Category Archives: Transportation

Bombardier Transportation awarded 60 million euro contract to supply 12 FLEXITY tram trains to the city of Karlsruhe, Germany

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The Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH (AVG) has called off twelve BOMBARDIER FLEXITYdual-voltage tram trains BERLIN, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a contract to supply 12 FLEXITY tram trains to the city of Karlsruhe, Germany. The contract is valued at approximately 60 million euro ($67 million US) and is a… Read the full news article

Aeroflot took delivery of two new A320s

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MOSCOW, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of two new A320s equipped with aerodynamic wing-tips known as Sharklets. Both A320 aircraft are named in honour of outstanding Russian poets. VP-BEO bears the name of Afanasy Fet, and VP-BET has been named Andrey Voznesenskiy. All A320 aircraft family are delivered to Aeroflot directly from the… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines establishes holding company to own and manage airlines Scoot and Tiger Airways

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Holding company to drive deep integration between Scoot and Tiger Airways Lee Lik Hsin appointed CEO SINGAPORE, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has established a holding company to own and manage its budget airlines Scoot and Tiger Airways, following the delisting of Tiger Airways (which operates as Tigerair) from SGX-ST. Lee Lik… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines deploys fifth Embraer for its initial flight from Vienna to Stuttgart

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• Austrian Airlines Embraer fleet: already more than 1,700 flights completed with about 2,100 flying hours • Almost new Embraer jets are replacing Fokker aircraft: greater traveling comfort for passengers Vienna, Austria, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning yet another Embraer jet in the Austrian Airlines fleet with the registration number OE-LWI took… Read the full news article

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific joins world’s largest low-cost carrier alliance – the Value Alliance

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Alliance formed by eight market champions brings exceptional value to invaluable travel experiences Singapore, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), together with seven other market champions in Asia Pacific, today announced the formation of the world’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) alliance – the Value Alliance. CEB (including wholly… Read the full news article

Oman Air announces daily flights from Muscat to Manchester from April 1st 2017

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Oman Air To Fly Daily To Manchester Muscat, Oman, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, confirms, based on the requests for information received, that it intends to start operating daily flights from its hub in Muscat to Manchester. The new service is scheduled from April 1st… Read the full news article

Ukraine International Airlines expands fleet with two Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft

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KIEV, UKRAINE, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In May 2016, as part of the program of fleet renewal and expansion Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) received two Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. UIA leased two Boeing 737-800 NG from AerCap, the world`s leader in aircraft leasing. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains exclusive Festival No.6 Priority Fares now available at 50% off train travel to Bangor

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Virgin Trains is the official travel partner for Festival No.6 2016 Customers can save up to 50% on return fares to Bangor from 13th May until 20th June Headline acts include Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Hot Chip and Bastille LONDON, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has created exclusive Festival No.6 Priority Fares… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains launch ‘Tea & Talk’ campaign to benefit The Mental Health Foundation

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Virgin Trains pledges to donate at least £100,000 to The Mental Health Foundation First initiative unveiled to kick off donations towards goal Support for the ‘Tea & Talk’ campaign on board Virgin Trains LONDON, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains on the West Coast has today announced an initiative that will see 10p… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains’ cross-border travel bookings surge following increased services between Edinburgh and London

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New timetable sees 15% uplift in cross-border rail bookings 42 additional London-Edinburgh services every week, adding 22,000 seats in near half-hourly service Free wifi for bookings through Virgin Trains website LONDON, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has seen a surge in cross-border travel bookings after announcing increased services between Edinburgh and London. A… Read the full news article

Doncaster Bus Partnership to introduce revised bus network alongside new, lower-priced multi-operator tickets

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly-formed Doncaster Bus Partnership – a voluntary agreement between First South Yorkshire, Stagecoach, Arriva, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Doncaster Council – will also introduce a revised bus network alongside new, lower-priced multi-operator tickets from Sunday 15 May, following public consultation last year. This latest investment… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport records slight growth in passenger and cargo volume in April of 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded slight growth in passenger throughput and cargo volume in April of 2016. During the month, passenger traffic and cargo traffic increased by 1.4% to 5.9 million and 1.2% to 365,000 tonnes respectively, compared to the same month last year. Flight movements declined… Read the full news article

Small Planet Airlines GmbH obtains German Air Operator’s Certificate; to operate flights under German registration

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Vilnius, Lithuania, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines GmbH obtained their German Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and will now operate flights under German registration. Small Planet Airlines Group began offering its services to the German market last autumn and from the first steps had a clear vision to establish an AOC… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo presented with Best Cargo Airline in the Middle East award

