2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fly from Shannon Airport to Bodrum this summer and stay in the beautiful Sami Beach Hotel and upgrade your holiday from a B&B basis to a Half Board basis for only €1 per person. Holidays for June start from €419 for 1 week or €589 for 2 weeks per person (prices based… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Transportation
Passenger numbers grow for third year running at Bristol Airport
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport have risen for the third successive year. The number of people passing through the terminal was up 2.8 per cent compared to the previous year, making Bristol the only airport in the UK’s top ten to see growth each year since the end of 2009.* A total… Read the full news article
Interview with Ibrahim Gülcan, head of airberlin’s crisis team, on the German police security service providers’ strike at Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interview with Ibrahim Gülcan, head of airberlin’s crisis team, on the German police security service providers’ strike at Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports Mr Gülcan, was airberlin able to prepare for the strike? We have followed the development of the pay dispute closely but the trade union wanted to hit flight operations hard… Read the full news article
Lufthansa to fly German Olympic team to Sochi
Partnership with German Olympic Sports Confederation extended by four years 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is to remain a partner of the German Olympic team for a further four years. The agreement extending the partnership was signed during a personal meeting between Thomas Bach, President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), and Christoph Franz, Chairman… Read the full news article
Gateway Airport Traffic Soars in 2012
Total passenger traffic increases 44% over 2011 MESA, Ariz., 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport’s skyrocketing passenger count has exceeded annual estimates since its rapid growth began in 2008, but 2012 delivered more than momentous numbers. For the first time in the airport’s history, passenger numbers not only topped 1 million but did it with… Read the full news article
Midcounties Co-operative Travel announced as latest ATOL accredited body
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced Midcounties Co-operative Travel as the latest accredited body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. Under reforms introduced by the Government in April 2012, members of accredited bodies can sell ATOL protected holidays without having their own ATOL. Membership of an accredited body may… Read the full news article
Robin Kiely Promoted To Ryanair Head Of Communications
SEARCH FOR NEW APPRENTICE BEGINS! NEW MEDIA WEBSITE TO BE LAUNCHED 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (23 Jan) announced that after considering over 75 applicants, it has appointed Robin Kiely as its new Head of Communications (from 1 Feb) following an extensive recruitment process. A former journalist, Robin (31 –… Read the full news article
Aeroflot will offer satellite-based onboard Wi-Fi service on 26 long-haul aircraft in 2013
MOSCOW, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to Aeroflot program of introducing Wi-Fi Internet access on board of its long-haul aircraft for 2013, this service will be available on 26 long-haul airplanes by the end of the year. 22 Airbus 330 and 4 Boeing 777 airliners will be connected to Internet through satellite-based onboard Wi-Fi, and on 15 of them (12 Airbus 330 and 3 Boeing 777) this service will be already available in Q1 2013. Aeroflot long-haul… Read the full news article
Silversea Details ‘Grand Voyages’ for 2013
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises, known for its luxurious cruise ships and exotic destinations, has rolled out 10 exquisitely tailored “Grand Voyages” for 2013. Designed for the traveller who relishes a more leisurely pace, this special collection offers extended voyages from 34 to 54 days. These unique odysseys combine the luxury of sailing aboard intimate,… Read the full news article
Art at Helsinki Airport: is it an airplane turbine or an EKG?
The crackling red piece by Hans-Christian Berg invites passengers into the new Art Gallery exhibition at Helsinki Airport, which displays dark-toned visual art by Visa Norros. The exhibition, included in Finavia’s Art Port concept, will open on Thursday, 24 January. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The humourous atmosphere of the previous exhibition by Bo Haglund and Kim… Read the full news article
Pulkovo airport passengers awarded Aeroflot for Best Price
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot received LED TOGETHER Award 2012 in «Best Price» nomination. Starting from October 15, 2012 till January 15, 2013 Pulkovo Airport passengers voted on the airport’s site for best air carriers providing services in the hub. Aeroflot’s Best Price Award recognizes air company’s continuous efforts in expanding its activities in Saint-Petersburg, aiming to satisfy the growing demand of the Northern Capital… Read the full news article
Holiday like a celebrity from Leeds Bradford Airport with British Airways
2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to celebrity-favourite destinations this January, thanks to stars uploading pictures of their holidays to popular social media sites over the Christmas and New Year period. Top destinations for stars included Dubai, enjoyed by Rita Ora, Denise van Outen and Nell McAndrew, and Australia – popular… Read the full news article
IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions
Brussels, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most common types of air accidents by providing operational and system recommendations to aircraft operators,… Read the full news article
Alaska Air Group Reports Record Adjusted Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
Employees earn $88 million in incentive pay Highlights and achievements: • Record fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, of $50 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $37 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. This quarter’s results compare to a First Call analyst consensus estimate of $0.71 per share. • Record full-year net… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Starts Ultra Low Fare Service Between New Orleans and Dallas/Fort Worth
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today starts operating nonstop ultra low fare service between New Orleans and Dallas/Fort Worth. In addition to nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Spirit offers connecting service from New Orleans to Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and Houston. “We are committed to saving our customers money on travel… Read the full news article
Dragonair Unveils Comprehensive Enhancements to Cope with Future Expansion and Development
