Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waives change fees for travel to, from or through Allentown, Harrisburg, New York (LaGuardia), and Trenton DENVER, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the expected impact of a winter storm, Frontier Airlines has enacted guidelines for travel to, from or through Allentown, Harrisburg, New York (LaGuardia), and Trenton…. Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Issues
Heavy snowfall may affect traffic at Helsinki Airport this afternoon
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heavy snowfall has been forecast for the afternoon of February 8. There may be flight delays due to limited visibility. We apologize for the inconvenience. Check your real time flight status here: Arrivals Departures ###
Cathay Pacific New York City and Vancouver flights affected by severe snowstorm; passengers advised to check latest flight information
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the following New York City and Vancouver flights today (8 February) and Saturday (9 February) have been delayed or cancelled due to the severe snowstorm approaching New York City and the John F. Kennedy International Airport. Details of the delayed flights are as follows: Flight No. Route … Read the full press release
Securing the Air Cargo Supply Chain
Geneva, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles. Secure Freight was initiated by IATA to promote global security standards in order to facilitate safe, secure and efficient operations of air… Read the full press release
CAA publishes research behind ATOL Pack Peace Of Mind campaign
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today publishing research undertaken on its behalf by Opinion Leader Research, which informed the ongoing Pack Peace of Mind consumer communication campaign. The Pack Peace of Mind campaign is targeting consumers while they research and book their holidays, with online advertising and targeted press adverts, explaining… Read the full press release
Ryanair Calls On Irish Govt To Scrap Travel Tax As UK Study Proves UK APD Tax Costs Jobs & Growth
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (5 Feb) called on the Irish Govt to scrap its €3 travel tax in order to stimulate jobs and tourism growth as an independent Pricewaterhouse Coopers study* offered compelling evidence of the damage caused by a similar travel tax (APD) in the UK. The… Read the full press release
PATA Launches Crisis Rapid Recovery Taskforce
Bangkok, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched its Rapid Recovery Task Force (PRRT) at the association’s Engagement Hub at its head office in Bangkok on January 31. The PRRT is a standing task force of the PATA CEO and seven volunteers who will collectively try to help PATA member destinations during… Read the full press release
CAA statement on passenger rights claims
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following this week’s rulings in both the UK and European courts, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today reiterated its advice to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. Passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled are entitled to assistance from the airline such as food, drinks and accommodation where necessary. In… Read the full press release
Aeroflot new Boeing 777-300ER flights are postponed due to a tangle in the Russian aviation authorities
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Yesterday, on January 30, 2013, after completing all the necessary formalities Aeroflot took delivery of new Boeing 777-300ER at Seattle manufacturing plant. According to the statement of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia to the mass media, Aeroflot will not get the permission of the Russian aviation authority to start the commercial… Read the full press release
EASA updates European roadmap to tackle aviation safety risks
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, systemic and emerging aviation safety issues are identified for implementation until 2016. The EASp creates a… Read the full press release
CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO FURTHER IMPACT MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Construction continues on various 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 closure of the elevator on the west side of Parking Structure 4 facing the… Read the full press release
A joint industry response to reduce the threat of runway excursions
Brussels, Belgium, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — EUROCONTROL has issued its European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. According to ICAO, runway excursions are a persistent problem and their numbers have not decreased in more than 20 years. The Flight Safety Foundation have said that runway excursions are the most common type of aviation accident, accounting… Read the full press release
La SNCB suspend l’achat des rames Fyra et met en demeure AnsaldoBreda
La SNCB met la priorité sur le voyageur 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — En raison des importants problèmes techniques qu’a dû affronter le train à grande vitesse Fyra au cours des dernières semaines, la SNCB a décidé de suspendre l’achat des trois rames chez le producteur italien AnsaldoBreda. Le Conseil d’Administration a en outre pris la décision d’imputer… Read the full press release
Weather update at Heathrow
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Heathrow spokesperson said: ‘The airfield at Heathrow is fully operational with all runways, taxiways and stands clear. ‘The schedule for today has been reduced by 10% in order to cope with the low visibility conditions expected from 1600 this afternoon. Low visibility means that, for safety reasons, there needs to be a… Read the full press release
New Afternoon Tea Refreshes the Daily Ritual at The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Finger sandwiches, baked pastries and tea cakes, and the finest selection of teas. 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a few hours everyday, the daily ritual of the Afternoon Tea brings time to a pleasurable standstill in The Bar and Alfresco at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Afternoon Tea acolytes will find the new tea menu a convivial way to enjoy a tete-a-tete, especially… Read the full press release
SNOWFALL IN PARIS REGION
2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France expects to operate all its long-haul flights and more than half of its short and medium-haul flights • The situation is expected to be back to normal on 22 January UPDATE ON MONDAY 21 JANUARY AT 13:00 The Air France flight schedule to and from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly has been… Read the full press release
Mineta San José International Airport Information on All Nippon Airways Flight Cancellations
