Air France-KLM and Amadeus renew their content agreement and launch the New Economy Offer in the travel agency channel

2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France-KLM and Amadeus renew their content agreement and launch the New Economy Offer in the travel agency channel • Amadeus travel agencies worldwide will continue to benefit from guaranteed access to the full range of fares from both airlines and all regional airlines in the group. They are now also able… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group lifts traffic performance in 2012 with more effective capacity management

All the airlines in the Lufthansa Group significantly improved utilisation in 2012 through more effective and more flexible capacity management / Lufthansa, Germanwings, SWISS and Austrian Airlines carried around 2.5 million more passengers than in the year-earlier term 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 103 million passengers flew with airlines in the Lufthansa Group last year…. Read the full press release

STAGECOACH IN £100,000 BOOST FOR SCOTLAND’S NEW AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY

Transport company pledges annual £20,000 donation for next five years Charity-funded air ambulance helicopter will help save lives Newly formed charity moves closer to fundraising target 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transport group Stagecoach has pledged to donate £100,000 to support a new air ambulance for Scotland. The Perth-based company has agreed to make an annual donation of… Read the full press release

Fraport Traffic Figures – Full Year & December 2012: More Passengers, Less Cargo in 2012

Passenger Traffic Grows for the Entire Year Despite a Weak December – International Airport Portfolio Continues to Develop Successfully 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012 Fraport AG achieved a record 57.5 million passengers (up 1.9 percent) at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base, during what was characterized as a tumultuous year for the aviation industry. Even… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO PURCHASE MORE ALTERNATIVE-FUEL VEHICLES

2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the purchase of 15 alternative-fuel vehicles as part of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) ongoing Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program The vehicles, fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), will be purchased from DCH Gardena Honda at a cost of $404,076.94 to be used by… Read the full press release

Cargo Growth for South Yorkshire’s airport

2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport is on target to record a three hundred percent increase in its cargo figures for the year March 2012 – March 2013, bosses announced today (January 15). The airport, which last year boosted its cargo offering by developing a number of strategic partnerships, is forecasting moving in excess of… Read the full press release

Ethiopian B787 Dreamliners Have Logged 5,560 Flight Hours in Five Months of Successful Operations

2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has successfully integrated its four 787 Dreamliner aircraft in to its fleet with record length of non-stop flights and record high daily aircraft utilization in the industry. Since its first delivery in mid-August of last year, Ethiopian has logged 5,560 flight hours with average… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Names Constance von Muehlen Managing Director of Airframe, Engine and Component MRO

SEATTLE, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Constance von Muehlen to managing director of airframe, engine and component maintenance repair and overhaul. In her role within the airline’s Maintenance & Engineering Division, von Muehlen will lead maintenance teams, supplier operations associated with products, and Alaska’s materials and stores organization. A veteran who flew Black… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Announces New Service from Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach

Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced that starting April 25, 2013, it is adding daily nonstop seasonal service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered… Read the full press release

airberlin Embraces “Lean & Smart”

Implementation of “Turbine” turnaround programme has begun Focus on core markets and stringent business model Initiatives defined of around 400 million euros by the end of 2014 Greater cost efficiency and even more customer orientation Stabilisation and expansion of competitive position 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today airberlin began to implement its “Turbine” turnaround programme. This is… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Becomes Official Airline of 2013 MiaGreen Conference & Expo

Spirit’s modern fleet, eco-friendly seating configuration and other innovations enable airline to burn less fuel per seat than competitors, making it one of the most environmentally-friendly airlines Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) continues to expand its green efforts, the company is proud to become the official airline of this year’s… Read the full press release

Michael Delion appointed as new Head of Austrian Technical Services

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Delion (57) is to take over as Head of Austrian Airlines Technical Services as of 1st February 2013. The qualified aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer from the aviation and aerospace technology sector follows Burkard Wigger, who will be leaving the company at the end of January, as announced previously. Michael Delion first… Read the full press release

CORNWALL GETS READY FOR THE CLASSIC AIR FORCE

Volunteering opportunities too 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newquay Airport’s ‘Classic Air Force’ (CAF) visitor attraction is “moving along very nicely” according to Chairman Tim Skeet, and should be open to the public by the end of March. A significant milestone was reached on January 5 when the first airworthy aircraft arrived at its new home, marking the… Read the full press release

