Category Archives: Transportation

LA/Ontario International Airport passenger numbers rose 4.11% from January 2014 through October 2014 compared to the same period last year

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Ontario, California, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose 4.11% from January 2014 through October 2014, compared to the same period last year. ONT airlines served 3,422,524 travelers compared to 3,287,423 travelers during the same period in 2013.  Passenger numbers were up 7.68% for the month of October, the largest… Read the full news article

UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes its finalised Policy Framework for General Aviation (GA) regulation

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LONODN, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a wide consultation the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its finalised Policy Framework for General Aviation (GA) regulation. The framework balances the CAA’s public commitment to regulate the UK GA sector in a more proportionate and evidence-based way with its duties to protect third… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi Airports announces that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 17.4% in October 2014

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 17.4% in the month of October. A total of 1,689,983 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in October 2014, compared with 1,439,356 in the same month of 2013. There were… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport: Flybe to operate new year round service from Belfast to Liverpool from 2nd February 2015

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today announced that from 2nd February 2015 it will operate a new year round service from George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering a choice of up to three flights a day. Seats are on sale now… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport the first airport in the world where stakeholders of the cargo community in a joint approach will receive the CEIV Pharma certification

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1st airport community in the world where stakeholders are CEIV Pharma certified BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport stands out internationally for its dedicated infrastructure for the transport and handling of products that require an unbroken cold chain, in particular pharmaceutical and biotech products.  Brussels Airport is the first airport in… Read the full news article

FirstGroup comments on the announcement by the Department for Transport concerning the new InterCity East Coast franchise

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — FirstGroup notes the announcement today by the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) concerning the new InterCity East Coast franchise. Commenting, Tim O’Toole, FirstGroup’s Chief Executive, said: “Our bid for the East Coast franchise was ambitious yet realistic. Had it been selected, it would have created a world class railway… Read the full news article

airberlin permits guests to carry Christmas tree at no extra charge

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — This year again, guests flying with airberlin on all international routes will be permitted to carry a Christmas tree at no extra charge. The tree can be up to two metres in length and must be declared at least 48 hours before departure by calling the airberlin service… Read the full news article

airberlin’s Boeing 737-800 bearing the code D-ABML entered into service as the 2014 Christmas aircraft

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Boeing 737-800 bearing the code D-ABML entered into service as the 2014 Christmas aircraft, and can be found flying around the airberlin route network. The elaborate motif is the work of illustrator Thies Schwarz. ‘This was the biggest picture I’ve ever done,’ said Schwarz in reference… Read the full news article

CEVA Logistics to nearly double the size of its existing facility at Auckland Airport’s business district

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CEVA Logistics has announced plans to nearly double the size of its existing facility at Auckland Airport’s business district. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The global freight management company is expanding its warehouse from 7,700m² to 14,600m² only two years after relocating to purpose built premises at Auckland Airport’s business district…. Read the full news article

S7 Airlines awarded its fifth IOSA Certificate

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld global alliance, once again proved to be in compliance with the international operational safety standards and was awarded the fifth IOSA Certificate. IOSA¹ is an international flight safety standard, which became a mandatory requirement of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation: United Airlines will operate seasonal nonstop service between Chicago and Dublin in summer 2015

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines today announced that it will operate seasonal nonstop service between Chicago and Dublin in summer 2015. Flight 152 will depart O’Hare International Airport daily at 6:05 p.m., arriving in Dublin, Ireland at 7:35 a.m. the following day (all times local). On the return, flight 153 will depart… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive to take part in the Middle East’s leading business aviation show MEBA in Dubai

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Qatar Executive’s brand-new Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to be on static display Qatar Airways’ private jet division places strong focus on promoting its maintenance services to business aviation community Qatar Executive team welcomes visitors at booth #537 Doha, QATAR, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division – is once again… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Group CEO Mr. Akbar Al Baker and Qatar Tourism Authority Chairman Issa Al Mohannadi met with delegation from ‘Chengdu Culture and Tourism Development Group’

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Qatar Airways Group CEO Welcomes Delegation from Chengdu Led By Vice-General Manager of the Chengdu Culture and Tourism Development Group, Ms. Yang Chai Airline Committed To Promoting Growth in China Through Joint Initiatives Thrice Weekly Nonstop Doha – Chengdu Flights Introduced To The Airline’s Network In September Last Year Doha, Qatar, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and Tom Douglas announce new partnership to take airplane food to new heights

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Iconic Seattle chef’s onboard dish to begin flying Dec. 1 SEATTLE, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers on Alaska Airlines are invited to lift their palates this winter, as Alaska and Tom Douglas announce a new partnership to take airplane food to new heights. Beginning Dec. 1, travelers on all Seattle-departing flights 2.5 hours or… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines adds three new destinations from its Northwest hubs in expanded partnership with SkyWest Airlines

