2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways have confirmed the cancellation of today’s departures including; BA1415 departing at 12:45 and BA1421 departing at 19:50. Arriving BA flights, BA1430 arriving at 11:00, and BA1420 arriving at 19:00 have also been cancelled due to fog forecasted at London Heathrow. Passengers are advised to Call the British Airways Customer Services… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Issues
Ryanair Welcomes German Court Ruling Against Cheaptickets Screenscraping Website
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (14 Nov) welcomed a Hamburg Higher Regional Court landmark ruling against the screenscraper Beins Travel Group B.V. (Cheaptickets). The Court ordered Cheaptickets to refrain from using Ryanair’s website with its booking tool for the purpose of reselling Ryanair flights or from acting as an agent… Read the full press release
Car Rental Shortages Continue in Parts of New York and New Jersey
Enterprise Holdings still relocating vehicles to local branch offices in response to unprecedented storm damage and consumer demand ST. LOUIS, Mo. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – continues to relocate cars and trucks to its New York and New Jersey branch offices in… Read the full press release
Airports Company South Africa, 120 Passengers disembarked safely after aborted take-off
2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that a chartered MD82 flight operated by Global Aviation carrying 120 passengers and seven crew members aborted take-off at around 07h15 this morning at O.R. Tambo International Airport en route to Lilongwe, Malawi. According to ACSA’s Unathi Batyashe-Fillis, Manager: Communication and Brand Management at O.R…. Read the full press release
Listados de vuelos cancelados con motivo de la huelga general del 14-N
La compañía ha flexibilizado las tarifas para facilitar los cambios o reembolsos a los clientes afectados. La aerolínea ha puesto en marcha un plan de contingencia para dar alternativas a todos sus clientes. Madrid, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia acaba de hacer público el listado de vuelos cancelados por la huelga general en España del día 14… Read the full press release
FLIGHT ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES RESCHEDULE FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF JFK
Port-of-Spain, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to weather conditions affecting the JFK International Airport early this morning rescheduling of flights into and out of JFK are as follows for Nov 8th: BW527/08Nov now delayed to operate as follows BW527/08 ETD JFK 0900 ETA GEO 1535 GEO 1700 POS 1815… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport Temporary rerouting of arrivals level traffic
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Sunday 4th November at 22.00 the road to the arrival level at Oslo Airport will be temporarily closed to ordinary traffic. All traffic including traffic to the short-term parking will be rerouted to the departure level for up to two weeks. The detour will be clearly signposted. The reason for the… Read the full press release
Marriott, Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy – Turn Your Marriott Rewards Points Into Donations
2012-11-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members can exchange their points for financial donations to the American Red Cross, which provides food, shelter and other types of assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and other disasters. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, Red Cross relief workers have been on the ground aiding thousands of victims…. Read the full press release
ST. JOHN’S – Authority’s Latest Attempt to Engage PSAC is Rejected
PSAC shows no interest to resume negotiations despite the Authority’s efforts to engage them ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-11-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since the start of the strike at St. John’s International Airport, the Airport Authority has repeatedly stated its willingness to re-start negotiations, and demonstrated flexibility on all outstanding issues. However, its efforts to engage… Read the full press release
Red Cross news release: Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $1 Million to the American Red Cross
Money Will Aid in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts ST. LOUIS, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Red Cross is proud to announce a very generous donation from our friends at the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the company that operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. The… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific plans to resume New York service on Thursday
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it plans to resume its scheduled service to New York starting 1 November with the expected reopening of the John F Kennedy International Airport. However, the following flight today (31 October) has been cancelled in addition to the previously announced cancellations of CX830 from Hong Kong and… Read the full press release
ABTA Opposes Extension of Consumer Rights Directive to Cover Package Travel and Timeshare Markets
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skill’s (BIS) Consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. The Consultation focuses in particular on whether pre-ticked boxes for additional payments and premium rate consumer helpline numbers should be allowed. ABTA believes it is unfair to… Read the full press release
Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The managing directors of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have come together to once again urge… Read the full press release
Heathrow Airport Superstorm Sandy – update Wednesday 31 October
2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, flights to and from the US East Coast airports are resuming but there are still some cancellations. We continue to advise passengers travelling to New York, Baltimore, Newark, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling to the airport. If… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS ON AER LINGUS DIRECTOR (ICTU FAT CAT) DAVID BEGG TO CONDEMN STRIKES OR RESIGN
OFFERS AER LINGUS FULLY CREWED AIRCRAFT FOR 19th NOV PENSION STRIKE 2012-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (30 Oct) reiterated its offer to provide Aer Lingus with as many short-haul aircraft (at market rates) as required to enable it to continue to fly without any disruptions during threatened strike action on Monday 19th… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS ON DAA MONOPOLY TO REVERSE DUBLIN AIRPORT’S SERVICE FAILURES
