Category Archives: Transportation

London Gatwick: record-breaking Bank Holiday with nearly 600,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport

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Gatwick set for record-breaking Bank Holiday with nearly 600,000 passengers passing through the airport Bank Holiday passengers have increased by 17.2% since the airport became independent from BAA in 2009 Berlin is the fastest growing route since last August Bank Holiday +54% on 2014 joined by Madrid +26% and Istanbul +22%. Long-haul leisure destinations also… Read the full news article

South African Airways, Jet Airways expand further their codeshare agreement

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Johannesburg, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, Africa’s most awarded airline, and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, have further expanded their codeshare agreement. With immediate effect, passengers can now book and travel throughout the combined networks of both airlines, and enjoy convenient flight connections between India and South Africa, over Jet… Read the full news article

Stagecoach Supertram offers £1 fares for military personnel

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• Armed Forces personnel guaranteed an invitation to testing for Supertram jobs • Service personnel invited to depot to learn about careers with Supertram PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In March this year, Stagecoach Supertram’s parent company, Stagecoach Group demonstrated its commitment to the UK Armed Forces by signing a corporate covenant… Read the full news article

South West Trains passengers to benefit from £50m package of investment in new technology and more personal customer service

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100 customer ambassadors to provide face-to-face proactive advice at stations New hi-tech ticket machines with direct video link to dedicated 24/7 customer contact centre Further investment in skills training and vocational qualifications for employees PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers using South West Trains, one of Britain’s busiest rail networks, are to… Read the full news article

South West Trains: the rail regulator approved plans that will transform rail services in the West of England

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New services to begin in December 2015 following approval from rail regulator 800 additional seats every weekday between London and Somerset Improved connectivity in the South West between Weymouth, Dorchester, Exeter, Westbury, Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and London Bruton and Frome connected to London Waterloo for the first time ever Additional Sunday services between Salisbury and… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines adds Marrakech to its flight schedule in the winter of 2015

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• Once per week to Morocco as of November 14, 2015 • Flights offered on Saturdays during the winter season • Austrian resolutely continues its business strategy of focusing more intensely on tourist destinations VIENNA, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines will once again add a new tourist destination to its flight schedule… Read the full news article

City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House on October 6

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CHICAGO, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors and suppliers of every size and specialty! Mark your calendars for the City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House  on Tuesday, October 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this chance to network face-to-face with prime… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to reinstate its non-stop flights to Nagpur, India

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Non-stop service between Nagpur and Doha starts 1st December Seamless connections from Nagpur through Hamad International Airport to more than 150 destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting the importance of its ongoing expansion and commitment to the Indian market, Qatar Airways will be reinstating its non-stop flights to Nagpur, India, from Doha, starting… Read the full news article

Aviation veteran Jason Berry to become managing director of Alaska Air Cargo

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SEATTLE, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named 19-year aviation veteran Jason Berry managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. In his new role Berry will lead cargo operations in 60 cities, manage a staff of 300 and oversee sales and marketing. Berry replaces Betsy Bacon, who will retire on Sept. 1. “As the largest… Read the full news article

British Airways to start non-stop flights to San José, California in Summer 2016

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LONDON, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun-drenched Silicon Valley is to get a direct service to Heathrow when British Airways starts offering non-stop flights to San José in Summer 2016. Fares to San José start from £599 return, during British Airways’ ‘Big British Take Off’. San José is the world’s software power-house and home… Read the full news article

Finavia to introduce new technology at its airports to improve security check process and increase air traffic safety

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Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia Corporation will introduce new technology at its airports to improve the security check process and increase air traffic safety. From the beginning of September, explosives trace detectors will be used in the security check process at Finavia airports to better detect objects and substances not to be… Read the full news article

Finavia and Plan charity campaign to raise money for the daily needs of children in developing countries

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Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Did you know that there are five green “Pastille” collection receptacles at Helsinki Airport, and one at Kokkola-Pietarsaari. They are part of a campaign by Finavia and Plan charity organization. You can leave your extra currency from your trip to the pastilles. The funds collected are used for… Read the full news article

Finavia Corporation invests in Rovaniemi Airport, Santa’s official airport

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Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Contributing to the prospects of tourism in Lapland, Finavia Corporation is investing in Rovaniemi Airport. Modernisation of the terminal will make travel smoother and more comfortable as soon as next winter. The airport’s atmosphere and services will feature the magic of Lapland and the nature of Finland more prominently…. Read the full news article

ALPA: U.S. DOT submissions made by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates Airline confirm billions of dollars subsidies from Qatar and UAE’ governments

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U.S. Government Must Begin Consultations with Qatar and UAE Governments WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ —The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) joined in comments by the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies underscoring the clear evidence found in Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates Airline own submissions to the U.S. Departments of Commerce,… Read the full news article

Flybe to operate a new daily mid-morning service to Edinburgh from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA)

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LIVERPOOL, England, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline has today announced that it will operate a new daily mid-morning service to Edinburgh from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) commencing in late October. This will be Flybe’s fourth route from Liverpool, complementing the airline’s other services to the Isle of Man, Belfast… Read the full news article

Olympic swimming qualifier Fiona Doyle from Limerick pictured at Shannon Airport on route to Calgary, Canada

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SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic swimming qualifier Fiona Doyle from Limerick is pictured at Shannon Airport today on route to Calgary in Canada where she will begin a gruelling training programme in preparation for her Olympian title bid in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio next August. Pictured (l-r)… Read the full news article

flydubai announced the launch of its flights to Astana, Kazakhstan

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of its flights to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, extending the airline’s route network in the country to three destinations. The airline will operate four flights a week, starting from 26 October 2015, and will be the first Dubai-based carrier to… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo to increase its cargo capacity to Iran

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to increase its cargo capacity to Iran, when Emirates begins its five non-stop flights to Mashhad from1 September 2015. Mashhad will become Emirates’ second Iranian destination after the capital city Tehran, which Emirates has been serving since March… Read the full news article

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes will join Korean Air as a FFP partner

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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

Leipzig/Halle Airport sets a new absolute record in July with freight volumes totalling 84,397.5 tonnes

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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

Air Partner’s Cabot Aviation appointed by Kenya Airways as its exclusive remarketing agent for four B777-200ERs

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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 flew a leading European football team to Australia and Asia for its pre-season tour

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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

Air Partner to acquire the world’s leading aviation and consultancy firm Baines Simmons

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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

Graeter’s to open a fully remodeled store near gate A-13 at CVG

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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

Indianapolis International Airport’s Wi-Fi system now faster than any airport in the United States

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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

Spirit Airlines makes traveling between Atlanta and Los Angeles more affordable than ever

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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

OneJet appoints former US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to its senior advisory team

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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

National Car Rental launches its annual One Two Free® promotion for registered Emerald Club members

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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

The Wilmington Housing Authority partners with Enterprise Fleet Management to reduce costs over the next five years

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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

National Car Rental celebrates its 9th year of offering the annual “Rent Rent Reward” promotion for registered Emerald Club members

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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