MADRID, Spain, 2017-Feb-02 â /Travel PR News/ â UNWTO has expressed its full support to the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries. The measure aims at advancing seamless travel and attracting visitors, particularly those in business trips. The Government of Belarus… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Issues
Singapore Airlines and French crystal maker Lalique to launch selected inflight items
Singapore/Paris, 2017-Jan-21 â /Travel PR News/ â Singapore Airlines (SIA) and French crystalmaker Lalique have agreed to enter into a strategic partnership, in the course of which Singapore Airlines will exclusively carry selected inflight items co-branded with Lalique in its Suites and First Class cabins. The partnership is set to start with the launch of… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROLâs MUAC to provide civil and military air navigation services in Hannover Upper Information Region
EUROCONTROL MUAC provides control for the upper airspace (above 24,500 feet, i.e. approximately 7,500 metres) of Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and north-west Germany. Close to 1.8 million flights pass through MUACâs area of responsibility each year, making it the third busiest air traffic control facility in Europe in terms of traffic volume. During the summer,… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Future of Travel survey: 67% of UK tourists fear the idea of technology replacing humans in roles related to safety and security
LONDON, 2016-Nov-15 â /Travel PR News/ â Itâs one of the most important, albeit least enjoyable aspects of the holiday experience, but according to the Future of Travel survey commissioned by global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), 51% of UK tourists predict customer-facing security checks at airports and hotels will soon be in the hands… Read the full press release
IATA: 2016 World Passenger Symposium, Dubai, 18-20 October
Distribution, Airport Processes, Onboard Connectivity Top Agenda at WPS GENEVA, 2016-Sep-19 â /Travel PR News/ â The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience. These include distribution and payments, airport processes, onboard connectivity, and baggage handling. The conference will… Read the full press release
IATA condemned effects of European air traffic controller strikes, called governments to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action
MADRID, 2016-Sep-19 â /Travel PR News/ â The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the effects of air traffic controller strikes, which have caused 1 million minutes of delay across Europe this year, and called for governments to take steps to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action. âThe current frequency of disputes is… Read the full press release
Heathrow installs fifty new noise monitors in local areas
50 new noise monitors are being added to more than double the airportâs existing network New figures show a 5.5% increase in the proportion of quieter, new generation aircraft using the airport Heathrow launches its second âBlueprint for Noise Reductionâ today LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 â /Travel PR News/ â Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new… Read the full press release
Flybeâs CEO Saad Hammad highlights issues most affecting the aviation industry at the first British Irish Airports Expo in Birmingham
Leading regional airlineâs Saad Hammad highlights issues most affecting the aviation industry that require urgent governmental action DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 â /Travel PR News/ â In a plea during the opening speech at the first British Irish Airports Expo at Birminghamâs NEC today (8th June 2016), Flybeâs CEO Saad Hammad threw down the gauntlet to the… Read the full press release
Discount Airport Parking Website Announces Expansion Plans
Roanoke, VA, 2016-Apr-28 â /Travel PR News/ â AirportParkingHelper.com, a leading national authority on airport parking and related travel topics, recently announced a number of expansion plans for 2016. Website founder Jennifer Church said she has acquired a partner who will provide critical services to the popular Virginia-based website, which plans to nearly double its online… Read the full press release
Government of Maldives lifted State of Emergency; welcomes tourists and holiday makers
MALDIVES, 2015-11-16 â /Travel PR News/ â This is to inform that the State of Emergency declared by the Government of Maldives on 4 November 2015 has been lifted today, 10 November 2015. The Government assures the tourism and travel trade that all tourism related businesses are operating and the Maldives welcomes tourists and holiday… Read the full press release
Aeroflot to provide customers with full refund for flights to Egypt booked before 6 November 2015