2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flights between Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo have been cancelled through Monday, January 21. All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced grounding its fleet of 17 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (see ANA statements below) on January 15 (PST). Subsequently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the… Read the full press release
PATA STATEMENT ON JAKARTA FLOODING
Bangkok, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — PATA STATEMENT ON JAKARTA FLOODING • Jakarta affected by massive flooding and is under emergency decree until January 27. • Jakarta Soekarno Hatta International Airport still operating normally. • Major tourist destinations in Indonesia beyond Jakarta are safe to visit. Pouring rain and strong storms on Wednesday and Thursday disrupted daily life… Read the full press release
Mineta San José International Airport Information on All Nippon Airways and Grounding of Dreamliner Fleet on January 15, 2013
2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced grounding its fleet of 17 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (see ANA statements below) on January 15 (PST). Subsequently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the grounding of all U.S. registered Dreamliners on January 16. What this means for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) travelers at this… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Temporarily Pulls the 787 out of Service for Precautionary Inspection per US FAA Directive
2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the directive of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Ethiopian has decided to temporarily pull its B787 Dreamliners out of service for precautionary inspection on Thursday, January 17, 2013. The US FAA issued a directive on January 16, 2013 that mandates operators to perform special inspection requirements on the Dreamliner airplane… Read the full press release
Third Railroad Blockade in Marysville Forces VIA Rail to Stop Trains
MONTREAL, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — A railroad blockade in the Marysville area between Belleville and Kingston affects the movement of VIA Rail (www.viarail.ca) trains and its passengers between Toronto-Montréal and Toronto-Ottawa in both directions. Although this situation causes substantial additional expenses and forces our employees to work long hours, VIA Rail’s foremost priority is to ensure that our customers… Read the full press release
CAA statement on helicopter incident in London
2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Civil Aviation Authority statement on helicopter incident in London A CAA spokesperson said: “Helicopter operations in central London are strictly controlled. Single engine helicopters are required to fly along designated routes, which have been selected to provide maximum safety by routing helicopters along the river Thames, avoiding flying over built up areas as… Read the full press release
WTTC calls on India Government to reduce taxes and improve visa policies
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — “India is the 12th largest Travel & Tourism economy in the world and has the potential to become of the very biggest economies in our industry. Yet it risks squandering this opportunity through excessive taxation and restrictive visa policies.” At a speech today in Delhi, David Scowsill, WTTC President & CEO, has… Read the full press release
The planned strike of Estonian Air pilots on Monday does not take place, all Estonian Air flights to be operated according to the schedule
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to the Estonian Pilots Trade Association’s announcement today the planned strike on Monday, 7 January will not take place. All Estonian Air flights will be operated according to the schedule and customers have no reason to worry about their travel plans. On Saturday, after constructive negotiations lasted for several days, Estonian… Read the full press release
A First Nations’ Railroad Blockade in Marysville Forces VIA Rail to Stop Trains on the Toronto-Montreal and Toronto-Ottawa routes
MONTREAL, 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A First Nations’ railroad blockade in Marysville, near Kingston, affects the transportation of passengers aboard VIA Rail trains between Toronto/Montreal and Toronto/Ottawa in both directions. There is no definitive timeline when the blockade will be lifted. Delays are to be expected. VIA Rail’s foremost priority is to ensure that our customers… Read the full press release
EVA Air, Planned outage for partial Online Service
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scheduled system maintenance activities will take place on Jan. 14th, 2013 from 16:30 until 18:00 GMT. During this period of time, Timetable, Online Reservation, Booking Inquiry, Meal Order, Seat Selection, Online Check-in and Duty Free Pre-Order will be suspended for approximately 1.5 hours. And some system interruptions might be experienced when accessing… Read the full press release
Update on Kenya Airways Flight KQ 320 Air Turnback
2013-01-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further to our earlier statement we would like to confirm that, we have confirmed alternative travel arrangements for the 56 passengers who were on KQ320/1st January. Today’s flight KQ320/2nd January has been upgraded to a B737-800 which has a capacity of 145 seats. Kenya Airways will also endorse extra passengers on other… Read the full press release
SFO Announces Series of Temporary Runway Closures in 2013 for Construction Work
Mostly Weekend Closures to Accomplish Federally-Mandated Runway Safety Area SAN FRANCISCO — 2013-01-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a series of temporary runway closures for 2013 to accomplish construction activity for federally-mandated Runway Safety Areas. These closures will primarily consist of weekend closures of either Runway 28L or 28R, which are the primary… Read the full press release
Finavia,Technical fault in the check-in system has been fixed – air traffic is returning to normal
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The technical defect that caused problems in the check-in systems for Finnair, Norwegian and Icelandair has been fixed. Air traffic will return to normal during this evening. The technical fault in the Altea check-in system, which occurred this morning, impacted the service desks and until midday only manual check-in was possible for… Read the full press release
PSAC Fails to Meet its Obligations under Essential Services Agreement
PSAC’s continual refusal to abide by the Essential Services Agreement resulted to flight disruptions over the weekend ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PSAC has once again failed to meet its obligations under the Essential Services Agreement during the most recent snow event and contributed to a number of flight delays and cancellations over… Read the full press release