2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport) and Scandinavian Airline Systems (SAS) today announced they have signed a Letter of Intent. The letter creates the basis for continued negotiations between the two companies, aiming at an agreement to transfer full ownership of SAS’ Ground Handling in Denmark, Sweden and Norway to Swissport. As a first… Read the full news article
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LATAM Airlines Group chooses oneworld as its global alliance
Brazil’s TAM to leave Star for oneworld in early 2014 LAN Colombia to join oneworld too, building on LAN group’s 13-year membership of alliance Business as usual for customers meantime, with seamless transition promised Latin America’s top airline group strengthens oneworld’s status as global first choice alliance 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATAM Airlines Group today confirmed its selection of oneworld® as… Read the full news article
RYANAIR’S BIGGEST EVER ST PATRICK’S DAY SCHEDULE
Over 580 Dublin Flights & 100,000 Pax This St Patrick’s Festival 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (7 Mar) announced its biggest-ever St Patrick’s Day schedule, with over 580 flights to/from Dublin over St Patrick’s weekend, bringing visitors to/from some 70 European destinations. As Ireland’s (and Europe’s) biggest airline, Ryanair… Read the full news article
Lufthansa extends First Class fare offers – 40 per cent lower on average
New First Saver Plus fare is about 40 per cent lower on average 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is extending its fares for First Class flights and in future will also offer its top travel class at a more affordable price. The new fare provides a welcome alternative to the traditional, fully flexible fare and is… Read the full news article
Royal Jet Establishes Operational Base at Al Bateen Executive Airport
MoU Between Royal Jet and Abu Dhabi Airports Company Supports Double Digit Industry Growth Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Royal Jet and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will effectively facilitate the expansion of operations into the Al Bateen Executive Airport by the Abu Dhabi-based international luxury… Read the full news article
The free online access provided by Finavia at Helsinki Airport increases in popularity every year
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The number of users in the wireless network has increased massively in the last 12 months. In January 2013, the number of users was 168% higher than in January 2012,” says Ville Haapasaari, Airport Director. Compared to the figures in January 2009, the increase is even more extensive: the user volume is now… Read the full news article
Automated boarding pass scanners introduced in Copenhagen Airport
2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It will be easier and faster to get to the security screening area when Copenhagen Airport introduces automated boarding pass scanners. The goal is to increase passenger satisfaction as well as capacity. In future, passengers at Copenhagen Airport will go trough a so-called e-gate before entering the security screening area; manual boarding… Read the full news article
Norwegian reports positive traffic results in February
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported February’s traffic results. The company continued its passenger growth in February. The company carried 1,254,643 passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared to February last year. Due to last year’s leap year, this February had one less travel day. The same number of travel days this year would… Read the full news article
Jet Airways introduces a range of initiatives to celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’
Honours 3 NGOs with unique In-Flight collection drive 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its tradition of celebrating International Women’s day and as part of its JetViva initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to honour the efforts of non-profit organizations, aimed at the welfare of the girl child and women in society…. Read the full news article
The new Austrian Website is online
New design and revised launch page Direct entry to the most important travel-related functions such as Booking, Flight search and Web Check-in Perfectly adjusted to use on all end devices, from PC to laptop to tablet 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today onwards, the Austrian Website www.austrian.com appears in an entirely new look. “This is a fundamental rework… Read the full news article
Aeroflot has won Athens International Airport Award 2012 as Fastest Growing Airline in Eastern Europe
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has won Athens International Airport Award 2012 as Fastest Growing Airline in Eastern Europe. This is the fourth top prize from Athens International Airport. Russia’s largest air carrier was named the best in this category in 2006, 2007 and 2011. «We highly appreciate that our efforts were recognized by our European partners. Aeroflot is the world-level air company specializing… Read the full news article
The Pan European Network Service (PENS) is now the operational for inter-centre coordination in Europe
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pan European Network Service (PENS) is now the operational network for the exchange of coordination messages between the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centres of NATS in Swanwick (UK) and the Maastricht Upper Area Centre (MUAC) in the Netherlands. PENS allows ATC Centres to exchange flight information data securely and efficiently… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT RECORDS HALF-YEAR PROFIT
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult says though the net profit after tax is 7.5 per cent down on the previous half year, earnings before interest costs, tax depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) – the company’s key operational financial performance measure – at $33.1m, was 5.2% ahead of the same period last year. Total… Read the full news article
Vida wines available at the SkyCourt and the Heinemann Duty Free
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport, the Heinemann Duty Free and the Vida Family Wine Estate from the Szekszárd wine region in Hungary have embarked on a special wine promotion this spring. Vida wines are available for tasting and for purchase at the SkyCourt and the Heinemann Duty Free shop located in the transit area at… Read the full news article
AIR FRANCE 2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE: STABLE CAPACITY
