Ryanair’s routes, will take pride of place in the new Saltaire Bar & Eatery as a signature tipple. The… Read the full press release
Busy Bank Holiday Weekend Expected for Robin Hood Airport
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The August Bank holiday is expected to be the busiest weekend of the year for Doncaster Sheffield Airport with over 12,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport. With further rain set to dampen more than just spirits, the attraction of some much needed summer sunshine is likely to see a late… Read the full press release
Sustainability Leader Named to Top “40 under 40” by Airport Business Magazine
CHICAGO, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that Amy Malick, Deputy Commissioner of Sustainability, has been named to Airport Business magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. Click here to view the article. Airport Business magazine’s annual “Top 40 Under 40” issue highlights outstanding up-and-coming individuals in the business of aviation and airport management who are… Read the full press release
Airline Continues To Drive Innovation And Set New Benchmarks In Service And Customer Experience
Doha, QATAR, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has once again raised the bar and set new standards for 5-Star service in the aviation industry by leveraging on the iPad to offer personalised service to its customers at various touch points. The iPad provides Qatar Airways’ cabin crew and concierge staff at the airline’s exclusive Premium… Read the full press release
JAL Dishes Up More In-Flight Meal Delights on International Routes
TOKYO, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will be refreshing a part of its lineup of in-flight meals onboard most international routes from September 1, 2012 with new creations designed in collaboration with several reputable Japanese food companies as the airline continues to introduce the distinctive food culture of Japan to its customers. *See summary… Read the full press release
Dragonair Cancels Flights to and from Busan Tomorrow due to Impact of Severe Typhoon Bolaven
Hong Kong, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Friday, 24 August) announced that based on the latest weather forecast for Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its two evening flights to Kaohsiung and one evening flight from Kaohsiung as scheduled. The Kaohsiung flights this evening (24 August) which are planned to operate as scheduled are:… Read the full press release
CNN: Helsinki Airport’s lounge makes global TOP 10
The Finnair Lounge at Helsinki Airport once again a leader of the world CNN lists the world’s best airport lounges on its website. Other European lounges in addition to Helsinki include ones in the Heathrow, Frankfurt and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports. 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — All the TOP 10 airports take good care of global travellers who seek… Read the full press release
United, Hawaiian to relocate to Terminal 3
Carriers will become McCarran’s first D Concourse tenants to utilize T3’s ticketing, security and baggage claim facilities 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Clark County Department of Aviation will on Wednesday morning complete the third and final phase of its Terminal 3 opening when United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines move their ticketing and baggage claim services into… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Cancels Its Durango – Las Vegas Service
Airline refunds all tickets purchased for the new flight DENVER, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it will not operate the nonstop service it planned to launch between Durango, Colo. and Las Vegas, Nev. starting on Oct. 4, 2012. The Denver-based carrier will be proactively reaching out to customers in the next week to… Read the full press release
Mxi Technologies Announces James Fitzgerald as Vice President Sales, Americas
Ottawa, Canada, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance software, today announced that James Fitzgerald has joined the company as Vice President Sales, Americas. In this new role, Mr. Fitzgerald is responsible for strengthening Mxi’s presence and increasing market share in the Americas. This appointment coincides with Mxi’s increased business-focus on the region… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa DENVER, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Isaac in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and nearby areas, Frontier Airlines today enacted a flexible policy for travel to, from or… Read the full press release
Wi-Fi Service at Chicago’s Airports Now Available for Half-Price
CHICAGO, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great news for O’Hare and Midway travelers! The fast and secure Wi-Fi service for passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports is currently available at a reduced rate of $3.48 for 24-hour, unlimited Internet access through a special offer sponsored by Google. “We are very pleased to partner with Google and Boingo to offer Wi-Fi service for O’Hare… Read the full press release
Chicago’s Renowned Union League Club Tours O’Hare
CHICAGO, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Earlier today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted 13 members of the Union League Club of Chicago (ULCC) at O’Hare International Airport. The distinguished civic group included members from the League’s Public Affairs Committee and its Transportation Subcommittee. The ULCC engages a wide range of public policy issues through its Public Affairs Committee… Read the full press release
Dragonair Kaohsiung Flights This Evening Planned to Operate as Scheduled; Okinawa Flights on Sunday Cancelled
Hong Kong, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Friday, 24 August) announced that based on the latest weather forecast for Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its two evening flights to Kaohsiung and one evening flight from Kaohsiung as scheduled. The Kaohsiung flights this evening (24 August) which are planned to operate as scheduled are:… Read the full press release
airberlin Board stands firmly behind Hartmut Mehdorn
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin Chairman Dr. Hans-Joachim Körber today affirmed that airberlin’s senior management enjoys the Board’s full support: “The entire Board stands firmly behind Hartmut Mehdorn and the airberlin management team.” At the same time he confirmed that an executive search process is currently being conducted, but that this is due to the fact… Read the full press release
MAG announces strong trading performance
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Highlights • Encouraging progress made on re-shaping the business whilst delivering on key measures • Passenger numbers increased by 1.5m (6.7%) to 24.0m passengers • Revenue growth* of £29.6m (8.6%) to £373.2m • Underlying operating profit** up £13.5m (26.0%) to £65.5m • Cash flow from operations up £15.0m (13.6%) to £125.7m •… Read the full press release
Fly for £12 on over 1,000 routes in September, October and November
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Thur 23 Aug, it will release 100,000 seats at fares from £12 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in September, October and November. These “all in” low fares will be available on over 1,000 of Ryanair’s European routes but must… Read the full press release