Hong Kong, 2014-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that SuperStar Aquarius will return to the beautiful shores of Sabah (Malaysia) and homeport in the city of Kota Kinabalu from 8th November 2014 till 1st March 2015. In conjunction with this, the 13-storey SuperStar… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2014-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai AirAsia X, Thailand’s first low-fare, long haul carrier, celebrates their inaugural flights from Bangkok to Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Osaka (KIX) today. Flight XJ600 took off from Bangkok (DMK) to Tokyo (NRT), with a load factor of 80 percent, while flight XJ610 departed from Bangkok (DMK) to Osaka… Read the full news article
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will start new services to Bale Robe, located in the South-Central part of the country and Kombolcha in North-Central Ethiopia effective 1 and 10 September 2014 respectively. Bale Robe is famous for its notable landmark Sof Omar… Read the full news article
Cologne, Germany, 2014-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) revealed on 1 September 2014 a new organisation which aims at preparing the Agency for the challenges of the coming years. The new organisation will enable the Agency to engage more pragmatically with the aviation industry. A strategy and safety management directorate has… Read the full news article
Geneva, 2014-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a strong increase in air cargo in July. Compared to July 2013, freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose 5.8%. This is an acceleration in growth from June when cargo demand grew at less than half that rate… Read the full news article
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport, the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, and WFS (Worldwide Flight Services), ground and cargo handling provider at over 120 stations worldwide, signed a binding agreement regarding the divestment of Swissport ́s cargo business at Copenhagen Airport to WFS on 26th… Read the full news article
Johannesburg, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa has announced the appointment of Bongiwe Pityi as the new General Manager of O.R. Tambo International Airport, the biggest and busiest airport in Africa, with effect from 1 September 2014. O.R. Tambo International, Airports Company South Africa’s flagship airport, will be headed up by a woman… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) re-introduces its grazing herd, which is part of a Sustainable Vegetation Management initiative at O’Hare International Airport. The herd, consisting of 37 animals from Settlers Pond, an animal rescue facility in Beecher, IL, includes goats, sheep, llamas and burros. Additional animals will be at O’Hare in the… Read the full news article
VIENNA, Austria, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline, has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the Vienna route, starting September 1, 2014. The increase in demand in the region and the airline’s steadfast commitment to the Austrian market has resulted in the introduction of the state-of-the-art Dreamliner onto the Vienna-Doha route bringing an… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., today announced it will webcast a presentation by Brandon Pedersen, Alaska’s executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer, at the Cowen Securities Seventh Annual Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September… Read the full news article
The airline continues to evolve as a leading social business, finding innovative ways to connect with Employees and Customers DALLAS, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) last night unveiled a Listening Center devoted to engaging with Employees and Customers in real time. Located at Southwest Airlines Headquarters in Dallas, the Listening Center is… Read the full news article
Inauguration of Bombardier’s new Kuala Lumpur hub to support regional rail projects Commitment to grow rail expertise in Malaysia through collaborative programmes BERLIN, Germany, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is investing for the future in Malaysia with the official opening of a new Kuala Lumpur (KL) hub to support rail… Read the full news article
Calgary, AB, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Concourse names and gate numbers will be different, but operations will continue as they always have when Calgary International Airport (YYC) is renumbered on September 18, 2014. The renumbering involves changing over 800 signs in and around the YYC facility, in preparation for the completion of the new International… Read the full news article
Halifax, N.S., 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has taken steps to ensure the availability of gasoline on its site, after recent notification from the owners of the Petro-Canada outlet (Suncor Energy Inc.) that they will close the station at Halifax Stanfield on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. “I am pleased to announce… Read the full news article
Middletown, PA, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation, approved and awarded three contracts totaling nearly $2.9 million to construct a snow equipment storage facility at Harrisburg International Airport. “SARAA operates and maintains more than 30… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines unveiled the winner’s trophy for the 2014 FORMULA 1® SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX at a ceremony held in Singapore today. The unveiling of the trophy marks Singapore Airlines’ inaugural year as Title Sponsor of the 2014 FORMULA 1® SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. Measuring 52cm in height and 18.5cm in… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the addition of three new East African routes, bringing the total number of destinations in the carrier’s network to 80. With the launch of flights in September 2014 to Bujumbura in Burundi, Entebbe in Uganda and Kigali in Rwanda, flydubai will fly to nine destinations… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Replacement car specialist Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced two upgrades to its ARMS® Automotive platform, based on customer feedback received following the initial launch. Repairers and insurers can now use it directly to book rental vehicles and registration numbers are now part of the vehicle information available at a glance. ARMS®… Read the full news article
Langley, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, has today announced a new e-ticketing service for Deutsche Bahn (DB), one of the world’s leading rail and logistics companies. Travelport’s dedicated rail booking tool for Deutsche Bahn,… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — An ambulance service for Etihad Airways began operations in Abu Dhabi today, as part of the airline’s commitment to provide world-class medical emergency response for its employees. Based at the Etihad Airways Medical Centre in Etihad Plaza, the high-tech ambulance provides a 24/7 emergency medical service for the airline’s… Read the full news article
A380 to operate triple-daily London flights, Sydney confirmed as second destination B787 flying to Düsseldorf, Doha, Washington DC, Mumbai, Brisbane and Moscow Comprehensive training program underway for airline’s pilots and cabin crew Aircraft will debut The Residence, plus new First, Business and Economy products Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has completed the final phase in the development of its Al Ain contact centre facility, with the opening of a second contact centre, bringing to three the number of centres within the UAE, and a total of four… Read the full news article
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, and Arik Air, West Africa’s leading airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Emirates and Arik Air currently have a one-way interline agreement, whereby Emirates passengers… Read the full news article
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. has signed a firm order with Japan Airlines (JAL) for a total of 15 E-Jets comprising the E170 and the E190 jets models, as well as for an additional twelve E-Jets family options. The value of the firm order is estimated at USD… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its annual service, Metrolink will operate late night trains back to L.A. Union Station on both Saturday and Sunday nights from the Los Angeles County Fair (LACF), the largest county fair in the country. The service will begin this weekend and continue on Saturdays and Sundays… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe, TD, was welcomed to Shannon Airport today by its Chairman Rose Hynes and CEO Neil Pakey on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July to the post. The Minister was in Shannon as… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is launching a thirteen day express sale from 28 August – 9 September with three amazing offers for autumn and winter getaways: Offers 135,000 seats available, with return fares from only £59 for standard travel from London,… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mr Gianni Tronza as its new General Manager for Switzerland effective immediately. In his new role, Gianni Tronza will be based in Zurich, where he will lead Etihad Airways’ expanded commercial operations in Switzerland following the… Read the full news article
Ontario, California, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose 2.7 percent from January 2014 through July 2014, compared to the same period last year. ONT airlines served 2,366,198passengers compared to 2,303,947 travelers during the same period in 2013. International traffic continues its upward climb compared to last year. This year’s activity from January through July reflects a 68.7 percent increase… Read the full news article
400 million accumulated passengers within 13 years of its establishment 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 14th, Incheon International Airport Corporation held an event to celebrate Incheon Airport’s 400 millionth passenger in the Arrival Area and the Millennium Hall of the Passenger Terminal. Incheon International Airport Corporation presented a key that represents good luck… Read the full news article