2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport, in cooperation with Brussels Airlines, launches a unique pilot project that will allow passengers on intra-European flights to check in their baggage themselves at the airport. The brand-new self-service baggage drop-off units, which will be exhaustively tested in the next few months, allow passengers to weigh and label their baggage… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Transportation
Gatwick Airport is A380 ready
New stand showcases Gatwick’s development into a world-class aviation facility Larger aircraft are key to increasing passenger numbers going forward Stand will offer further opportunities to open new long-haul routes from Gatwick 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today marks a key milestone in Gatwick’s on-going transformation, as the airport officially opens its new £6.4 million pier-served A380… Read the full press release
Eurostar reported a strong performance in 2012 marked by rising passenger numbers and good growth in profitability
Passenger numbers grew 2% year-on-year to 9.9 million (2011: 9.7 million) with particularly good growth in travellers from outside EU – up 8% year-on-year Strong post-Olympic boost with traffic up 5% in quarter 4 Positive performance delivers operating profit of £52.3 million up from £25.0 million in 2011 Sales revenues broadly flat at £799 million… Read the full press release
IATA called for government and industry to join forces to Improve Indian Aviation
Delhi, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for government and industry to join forces on a series of projects to enhance safety, security and efficiency in India. These would align with IATA’s longstanding calls for improved infrastructure, cost reduction and a relief from excessive taxation. “I propose a series of projects… Read the full press release
An airberlin group first: First Airbus A320 with Sharklets delivered to NIKI
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — OE-LER, welcome to our fleet! The airberlin group became one of the first airlines in the world to receive its very first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel-saving Sharklets at the Airbus factory in Hamburg on 26th March 2013. The development sees the company further strengthen its position as Europe’s most eco-efficient network… Read the full press release
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES NEW PAY & ROSTER AGREEMENTS WITH CABIN CREW & PILOTS
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (26 Mar) announced a new collective agreement with all its cabin crew, which will result in pay increases and favourable rostering arrangements across the airline, as well as new pilot agreements at the majority of those Ryanair bases whose long term pay deals were… Read the full press release
Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers hop off for Easter break
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers expected to hop through Heathrow over the Easter break between Thursday 28 March and Tuesday 2 April. As Brits get ready to make the most of the long weekend, the UK’s hub airport forecasts that… Read the full press release
Lufthansa trains 747-8 pilots on an energy-efficient flight simulator
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is the place where future pilots practise before flying the real thing. Simulator training is an integral part of pilot training. The Lufthansa Group naturally has a vested interest in training its pilots on the best and most advanced simulators. These are operated by Lufthansa Flight Training. But that is not… Read the full press release
ADAC appointed Taylor Woodrow International to carry out major expansion works at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Construction works to include 2 passenger buildings and link bridge in a joint venture with Fibrex Construction Group Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) appointed today Taylor Woodrow International Construction LLC to carry out major expansion works at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new contract is part of the… Read the full press release
FAA Decision to Shutter 149 Contract Control Towers Beginning on April 7 Raises Serious Concerns for Airports, USCTA
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The decision by the Federal Aviation Administration, finalized today, to close 149 contract towers across the country beginning on April 7 raises serious safety, efficiency, and economic concerns that the agency has failed to consider, according to the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), an affiliate organization of the American Association… Read the full press release
Se prorrogan dos días más la campaña del “cinturón”, en la que Iberia ofrece un millón de plazas desde 39 euros por trayecto
Vuelos nacionales desde 39 euros por trayecto; Europa desde 59 y América desde 209 euros. Los viajes pueden realizarse hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2013. Doble puntuación Iberia Plus si los billetes se adquieren en iberia.com. Madrid, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha prorrogado dos días más su campaña del “cinturón”, en la que ha puesto… Read the full press release
Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former London Heathrow Chief Executive Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), it was announced today. Mr. Douglas, formerly CEO at Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), will lead the transformation of Abu Dhabi’s international gateway through one of the most ambitious… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS FOR IRISH TRAVEL TAX TO BE SCRAPPED AS WEF REPORT RANKS IRELAND AMONGST THE WORLD’S WORST FOR AVIATION TAXES
KAZAKHSTAN, MOZAMBIQUE & RWANDA MORE COMPETITIVE THAN IRELAND 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (25 Mar) called on the Irish Govt to scrap its €3 travel tax after the World Economic Forum’s Transport and Tourism Competitiveness Report ranked Ireland in the bottom half in an aviation charges competitiveness study of… Read the full press release
London City Airport Most Punctual In the UK
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport is the most punctual airport in the UK, according to figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority [CAA]. The data, which measures flights during October to December 2012, shows that 87 per cent of flights were on time at LCY, the only airport actually in London. LCY also had… Read the full press release
Swiss International Air Lines is to add Kiev to its European route network
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swiss International Air Lines is to add Kiev to its European route network from the start of the 2013/14 winter schedules. The Ukrainian capital will receive daily service from Zurich from 27 October onwards. The flights will be operated with Airbus A320 equipment seating 152 passengers. “Alongside our new long-haul destination of… Read the full press release