Moscow, 2015-11-13 â /Travel PR News/ â In line with the Russian Federal Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) ban on flights to destinations within Egypt, Aeroflot has confirmed that it will provide customers with full refunds on tickets booked before 6 November 2015. Full refunds are available to passengers on the following flights: SU 400/401 (Moscow-Cairo-Moscow); SU 5900/5901/5910/5911 (MoscowâHurghadaâMoscow); SU 5902/5903/5912/5913 (Moscow-Sharm El SheikhâMoscow). Passengers who booked tickets to Egypt before 6 November… Read the full press release
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) supports Pattaya City in resolving jetski scam
BANGKOK, 2015-11-4 â /Travel PR News/ â The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extending full support to Pattaya City and relevant authorities in setting up the Jetski Tourist Assistance Centre in order to resolve jetski scam and ensure the safety and security of tourists. The Jetski Tourist Assistance Centre is under a joint supervision… Read the full press release
IATAâs Tony Tyler: All the stakeholders must work together to ease the airspace congestion and reduce flight delays in the Gulf
âAbu Dhabi, 2015-11-2 â /Travel PR News/ â The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the importance of overcoming airspace congestion, taking advantage of innovations with the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and aligning with the global industry strategy for reducing aviationâs climate change impact for the further successful development of aviation in the Middle East. âThe… Read the full press release
Travel Alert: Arrive early at Helsinki Airport on 10-12 September due to lots of passengers
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-9-9 â /Travel PR News/ â There are lots of departing passengers at Helsinki Airport this week. So that traveling is as smooth as possible, please arrive early to the airport especially if your flight departs on Thursday 10.9. at 7â9am or 4-6pm on Friday 11.9. at 7â9am or 4-6pm on Saturday 12.9. at… Read the full press release
Caribbean Airlines: international flights affected due to shortage of available pilots
PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-9-3 â /Travel PR News/ â Caribbean Airlines confirms that its international flights scheduled for departure from Kingston and Montego Bay  today, have been affected by many of its Jamaica-based pilots who were rostered to operate these flights, and fell ill. Caribbean Airlines immediately commenced its procedure to contact customers travelling on… Read the full press release
AERTiCKET warnt ReisebĂŒros vor Nutzung der Airline Webseite âlhgroup-agentâ: âReisebĂŒros werden unfreiwillig zum Affiliate Partner von Lufthansa gemacht!â
BERLIN, Germany, 2015-8-31 â /Travel PR News/ â Die Lufthansa Group wird trotz zahlreicher Proteste aus der Branche zum 01.09.2015 die angekĂŒndigte Distribution Cost Charge (DCC) weltweit verbindlich einfĂŒhren. Gemeinsam mit der gesamten Reisebranche haben auch wir energisch gegen das Vorgehen von Lufthansa protestiert und zum Ausdruck gebracht, dass diese Mehrbelastung fĂŒr uns und unsere… Read the full press release
ALPA encourages the FAA to develop additional standards and guidance for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-4-28 â /Travel PR News/ â In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Intâl (ALPA) outlined several key areas of recent proposed rules for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that should be enhanced to maintain the safety of the national airspace system (NAS). âWe… Read the full press release
Indianapolis Airport Authority seeks qualifications from potential partners to address long-term stormwater and wastewater capacity issues at the airport
Request for Qualifications released today are due back for review on May, 11 2015 INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-3-26 â /Travel PR News/ â 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 press release
Record-low injury rate among dockworkers at U.S. West Coast Ports
WATERFRONT INJURY INCIDENTS DROP NEARLY 50% Oakland, CA, 2015-3-20 â /Travel PR News/ â The Port of Oakland today applauded labor and management on the U.S. West Coast waterfront for a record-low injury rate among dockworkers. According to an annual Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) safety report, there were 108 Lost-Time Injury Incidents at West Coast seaports in… Read the full press release
Emirates Airline President: American consumers, international gateway airports, local and regional economies will be the ultimate victims of the US carriersâ protectionist campaign
Debunks allegations of subsidy and âstealing trafficâ in white paper presented by Delta, American, and United Highlights economic benefits of Emiratesâ services to American consumers, local and regional economies, and businesses Discusses the impact of selective protectionism that restrict international air transport links and trade bridges in a global economy Washington D.C., USA, 2015-3-19 â… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental confirms unauthorized access in the credit card systems in a limited number of hotels in US and Europe
