2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership welcomes today’s launch of the Enterprise Zone Infrastructure Fund by the Department of Communities and Local Government. The £60m fund is being targeted at Enterprise Zones which have real short term growth potential and is aimed at unlocking key infrastructure projects. Aerohub @ Newquay… Read the full news article
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Aeroflot Open International Innovation Contest Grand Final
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot Open International Innovation Contest Grand Final will take place in Moscow starting from March 01 till March 03, 2013. This is the first time such a contest is held in Russia. The main goal of this competition organized in partnership with the Federal Business Incubators Network «Open Innovation Inc.» is to develop a concept of «In-flight Entertainment Platform». Teams of professional developers and university students… Read the full news article
Iberia pone en marcha un plan para ofrecer alternativas a los clientes afectados por la huelga
En iberia.com están ya publicados los listados de vuelos cancelados para los días 4, 5, 6, 7 y 8 de marzo. La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por las cancelaciones. Los clientes que hayan adquirido sus billetes a través de agencias de viajes, deben ponerse… Read the full news article
JAL Serves Japan-Made Cheese Onboard International Flights
TOKYO, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines will offer a new lineup of Japanese cheese for First and Executive Class customers on select international routes from March 1, 2013. As an airline established in Japan, we hope to promote the excellence of Japanese cheese to our customers. An assortment of 16 types of cheese have been chosen… Read the full news article
Viva España: Successful take-off for the first airberlin non-stop flight from Berlin to Madrid
The only non-stop service in operation from Berlin-Tegel to Madrid Smooth transfer to onward flights via Berlin connecting Madrid with 16 destinations in Europe 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was a successful premiere for the first airberlin flight from Berlin-Tegel to Madrid: on 25th February more than 130 flight guests and invited media representatives celebrated the… Read the full news article
AIR FRANCE INCREASES SERVICES TO THE IVORY COAST, GABON AND NIGERIA
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — As from 15 April 2013, Air France will operate 10 weekly flights to Abidjan in the Ivory Coast by Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A340 from its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. To better meet the needs of its customers, Air France is continuing to invest in the Ivory Coast by increasing… Read the full news article
Wizz Air launches new Budapest – Malta route for May 2013
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low cost carrier, has announced the addition of a twice weekly Budapest – Malta flight to its expansive offering from the Hungarian capital. This latest route which begins on 17 May 2013, brings the number of airports served by Wizz Air from Budapest to 35,… Read the full news article
Give the Apple of Your Eye the Big Apple with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are giving Yorkshire customers another chance to grab a bite of the big apple, direct from Leeds Bradford Airport. On sale from today, there are two outbound flights taking off on 5th and 12th December 2013 – perfectly timed to treat a loved one to a pre-Christmas getaway in… Read the full news article
CABIN CREW AGREEMENT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRANSFORM 2015: AIR FRANCE SIGNS A SET OF DECISIONS WITH CABIN CREW UNIONS
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today (20 February 2013) signed a set of decisions with the three cabin crew unions (SNPNC, UNAC and UNSA) which will give rise to a new collective cabin crew agreement before 15 March 2013. This set of decisions for cabin crew, as for ground staff and pilots, is based on… Read the full news article
Camiel Eurlings Appointed KLM President & CEO
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Based on a decision taken by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Supervisory Board on Wednesday, Camiel Eurlings is appointed President & CEO effective 1 July 2013. He will succeed Peter Hartman who has held this position since 1 April 2007. As of 1 July 2013, KLM’s statutory Board of Managing Directors will then… Read the full news article
Airport bus set to boost Bath business
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new bus service between Bristol Airport and Bath has been welcomed by the organisation representing businesses in the city. The Bath Bus Company announced its plans to commence an hourly service from 24 March at the recent annual forum for members of Bath Tourism Plus, where the news was warmly received…. Read the full news article
Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways announce code-share agreement
Agreement includes connecting East Coast flights to/from New York’s JFK and Boston’s Logan International Airport 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways today announced a code-share agreement, expanding the current interline partnership between the carriers’ two networks at New York’s John F. Kennedy International airport as well as Boston’s Logan International airport. The two… Read the full news article
SAS continues to achieve world-class punctuality
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, continues to achieve world-class punctuality. According to independent source FlightStats, 87.91% of all SAS flights landed on time in 2012. This puts SAS in second place in the “Major European Airlines” category and in third place in “Major International Airlines”. StarAlliancewas also in second place in the new “AirlineAlliance”… Read the full news article
Massport Board Approves Billion Dollar Capital Program
Five Year Plan Funds 341 Projects, Supports 7,887 Jobs BOSTON, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today approved a rolling five-year program of more than $1 billion to fund 341 projects as part of the Authority’s fiscal year 2013 – 2017 comprehensive financial plan of capital improvements. “Each year, this is one of the most… Read the full news article
Swissport International Ltd. reports 10% revenue growth in 2012
Zurich, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation industry, is reporting total revenue of CHF 1.9 billion for the year 2012. This represents a 10% increase in revenue compared to 2011 which is reinforcing the market leading position of the company. The results… Read the full news article
EASA welcomes ICAO agreement on new aircraft CO2 and noise standards
