Category Archives: Travel Safety

Gatwick Airport increases security presence and patrols around the airport following incidents in Brussels

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following this morning’s incidents in Brussels, a Gatwick spokesperson said: “The safety of passengers and staff at Gatwick is the airport’s absolute priority. As a result of the terrible incidents in Brussels, we have increased our security presence and patrols around the airport.” For more information contact: Gatwick Airport… Read the full press release

Alitalia cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today following explosions in Brussels

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ROME, Italy, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following multiple explosions in Brussels, Alitalia has cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The airline is providing all necessary assistance to passengers by re-booking their journeys or providing them with re-routing options. AZ 148 from Milan… Read the full press release

ACI and ICAO announce new agreement aimed at reinforcing cooperation on airport security

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Montréal, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have announced a new agreement aimed at reinforcing cooperation on airport security. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see ACI and the UN aviation agency working more closely towards the objectives of ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) in… Read the full press release

WTTC commends Egypt’s government on its efforts to improve security for tourists and hasten the recovery of its Travel & Tourism sector

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attending Egypt´s Tourism 2016 Conference ‘Planning for Growth’ on 22nd February in Cairo, Gerald Lawless, Vice Chairman World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), met with key leaders to discuss the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, focusing on security, tourism investment, cultural diversity and destination promotion. Meeting with Prime… Read the full press release

The Embraer Phenom 100 jet selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom

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Bristol, UK, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five aircraft to the U.K Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS) program. The contract includes… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ safety video featuring FC Barcelona players generated nearly 40 million views across the social media since its debut in December

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Nearly 40 million views across all social media platforms makes the video #1 of its kind Commended by top tier national press as ‘among the best of all time’ New brand campaign video also a hit with fans DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation completes investigation on payment card incident

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Affected locations and respective at-risk dates are available at www.hyatt.com/protectingourcustomers CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has completed its investigation of the previously announced payment card incident. The investigation identified signs of unauthorized access to payment card data from cards used onsite at certain Hyatt-managed locations, primarily at restaurants, between… Read the full press release

IATA expands activities to prevent payment fraud in the air travel industry

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Geneva, 2016-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it is expanding its activities to prevent payment fraud in the air travel industry. Payment fraud costs the industry an estimated $858 million annually, approximately $639 million of which is borne by airlines and the remainder by other participants in the travel value… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways bans hoverboards and all small vehicles powered by lithium batteries on all its flights

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Safety first as battery powered vehicles are banned on-board DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces a ban on battery-powered personal vehicles commonly known as  ‘hoverboards’ on all aircraft as it continues to put the safety of passengers and crew first. Effective immediately, the ban applies to all small vehicles powered by… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise

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HONG KONG, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling potential contingencies. This is the first time that the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has staged a large-scale air and sea rescue exercise with… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company launches the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In close co-operation with the airport community and partner companies, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), launched the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’. In light of the surge in construction… Read the full press release

CASA Australia: Air operators given extra year to make the transition to the new fatigue rules

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WODEN, Australia, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air operators are being given an extra year to make the transition to the new fatigue rules. This follows consultation with the aviation community that found both CASA and air operators needed more time to make a smooth and safe transition to Civil Aviation Order 48.1. The transition… Read the full press release

Qantas and nib to introduce more rewarding health insurance experience for Qantas Frequent Flyers

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Qantas Assure to offer health insurance powered by nib to up to 11 million Frequent Flyers Wearable technology used to reward Frequent Flyer members with Qantas Points for staying active Next in a series of digitally-focussed growth vehicles for Qantas Loyalty Mascot, NSW, Australia, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and nib will offer… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority announces the conclusions on Gatwick Airport airspace departures review

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LONDON, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced the conclusions of its review of the impact of a 2013 airspace change for departures from Gatwick Airport. European and national projects are improving airspace infrastructure to deliver a more efficient use of airspace and enable environmental improvements including fuel and… Read the full press release

Government of Maldives lifted State of Emergency; welcomes tourists and holiday makers

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MALDIVES, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — 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

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Moscow, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 (Moscow—Hurghada—Moscow); SU 5902/5903/5912/5913 (Moscow-Sharm El Sheikh—Moscow). Passengers who booked tickets to Egypt before 6 November… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority to conduct security training exercise at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on November 4