HONG KONG, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today unveiled a major new product enhancement, its biggest since 2005, that will see the introduction of New Business Class and New Economy Class cabins together with a brand-new inflight entertainment system named StudioKA. The product announcement was made at a media event hosted by Dragonair Chief Executive Officer… Read the full news article
Ryanair £16 Winter Seat Sale
Fly From £16 On Over 1,000 Routes Across Europe In Feb and March 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight, Mon 21 Jan, it will release 100,000 seats, across its European network, at prices starting from just £16 for travel on Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur in Feb… Read the full news article
Air Canada global Star Ranking is upgraded to a 4-Star Airline status
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Air Canada Quality Rating has been upgraded and the airline awarded a 4-Star Ranking for it’s Airport and Onboard product and service standards. Air Canada 4-Star Airline Ranking details Skytrax stated that detailed analysis of various improvements to the Air Canada product and service delivery standards during the… Read the full news article
First Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 takes off with new long-haul cabin
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Boeing 767 is the second long-range aircraft within the Austrian Airlines fleet equipped with the new long haul cabin, following a Boeing 777 which is already in service. Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet on a step-by-step basis. The new fittings mean passengers travelling Economy Class will have the opportunity… Read the full news article
Turkish Riviera charter holiday from Newquay Cornwall Airport this April
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — One week exclusive luxury escorted tour around the Turkish Riviera direct from Newquay Cornwall Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport in conjunction with OSKA_TRAVEL are pleased to be able offer an 8 day dream holiday on the Turkish Riviera for 2 people, including flights, accommodation in either a 4 or 5 star hotel, including breakfast with prices… Read the full news article
Lufthansa First Class is awarded the top-tier 5-Star Ranking by SKYTRAX
2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Lufthansa has been awarded 5-Star Ranking for it’s First Class product and service package. Lufthansa Star Ranking details On the ground, Lufthansa’s dedicated Frankfurt First Class Terminal has scored 5-Star ratings across many of the assessment categories. At this First Class Terminal, customers are greeted by a personal… Read the full news article
A joint industry response to reduce the threat of runway excursions
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has issued its European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. According to ICAO, runway excursions are a persistent problem and their numbers have not decreased in more than 20 years. The Flight Safety Foundation have said that runway excursions are the most common type of aviation accident, accounting… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Names Torque Zubeck Managing Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
SEATTLE, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines’ Torque Zubeck has been named managing director of financial planning and analysis. Zubeck, a 13-year veteran of the airline, previously served as managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. Prior to that, Zubeck held positions in marketing/planning, financial planning and managed the commercial relationships with Alaska Airlines’ codeshare partners. “Torque… Read the full news article
Lufthansa campaign supports schoolchildren in developing countries
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa passengers who opt to check in online or via their mobile phone not only save time at the airport but can also help a good cause. As part of a campaign that runs until 31 January 2013, Lufthansa will donate one sheet of paper to schools in developing countries for each paperless check-in procedure completed… Read the full news article
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Congratulates Delta YWG on Receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. congratulates the Delta Air Lines station in Winnipeg on receiving a 2012 Station of the Year Award from Delta Air Lines Inc. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Delta team in Winnipeg on their Station of the Year Award,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “The… Read the full news article
AAAE Recognizes 70 Airports For Training Excellence
Alexandria, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has recognized 70 airports with an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in calendar year 2012. The award winners are: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Springfield Airport Authority Addison Airport Augusta Regional Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AvPORTS at Teterboro Airport Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Increase Flight Schedule For Football Fans Traveling To The Big Easy For The Big Game
Airline Adds Extra Flights from San Francisco and Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways is once again making the right call for football fans planning to travel to New Orleans for the big game on Feb. 3, 2013. Today, the airlines introduced additional flights… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport goes Green
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) has gone electric for its latest fleet purchase. The airport recently purchased an electric Renault Kangoo mini-van for use by its airport engineering team. Shannon’s decision to opt for electric vehicles will result in CO2 savings of more than 20,000kg over the lifetime of the vehicles, which is equivalent… Read the full news article
Gatwick calls for measures to stop flight cancellations
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick has written to The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport, asking the Government to bring together London’s three main airports to work out how we can avoid significant numbers of business and leisure passengers being impacted by large numbers of pre-emptive flight cancellations at Heathrow due to small… Read the full news article
La SNCB suspend l’achat des rames Fyra et met en demeure AnsaldoBreda
La SNCB met la priorité sur le voyageur 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — En raison des importants problèmes techniques qu’a dû affronter le train à grande vitesse Fyra au cours des dernières semaines, la SNCB a décidé de suspendre l’achat des trois rames chez le producteur italien AnsaldoBreda. Le Conseil d’Administration a en outre pris la décision d’imputer… Read the full news article