2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel companies operating in the UK must provide consumers with clear, transparent and timely information when advertising and selling flights and holidays, states new guidance launched by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today. The guidance is aimed at airlines, price comparison websites, travel agents and… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Issues
FAA Decision to Shutter 149 Contract Control Towers Beginning on April 7 Raises Serious Concerns for Airports, USCTA
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The decision by the Federal Aviation Administration, finalized today, to close 149 contract towers across the country beginning on April 7 raises serious safety, efficiency, and economic concerns that the agency has failed to consider, according to the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), an affiliate organization of the American Association… Read the full press release
An incident involving a Canadian Pacific freight train is affecting the VIA Rail passenger trains operating on the Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto route
MONTREAL, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — An incident involving a Canadian Pacific freight train is affecting the VIA Rail passenger trains operating on the Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto route, in both directions. Some ten VIA Rail trains are affected by this situation. For many customers, VIA will be replacing their scheduled train with a motorcoach service, at least for a… Read the full press release
El acuerdo entre Iberia y los sindicatos permite a la compañía recuperar la normalidad y significa un paso importante para asegurar su futuro
Iberia insiste en su compromiso de seguir negociando con los sindicatos el detalle de las medidas de productividad para lograr que la compañía retome cuanto antes la senda de la rentabilidad y su liderazgo en el sector. Una vez desconvocada la huelga, la compañía se va a volcar en recuperar a todos los clientes que… Read the full press release
IATA Disappointed with EC’s Proposed Revisions to EC261
Geneva, 2013-03-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted with disappointment to the European Commission’s proposed revisions to its passenger rights legislation (EC Regulation 261 or EC 261). There are some positive aspects to the Commission’s review but overall the package of proposed changes will still leave major deficiencies in the legislation. Many… Read the full press release
IATA: Balancing Risk and Regulation – A Pragmatic Approach to Aviation Security
New York, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon governments to work with industry to develop a pragmatic approach to keeping aviation secure by balancing risk and regulation. “We have a big responsibility—keeping more than 3 billion air travelers, nearly 50 million tonnes of freight and the world’s economies securely connected… Read the full press release
Pet Scam Involving False SFO E-mail address
Airport warns of e-mail scam using fake SFO account SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is alerting the public to a pet scam which may use a false e-mail address claiming to represent SFO. The pet scam, which recently has involved the “Yorkie” breed of dogs, often begins on websites… Read the full press release
LAX MODERNIZATION UPDATE: ACCESS TO TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL IMPACTED BY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Los Angeles, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Construction continues on several projects in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – all part of the ongoing $4.1-billion airport modernization program. The latest impact to travelers will be the closures of both crosswalks on the Lower/Arrivals Level from Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) to… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines: Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apology to our valued customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of grounding of our B-787 To Our Valued Customers, On behalf of Ethiopian Airlines, I would like to personally apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of the grounding of our Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As… Read the full press release
Travel Disruptions Will Stall Business Growth
Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the impact of the upcoming sequester deadline on business travel and the nation’s economy. “The country is fast approaching the March 1 deadline for across-the-board cuts in every program, project, and agency in the Federal… Read the full press release
Ryanair Will Appeal EU Decision
RYANAIR WILL APPEAL EU COMMISSION’S “POLITICAL” DECISION TO PROHIBIT ITS OFFER FOR AER LINGUS 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (Feb 27) confirmed that it will appeal the EU Commission’s announced decision to prohibit its latest offer for Aer Lingus, which was supported by an historic and unprecedented remedies package… Read the full press release
Iberia pone en marcha un plan para ofrecer alternativas a los clientes afectados por la huelga
En iberia.com están ya publicados los listados de vuelos cancelados para los días 4, 5, 6, 7 y 8 de marzo. La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por las cancelaciones. Los clientes que hayan adquirido sus billetes a través de agencias de viajes, deben ponerse… Read the full press release
Heathrow to pilot new noise insulation scheme
Heathrow is to trial a new noise insulation scheme, designed to provide more effective and tailored assistance for people affected by aircraft noise. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘Quieter Homes Initiative’ has been developed following a consultation about the existing noise insulation schemes on offer and research into schemes offered by other major airports around the… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association: Flight Delays, Long Lines Predicted for Travelers Due to Sequester
U.S. Travel Association Urges Congress to Act on Looming Budget Cuts; Launches Mobile Messaging Campaign to Empower Travelers to Make their Voices Heard 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Washington, D.C. – Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, today issued strong remarks on the potential impact of looming federal budget cuts on the travel… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Provides Travelers with Flexibility Due to Winter Storm
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waives change fees for travel to, from or through Chicago Midway, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis DENVER, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the expected impact of a winter storm, Frontier Airlines has enacted guidelines for travel to, from or through Chicago… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AUTHORIZES ALLOCATION OF $9.2 MILLION TO CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING