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) welcomes progress made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) at their 9th Meeting on 4-15 February in Montreal. Agreement was reached within CAEP on a new aeroplane CO2 certification requirement, as well as a new global noise standard that… Read the full news article
2013 AFRICAN AIRPORT OF THE YEAR – O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JOHANNESBURG
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport was presented with the 2013 African Airport of the Year award for Airport Cargo Excellence. The award was attained following a STAT TIMES online survey conducted globally, over a month-long process, amongst varied air cargo industry players totalling 42 000 voting readers. Global champions… Read the full news article
AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA TO SHOWCASE ITS UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY ATTRIBUTES AND FEATURES AT AIR CARGO AFRICA EXHIBITION
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s nine airports provide vital connectivity, accessibility and location benefits for air cargo links between South Africa, Africa and rest of the world Johannesburg, 21 February 2013 – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is showcasing its unique connectivity attributes at the Air Cargo Africa exhibition and conference taking place… Read the full news article
QATAR AIRWAYS GROUP MARKS QATAR’S NATIONAL SPORTS DAY WITH A HOST OF ACTIVITIES
Staff Celebrate Healthy Living Enjoying Fun Day Out With Colleagues And Families More Than 1,500 Participants Turned Up Making The Annual Event A Huge Success For National Airline Doha, QATAR, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Group celebrated Qatar’s National Sports Day with fun and excitement attracting more than 1,500 staff and their families for a… Read the full news article
airberlin records profit in 2012
Positive operating result (EBIT) of EUR 70.2 million – an improvement of more than EUR 300 million over the previous year Net profit of EUR 6.8 million Group revenue of EUR 4.31 billion, capacity utilization increased from 78.21 to 79.80 per cent, Yield improved by 7.7 per cent to EUR 120.05 “Shape & Size” efficiency… Read the full news article
Heathrow to pilot new noise insulation scheme
Heathrow is to trial a new noise insulation scheme, designed to provide more effective and tailored assistance for people affected by aircraft noise. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘Quieter Homes Initiative’ has been developed following a consultation about the existing noise insulation schemes on offer and research into schemes offered by other major airports around the… Read the full news article
Frontier Announces Schedule Extension Includes Summer Seasonal Service
Book at FlyFrontier.com for travel through Sept. 8 DENVER, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines announced today that it has extended the schedule of flights available for sale through Sept. 8 2013 on FlyFrontier.com. Customers can now book their summer travel to take advantage of Frontier’s low fares and expanding route map, including recently announced new… Read the full news article
Lufthansa Group profitable in difficult environment
Operating profit in 2012 totals 524 million euros / Sale of equity investments lifts net profit to 990 million euros / Executive Board proposes to suspend dividend payment 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to last year’s preliminary consolidated financial statements, Lufthansa Group posted revenues totalling 30.1 billion euros (+4.9 per cent) and generated an operating profit… Read the full news article
BRIAN GAY VOTED JANUARY PGA TOUR PLAYER OF THE MONTH BY AVIS
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brian Gay has been voted the January PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to charities supported by… Read the full news article
U.S. Travel Association: Flight Delays, Long Lines Predicted for Travelers Due to Sequester
U.S. Travel Association Urges Congress to Act on Looming Budget Cuts; Launches Mobile Messaging Campaign to Empower Travelers to Make their Voices Heard 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Washington, D.C. – Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, today issued strong remarks on the potential impact of looming federal budget cuts on the travel… Read the full news article
ADAC Signs Service Level Agreement with Abu Dhabi Customs from Department of Finance
An ADAC and Customs initiative to ensure higher levels of passenger services Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company announced today that it has signed a service level agreement with Abu Dhabi Airport Customs ensuring the implementation of high level services at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The signing ceremony was held… Read the full news article
SWISS highlights Canton Grisons customs and cuisine
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS travellers will be experiencing some of the food specialities and customs of Switzerland’s Canton Grisons over the next three-and-a-half months. As part of its “SWISS Traditions” culinary concept, the airline will be offering Business Class guests food to mark the local “Chalandamarz” custom on European flights; and for the latest chapter… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Provides Travelers with Flexibility Due to Winter Storm
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waives change fees for travel to, from or through Chicago Midway, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis DENVER, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the expected impact of a winter storm, Frontier Airlines has enacted guidelines for travel to, from or through Chicago… Read the full news article
TAV Gallery Hosts The “History Of Commercial Aviation In Turkey” Exhibition
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located at Istanbul Ataturk Airport International Terminal, the culture-art platform TAV Gallery hosted an opening ceremony to present passengers the oil paintings produced by the famous painter Cumhur Koralturk featuring the history of the commercial aviation in Turkey. The opening reception was attended by Ataturk Airport Civilian Administration Manager Ali Bakoglu, DHMI… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AUTHORIZES ALLOCATION OF $9.2 MILLION TO CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING
Los Angeles, California, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized staff to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the City of El Segundo for its Residential Sound Insulation Grant Program and to release $9,225,000 for its eligible noise mitigation project. The LAWA grant, combined with a $5 million from… Read the full news article