Nonstop service provides convenient access to locations near major downtown hotels and the Indiana Convention Center INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has reached an arrangement with Go Express Travel to maintain express, non-stop bus service between the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and downtown Indianapolis. The service was previously known as IndyGo’s Green… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Transportation
AIRPORT COMMISSION APPROVES CORINTHIAN INTERNATIONAL TO OPERATE WESTWOOD AND METRO EXPO/LA BREA FLYAWAY® BUS ROUTES
Los Angeles, California 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a three-year-agreement with Corinthian International Parking Services, Inc., Los Angeles, to operate and manage the existing LAX FlyAway® bus service between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and a planned stop adjacent to the Metro Rail Expo Line at… Read the full news article
Brussels Airport and Montea invest in Brucargo
2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the development of Brucargo West, The Brussels Airport Company reached a cooperation agreement with the Belgian real estate developer Montea for the Construction of a third air cargo building on the site. A first 30,000m² building was delivered in 2008 and is used among others by bpost and a… Read the full news article
ADAC to host Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 for the second year
The unique general commercial aviation show to be held at Al Bateen Executive Airport over 3 days in March Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the overwhelming success of Abu Dhabi Air Expo held at Al Bateen Executive Airport in March, ADAC will be hosting the show for the second year in a… Read the full news article
Semaine de la Mobilité: La SNCB y participe
Le train à petit prix et de nombreuses actions du 16 au 22 septembre 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comme les années précédentes, la SNCB s’associe à la Semaine de la Mobilité et offre à la vente le Mobility Deal. Du 16 au 22 septembre, les voyageurs munis de ce ticket pourront se rendre en train en… Read the full news article
SNCB: Lancement du nouveau site Internet
2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ce lundi 10 septembre, la SNCB a mis en ligne son nouveau site Internet. Un site plus pratique et mieux structuré. Déjà 176.000 visiteurs uniques en 48 heures Le nouveau site Internet de la SNCB répond à l’évolution de la consommation sur Internet. Afin d’offrir le meilleur service en ligne aux voyageurs,… Read the full news article
SMALL CHANGES IN ENTERPRISE, NATIONAL, ALAMO OPERATIONS PAY OFF IN METRO NEW YORK ENERGY REDUCTION EFFORTS
Company’s Management Training Program Incorporates Corporate Sustainability Efforts and Reinforces Importance of Business Planning for Long Term NEW YORK, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates more than 400 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car rental facilities in metro New York, has reduced its local energy use by almost 10 percent since 2010. Even more… Read the full news article
FirstGroup response to Secretary of State comments
2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — A FirstGroup spokesman said: “We are pleased that the Secretary of State for Transport has confirmed that the Government intends to proceed with the award of the InterCity West Coast franchise to FirstGroup. Our focus is to ensure a smooth transition with continuity for staff and passengers alike. With that in mind,… Read the full news article
Los Angeles Mayor and NTSB Chairman inspect new test equipment for life-saving rail safety technology
Metrolink will be first commuter agency in the nation operating with state-of-the-art Positive Train Control technology LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —Yesterday, Metrolink unveiled its fully equipped Positive Train Control (PTC) test train at an event hosted by Metrolink Board Chair Richard Katz and the Metrolink Board. Participants included Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chair of… Read the full news article
AOPA inks strategic partnership with Enterprise Holdings
2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — AOPA has entered into a strategic partnership with St. Louis-based Enterprise Holdings, the most comprehensive service provider and only investment-grade company in the U.S. car rental industry. Enterprise Holdings operates the flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as well as National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. As a strategic partner in… Read the full news article
Overhead Walkway and Island Platform Now Open at Oshawa Train Station
Oshawa, ON, 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, as part of the ongoing modernization of Canada’s national passenger rail service, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and MP for Whitby Oshawa, Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and MP for Oshawa, and VIA Rail Canada officially opened a new overhead walkway and… Read the full news article
Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition
Zurich, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium from FCC Versia, significantly boosting Swissport’s European network of passenger and cargo handling operations. The closing of the deal follows clearance from the various airport and regulatory authorities… Read the full news article
JAL Cargo Fuel Surcharge for the Month of October 2012
TOKYO, 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise up its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from October 2012. Since April 1, 2009, JAL started adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average… Read the full news article
Metrolink expands connectivity with bus partnership to Palm Desert
SunLine Transit Agency to implement Commuter Link 220 on Sept. 10 LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its continued effort to expand connectivity throughout Southern California, Metrolink is partnering with SunLine Transit Agency, which will operate a new express bus service between Palm Desert and downtown Riverside beginning Sept. 10. Metrolink passengers who want to… Read the full news article
Canadian Tour Celebrating the 100th Grey Cup: VIA Rail Canada welcomes the Grey Cup on board its train from Vancouver to Halifax
Vancouver, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada is pleased to welcome the Grey Cup on board its train as part of its cross-Canada tour. Celebrating its 100th edition in 2012, yesterday, the Cup began a coast to coast journey to visit one hundred Canadian communities. VIA Rail’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Paul… Read the full news article
New Ramp from Dulles Airport Access Highway to I-495 Opens September 8
