The U.S. Travel Association launched web site to help deliver appeals from international travelers to improve the U.S. entry process

Website spotlights significant dilemma in entry procedures voiced by international travelers upon arrival at nation’s gateway airports WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today launched “Traveler’s Voice” (www.travelersvoice.org) to help deliver appeals from travelers to improve the U.S. entry process. The website features video messages from international travelers immediately following their exit… Read the full press release

The San Francisco International Airport to provide alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike

Airport would resume free bussing between Millbrae Caltrain, South San Francisco Ferryboat Terminal  SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlined alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike, which could cause service disruptions beginning Monday, August 5, 2013. Other transit & shared rides… Read the full press release

AEGEAN: All are welcome, as long as we all pay the same taxes

2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Comments on issues raised in the Press Conference of Ryanair: The Greek airline market is open and accessible to all. All European companies can operate in it with the same taxes and encumbrances which AEGEAN pays. AEGEAN contributes today to tourism with 4 million international passengers from Athens and the regions, compared to… Read the full press release

SCBI scientists prove habitat loss affects the genetic diversity and gene flow of tigers and leopards populations

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As economic expansion and development fragments the forest landscape of central India, the species that rely on that habitat—including endangered tigers and leopards—face dwindling populations and increased competition for food and resources. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists analyzed the genes of these great cats in the Satpura-Maikal landscape—a 15,000 square kilometers area… Read the full press release

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) released its final report on UPS Flight 6 Crash On September 3, 2010

MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 3, 2010, our industry lost two fellow aviators when UPS Flight 6 crashed near Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Yesterday, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) released its final report concerning the investigation into this fatal crash. The GCAA, while not pinpointing the origin of the fateful… Read the full press release

PLL LOT nie otrzymały jeszcze odszkodowania od Boeinga

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rozmowy na temat odszkodowania od Boeinga trwają. Obecnie LOT oczekuje na odpowiedź dotyczącą konkretnych kwot kosztów, które musiał ponieść w związku z dostarczeniem przez amerykańskiego partnera wadliwego sprzętu. Domagamy się od Boeinga konkretnych sum, które dało się policzyć. Niestety, wszystkich strat wizerunkowych związanych z utratą zaufania części naszych podróżnych nie da się… Read the full press release

AAAE Gov President Todd Hauptli called on Congress to End Ancillary Fee Loophole, Eliminate Airport AMT Penalty

Alexandria, VA, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a letter to leaders of congressional tax-writing committees, AAAE Gov President Todd Hauptli today called on lawmakers to close the current tax loophole that allows U.S. air carriers to avoid paying federal excise taxes on the billions of dollars in annual revenues collected on baggage fees and other ancillary… Read the full press release

ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak called on Congress to Support U.S. Aviation Industry and Prohibit Funding for Abu Dhabi Preclearance Facility

WASHINGTON, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), today urged Congress to support the U.S. aviation industry and prohibit funding for a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In testimony to the U.S. House… Read the full press release

The world’s largest pilot union ALPA commitment to finding all factors in crash of Asiana Flight 214

WASHINGTON, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — As contributing factors continue to be discovered in the Asiana Flight 214 accident investigation, ALPA again warns about the dangers of speculation based on incomplete data. Today, the NTSB revealed that the pilot flying the aircraft was blinded by a flash of light only seconds before the crash. It also has… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Press Inquiries regarding Asiana Airlines Flight 214 incident

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has concluded all airport media briefings regarding Asiana Airlines Flight 214. The NTSB has officially assumed command of the investigation into Asiana Airlines Flight 214, and will conduct all further media briefings off-airport. The NTSB will announce additional briefings as they are scheduled. For further… Read the full press release

Asiana Airlines released its official Statement from July 8th Press Conference on OZ214 Incident

2013-07-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asiana would like to provide a brief update regarding the status of OZ214. The special charter flight dispatched by Asiana Airlines yesterday at 13:33 (Korea Time) carrying twelve support staff, eight government inspectors and members of the Korean media has arrived on location in San Francisco. Its passengers have begun supporting the victims and their… Read the full press release

IATA calls for urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues to ensure aviation connectivity in Australia

Sydney, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues to ensure the continued development of aviation connectivity in Australia. “Aviation has always played a key role in Australia. It binds the continent together and connects the island to its major trading partners.  Combined… Read the full press release

Investigation task force on Hong Kong International Airport Gate W71 air-bridge collapse identified metal fatigue of bolts as the root cause

HONG KONG, 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Metal fatigue in the bolts holding together two rotunda flanges was the root cause of the rare air-bridge collapse at Gate W71 of Hong Kong International Airport’s Northwest Concourse on 7 April, the investigation task force announced today. The task force added that the fatigue developed as a result… Read the full press release

