Category Archives: Transportation

March 2015: airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board; 1.6 percent up over the same month last year

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BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In March 2015, airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board. The number of passengers transported thus increased by 1.6 percent over the corresponding month of the previous year. During the month of March, airberlin’s passengers traveled a total of 3.768 billion kilometers (RPK) within airberlin’s global flight route network…. Read the full news article

airberlin guests on short and medium-haul flights to receive the new chocolate heart by Lindt from 8 April

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New cooperation with Lindt BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Legend has it that they have saved quite a few relationships – the chocolate hearts from airberlin: “Quite often they are used as last-minute presents on special occasions such as Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, or they sweeten up late working hours. Our frequent… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo to add Bali to its Asia Pacific network

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will soon be adding the popular Indonesian Island of Bali to its Asia Pacific network, opening up a new trade lane between the island and the cargo carrier’s network of more than 140 destinations. Bali will become Emirates SkyCargo’ s 2nd… Read the full news article

Emirates adds 945 seats a week to Zurich with a second daily A380 service

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class. Commencing Thursday 1st October 2015, Emirates flights EK85/86, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER,… Read the full news article

Emirates to increase its capacity to Seychelles with larger Boeing 777-300ER from 1 June 2015

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DUBAI, U.A.E.,2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is set to increase its capacity to the popular Indian Ocean Island of Seychelles, when it switches from the current Airbus 330-200 used on one of the two daily services to a larger Boeing 777-300ER from 1 June 2015. The introduction… Read the full news article

Harrison Ford narrated National Geographic’s “Living in the Age of Airplanes” showcased on Emirates award-winning ice entertainment system

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Airline’s award-winning ice entertainment system showcases film narrated by Harrison Ford DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday Emirates airline, a global connector of people, places and passions, hosted the in-flight premiere of “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” a new film for IMAX ®, giant screen, digital and other specialty theaters, that celebrates… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines and Nordavia airlines signed codeshare agreement

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, and Nordavia airlines (MMC Norilsk Nickel subsidiary), signed a codeshare agreement, which provides for codeshare flights operation. S7 Airlines passengers received an opportunity to take direct regular flights from Moscow to Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, Syktyvkar and Usinsk. And Nordavia… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company conducted a successful fire drill at Bahrain International Airport (BIA)

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Manama, Bahrain, 2015-4-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) in collaboration with the General Administration of Civil Defense, the Bahrain International Airport Fire and Rescue Department, the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs and the Ministry of Interior, conducted a successful fire drill at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on the 1st of April, from 11:30am to… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways and Jet Airways the official airline partners and principal sponsors for the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Mumbai Indians

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MUMBAI, 2015-4-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways and Jet Airways will be the official airline partners and principal sponsors for the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Mumbai Indians, for the 2015 Twenty20 tournament. The announcement was made ahead of the Mumbai Indian’s first match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in West Bengal… Read the full news article

Ukraine International Airlines extend partnership with Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines and Hainan Airline

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KIEV, 2015-4-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Getting ready to launch non-stop scheduled services en route Kiev – Beijing – Kiev, Ukraine International Airlines extend partnership with such Chinese carriers as Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Thus, UIA provides passengers with more travel opportunities. The partnership extension provides that UIA… Read the full news article

George Bush Intercontinental Airport named Balram Bheodari as its new General Manager

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HOUSTON, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Aviation Director Mario C. Diaz announced this month that Balram Bheodari has been named as the new General Manager for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Bheodari will join the Houston Airport System (HAS) team on April 13, 2015. He will be responsible for the daily operations of… Read the full news article

Qatar Duty Free: UnionPay cardholders will benefit from 10% discount when they shop at QDF in Hamad International Airport

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UnionPay cardholders will receive a 10% discount when they shop at Qatar Duty Free in Hamad International Airport until July 20, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has announced that UnionPay cardholders will benefit from a 10% discount when they shop at QDF in Hamad International Airport (HIA) up until… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Privilege Club launched the new Qatar Airways Globetrotter campaign for members to earn bonus Qmiles and travel badges

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Frequent Flyers can earn rewards exploring Qatar Airways’ worldwide network Collect Globetrotter travel badges to win bonus Qmiles DOHA, Qatar, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Privilege Club, the five-star airline’s loyalty programme, has launched the new Qatar Airways Globetrotter campaign exclusively for members to earn bonus Qmiles and travel badges as they enjoy exploring… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines® announces its newest sponsorship as the Official Airline of the LA Dodgers

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Carrier Extends All-Star Roster from the Runway to the Diamond with Sponsorship of Five Major League Teams this Baseball Season DALLAS, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is stepping up to the plate and ready to play ball this season as the Official Airline of five Major League Baseball Teams. With the… Read the full news article

AEGEAN renews its image and evolving the presence of its staff members with new uniforms designed by renowned London-based Greek fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki

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Kifissia, Greece, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — AEGEAN, a Star Alliance member, renewing its image and evolving the presence of its staff members, presented itsnew uniforms, designed by the renowned London-based Greek fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki. In choosing Sophia Kokosalaki to design the company’s new uniforms, AEGEAN reaffirms its commitment to promote the work of… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport marks 70th anniversary of the first commercial flight to land at Shannon with a collection of memorabilia