At Mandarin Oriental, the safety and security of our guests remains a priority. The following statement and FAQâs are designed to provide regular updates on the current situation as new information becomes available. Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 â /Travel PR News/ â Mandarin Oriental confirms that the credit card systems in a limited number of our… Read the full press release
UK Airports: A cut in Air Passenger Duty in one part of the country should be matched, immediately, by a cut everywhere
LONDON, 2015-1-14 â /Travel PR News/ â A cut in Air Passenger Duty in one part of the country should be matched, immediately, by a cut everywhere, according to the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade body that represents over 50 UK airports. In November the Smith Commission published proposals â which were subsequently supported… Read the full press release
easyJet responds as Icelandic volcano Bardarbunga escalates
The Airline industry is Preparing for the Advent of Another Potential Ash Cloud Over Britain’s skies. LONDON, 2014-8-21 â /Travel PR News/ â With the recent news that the Icelandic volcano, Bardarbunga, is on orange alert (one notch below red), the airline industry is preparing itself for the advent of another potential ash cloud over Britain’s… Read the full press release
Air Partner utilizes its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq
LONDON, 2014-8-15 â /Travel PR News/ â Air Partner, a leading provider of aviation charter services to industry, commerce and governments worldwide, has been using its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq. Air Partner has seen multiple requests for evacuations out of Erbil, the capital of Iraqâs Kurdistan region, where rebels are just… Read the full press release
Airports Company South Africa works with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority to monitor Ebola
Johannesburg, 2014-8-14 â /Travel PR News/ â Following the Ebola virus outbreak, Airports Company South Africa is working closely with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to vigilantly monitor the situation and to ensure that the correct measures are taken to effectively protect our airports and our airport users. As part… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Erbil in northern Iraq
Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-8-4 â /Travel PR News/ â After renewed consultation with the relevant national security authorities, the Lufthansa Group has decided to resume flights to Erbil in northern Iraq from tomorrow. Erbil lies well outside the direct crisis zone in Iraq, and flights to and from the city will be routed to avoid overflying the zone…. Read the full press release
ACI, IATA, CANSO and ICAO to discuss appropriate actions to be pursued to mitigate potential risks to civil aviation arising from conflict zones
Montreal, Canada, 2014-7-31 â /Travel PR News/ â Airports Council International (ACI), along with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), participated in a meeting at the head offices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada earlier today to discuss appropriate actions to be pursued to… Read the full press release
ICAO, IATA, ACI and CANSO jointly express their strong condemnation of the use of weapons against civil aviation
MontrĂ©al, Canada, 2014-7-31 â /Travel PR News/ â The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), jointly express their strong condemnation of the use of weapons against civil aviation. The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 is unacceptable. Our organizations wish… Read the full press release
The UK Civil Aviation Authority welcomes Court of Appeal ruling clarification on air passenger rights on claiming compensation for disrupted flights
London, UK, 2014-6-20 â /Travel PR News/ â The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) welcomes the clarification todayâs (Thursday 19 June) Court of Appeal ruling brings to the issue of how far back passengers can go when claiming compensation for disrupted flights. The judgment in the Thomson v Dawson case means that passengers have a maximum of… Read the full press release
Air Line Pilots Association with FBI expanded its campaign raising public awareness on consequences of illegal laser attacks on aircraft
Test program proves successful at reducing laser attacks on aircraft WASHINGTON,  2014-6-5 â /Travel PR News/ â  Today (June 3, 2014), the Air Line Pilots Association, Intâl (ALPA) collaborated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to expand its campaign raising public awareness about the consequences of illegal laser attacks on aircraft to include all 50… Read the full press release