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CALGARY, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority, and key airport and emergency service agencies will be conducting a security training exercise at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on Wednesday, November 4 from 9 p.m. until approximately midnight. The exercise will take place within the terminal building, in an isolated area; however, passengers… Read the full press release

IATA’s Tony Tyler: All the stakeholders must work together to ease the airspace congestion and reduce flight delays in the Gulf

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​Abu Dhabi, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 aviation’s climate change impact for the further successful development of aviation in the Middle East. “The… Read the full press release

Flu shot available at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO,  2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The winter holiday travel season is soon to arrive, and that means flu season is around the corner. Have you gotten your flu shot yet? How about getting one the next time you travel through O’Hare International Airport? Ginger S. Evans, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation… Read the full press release

Emergency response exercise at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday, October 17

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Exercise will have no impact on flight operations, but airline passengers and motorists may notice numerous emergency vehicles in and around the airport NEW YORK, NY, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority is advising aviation passengers and motorists that an emergency response exercise will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport to expand its Quality Standards Program to include airline catering employees

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a further enhancement of safety and security, the San Francisco International Airport Commission today approved plans for the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to expand its wage and benefit policy, known as the Quality Standards Program (QSP), to include airline catering employees – who supply on-board food for… Read the full press release

Media invited to attend the National Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training School on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Pittsburgh International Airport

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Media are invited to attend the National Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training School on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7-8:00 PM. This session will present dramatic photographic opportunities of emergency aircraft training scenarios with an aircraft fuselage simulator. Findlay Township, PA, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Allegheny County Airport Authority Fire Department will host… Read the full press release

The Light Aircraft Association awarded ‘good training provider’ mark by UK Civil Aviation Authority

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LONDON, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) has been awarded a ‘good training provider’ mark by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), becoming the second recipient of the regulator’s new training approval initiative. The Pilot Recognition for Operational Up-skilling and Development (PROUD) scheme was set up the CAA as a… Read the full press release

Finavia to introduce new technology at its airports to improve security check process and increase air traffic safety

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Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia Corporation will introduce new technology at its airports to improve the security check process and increase air traffic safety. From the beginning of September, explosives trace detectors will be used in the security check process at Finavia airports to better detect objects and substances not to be… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Men in Black Safety Defenders records 12.9 million online views in just four days since its release

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With around 3.2 million people watching it online every day, Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Men in Black Safety Defenders is well on its way to becoming the airline’s most popular to date with 12.9 million online views recorded in the four days since its release. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ —  Inspired… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Expanded security regulations come into effect with respect to checking for explosives on September 1, 2015

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Expanded Security Checks at Airports starting in the Fall 2015 VIENNA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Security is a top priority in air traffic: On September 1, 2015, expanded security regulations come into effect with respect to checking for explosives at European and thus also Austrian airports. Passengers, hand luggage and electronic devices have… Read the full press release

ALPA in the Congress underscored its support for Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as key element in multi-layered, risk-based approach to aviation security

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Risk-Based Security Must Also Advance FFDO Program and Secondary Cockpit Barriers WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In testimony (written/oral) today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Capt. Tim Canoll, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), underscored the union’s support for the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as a key… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad International Airport ran 3-day ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign aimed to raise awareness about safety measures during summer heat

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HMC educates Qatar Airways group staff about safety measures to be taken during the summer DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Hamad International Airport (HIA) launched and ran a three-day ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign last week at HIA. The campaign – which involved a mobile… Read the full press release

Qantas will commence special relief flights from Bali tonight to assist in bringing Jetstar customers back to Australia

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SYDNEY, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In supporting Jetstar, Qantas will commence special relief flights from Bali tonight to assist in bringing Jetstar customers back to Australia. Qantas, which does not usually operate scheduled services to Bali, will charter two special relief flights from Bali to Perth tonight and tomorrow. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full press release

IATA steps up efforts to engage with stakeholders — governments, travelers and consumer groups — on the important issue of consumer protection

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Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up efforts to engage with stakeholders—governments, travelers and consumer groups—on the important issue of consumer protection. There are now over 60 countries with some form of passenger rights regulations, with more countries considering new rules. “The growing patchwork of consumer rights regimes… Read the full press release