6th Grand Airport Night in Dresden on 23 March

With Loona, Christian Lais and Hot Banditoz • Themed areas to put you in a holiday mood • Early-bird ticket discounts up to 31 January 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Featuring two stages, four countries and lots of stars, this year’s Grand Airport Night in Dresden promises to be better than ever! The sixth edition of this… Read the full press release

LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best! A… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release

The Greyhound has landed…at Bristol Airport

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Greyhound coach services, which currently operate between Swansea and Cardiff, are to be extended from 11 March to provide a direct luxury coach service to and from Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Airport. Having worked closely with Bristol Airport on the plans, the development of the new route will see up to an… Read the full press release

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Receives FAA 2012 Regional Safety Award

CHICAGO, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) today received a 2012 Airport Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region. The award was presented to Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino by Susan M. Schalk, Manager for the Airports Division of the FAA Great Lakes Region. In 2001,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Reports December 2012 Traffic

Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 increased 30.6 percent versus December 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 27.6 percent. Load factor for December 2012 was 84.7 percent, an increase of 1.9… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines и Etihad Airways выполняют совместные рейсы в Мельбурн

2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с национальным авиаперевозчиком Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов – Etihad Airways, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Москвы в Мельбурн (Австралия). Полеты по маршруту Москва — Мельбурн с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Абу-Даби (ОАЭ) осуществляются ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 15:20, прибытие в аэропорт Мельбурна – в… Read the full press release

Mxi Technologies Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors

Ottawa, Canada, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of three new members to the company’s Board of Directors. As senior executives with experience spanning the aviation industries and information technology , Glenn Leonard, Cameron Burr, and Dave Curley join current Board members, Dave Seibel, Kurt Larson,… Read the full press release

Improved service for NIKI and airberlin passengers – Check-in 1 opens at Vienna International Airport

On 9 January the newly modernised Check-in 1 opened for business at Vienna International Airport where it will serve NIKI and airberlin passengers.  2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone flying with NIKI and airberlin will be treated to an even better travel experience at the newly renovated Check-in 1 at Vienna International Airport from now on: covering around… Read the full press release

WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES FLIGHT CREW TRAINING CENTRE IN BUDAPEST

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will open a new crew training centre in Budapest in March 2013. The Wizz Air training centre will feature a modern A320 full flight simulator, aircraft cabin mock up facilities and a fire fighting trainer, representing an… Read the full press release

AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER AND 11 MONTHS OF 2012

Moscow, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for November and 11 months of 2012. In November 2012 passenger traffic increased by 19.7% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,413.0 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 29.2% (+194.0 ths passengers) reaching 858.8 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release

Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo

First Scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service in San Francisco Bay Area SAN JOSE, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dream of All Nippon Airways (ANA) offering nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo became reality today. After many years of discussions between ANA and a San José public-private… Read the full press release

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority: REORGANIZATION & EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 8 UNDER ALTERNATIVE SITE FRAMEWORK APPROVED

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has been the grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 8 since 1971, and has recently been approved for the reorganization and expansion of the zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). The ASF takes the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) area from single buildings or parcels and overlays the FTZ over a… Read the full press release

JetBlue Announces Service to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Charleston, SC, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Charleston, SC – JetBlue will begin service to Charleston International Airport from New York’s JFK airport and Boston on February 28, 2013. This service will be the first time JetBlue has offered airline service in the State of South Carolina. JetBlue’s flights will be operated with its 100-seat Embraer… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: record number of passengers since 2001 despite crisis. Passengers Brussels Airport ended 2012 with nearly 19 million passengers – 18,971,332 to be precise. That represents an increase of 1 percent compared to 2011 and is a record since 2001. The number of passengers who board locally – otherwise known as… Read the full press release

Passenger numbers at Gatwick up by 0.2% in December

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 2,280,000 passengers flew through Gatwick in December – 5,600 more than the prior year December 2012 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Jan-12 Jan-11 Growth Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Dec-12 Dec-11 (%) Total terminal passengers (000s) 2,280.4 2,274.8 0.2 34,211.2 33,652.3 1.7 Market Analysis: UK + Channel Islands 294.7 290.9… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Receives an Award for Pioneering the African Renaissance from the President

2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has received an award from H.E Girma Wolde Giorgis, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, for being a pioneer of the bright future of the Africa Renaissance. Ethiopian CEO Tewolde Gebremariam received the award during a ceremony celebrating the 89th birthday and… Read the full press release