2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new ramp and flyover bridge connecting the eastbound Dulles Airport Access Highway to I-495 will open to traffic on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The ramp provides a direct connection to the northbound and southbound Capital Beltway (I-495), improving safety and convenience for traffic near the interchange. Drivers on the Access Highway… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR ANNOUNCES $9.99 PER DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL
Customers Can Begin Reserving Friday Through Monday Rentals For Fall Travel Season St. Louis, Mo., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America’s largest rental car brand, kicked off the fall travel season today by announcing its annual $9.99 per day special weekend rate. The offer runs through May 22, 2013, at the majority of Enterprise’s 5,500… Read the full news article
Arik Air, Lufthansa Technik seal new partnership deal
2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier and world renowned aircraft maintenance service provider, Lufthansa Technik of Germany have sealed a new partnership deal that will maintain the safe operations and support further growth of the Nigerian airline. During a meeting held at Arik Air corporate head office in Lagos on… Read the full news article
American Bus Association picks best events of 2013
LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that the National Centennial Celebration of the Lincoln Highway, to be held June 30-July 1 in Kearney, Neb., has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2013 by an expert tourism industry selection committee. Inclusion in the… Read the full news article
SNCB : RÉSULTAT OPÉRATIONNEL MEILLEUR QUE PRÉVU
Grâce au plan d’économies visant un retour à l’équilibre, la SNCB améliore son résultat opérationnel (EBITDA*) ce semestre. 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Le résultat opérationnel du 1er semestre de 2012 confirme la tendance amorcée en 2010. Avec un EBITDA de – 8,5 millions EUR, la SNCB est en avance sur son budget et commence à récolter… Read the full news article
Metrolink’s Rail Safety Month campaign targets distractions near tracks
LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In observance of Rail Safety Month, Metrolink is joining other railroad agencies across the state to encourage everyone to “Be Track Smart,” with a series of events to emphasize the importance of safe behavior near railroad tracks. In recent years, there have been multiple incidents where individuals from across the… Read the full news article
Metrolink Orange County Line trains delayed up to 45 minutes due to Rail Signal Upgrades on Saturday, Sept. 8
Anaheim station closed on during work; buses provided to passengers departing from and returning to Anaheim LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to rail signal upgrades planned on Sept. 8, Metrolink’s Orange County Line trains will not stop at Anaheim and will be rerouted causing up to 45 minute delays to all 600 series trains…. Read the full news article
ALAMO RENT A CAR TO SERVE JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR FIRST TIME
U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow: “It is encouraging to see companies expanding to meet and serve the needs of travelers visiting the U.S.” St. Louis, Mo. 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alamo Rent A Car, the largest car rental provider to international customers visiting North America, today announced the opening of a new branch serving customers… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR ADDS ARRIVAL ALERTS TO ENTERPRISE PLUS™ MEMBER BENEFITS
Arrival Alert Email Notifies Customers of Rental Car Pickup Details St. Louis, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building upon its reputation for exceptional customer service, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering Arrival Alerts to Enterprise Plus loyalty program members at airport rental locations throughout North America. Enterprise Plus members can now receive an email alert regarding their rental approximately one hour prior… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains welcomes Transport Select Committee hearing on West Coast franchise competition
* Virgin’s bid offers better services to passengers and more secure deal for taxpayers * £800m guaranteed investment to deliver new trains, routes and onboard services 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains today (4 September 2012) backed the decision by the Transport Select Committee to hold a hearing into the West Coast rail franchise competition…. Read the full news article
Eurostar launches its first ad campaign under AMV BBDO
2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe has launched its first advertising campaign from newly appointed pan-European creative agency, AMV BBDO. The UK focused campaign, which plays on the cultural exchange between the UK, France and Belgium, launches an attractive price promotion with return journeys form London to Paris… Read the full news article
Road works at O.R. Tambo International Airport
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — O.R. Tambo International would like to advise airport users of road works on the Upper Roadway at the International Departures Level. The construction, which is in line with our safety and operational regulation, will be undertaken from Monday, 03 September 2012 and is scheduled for completion in the second week of December 2012…. Read the full news article
VIA Rail looking to improve Halifax station property: Seeks partner to develop land adjacent to Halifax station
Halifax, Sept. 4, 2012, 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its ongoing modernization, VIA Rail Canada recently sought expressions of interest (EOI) from a number of potential investors to partner with VIA in the development of some four acres of its property in the area surrounding the Halifax train station. Pre-qualified candidates from the EOI… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains responds to FirstGroup’s proposals for West Coast
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has responded to FirstGroup’s proposals for improvements on the West Coast Main Line which were outlined to Parliament today, 3 September 2012. Normally, under franchise process, the successful bidder sets out a range of ‘franchise obligations’ – legally binding commitments – but none has been published by FirstGroup or the… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains: Concerns were expressed on West Coast Bid process over three years
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite the Department for Transport(DfT) and Transport Minister, Justine Greening claiming that Virgin only started challenging the process once they had lost the Bid for the West Coast rail franchise, records show this not to be the case, Tony Collins, Chief Executive Officer for Virgin Rail Group said today: “There must be… Read the full news article