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SEATTLE, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced it is expanding its partnership with SkyWest Airlines with the addition of three new destinations from Alaska’s Northwest hubs. Flying on new Embraer E175 jets, Alaska will begin offering daily nonstop service starting July 1 between Seattle and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Seattle and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Portland,… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines and Downtown Denver Partnership announce the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park is open for Mile High Residents to take to the ice

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Rink Visitors Encouraged to Warm Up the Community with Donations to Volunteers of America DALLAS, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) and the Downtown Denver Partnership are excited to announce the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park is open for Mile High Residents to take to the ice. City of Denver Mayor Michael… Read the full news article

Singapore Changi Airport’s passenger traffic grew 1.9% YoY in October 2014

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SINGAPORE, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 1.9% on-year in October 2014, with 4.49 million passengers passing through the airport. There was a 2.1% increase in airfreight movements, with 159,700 tonnes of cargo handled during the month. Aircraft landings and takeoffs decreased by 3.7% to 28,380. Passenger traffic to and… Read the full news article

IATA announced new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy. A voluntary agreement on behalf of its members flying to, from and within Europe will cover the repatriation of passengers unable to return home due to an airline ceasing operations… Read the full news article

Qantas and American Airlines expanded their joint business

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and American Airlines have expanded their joint business, enabling Qantas customers to codeshare on an additional nine American Airlines services including to four new destinations – Kona, Lihue and Maui in Hawaii and Richmond, Virginia. Effective for sale today and travel from 27 November, the Qantas… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announced it reached 100,000 flights over a 12 month period for first time in its 10 year history

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced that, for the first time in its 10 year history, it has operated 100,000 flights over a 12 month period. This represents almost 30 billion flown seat kilometers and over 1.3 million crew hours… Read the full news article

National Car Rental to unveil three new television commercials featuring actor Patrick Warburton as part of its “Go Like A Pro” advertising campaign

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Former Seinfeld Star Delivers Comic Portrayal of “The Control Enthusiast” Business Traveler ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental will unveil three new television commercials featuring actor Patrick Warburton as part of its “Go Like A Pro” advertising campaign. National is launching the 30-second spots to showcase its commitment to providing time-sensitive frequent airport… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways announces the appointment of Shane O’Hare as its Senior Vice President, Marketing

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ABU DHABI, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Shane O’Hare as its Senior Vice President, Marketing. Mr O’Hare brings an unrivalled mix of experience in airline marketing and management, having held a range of senior executive positions in the Gulf and… Read the full news article

airberlin group equips the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service

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The new system from Panasonic offers passengers internet and entertainment airberlin first German airline to offer inflight internet on short-haul flights BERLIN, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The airberlin group has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service. The two Airbus A320, registered D-ABNJ and OE-LEL, now… Read the full news article

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2014

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HONG KONG, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today announced its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2014. Revenue increased 9.3% over the same period last year to HK$8,018 million. In the first half of fiscal 2014/ 2015, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled a… Read the full news article

ExpressJet Airlines becomes the first part 121 passenger-carrying airline to receive FAA approval on an in-house Airline Transport Pilot certification training program

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ATLANTA, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines is the first part 121 passenger-carrying airline to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval on an in-house Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification training program (CTP). The ATP CTP became a requirement on Aug. 1, 2014 for new pilots wanting to attain their ATP certification, which qualifies them to… Read the full news article

Air Partner and Envirotainer assisting in the humanitarian response to the Ebola crisis

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Air Partner, a world leading provider of air charter services, and Envirotainer, the world leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions within the life science industries, have been assisting in the humanitarian response to the Ebola crisis. LONDON, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Air Partner and Envirotainer worked closely to implement a process… Read the full news article

Kansas City International Airport gears up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush

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More Than 383,000 Passengers Expected, 25 Million Nationwide KANSAS, MO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of workers at Kansas City International Airport are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush. Airport officials suggest that travelers are prepared and arrive early. To keep things at the terminal curbs running smoothly, KCI Airport… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport: bmi regional adds 7,000 seats from Bristol to Frankfurt and Munich ahead of its summer schedule launch at the end of March 2015

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New flights to Frankfurt three times a day New flights to Munich twice a day Airline flexes to meet flyers’ needs Strong demand prompts additional capacity BRISTOL, UK, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — bmi regional has responded to customer demand and boosted two core routes from Bristol Airport ahead of its summer schedule launch at… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines secured USD 41.4 million 7-year junior loan facility from ING Capital LLC for the acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and most profitable airline in Africa, has secured a USD 41.4 million 7-year junior loan facility from ING Capital LLC for the acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The senior debt is supported by Ex-Im Bank and was provided by another… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014. Ethiopian was the first in Africa to receive and operate the B777-200 LR freighter on 19 September 2012 and is still… Read the full news article