Category Archives: Transportation

QantasLink and Taronga Western Plains Zoo unveiled the refreshed ‘Taronga’ decal on one of QantasLink’s newest Q400 aircraft

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink and Taronga Western Plains Zoo today unveiled the refreshed ‘Taronga’ decal on one of QantasLink’s newest Q400 aircraft, reaffirming their commitment to regional tourism and the Dubbo community. This is the second time that QantasLink and the Zoo, two of the largest contributors to… Read the full news article

Qantas Group to implement two approved people in the cockpit at all times in-flight

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Following discussions with the Federal Government, regulators and industry, the Qantas Group will have two approved people in the cockpit at all times in-flight. This includes Qantas, QantasLink, Network Aviation and Jetstar flights. When one pilot needs to leave the cockpit for any reason, another… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines: Jaan Albrecht accepts position as CEO of SunExpress; will remain CEO of Austrian Airlines until the end of May 2015

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• Supervisory Board will decide on his successor at Austrian Airlines • Austrian Airlines and Tyrolean merge on April 1, 2015 • Klaus Froese appointed COO of the Extended Executive Board of Austrian Airlines VIENNA, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaan Albrecht, who has been the CEO of Austrian Airlines since November 2011, has… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines starts four flights a week between Vienna and Odessa

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• First flight from Vienna to Odessa took off today • Starting today, 4x weekly flights from Odessa to Vienna • Four destinations in the Ukraine: Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Lviv and Odessa VIENNA, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Today in the morning the first flight to Odessa took off from Vienna. From today on Austrian Airlines… Read the full news article

Frankfurt Airport’s “Food Plaza” at Terminal 2 reopens on March 31 following seven-month renovation and redesign project

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Fraport Extends Successful Partnership with McDonald’s / 4,000 Square Meter Restaurant Area Restyled – McDonald’s Launches New Restaurant Concept and Indoor Children’s Playground Frankfurt am Main, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the arrival of spring, Frankfurt Airport’s “Food Plaza” at Terminal 2 will be reopening on March 31 following a seven-month renovation… Read the full news article

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to open new north-bound entrance from Riverdale Road

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Riverdale Road and Airport Boulevard intersection opens Saturday; Roadway construction nearing completion ATLANTA, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will open a new north-bound entrance Saturday in the form of a relocated access point from Riverdale Road that will be marked by a 35-foot-tall monument sign. “We’re excited to open a new entrance… Read the full news article

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines names its latest Boeing 777-300 “Tijuca National Park” which flew in from Seattle to Schiphol last Saturday

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has welcomed its latest Boeing 777-300, which flew in from Seattle to Schiphol last Saturday. KLM traditionally names this aircraft type after world heritage sites and nature reserves, with past examples including Iguazu Falls and Mount Kilimanjaro. KLM’s 24th Boeing 777, registration number PH-BVN,… Read the full news article

KLM Cityhopper renews its fleet by purchasing fifteen Embraer 175 aircraft and two Embraer 190 aircraft

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Cityhopper is renewing its fleet by purchasing fifteen Embraer 175 aircraft (E175+) and two Embraer 190 aircraft (E190). KLM Cityhopper will already be welcoming the first two E190 aircraft in December 2015. The fifteen E175+ aircraft will be taken up in the KLM Cityhopper fleet between March 2016… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines introduces mobile payment for online ticket purchase in Ethiopia with the cooperation of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and Flocash

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines the largest in Africa  is pleased to announce the commencement of mobile payment for online ticket purchase in Ethiopia. The option was made possible with the cooperation of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Flocash an integration system provider. Ethiopian has already implemented since… Read the full news article

South African Airways inaugurates flight to Abu Dhabi

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Johannesburg, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways’ first flight, SA 278, to Abu Dhabi departed this morning at 09:30 and arrives at 20:25 local time in Abu Dhabi. The daily service sees frequencies between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi double with partner Etihad Airways continuing its seven weekly departures. The new network addition will… Read the full news article

Air France launches non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver international airport

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PARIS, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday 29 March, Air France inaugurated its non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver international airport. Five weekly flights are operated by Boeing 777-200 equipped with 309 seats – 35 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 250 in Economy. As from 13 July, one of… Read the full news article

World’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders WCA to hold its WCA Global Conference in 2016 in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — WCA, the world’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders, with over 5,700 member offices based in 191 countries around the world, has announced its annual WCA Global Conference in 2016 will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Expected… Read the full news article

Air Seychelles to launch three weekly non-stop Paris flights from July 2015

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Key network changes: Non-stop flights to Paris (CDG) three times a week Increased flights to Mumbai, Mauritius and Antananarivo Seven weekly codeshare flights to Hong Kong with Etihad Airways Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles together offer a double daily service between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi Seychelles, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Seychelles will launch… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan: protectionism poses a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in the market

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LONDON, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — “The dark clouds of protectionism” gathering over the air travel industry in Europe and the United States pose a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in the market, said Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, in a keynote… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program Etihad Guest awarded “Editors Special Award” for WalletPlus™ by Cards International

