SEOUL, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective August 25, 2015, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes will join Korean Air as a FFP partner, enabling SKYPASS members to accumulate miles and enjoy bonus award travel on GOL flights. 1. Mileage Accrual : When traveling on GOL flights, SKYPASS members will earn miles based on the chart shown… Read the full news article
Freight volumes at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Germany’s second-largest cargo hub, are growing significantly for the eleventh year in succession. Schkeuditz, Germany, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport was able to set a new absolute record in July with freight volumes totalling 84,397.5 tonnes. This figure represented an increase of 7.7 percent over the same… Read the full news article
Gatwick, England, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cabot Aviation (“Cabot”), part of the Air Partner group and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Kenya Airways as its exclusive remarketing agent for four B777-200ERs. The aircraft, which hold the serial numbers 33681, 33682, 33683 and 36124,… Read the full news article
Air Partner, a leading provider of air charter services to governments, corporates, tour operators and high net worth individuals, recently flew a leading European football team to Australia and Asia for its pre-season tour and two exhibition tournaments. Gatwick, England, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The team has used Air Partner’s services on numerous occasions… Read the full news article
Gatwick, England, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Founded in 2001, Baines Simmons is a trusted consultant and advisor to more than 750 aviation organisations and more than 40 aviation authorities and has helped develop the skills and expertise of more than 120,000 aviation professionals. The business has grown to be recognised as a leading authority… Read the full news article
Hebron, KY, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Graeter’s will soon open a fully remodeled store at CVG. The Graeter’s store, to be located near gate A-13, will offer hand dipped ice cream, pastries, candies, milkshakes and sundaes. Passengers will be able to sit and enjoy a sweet treat in the approximately 650 square foot location…. Read the full news article
Recent upgrades boost speeds 8 to 10 times faster than major U.S. airports INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has another achievement to celebrate: recent technology upgrades in the terminal have created a Wi-Fi system that is faster than any airport in the United States. Boasting an average of 40 mbps (megabits… Read the full news article
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2015-8-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The “Hot” in “Hotlanta” refers to the many wonderful activities to do in Atlanta. Los Angeles is world renowned for its night life, beaches, and beautiful people. Now, more people can live it up in Atlanta and Los Angeles while saving money because, starting today, Spirit Airlines… Read the full news article
Air Transportation Network Gains Key Industry Veteran for its Seasoned Board. Indianapolis, IN, 2015-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the new air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small to medium size markets, announces the appointment today of former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, to its senior advisory team. LaHood,… Read the full news article
Emerald Club Members Can Earn Free* Days by Renting Vehicles, Participating in Bonus Activities ST. LOUIS, 2015-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental, the premier car rental brand for frequent airport travelers, is launching its annual One Two Free® promotion for registered Emerald Club members. The promotion offers renters one free rental day* for every… Read the full news article
Wilmington Housing Authority: “This is really an investment in our residents and the city” Wilmington, Del., 2015-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) in Delawareis partnering with Enterprise Fleet Management to reduce costs over the next five years. The WHA expects to reduce its fleet from 44 to 38 vehicles and save an… Read the full news article
TORONTO, 2015-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental, the award-winning car rental brand for frequent business travellers, is celebrating its ninth year of offering the annual “Rent Rent Reward” promotion for registered Emerald Club members. The promotion offers renters one free base rate rental day* for every two qualifying rentals.† Each qualifying car rental completed… Read the full news article
SPOTLIGHT IS ON SPECIAL SESSION OF LEGISLATURE LOOKING AT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Oakland, CA, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sacramento came to the Port of Oakland today seeking support to fix ailing transportation infrastructure. Without road and other transport improvements, Gov. Jerry Brown and Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins warned, California’s economy is at risk. “It’s fundamental that… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport has once again been shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2015. SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent airport has been nominated in the category of Best Marketing of Airports in the world under 4 million passengers, an award that they won last year at a lavish ceremony in Chicago…. Read the full news article
