2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — 700 short-term parking spaces will be available for travelers. What: The short-term parking lot in front of Terminal 2 – which had been relocated for 15 months as part of The Green Build construction – will reopen to airport visitors, providing more convenient parking for travelers flying out of Terminal 2…. Read the full press release
Category Archives: Flights
Doncaster Sheffield Airport Announces UK’s Newest Transit Shed Operator
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Doncaster based company has the world at its finger tips thanks to a deal with the region’s airport. Anglo World Cargo, a sub division of Anglo European Express (Doncaster) Ltd, have been appointed as the Cargo Terminal Operator for Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and become the UK’s newest Transit Shed operator…. Read the full press release
Direktfly launches new route in August
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Direktflyg will start two daily round trips on the stretch Borlange-Karlstad-Oslo Airport. The route will have a schedule optimized for local travelers to Oslo, but also for transfer passengers with a connecting flight from Oslo Airport. Book flight: www.direktflyg.com
Leeds Bradford Airport 80th Anniversary Exhibition
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport’s 80th anniversary exhibition at the Bradford Industrial Museum has extended its show times until Wednesday 8th August due to popular demand. The fascinating collection of photographs and previously unseen memorabilia charts the history of the airport through the ages. The exhibition follows Leeds Bradford Airport’s journey from its humble… Read the full press release
TRANSFORM 2015: UPDATE ON THE VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCY PLAN FOR GROUND STAFF AND THE REFERENDUMS FOR CABIN CREWS
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with the initial schedule, on Thursday 26 July 2012, the Air France Central Works Council was informed of the Human Resources and Skills Planning (GPEC) and the proposed voluntary redundancy plan for ground staff. This voluntary redundancy plan consolidates the Company’s commitment to exclude the use of forced departures in… Read the full press release
SOUTHEND SATISFACTION FOR EASYJET PASSENGERS
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet has got off to a flying start with passengers at London Southend Airport, according to the findings of a new customer survey. The UK’s largest airline began flying passengers from its eleventh and newest UK base for the first time at the start of April this year and latest research confirms… Read the full press release
South West’s Swiss link to continue into 2013
Helvetic Airways confirms commitment to Bristol-Zurich service 2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helvetic Airways has confirmed its continued commitment to the South West and Wales by announcing its schedule of flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich for winter 2012/13. The three-times weekly service to the Swiss financial centre has operated since December 2011, and has proved popular… Read the full press release
Ethiopian First Dreamliner Clad in Ethiopian Livery
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that its Boeing 787 Dreamliner is painted in Ethiopian livery and is at the final stages of preparation for delivery. After being painted with the colors of green, yellow and red, today the Ethiopian Dreamliner will fly back to Seattle from… Read the full press release
LOT zwiększa oferowanie na połączeniach krajowych
Warszawa, 2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT podjęły decyzję o operacyjnych podmianach swoich samolotów na większe na najbardziej popularnych trasach krajowych w związku z zawieszeniem działalności przewoźnika OLT Express. Narodowy przewoźnik na bieżąco analizuje sytuację w portach krajowych i w przypadku zapotrzebowania dokonuje podmian samolotów na większe. W godzinach nocnych dokonano takie zamiany na… Read the full press release
Marbling Fest At Atatürk Airport!
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers traveling through Istanbul Atatürk Airport International Terminal operated by TAV Airports met with TAV Marbling Art Workshop and instructor Eda Özbekkangay. The exhibition showcasing the marbling works of TAV employees is on display during Ramadan at TAV Gallery Istanbul. Organized by TAV Airports, a global brand in the airport operations sector,… Read the full press release
Lufthansa withdrawing service from Munich to Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia
LH flights from Frankfurt to Singapore will continue /Jakarta will no longer be served 2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is cancelling its Munich-Singapore route with the introduction of the 2012/13 winter schedule. As a result, the onward flight from Singapore to Jakarta, Indonesia, will no longer be operated. Singapore and Jakarta are currently served five times… Read the full press release
LOT podpisał umowę z firmą Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited na obsługę Dreamlinerów
Warszawa, 2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT podpisały umowę z firmą Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) z Wielkiej Brytanii, na podstawie której brytyjska spółka będzie obsługiwać samoloty Boeing 787 Dreamliner polskiego przewoźnika. Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT wybrały nagrodzoną wieloma nagrodami, niezależną spółkę Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL), na głównego wykonawcę liniowej obsługi technicznej ośmiu… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport: Games media update – Friday 27th July
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — A busy day at the airport with 232,000 passengers expected in the terminals – 115,000 of which are arrivals. With the Olympics opening ceremony taking place this evening around 700 members of the Games Family are expected at Heathrow today, far fewer than in recent days. There is a chance of thundery… Read the full press release
Oman Air Appoints Assistant Country Manager to UK Team
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air has appointed Jamal Al Azki to the newly-created position of Assistant Country Manager for the UK and Ireland. He will be based at Oman Air’s UK office in Chiswick, London, and will report to Country Manager Rohan Alce. Mr Al Azki was previously Oman Air’s District Sales Manager for the… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes
DALLAS – 2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced executive changes at the Company. Teresa Laraba, most recently Southwest’s Senior Vice President of Customer Services, has been named the airline’s Senior Vice President of Customers. In this new role, Laraba will continue to provide senior Leadership for three departments: Customer Support & Services, Customer… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific flight schedule integrity improving; Passengers without confirmed bookings advised not to go to the airport