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, has just been awarded “Editors Special Award” for WalletPlus™, by Cards International, for its new reloadable multi-currency prepaid Visa card that lets travellers earn Etihad Guest Miles as they shop at millions of Visa merchants worldwide. The award, received in recognition… Read the full news article

Small Planet Airline: two crew members must be in the cockpit at all times

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Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the information provided by media regarding possible contributing factors to the Germanwings plane crash, Small Planet Airlines informs that the company follows a standard procedure stating that two crew members must be in the cockpit at all times. If one of the pilots need… Read the full news article

The HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme presented awards to airport tenants for their exceptional effort in environmental management

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HONG KONG, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme, organised by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to recognize the environmental performance of airport tenants, came to a successful finale, with an award presentation ceremony held today. A total of 42 airport tenants were presented with different awards to commend… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launched its latest advertising campaign with agency partner GSD&M during the NCAA Tournament

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Company brings back a familiar face who’s traveling more than ever DALLAS, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) has launched its latest advertising campaign in conjunction with existing placements airing during the NCAA Tournament. Working with agency partner GSD&M in Austin, Texas, Southwest’s new campaign brings to life those human moments… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore

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Five-star airline meets increasing passenger demand to Bengaluru with B777 Airline to add 32% more seats BENGALURU, India, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru (formerly known… Read the full news article

Bazaar, Blush, PSG and Bein Sports the latest additions to Qatar Duty Free’s premium portfolio of brands at Hamad International Airport (HIA)

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Bazaar, Blush, PSG and Bein Sports enhance the exclusive range of stores already present at Qatar Duty Free DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is proud to announce the opening of four new exclusive retail outlets at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Bazaar, Blush, PSG and Bein Sports are the latest additions to… Read the full news article

Viking River Cruises welcomed 12 new river vessels to its fleet at simultaneous christening ceremony in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany

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Los Angeles, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking another year of impressive growth, Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) today welcomed the newest additions to its fleet of river cruise vessels at a simultaneous christening ceremony in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany. The company christened a total of 12 new river vessels, including 10 of its award-winning Viking Longships®… Read the full news article

Air Partner delivered fully-integrated 7,500 kVA standby power system to Madagascar to help prevent total power blackout in Toamasina

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LONDON, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, working on behalf of Madauto, successfully helped to prevent a total power blackout in the Madagascan town of Toamasina by delivering a fully-integrated 7,500 kVA standby power system supplied by Cummins Power Generation (“Cummins”). The densely populated area was suffering from an energy shortfall in late… Read the full news article

Linzi Barber appointed Trading Manager in Air Partner’s UK Commercial Jet Division

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LONDON, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner is a leading provider of private aviation services to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals worldwide. Air Partner is pleased to announce that it has appointed Linzi Barber as Trading Manager, in the UK Commercial Jet Broking Team. Linzi is a highly experienced manager, broker and… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International announces that Tianjin, China, will be the new home for its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas

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Five of the world’s most advanced cruise ships to comprise the largest cruise fleet in China MIAMI, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Furthering the cruise line’s commitment to growing the China vacation market, Royal Caribbean International today announced that Tianjin, China, will be the new home for its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas.The… Read the full news article

Hartsfield-Jackson to host job fair featuring over 30 of the airport community’s top employers on March 30

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ATLANTA, GA, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 30 of the airport community’s top employers will be onsite to hire for more than 500 jobs WHO: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport WHAT: Hartsfield-Jackson is hosting a job fair that will feature more than 30 of the airport community’s top employers to hire for over 500… Read the full news article

Indianapolis Airport Authority seeks qualifications from potential partners to address long-term stormwater and wastewater capacity issues at the airport

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Request for Qualifications released today are due back for review on May, 11 2015 INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In an effort to both continue its record of sustainability and to allow it to efficiently accommodate future expansion and improvements, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is, pursuant to the issuance of a Request for… Read the full news article

London Gatwick, Government’s Business is GREAT campaign and Barclays to hold conference for more than 100 British businesses

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London Gatwick welcomes over 100 businesses to a conference to help them grow  overseas Gatwick teams up with Government’s Business is GREAT campaign with a host of other inspiring speakers Event follows new polling released earlier this month showing that small businesses and SMEs from all around the UK want Gatwick expanded LONDON, 2015-3-26 — /Travel… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways launches flights to Zanzibar its third gateway in Tanzania from 1st July 2015

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Airline’s African growth drive continues with five weekly flights to Zanzibar and new direct flights to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania from 1st July 2015 Launch of Zanzibar means Qatar Airways will be serving 20 destinations in Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective from 1st July 2015, Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar, the… Read the full news article

Airports Company South Africa announces the appointment of Refentse Shinners as the new Group Executive Corporate Affairs

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Johannesburg, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Refentse Shinners as the new Group Executive: Corporate Affairs. The position is a newly created role for Airports Company South Africa following the company’s leadership realignment earlier last year. Shinners joins the company from South African Breweries where… Read the full news article

Volaris celebrates inaugural service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

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HOUSTON, TX, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris added to its expanding route network connecting Mexico and the United States this week when its first nonstop flight between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) landed in Houston. The inaugural service was celebrated when the March 25 flight touched down in Houston…. Read the full news article