About half of the UMs flew in June and July The airline has improved services to children flying alone MADRID, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first seven months of 2015, Iberia has assisted nearly 52,000 unaccompanied minors, 2% more than last year. Summer is one of the peak periods in which the… Read the full news article
Cooperation takes off with over 15 popular online portals BERLIN, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin’s frequent loyalty program topbonus has signed cooperation agreements with over 15 popular online portals, including Zalando, Amazon and ebay. Now customers shopping on these portals can simultaneously collect miles. The option to collect miles with Amazon is unique,… Read the full news article
ABERDEEN, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Icelandair today announces a new year-round service from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Reykjavik (KEF). The new gateway will become Icelandair’s second in Scotland and sixth in the UK. Flights will begin on 9 March 2016 and operate four times weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The flight… Read the full news article
Ground-breaking low cost transatlantic flights continue as fifth US destination goes on sale Norwegian will offer the only direct link from London Gatwick to Boston Flights launch on 13 May 2016 and will fly four times per week Fornebu, Norway, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has today put on sale… Read the full news article
June Delivered Highest International Traffic in Airport’s History BALTIMORE, MD, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced that passenger traffic continues to climb with 22,761,893 passengers recorded in Fiscal Year 2015. That figure, an increase of 2.4 percent over the previous fiscal year, represents an all-time fiscal year record… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France, a global carrier of French inspiration, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles today signed a landmark codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections between France, wider Europe and Seychelles. The agreement was signed between Roy Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full news article
Revenue increased by 8.9% to R7.7 billion (2014: R7.1billion) Aeronautical revenue R4.9 billion (63% of total revenue) Non-aeronauticalrevenue R2.8 billion (37% of total revenue) Operating profit increased by 17.2% to R3.8 billion (2014: R3.2 billion) After-tax profits decreased by 8.5% to R1.6 billion (2014: R1.7 billion) Capital expenditure decreased by 11% to R826 million (2014:… Read the full news article
New code-share agreement between Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc set to further enhance a landmark business partnership signed between the two airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to further strengthen their recent business partnership with the launch of new code-share routes across Royal Air Maroc’s… Read the full news article
Flight frequencies to Asmara set to increase to five times weekly and Dhaka to double daily DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth across Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with an increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh. From 7th September 2015, flights from Doha… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch of Dragonair flights between Hong Kong and Hiroshima was celebrated with a special ceremony held at Hiroshima Airport on Sunday, 16 August before the departure of the first KA351 service to Hong Kong. The ceremony was organised by the Hiroshima Prefecture Airport Promotion Committee and officiated… Read the full news article
Company to offer nine journeys covering five locations, with prices from €1* Tickets on sale now at www.megabus.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s leading low-fares coach operator megabus.com today (17 August 2015) announced the launch of new domestic coach journeys in France following the decision to liberalise the coach market. New legislation… Read the full news article
Succeeds Andy Nureddin, who was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Customer Services in July 2015 Will lead a worldwide team of approximately 238 support professionals, including 24/7 Customer Response Centres and broader network of 15 Regional Support Offices Montréal, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that 28-year company… Read the full news article
Wiesbaden, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, was floated out of Meyer Werft’s covered building dock II on Saturday, August 15 in Papenburg, Germany, where the 164.600-ton ship has been under construction since September 2014. Beginning at approximately 09:15 local time,… Read the full news article
With around 3.2 million people watching it online every day, Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Men in Black Safety Defenders is well on its way to becoming the airline’s most popular to date with 12.9 million online views recorded in the four days since its release. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired… Read the full news article
CHRISTCHUCH, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Strong demand for the South Island has seen Qantas add extra flights through the main gateway, Christchurch Airport, over the coming summer. South Island travellers will have the choice of an extra 48 return services between Christchurch and Brisbane and 15 return services between Christchurch and Sydney…. Read the full news article
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, the largest ground handler in Pakistan, has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in Pakistan investing over USD four million, further underpinning its position as a key aviation partner in the country. To… Read the full news article