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Items to include photography of famous stars passing through airport, model aircraft, airport VIP signature book and items donated by public Shannon, Ireland, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is set to enhance its passenger experience with a collection of memorabilia for the public to view while waiting for flights to depart. Located in… Read the full news article

Vienna Airport announces the launch of Estonian Air’s new flight service between Tallinn and Vienna

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VIENNA, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Estonian airline Estonian Air has launched a new flight service between Tallinn and Vienna. The new connection from the Estonian capital city was celebrated in the context of a press reception on the occasion of today’s inaugural flight. The new flight connection was officially inaugurated in the… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi Airports names Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei as Chief Executive Officer

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — I am delighted to announce that our Board of Directors has appointed Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei as Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, effective immediately. Eng. Mohamed Al Mazrouei brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in delivering major infrastructure projects, including… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car acquires Britain’s biggest independent car sharing company City Car Club

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Reinforces Position as Leading UK Mobility Provider LONDON, 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest vehicle rental business, today announced the acquisition of City Car Club, Britain’s biggest independent car sharing company. The purchase reinforces Enterprise’s capabilities as one of the UK’s leading providers of mobility solutions to individuals and businesses that require… Read the full news article

Cebu Pacific Air launches Android mobile app to make booking and checking in for flights more convenient

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) rolls out its mobile app for Android, to make booking and checking in for flights more convenient for its passengers. With the mobile app, travelers can book one-way or roundtrip flights for up to 14 passengers on CEB and Tigerair… Read the full news article

Jet Airways announces codeshare agreement with airberlin

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To connect Berlin and Dusseldorf via Abu Dhabi Mumbai, 2015-4-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement with airberlin, Germany’s second largest airline effective April 2015. This development will see Jet Airways placing its code (9W) on airberlin’s (AB) daily flights to Berlin (TXL) and Dusseldorf (DUS)… Read the full news article

Wizz Air to introduce allocated seating to enhance customers’ travel experience and satisfaction from May 2015

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WIZZ AIR CONTINUES TO ADD SERVICES TO IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE BUDAPEST, 2015-4-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announces that from May 2015 the airline will introduce allocated seating to enhance customers’ travel experience and satisfaction. On selected routes from 4 May 2015 and… Read the full news article

Wizz Air opens its 21st base in Lublin (Poland) with one new Airbus A320 on 14 September 2015

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BUDAPEST, 2015-4-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced that it will open its 21st base in Lublin (Poland) with one new Airbus A320 on 14 September 2015 as well as further increases in its regional Polish services. Already served by WIZZ flights, Lublin… Read the full news article

VietjetAir increases flights from Ha Noi to Bangkok and the flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

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Ho Chi Minh City, 2015-4-3 — /Travel PR News/ — From May 18th, 2015, VietjetAir will increase the current flights from Ha Noi to Bangkok (Thailand) to 2 round trips per day and the flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (Thailand) to 3 round trips per day, which will offer guests a more flexible… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport recorded total enplanements of 730,874 in February 2015, 6.1 percent increase from the same month last year

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15th Consecutive Month of Growth Oakland, CA, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) recorded total enplanements of 730,874 in the month of February 2015, an increase of 6.1 percent from the same month last year. Airline seat capacity, at 974,042 seats, was up 4.7 percent and average load factor for all operations at… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation celebrates its 100th anniversary of leadership in rail signalling

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Bombardier Transportation celebrates 100 years of pioneering contributions to the rail signalling industry With over 27 sites worldwide, Bombardier’s international rail control business today partners with customers in over 50 countries BERLIN, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is celebrating its 100th anniversary of leadership in rail signalling. The centenary… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft: Kenya Airlines subsidiary Jambojet joined more than 50 owners and operators of Q400 aircraft worldwide

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Second new operator to launch service withQ400 aircraft in Africa in 2015 Technologically advanced Q400 aircraft chartered from DAC Aviation to provide service to new coastal destinations TORONTO, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today welcomed Nairobi, Kenya-based, Jambojet Limited (“Jambojet”) to the family of Q400 aircraft customers and operators following Jambojet’s… Read the full news article

Bombardier issues notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016

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MONTREAL, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier today announced that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “Notes”). As set forth in the notice of redemption issued today pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, the redemption date is April… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft: Arik Air placed the first CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft with three-abreast business-class seating into service

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Premier, business-class seating in dual-class-configured aircraft allows Arik Air to increase network service on its most popular business routes in West Africa MONTREAL, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Arik Air of Lagos, Nigeria has placed the first dual-classCRJ1000 NextGen aircraft configured with three-abreast business-class seating into service in… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation signed contract with National Express Group to provide maintenance for the new Essex Thameside franchise

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Contract covers maintenance on 74BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR trains Arrangement confirms Bombardier’s position as leading service and maintenance provider BERLIN, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with National Express Group to provide maintenance for the new Essex Thameside franchise. This new franchise was recently awarded to National Express… Read the full news article