Swissport update on Spanish airports strikes

2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport Spain condemns coercion and sabotage allegedly carried out by union militants in Barcelona’s El Prat airport, aimed at intimidating the company´s personnel, which is working in accordance with the minimum services decreed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Swissport demands that the unions CCOO, UGT and USO act with… Read the full press release

Ground services operator Swissport regrets that trade unions CC.OO, UGT and USO at Spanish airports employ pressure rather than finding consensus

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport, the largest independent operator of ground services to the aviation industry, regrets the industrial action called for by the trade unions CC.OO, UGT and USO at various Spanish airports, which it considers to be the result of the unions preferring pressure to consensus. After hours of negotiations until late on the… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport invested EUR 1M in ground run-up enclosure project at Ferenc Liszt International Airport

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport completed a state-of-the-art ground run-up enclosure (engine testing site) at Ferenc Liszt International Airport investing about HUF 300 million. The structure assembled from special sound insulation and jet blast deflector panels was officially inaugurated today. The project – included in the noise protection program of Budapest Airport – had no… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority study reveals loss of control responsible for 40 per cent of air accidents

2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a study of recent world-wide air accidents. The CAA said the findings of its Global Fatal Accident Review 2002-2011 will help it identify major safety issues and trends allowing it to develop key safety initiatives in co-ordination with UK airlines. The CAA’s Global… Read the full press release

The State Secretary for Mobility and Brussels Airport Decided to take Compulsory measures to restore the operations at Brussels Airport

2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The State Secretary for Mobility and Brussels Airport have decided in mutual consultation to take a number of compulsory measures to restore operations at Brussels Airport. On Wednesday evening the trade unions and the Executive Board of Swissport agreed a protocol agreement, signed by the social mediator. In spite of this agreement,… Read the full press release

Avinor and OSL discover social dumping and launch investigation

2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Tuesday, 30 April the Norwegian television channel TV2 aired a story about social dumping that took place in connection with the development project at Oslo Airport. The case referred to had already been dealt with by Avinor and Oslo Airport in March. In early March, Oslo Airport, via the T2 (T2… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Near-normal operations to resume on Tuesday

Early shift will be on duty at German airports – Only minimal disruption expected over the next few days following today’s strike action 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After today’s flight cancellations due to the widespread warning strike called by the ver.di trade union, Lufthansa expects to return to a near-normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday 23 April 2013…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Trade union ver.di plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany

Trade union plans 24-hour warning strikes on 22 April at Lufthansa Group locations in Germany / Special timetable will be published online at www.lufthansa.com on Saturday evening 2013-04-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The public services trade union ver.di has called a 24-hour warning strike for Monday 22 April at several of Lufthansa’s locations in Germany. In addition… Read the full press release

AH&LA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION

2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and commends the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators for their efforts to fix the U.S. immigration system so that it serves our economy. AH&LA supports the inclusion of a temporary worker program… Read the full press release

Marriott Responds to Boston Explosions

2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a member of the Boston community, with eight Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in the immediate vicinity, we are saddened by the tragedy caused by the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible incident. At this time,… Read the full press release

Bridge rehabilitation near Kansas City International Airport

2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bridge Rehabilitations on I-29 and I-435 near KCI Begin Sunday, April 14Bridge rehabilitation to prolong the life of several structures in the Northland begins in April, requiring the Missouri Department of Transportation to temporarily close each structure. Some of this work and other improvements are near Kansas City International Airport. Travelers should… Read the full press release

IATA announces organizational restructuring to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines

Geneva, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines. Senior management changes were also announced to support the new structure. All changes will take effect from 1 July 2013. A key guiding… Read the full press release

UN Tourism and Crime bodies to call on tourists to play a role in reducing illicit trafficking

Madrid, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the presence of the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today agreed to launch a new public awareness campaign calling on tourists to help reduce demand for illicit goods and services linked to transnational organized crime. Preparations… Read the full press release

AAAE/USCTA File Suit Against FAA to Keep Towers Open

Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and its affiliate organization the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) announced today that they have filed suit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in advance of the agency’s plans to close 149 contract air traffic control… Read the full press release

GBTA Asks DOT Not To Approve IATA Resolution 787

Not Enough Clarity to Assess Buyer Benefit or Harm Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today filed comments with the Department of Transportation in Application for Approval of an Agreement (Resolution 787)  by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) filing seeking approval of their… Read the full press release

IATA called for government and industry to join forces to Improve Indian Aviation

Delhi, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for government and industry to join forces on a series of projects to enhance safety, security and efficiency in India. These would align with IATA’s longstanding calls for improved infrastructure, cost reduction and a relief from excessive taxation. “I propose a series of projects… Read the full press release

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES NEW PAY & ROSTER AGREEMENTS WITH CABIN CREW & PILOTS

2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (26 Mar) announced a new collective agreement with all its cabin crew, which will result in pay increases and favourable rostering arrangements across the airline, as well as new pilot agreements at the majority of those Ryanair bases whose long term pay deals were… Read the full press release