Alitalia Increases Its Frequencies To/From London City Airport
Three Daily Flights from Milan Linate with Effect from 31st March. A New Direct Flight from Rome Fiumicino from 1st April Rome, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alitalia focuses on London City Airport and, with the commencement of the summer timetable at the end of March, will increase its frequencies to and from the local airport of London’s financial… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport today welcomes new airline Vueling – the first Spanish airline to serve Barcelona from Gatwick
Barcelona-based airline Vueling will provide extra links to Barcelona from Gatwick Gatwick continues to compete and win new airlines, creating more choice for passengers 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport today welcomes new airline Vueling – the first Spanish airline to serve Barcelona from Gatwick – to its list of short-haul operators, serving the second largest… Read the full press release
SAS makes travelling easier – introducing SAS Go and SAS Plus
SAS is launching a new service concept, replacing the previous service classes with two brand new alternatives: SAS Go for customers who want to have a lot and SAS Plus for customers who want to have more. We have worked with our customers to develop these products, which meet the increasing demand for smoother and… Read the full press release
The Massachusetts Port Authority Board approves an additional Funding for renovations and security improvements of Terminal B at Boston Logan International Airport
Terminal renovations boost customer service, accommodate airline mergers and allow passengers to avoid rescreening Boston, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today (March 21) approved an additional $54 million to fully-fund renovations and security improvements of Terminal B. Last September, the Board authorized an initial $70 million to partially fund the project… Read the full press release
University of Alaska Anchorage Names New Arena: The Alaska Airlines Center
Airline commits $6.3 million to UAA over 10 years, including $1 million scholarship endowment ANCHORAGE, 2013-03-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Chancellor Tom Case announced today that the new on-campus arena, scheduled to open in fall 2014, will be named the Alaska Airlines Center in recognition of a newly forged 10-year agreement with… Read the full press release
flydubai doubles Russia & Ukraine network
Carrier adds four destinations in Russia, two in Ukraine and doubles Kiev frequency Network reaches more than 60 destinations Moscow, Russia, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today underscored the growing importance of the CIS region to its operations by announcing it will double its network in Russia to eight points and add additional… Read the full press release
Iberia y Santander lanzan un innovador programa de puntos para viajes internacionales
Los clientes de las tarjetas de crédito del banco podrán traspasar sus puntos recompensa Santander al programa de viajeros frecuentes de la aerolínea, Iberia Plus. Madrid, 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia, aerolínea líder en vuelos entre España y Latinoamérica, y Santander México, uno de los principales grupos financieros del país, se han unido para lanzar en México un… Read the full press release
Air France Music Wins Award For Its New iPhone Application, “Music In The Sky”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its new iPhone app, “Music in the Sky,” Air France Music has not only attracted music lovers but also the jury of the Strategies / Amaury Media digital marketing 2013 Grand Prix, last night winning an award for its original and fun concept, in the “Mobile app / brand tablet” category…. Read the full press release
Ryanair launched a new Shannon route to/from Alicante beginning in June
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 Mar) launched a new Shannon route to/from Alicante, beginning in June, with 2 weekly return flights. Ryanair celebrated its new Shannon route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from €19.99 for travel across its European network on Mon, Tues, Wed… Read the full press release
SWISS receives its first Airbus A320 equipped with “sharklets”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS took delivery today of its first Airbus A320 equipped with “sharklets” – upward wingtip extensions that improve operating performance. The aircraft arrived in Zurich at 17:24 having been flown by the airline’s own pilots from Airbus’s Hamburg works. It will enter revenue service as planned on Friday 22 March, performing its… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines открывает рейсы в хорватский город Задар
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, объявляет об открытии в летнем расписании 2013 года рейсов из Москвы в Задар (Хорватия). Полеты будут осуществляться с 15 июня 2013 года с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по субботам. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 05:55, прибытие в Задар – в 07:20 по местному… Read the full press release
An incident involving a Canadian Pacific freight train is affecting the VIA Rail passenger trains operating on the Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto route
MONTREAL, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — An incident involving a Canadian Pacific freight train is affecting the VIA Rail passenger trains operating on the Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto route, in both directions. Some ten VIA Rail trains are affected by this situation. For many customers, VIA will be replacing their scheduled train with a motorcoach service, at least for a… Read the full press release
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm Arlanda and Madrid
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm Arlanda and Madrid. This new route will complement the service that SAS already offers from Copenhagen to Madrid. SAS will now provide up to ten departures a week between Scandinavia and Madrid. 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — SAS will start direct flights between Stockholm and Madrid… Read the full press release
airberlin records net profit in 2012
Net result of EUR 6.8 million, 33.3 million guests Group revenue of EUR 4.31 billion, capacity utilization and yield increased Strategic partnership with Etihad Airways provides joint revenue of EUR 100 million, new code share routes expected to provide further growth First “Turbine” measures started – EUR 400 million until the end of 2014 180… Read the full press release
Fly Ryanair from London Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn for just £10
RYANAIR’S MONDAY MADNESS! 100,000 £10 seats on over 1,000 European routes in April 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 18 Mar), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Frankfurt Hahn from just £10 in April as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion…. Read the full press release