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has clinched another industry accolade with its latest award of Best Cargo Airline in the Middle East. The award was presented at the 2016 Cargo Airline of the Year Awards organised by Air Cargo News in London, United Kingdom. The airfreight industry awards were based on… Read the full news article

Norwegian launches UK’s only direct flights to Oakland, California just in time for the summer

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LONDON, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues the expansion of its groundbreaking low-cost long-haul network by launching the UK’s only direct flights to Oakland, California just in time for the summer. From 12 May, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline commences the new year-round service offering the cheapest direct flights to the West… Read the full news article

Icelandair to purchase two Boeing 767-300 aircraft

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Reykjavik, Iceland, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, Icelandair, a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, will take into commission two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. In addition, an agreement has now been signed on the purchase of two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. These aircraft will be delivered in the coming months and undergo complete refurbishment, in line with other aircraft… Read the full news article

London City Airport reveals items most commonly confiscated from hand luggage in the past 12 months

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London City Airport has revealed the top 10 most common and most unusual items confiscated from hand luggage in the past year, including dog shampoo, horse treats, fluffy handcuffs and a John West tuna 4-pack in sunflower oil Approximately 1 in 8 people (13%) in the UK have had an item confiscated at airport security… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport opens the world’s largest self-service bag drop zone

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£36 million investment creates new state-of-the-art check-in floor Investment in faster technology will facilitate passenger growth Gatwick another step closer to ambition to eliminate queues LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today opened the world’s largest self-service bag drop zone following an 18 month construction programme as part of the transformation of… Read the full news article

easyJet opens new check in area at world’s largest self-service bag drop in London Gatwick Airport

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State-of-the-art facility will help easyJet eliminate queues and aims to enhance the airport experience for customers LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today opened its new check in area in the North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport which is the world’s largest self-service bag drop. The fully automated bag drop… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways took delivery of its 50th Boeing 777

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Boeing 777 fleet operates across entire Qatar Airways route map, including dedicated freighter routes Airline’s Boeing 777 has enjoyed wide success with carrier’s valued passengers DOHA, Qatar, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways received its 50th Boeing 777 recently, taking the total count of aircraft in operation to more than 180 single aisle and… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to upgauge its Doha-Guangzhou service with the introduction of Airbus A380 on the route

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Daily A380 flight to commence on 1 July 2016 Qatar Airways becomes the first foreign carrier to fly the super-jumbo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport GUANGZHOU, China, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qatar Airways has announced that it will upgauge its Doha–Guangzhou service with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380 on the route. Guangzhou… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines announced plans for codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership

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New global partner gives Alaska frequent flier members travel and mileage accrual to Japan and throughout Asia SEATTLE, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans for a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will provide seamless travel and mileage earning opportunities between Alaska’s gateways in North… Read the full news article

Norwegian announces 8% increase in passenger number during April compared to the same month previous year

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LONDON, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Increased demand from business and leisure passengers contributed to Norwegian’s growth in April. The company carried almost 2.3 million passengers this month, an increase of 168,000 passengers compared to April previous year. The load factor was 84.5 per cent, up 2.1 percentage points. Norwegian carried 2,302,041 passengers in April,… Read the full news article

Heathrow to exceed the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion

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Airports Commission unanimously recommended Heathrow expansion Heathrow will exceed the overall package of conditions the Commission set Measures include support for an early introduction of ban on scheduled flights for six and a half hours every night after expansion planning consent received and the necessary airspace is modernised Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye writes to the… Read the full news article

Four of the UK’s leading architectural practices showcase striking new concepts for Heathrow’s vision for expansion

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  Heathrow selects four of Britain’s best aviation architects to progress vision for expansion Striking new images showcase the best of British design and reveal a first look into the future at Britain’s global gateway Architects challenged to redefine what an airport should be with bold sustainable ideas, innovative technologies and integrated into local communities… Read the full news article

Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program

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MOSCOW, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within the Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program. Now Aeroflot Bonus Program members can get up to 1,500 miles and discount up to 15% for Avis rentals worldwide. All Aeroflot Bonus members who rent with Avis between May 4th and August 31st, 2016 will… Read the full news article

Allegiant celebrates new nonstop service to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the launch of low-cost, nonstop flights to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares to Las Vegas from El Paso as low as $43. “We are very excited to launch this new service… Read the full news article

Allegiant launches nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

SAN DIEGO, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new, nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego. To celebrate Allegiant’s new route between El Paso and San Diego, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares for as low as $39.* “We are very excited to… Read the full news article

airberlin increased capacity utilization in April to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full news article

Subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland extended

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Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full news article