Los Angeles, California, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized staff to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the City of El Segundo for its Residential Sound Insulation Grant Program and to release $9,225,000 for its eligible noise mitigation project. The LAWA grant, combined with a $5 million from… Read the full press release
Tercera jornada de huelga: se cumplen los servicios mínimos sin incidencias
A las 20:00 habían operado 116 vuelos, todos los previstos a esta hora. Madrid, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — La tercera jornada de huelga en Iberia está transcurriendo sin incidencias en los aeropuertos y cumpliéndose los servicios mínimos. Hasta las 20:00 horas han operado 116 vuelos -el 100% de los previstos a esa hora-, y hoy se espera… Read the full press release
Información a las 11:00 horas: Iberia recomienda a sus clientes emitir su tarjeta de embarque en www.iberia.com
En las máquinas de check-in de Iberia de la T4 se pueden obtener las etiquetas para el equipaje. Iberia aconseja utilizar el transporte público para llegar a la T4, y evitar así posibles aglomeraciones en los accesos. Ya han operado 43 vuelos, el 100% de los que Iberia tiene previstos hasta las 11:00. Madrid, 2013-02-19 —… Read the full press release
Segunda jornada de huelga: se cumplen los servicios mínimos sin incidencias
Hasta las 08:30, han operado todos los vuelos previstos hasta esa hora. Madrid, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — La segunda jornada de huelga en Iberia se ha iniciado sin incidencias remarcables en los aeropuertos y cumpliéndose los servicios mínimos. A las 8:30 horas de la mañana, ya habían salido todos los vuelos programados hasta esa hora, en concreto,… Read the full press release
UNWTO and Italy advance accessibility in Tourism
Milan/Madrid, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ensuring that tourism facilities and sites meet the needs of persons with disabilities, both as a key means of promoting tourism for all and as an engine for market growth, were the main focus of the International Conference on “Accessibility in tourism: an ethical value, a business opportunity” (14 February 2013, BIT… Read the full press release
CAA’s GA safety publications overhauled
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is to strengthen its provision of safety information to general aviation pilots from this spring. The CAA announced today that the publishing group, Archant, will begin producing general aviation safety material on its behalf. Archant, publisher of Pilot magazine, has been awarded a contract to write… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Key phrase of the week: Chevron nozzles reduce noise
Saw-tooth pattern improves noise profile of the Lufthansa 747-8 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Lufthansa Group remains committed to reducing aircraft noise emissions in order to minimise its impact on residents in the vicinity of airports. The greatest improvements can be achieved through the use of modern aircraft. That is why the Group is continuing to… Read the full press release
Información a las 11:00 horas. Ya han salido 54 vuelos de Iberia, todos los previstos hasta esa hora
Se recomienda a los clientes de la compañía que acudan a los aeropuertos, en especial a la T4, en metro o cercanías para evitar posibles problemas en los accesos. Madrid, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A las 11:00 horas de la mañana, ya han salido 54 de los 135 vuelos que Iberia tiene previstos para hoy, una vez… Read the full press release
Información a las 8:30 horas: ya han salido 38 vuelos de Iberia de los previstos para hoy
Hasta el momento no se han producido incidencias remarcables en los aeropuertos y se están cumpliendo los servicios mínimos. Madrid, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A las 8:30 horas de la mañana, ya han salido 38 de los 135 vuelos de Iberia previstos para hoy, una vez descontados los cancelados por la huelga. Hasta el momento, se están… Read the full press release
NTM fails to reach the requisite number to gain recognition
Johannesburg, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A report released by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) indicates that the National Transport Movement (NTM) does not have the requisite number of members in order to gain official recognition as a labour representative organisation by South African Airways (SAA). The verification process was an attempt between SAA… Read the full press release
Iberia pone en marcha un plan de contingencia para atender a todos sus clientes durante la huelga
La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados por estas jornadas de huelga. También ha alcanzado acuerdos de protección de clientes con numerosas compañías aéreas, para disponer de más alternativas para los clientes. Durante los próximos días la compañía española comunicará el listado de vuelos de las… Read the full press release
Red Tape an Issue in Australian Tourism Development
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Realities of Remaining Competitive: speakers at the PATA Hub City Forum Sydney on 12 February addressed the issue of congestion at Sydney airport and the need for a new secondary airport to ease constraints. It was pointed out by aviation expert Peter Harbison that this issue was first raised by the government… Read the full press release
Ryanair To Appeal Any EU Prohibition
2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, was notified this morning (12 Feb) at a State of Play meeting with the EU Commission, that the EU Commission intends to prohibit Ryanair’s offer for Aer Lingus, despite the fact that Ryanair has met every competition concern raised in the EU’s Statement of Objections and during the… Read the full press release
Iberia flexibiliza sus tarifas para facilitar los cambios y reembolsos a los posibles clientes afectados
La compañía agradece a sus clientes su comprensión en estos días de conflicto y pide disculpas por las molestias que esta situación les pueda ocasionar. Madrid, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha decidido flexibilizar ya las tarifas para la primera semana de huelga convocada por los sindicatos, pese a no tener aún los servicios mínimos y, por… Read the full press release
Air France, SNOWFALL IN PARIS ON 10 FEBRUARY 2013
• Air France expects to operate all long-haul flights. • Short and medium-haul flight schedule from Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly will be adapted. • Air France staff are doing all they can for their customers to limit any disruption cause by these bad weather conditions. 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Snowfall is expected on Sunday 10 February in Paris… Read the full press release