2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian (NAS) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for 2012. The company reports a pre-tax profit of 623 MNOK, an improvement of 457 MNOK compared to previous year. 2012 is charaterized by solid traffic growth and international expansion with the launch of several new routes and the establishment of… Read the full press release
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Jet Airways wins prestigious 6th loyalty award 2013
Adjudged winner in ‘Best use of Customer & Data Analytics’ category 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was adjudged the winner of the 6th Loyalty Award 2013 in the “Best use of Customer & Data Analytics” category at a gala award ceremony at Intercontinental, The Lalit, Mumbai. The award was received by Mr. Kaushal Satam, Head… Read the full press release
Solid results Schiphol Group
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — New investments to improve resilience for the future Revenue rises by 5.8% to 1,353 million euros (2011: 1,278 million euros); EBITDA increases by 4.4% to 534 million euros (2011: 512 million euros); Operating profit falls by 2.5% to 296 million euros (2011: 304 million euros); The profit after income tax is 199… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Houston and Orlando
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Orlando International Airport. The flight will also operate as new one-stop continuation service via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as DFW-Houston-Orlando and Orlando-Houston-DFW, complementing… Read the full press release
SAS AB (publ) announces notice to the Annual General Meeting on 20 March 2013
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shareholders in SAS AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2013. The Annual General Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at Clarion Hotel, Arlanda Airport, Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden. Shareholders are also entitled to participate in the Annual General Meeting via a telecommunications link at… Read the full press release
IATA Applauds ICAO-CAEP Agreement on a More Stringent Noise Standard for Aircraft and Progress on Aircraft CO2 Standard
Montreal, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the agreement on a new noise standard with more stringent requirements for future aircraft achieved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) comprising ICAO member states, industry, and environmental non-governmental organizations, reviewed technological feasibility, environmental benefits… Read the full press release
JAL and MOS BURGER Present [AIR MOS Teriyaki Egg Burger] On Select Flights
TOKYO, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and MOS FOOD SERVICES, INC. (MOS BURGER), a well-known hamburger chain established in 1972 in Japan, will collaborate for the third time in the eighth installment of JAL’s popular AIR Series in-flight meal service. Following the successful introduction of AIR MOS Burger (Teriyaki) and AIR MOS Rice Burger… Read the full press release
APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ‘TAKES OFF’ AT GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has announced an Apprenticeship Scheme for young people in the greater Belfast area. Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Minister, Dr Stephen Farry and Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, launched the ‘George Best Belfast City Airport High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme’ at the airport today. The… Read the full press release
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Gains Service Between Houston and Orlando on Spirit Airlines
HOUSTON, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Houston Airport System announces Spirit Airlines is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando International Airport. “Houston leads the nation in the economic recovery and the Houston Airport System is delighted to… Read the full press release
Летище София с 15% ръст на каргото през януари 2013 г.
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Летище София с 15% ръст на каргото през януари 2013 г. Товари През първия месец на годината Летище София отчита ръст от 15% на товарните праткиспрямо януари 2012 г. с общо 1 360 т обработени карго и поща. Товарните обеми по редовни международни пътнически линии отчитат увеличение от 3%, а превозените със специализирани полети товари са нараснали с 28% на годишна… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Detroit and Denver
Miramar, Florida, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is spreading its love of ultra low fares this Valentine’s Day as it starts nonstop service between Detroit and Denver. Initial service operates daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and increases to daily service on March 1, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Begin Connecting Networks
Southwest and AirTran Offer Customers More Flight Options on a Single Itinerary; Achieve Another Important Milestone in the Ongoing Integration DALLAS, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luv is in the air! Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it is taking the next step in its marriage with subsidiary, AirTran Airways. Customers are now able to purchase a… Read the full press release
airberlin and Air Seychelles sign landmark codeshare agreement
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin, Europe’s seventh largest airline, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today signed a historic codeshare agreement allowing customers from each of the two carriers to fly seamlessly between Abu Dhabi, Germany, and Seychelles. Initially, the agreement, which comes into effect immediately, will see Air Seychelles’ HM… Read the full press release
FirstGroup Announces £76m Bus Order
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, today revealed that its bus division has ordered 464 new vehicles worth £76m for delivery in the 2013/14 financial year. This order will bring First’s investment in new buses to around £240m in three years. First also confirmed that more than 95% of its… Read the full press release
Ryanair Buys New Dublin Offices
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (14 Feb) announced the purchase of a new office building in Airside Business Park in Swords, Co Dublin, which will become Ryanair’s new Dublin office. The 100,000 sq ft building will house all of Ryanair’s Irish operations, including its commercial, customer service, finance, IT,… Read the full press release
BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full press release
Jet Airways partners with carzonrent to offer convenient car rental services on JetAirways.com
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier International airline, has entered into a strategic partnership with Carzonrent, one of India’s leading personal ground transportation service to provide its guests with a seamless on-ground travel experience. In addition to booking flight tickets online, guests can now conveniently plan and book their intra and inter-city on-ground transportation… Read the full press release
Warrington Bank Quay station to get a facelift
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warrington Bank Quay station, managed by Virgin Trains, is to get a facelift in a project costing some £600,000. Virgin Trains will work with industry partner, Network Rail to deliver improved facilities for customers, as part of the National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP). Customers at this busy station on the West Coast… Read the full press release
Families Save at Logan During February Vacation
Families $ave At Boston Logan During February School Vacation Children 17 and under NOW ride free on popular Logan Express BOSTON – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during February as schools in New England close for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport,… Read the full press release
JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for Tickets Issued between April and May 2013
TOKYO, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to maintain the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between April 1 and May 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average… Read the full press release
SOUTH WEST TRAINS STATIONS ACHIEVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY
24 stations re-accredited with Secure Station status Passenger satisfaction with safety and security continues to grow 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers using South West Trains have been given a further boost after 24 more locations on the network were re-accredited with Secure Station status, taking the total number with the nationally recognised safety mark to more… Read the full press release
Riders can take Metrolink to 114th annual Golden Dragon Parade in downtown Los Angeles
Metrolink will pass out a limited edition paper train in celebration of Lunar New Year LOS ANGELES – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink passengers will have the opportunity to travel to the 114th annual Golden Dragon Parade this Saturday. After arriving at Los Angeles Union Station, riders can transfer with no additional charge to the Metro… Read the full press release
VIA Rail on the upswing in the fourth quarter of 2012
Ridership increases of more than 10% on most popular routes: Quebec – Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto Montréal, 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — During a speech before the Canadian Club of Montreal today, VIA Rail Canada’s President and CEO (www.viarail.ca), Mr. Marc Laliberté, shared ridership results for the last quarter on the most popular routes in its… Read the full press release
ECTAA and Trenitalia working together
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognising the increasing importance of rail transport in Europe, ECTAA has agreed to work closer with Trenitalia on the distribution of rail products through travel agents and tour operators. Trenitalia and ECTAA are implementing their strategic partnership agreement to help promote and distribute Trenitalia’s products through travel agents and tour operators in… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport – New pop-up stores: Heureka Shop and Heineken Bar
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the new pop-up facility located at Gate 27, you can taste Heineken products until the end of April. The already familiar pop-up location at Gate 20 is a sales outlet for exciting products for children and adults alike: The Heureka shop has been opened there. The shop specialises in high-quality, innovative… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Seasonal Service Between Denver and Greensboro Beginning May 1
Nonstop fares starting at $99* available until Feb. 16 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop seasonal service between its Denver, Colo. hub (DEN) and Greensboro, N.C. (GSO), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on May 1, 2013. This will be the only nonstop service between these cities. To… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Stansted Route To Ostrava
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (7 Feb) announced it will launch a new route at London Stansted to/from Ostrava (Ryanair’s 180th destination and 2nd Czech airport) in June 2013. Ryanair celebrated its new London Stansted route by launching a 100,000 seat sale at prices starting from £16 for travel across… Read the full press release
Ryanair To Increase EU261 Compensation Levy To €2.50 Following EU Court Ruling
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (11 Feb) announced it will increase the €2 EU261 levy to €2.50 per passenger for all bookings made from 1st March 2013 in order to fund an expected increase in its EU261 costs in “force majeure” cases where the airlines are clearly not responsible… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines запускает новую услугу для деловых пассажиров
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines представляет новую услугу «Бизнес-24». Теперь, благодаря удобному расписанию S7 Airlines, пассажиры могут осуществить деловую поездку в один из крупнейших городов маршрутной сети S7 Airlines и вернуться обратно в течение одного дня, получив при этом скидку на авиабилет и ряд других преимуществ. Услуга доступна для перелетов между Москвой и 14 городами маршрутной… Read the full press release
Heathrow traffic figures January 2013
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Record passenger numbers for the month 5.18 million passengers passed through Heathrow in January, a record for the month and up 0.3% on January 2012. This growth was achieved despite a period of disruption from low visibility and snow. Heathrow’s load factors – showing how full the average flight was – also… Read the full press release