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that its flight schedule integrity is improving while it has been working hard to put its planes and crew back into position and clear the backlog of customers arising from flight cancellations and diversions caused by typhoon Vicente and the subsequent bad weather throughout the week. Passengers… Read the full press release
RYANAIR GUARANTEES 500 £12 GOLDEN TICKETS FOR EVERY BRITISH GOLD MEDAL WON AT THE LONDON OLYMPICS
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra low cost airline, today (26 July) announced it will release 500 £12 Golden tickets for every gold medal won by Great Britain during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Ryanair wished the British Olympic team the best of luck for the Games and encouraged them to win as… Read the full press release
RYANAIR GUARANTEES 500 €15 GOLDEN TICKETS FOR EVERY IRISH GOLD MEDAL WON AT THE LONDON OLYMPICS
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra low cost airline, today (26 July) announced it will release 500 €15Golden tickets for every gold medal won by Ireland during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Ryanair wished the Irish Olympic team the best of luck for the Games and encouraged them to win as many of… Read the full press release
RYANAIR WELCOMES COURT OF APPEAL REJECTION OF BAA’S 7TH APPEAL AGAINST SALE OF STANSTED
CALLS FOR EARLY SALE TO PREVENT FURTHER BAA MISMANAGEMENT AS STANSTED TRAFFIC FALLS BY 600,000 PAX IN H1 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (26 July) welcomed the Court of Appeal rejection of the BAA monopoly’s 7th appeal against the sale of London Stansted Airport, as recommended by the Competition Commission (in… Read the full press release
Award-Winning Airline Launches Daily Flights To Tanzania’s Tourism Hotspot
Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA , 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with today’s launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania. Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Kilimanjaro arrives to a traditional water salute welcome. The Tanzanian city becomes the… Read the full press release
Building the Future of Indian Aviation – An India Inc. Approach
New Delhi, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an “India Inc.” approach to resolve India’s aviation crisis and improve competitiveness to drive economic and social benefits. “Indian aviation is in a multi-faceted crisis. Before aviation can deliver greater benefits to the Indian economy, this crisis must be resolved with coordinated public… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport contributes to Good Hope FM’s “Keeping Cape Town Warm” campaign
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport (ACSA CTIA) will be hosting Good Hope FM’s “Keeping Cape Town Warm” campaign on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 from 09:00 to 12:00 midday. The airport will be donating R80 000 worth of goods to the station as part of its Corporate Social Investment Winter… Read the full press release
VOLUNTEERS ON THEIR MARKS FOR LONDON 2012
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The excitement is mounting as the volunteers from Northern Ireland make last minute preparations to take up their roles in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this week. Wendy Osborne OBE, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now, the lead organisation for volunteering in Northern Ireland, speaking at George Best Belfast City Airport said: “We… Read the full press release
Second annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk/Run 2012
This year’s proceeds to be invested in education 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation in partnership with O.R. Tambo International Airport and the City of Ekurhuleni launched the second annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk/Run at the O.R. Tambo International Airport today, 24 July 2012. This year’s theme is “Walk to… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Gives Keynote Address to the Aero Club of Washington
CHICAGO, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino today gave the monthly keynote address to the Aero Club of Washington in Washington, D.C. Andolino gave a luncheon presentation on “Investing in Airports During Tough Economic Times: Chicago Leads the Way” at the Capital Hilton Hotel to a sold-out crowd of about 200 attendees. Click here to read the Commissioner’s speech…. Read the full press release
Port of Seattle Authorizes Major Renovation of North Satellite at Sea-Tac
Forty-year-old facility to receive estimated $230 million upgrade SEATTLE, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Port of Seattle Commission gave final design authorization today for an estimated $230 million renovation of the north satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to better serve passengers. The project will include modernizing facilities, seismic upgrades, enhanced traveler amenities, three new gates and a… Read the full press release
Essential Abu Dhabi: exclusive benefits for airberlin passengers
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin passengers can now enjoy a fantastic range of discounts at hotels, spas, golf courses and more in Abu Dhabi thanks to Etihad Airways’ innovative ‘Essential Abu Dhabi’ program. Reductions of up to 50 per cent are available to airberlin passengers who present their flight boarding pass, within seven days, to participating… Read the full press release
SIA To Make Network Adjustments In Northern Winter Schedule
2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines will be making network adjustments during the Northern Winter operating season (28 October 2012 – 30 March 2013), comprising capacity increases on several routes, reductions on others and seasonal aircraft changes. The adjustments [1] are in line with efforts to redeploy capacity to markets where demand is stronger. In Australia, a… Read the full press release
Dragonair Flights Continue to be Disrupted Passengers Requested to Postpone Non-essential Travel
Hong Kong, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (25 July) announced that its flight operations and schedules are still not yet back to normal because of the knock on effect and passengers backlogs arising from the cancellation of 49 flights and diversion of 7 flights caused by typhoon Vicente. The airline expects it could take a few more days before operations return… Read the full press release
Jet Airways’ JetEscapes introduces attractive domestic and international travel packages
Attractive group packages for corporate houses, with Conference facilities 1 Night packages for the corporate traveller Exciting monsoon packages to Goa, Kerala, Mumbai and Golden Triangle Luxurious JetEscapes Getaways with The Serai resorts 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mumbai: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has introduced a slew of attractive JetEscapes packages for corporate travellers… Read the full press release