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In continuing the 2012-13 winter schedule, Air France-KLM has opted for strict control of its capacity*, which will undergo only moderate growth in the 2013 summer season (March 31-October 26). In comparison with summer 2012, long-haul capacity will be raised by 2.4% and medium-haul capacity will be reduced by 2.1%. THE AIR… Read the full news article
Early booking urged by Virgin Trains to guarantee a seat for Easter travel
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Route improvement works by our colleagues at Network Rail mean alterations to many Virgin Trains services over the Easter weekend. Trains will be busy and journey times longer than usual. People intending to travel should book early and reserve a seat. Improvements will be made at a number of locations. A large… Read the full news article
Etihad Airways and airberlin align maintenance operations in Chicago
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways has opened a line maintenance base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, the UAE flag carrier’s seventh outside Abu Dhabi and its first in the United States. The new facility is equipped with the latest technology and will perform all scheduled and non-scheduled line maintenance for Etihad Airways’ daily Boeing 777… Read the full news article
Lufthansa expands 2013 summer schedule with new attractive holiday destinations
16 new connections / 5 new destinations / Business Class retrofit speeded up 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff, Glasgow and Varna. In the long-haul segment, Lufthansa is launching a… Read the full news article
Ryanair’s Mother’s Day Gift Vouchers
SEND YOUR LOVED ONES TO ONE OF RYANAIR’S 180 DESTINATIONS WITH VOUCHERS STARTING FROM JUST €25/£25 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (6 Mar) invited passengers to give their mothers the gift of flying this Mothering Sunday (10 Mar) with a Ryanair Gift Voucher, which are available from www.ryanair.com now. Ryanair’s Mother’s Day… Read the full news article
Amadeus selected by Thalys to expand distribution through the travel agency channel
Thalys will be available alongside airlines on selected routes in the Amadeus neutral booking display for travel agents and corporate bookers Madrid, Spain, 2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and Thalys, the international high-speed rail operator connecting Paris and Brussels with Germany and the Netherlands, announce today a… Read the full news article
CVG: Pre-Check and Global Entry Gain Local Approval Process
Faster Security Screening Now More Convenient Travelers Avoid Trips to Detroit, Chicago or Atlanta for Approval 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now conduct interviews and approvals for its Global Entry Program at its Erlanger office to accommodate passengers flying through CVG. In addition to qualifying low-risk travelers for pre-approved, expedited re-entry… Read the full news article
San Francisco International Airport Wins Multiple Awards for Concession Program
SFO honored for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Revenue News (ARN), the foremost publication on the airport revenue industry, honored the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with four awards for outstanding concession programs. In its annual Best Airport & Concession Awards Program, SFO won for “Airport… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR PARTNERS WITH SFAKIANAKIS GROUP IN GREECE TO UNLOCK CAR HIRE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE
Enterprise’s European Presence Grows Into Greece With Further Expansion Planned Across South Eastern Europe LONDON, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced the appointment of its third European franchisee this year, Sfakianakis Group, as yet another step in its commitment to establish the flagship brand as a global car rental provider. Following Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s recent expansion… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines: Spring Forward and Save Now!
Purchase at FlyFrontier.com by March 11 for travel through June 8 DENVER, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines is offering a spring fare sale. Do the spring thing for less with great fares across the map. Travel to your favorite city with fares as low as $39* each way. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on… Read the full news article
IATA: Passenger Demand Uptick Continues in 2013
Geneva, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air travel demand statistics for January showing a continuation of the uptick in passenger travel that began at the end of 2012. Overall, demand was up 2.7% on the previous January which is slightly ahead of the 2.2% expansion in capacity. Load factors… Read the full news article
airberlin: around the world in maximum convenience
Many new direct connections in 2013, including non-stop from Berlin to Chicago Dusseldorf and Berlin hubs strengthened Partnerships enhanced and synergies expanded New airberlin Business Class with full-flat seats and more privacy 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For airberlin guests, travelling in 2013 will be even more varied and more comfortable. The airline is ready for takeoff… Read the full news article
Gatwick celebrates two major award wins for online communication
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has been recognised at the Interactive Media Awards for its ‘Best in Class’ mobile website and by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for its use of internal social media during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The airport’s mobile website, which was launched in June 2012, was… Read the full news article
NEW ATTENTIONS IN LA PREMIÈRE AND BUSINESS CABINS ON BOARD AIR FRANCE LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France continues to innovate on board in an aim to offer its customers products and services that represent the French art of living. Since January 2013, La Première and Business customers travelling on Air France long-haul flights have been able to discover a range of new in-flight services adding to their… Read the full news article
British Airways Announces Los Angeles To London As First A380 Route
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways’ first Airbus A380 will fly from Los Angeles to London Heathrow, with tickets going on sale today. Los Angeles will be the inaugural destination for the first A380 to be operated by a UK airline. The double-decker superjumbo is due to be delivered to British Airways in July and seats… Read the full news article
SAS and Thai expand code-share agreement to include Thai nonstop flights Scandinavia – Bangkok vv
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover Stockholm – Bangkok vv, Oslo – Bangkok vv and Copenhagen – Bangkok vv. This will be in addition to the present code-share destinations on Thai’s regional destinations in Asia and SAS’… Read the full news article