ONLY HALF OF T1 SECURITY UNITS OPEN AT PEAK TIMES 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (30 Oct) called on the DAA to immediately address the awful service levels at Dublin Airport where inadequate staffing has led to extensive queues at T1 security (with delays of up to 40 mins), causing… Read the full press release
Hurricane Sandy – Heathrow update Tuesday 30 October
2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are sorry to inform passengers that due to the storm on the east coast of the US, there are cancellations to flights departing to and arriving from US airports on the east coast including: New York – JFK, Newark – EWR, Boston – BOS, Washington D.C. – IAD and Philadelphia –… Read the full press release
RYANAIR OFFERS AER LINGUS FULLY CREWED AIRCRAFT TO PREVENT PENSION STRIKE DISRUPTION
RYANAIR SUPPORTS AER LINGUS POLICY OF NO FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION SCHEMES 2012-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair calls on Aer Lingus Director (and ICTU fat cat boss) David Begg to confirm that he supports Aer Lingus, and condemns these unacceptable strike threats Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (29 Oct) announced that it had… Read the full press release
Porter Airlines – Hurricane Sandy update
TORONTO, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to forecasted weather conditions related to Hurricane Sandy, Porter Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Newark, Boston and Washington on Monday, October 29, and Tuesday, October 30. It is anticipated that flights will resume on Wednesday, October 31, for these routes. In addition, all Porter flights arriving at… Read the full press release
Hurricane Sandy | VIA Rail Canada maintains its services
Montréal, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada will operate according to regular schedules today, despite the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which is being forecasted by Environment Canada in the Maritimes, the Province of Quebec and Ontario. However, unforeseen circumstances caused by the Hurricane may disrupt schedules. VIA Rail advises caution when traveling and invites Canadians… Read the full press release
Travel Guard® North America Providing Free Assistance Services to U.S. and Canadian Travelers Affected by Hurricane Sandy and ‘Frankenstorm’
Flight and Hotel Rebooking, Emergency Medical Assistance and More Available Through Toll-Free Number Stevens Point, Wisc. — 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Guard North America® (www.travelguard.com), a leader in travel insurance solutions and assistance plans, announced today that it will provide emergency travel and medical assistance services free to all U.S. and Canadian travelers and their families… Read the full press release
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES GUARANTEED TRAVEL PROGRAM HURRICANE SANDY (NEW YORK AREA) OCTOBER 2012
Advisory # 3- 2012 Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the onset of Hurricane Sandy in the New York area, Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) passengers booked and ticketed to travel during the period October 28, 2012 to October 31, 2012, will be permitted to make changes to their reservations without penalty subject to the following conditions:… Read the full press release
LATEST FLIGHT ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES CANCELS FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT FOR THE 28TH AND 29TH OCTOBER 2012
Port-of-Spain, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to adverse weather conditions affecting the JFK International Airport due to Hurricane Sandy flight cancellations into and out of JFK for the 28th and the 29th of October are as follows: The following flights for Sun 28th Oct are now cancelled: BW011 BW017 The following… Read the full press release
Hurricane Sandy KCI Airport Update
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hurricane Sandy is expected to affect travel to and from much of the eastern United States over the next few days. At Kansas City International Airport there are flights cancelled to and from the region. On Monday, October 29 there are 22 departures and 15 arrivals canceled. On Sunday October 28 there… Read the full press release
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Prepares for Hurricane Sandy
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (RRAC) is taking steps today to prepare for possible weather impacts related to Hurricane Sandy. RRAC is working with airlines to make sure items on the airfield are secure, testing backup generators, securing construction items and clearing storm drains in advance of the storm. The airport is closely monitoring the… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific New York flights continue to be affected passengers advised to check latest flight information
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the following flights on Monday (29 October) and Tuesday (30 October) have been cancelled due to the closure of public transport in New York and the approach of Hurricane Sandy to the area. Flight Number Route Flight Schedule CX840 Hong Kong to New York 16:20 (29 October)… Read the full press release
Heathrow, Hurricane Sandy – update
2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow, Hurricane Sandy – update A Heathrow spokesperson said: ‘We are sorry to inform passengers that due to the anticipated landfall of a significant coastal storm on the east coast of the US, there are cancellations to flights departing to and arriving from US airports on the east coast including: New York… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide, Hurricane Sandy Update
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Sandy as the storm moves north and affects the Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States in its path. Our emergency preparedness procedures are active and we continue to work closely with local officials and tourism partners to communicate the most… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through Frontier locations in the Northeast DENVER, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast, Frontier Airlines today issued its flexible policy for travel to, from or through Allentown, Pa. (ABE), Harrisburg, Pa…. Read the full press release
Hurricane Sandy forces SAA to cancel flights to and from the US
Johannesburg, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) wishes to advise its customers that due to adverse weather conditions associated with “Hurricane Sandy”, it has taken a decision to cancel its flight operations into and out of New York and Washington in the United States (US). The flights that are affected are the following: New… Read the full press release