SEATTLE, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to add Paine Field in Everett, Wash., as an authorized airport for the carrier’s operations. This is a required step if the carrier were to begin jet service out of the regional airport at some point in the future. As required by… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Safety
New online interactive tool to access both the performance data and targets of the Single European Sky
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Performance Review Body of the EU Single European Sky (SES) has produced an online interactive Performance Dashboard under the provisions of its contract with the European Commission. This e-Dashboard shows actual and targeted performance at EU-wide, Functional Airspace Block/national and airport levels. The e-Dashboard contains graphics, clickable maps, a download area, methodological notes (meta-data) and… Read the full press release
Growth initiative to strengthen Copenhagen Airport as a hub
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new growth committee gets powerful players to join forces in bolstering Copenhagen Airport for the intense international competition with other airports and regions. The airport is a driver of growth and jobs in all of Denmark and in southern Sweden, and the committee has been entrusted with the task of identifying ideas… Read the full press release
JAL Postpones Launch of Narita=Helsinki Route
TOKYO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided today, to postpone the launch of its nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki originally scheduled on February 25, 2013, in view of necessary adjustments to JAL’s international routes utilizing the Boeing 787 aircraft since January 16, 2013. The rescheduled date of opening of JAL’s Narita=Helsinki service will be… 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
CAA to accept online applications and payments for some approvals and renewals
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will soon offer online applications and provide payment options for certain services through secure online processes. As part of a major project to update and improve the way it handles applications, the CAA will begin accepting e-applications and payments, initially, for two services – Part 145 maintenance… 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
Precise navigation from space
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin also starts satellite-based precision approaches in Salzburg airberlin is now the first German airline in Salzburg to use satellite-based precision approaches with its Boeing fleet in accordance with the RNP-AR procedure, thereby further developing its technical leadership role. Since January 2012, airberlin has been using the RNP-AR procedures for approaches and take-offs… Read the full press release
SFO cancels weekend runway closure planned for January 25-28, 2013
Weather causes delays in work required for temporary weekend runway closure SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Officials at SFO announced the cancellation of a temporary weekend runway closure which had been planned for January 25-28, 2013. Rainfall in the preceding days prevented construction crews from conducting preparatory work for a closure of Runway 28L from Friday, January 25th… Read the full press release
Interview with Ibrahim Gülcan, head of airberlin’s crisis team, on the German police security service providers’ strike at Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports
2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interview with Ibrahim Gülcan, head of airberlin’s crisis team, on the German police security service providers’ strike at Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports Mr Gülcan, was airberlin able to prepare for the strike? We have followed the development of the pay dispute closely but the trade union wanted to hit flight operations hard… Read the full press release
IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions
Brussels, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most common types of air accidents by providing operational and system recommendations to aircraft operators,… 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
Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Advice from Hilton Worldwide’s Head of Fitness MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether you’re away for business or pleasure, don’t let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year’s resolutions.Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide’s senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you. Eat… 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
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
LAWA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY GROUP RECEIVES CYBER INTELLIGENCE AWARD
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — CSO magazine has recognized the Information Management & Technology Group (IMTG) of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for its cyber security initiatives to help safeguard the IT (information technology) network infrastructure of the three Southern California facilities owned and operated by LAWA: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), and Van… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport puts its new eight million pound snow fleet into action
2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Gatwick Airport has been utilising its £8 million snow fleet to keep the runway clear of snow. Despite an accumulation of over 5cm of snow, Gatwick has remained open and flights have been safely landing and taking off. We have been working closely with all our airline partners and their handling… Read the full press release
HEATHROW AND AIRLINES ANNOUNCE REDUCED FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR 20th JANUARY 2013 DUE TO ANTICIPATED SNOW AND LOW VISIBILITY.
2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a joint decision by Heathrow, airlines and air traffic control, the flight schedule at Heathrow tomorrow will be reduced in order to minimise the expected disruption caused by snow and low visibility. Latest forecasts for tomorrow show a high probability of around 2-6cm of accumulating snow and low visibility at… Read the full press release
United Airlines Opens Health Clinic at O’Hare International Airport
Chicago, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines today announced the opening of its new employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport. Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino joined with United’s Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Smisek and Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson for the clinic’s ribbon cutting ceremony this morning. “We’re continuing to make significant investments in United, including… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s 1 Bag Rule Is Driven By Safety, Not Revenue
2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (18th Jan) explained that its 1 carry-on bag rule is necessary for safety reasons. Ryanair also rejected many of the false claims made by a number of poorly briefed MEP’s in the European Parliament yesterday. Because Ryanair operates with very high load factors (avg load factor last… 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
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICER CIPRIANO MONTES RECOGNIZED BY INGLEWOOD AIRPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Cipriano Montes, a five-year veteran, was recognized at the annual Police and Fire Appreciation luncheon today hosted by the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. Los Angeles Airport Police Chief Patrick M. Gannon said, “I am very proud to have officers who put their personal… 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
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
Michael Delion appointed as new Head of Austrian Technical Services
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Delion (57) is to take over as Head of Austrian Airlines Technical Services as of 1st February 2013. The qualified aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer from the aviation and aerospace technology sector follows Burkard Wigger, who will be leaving the company at the end of January, as announced previously. Michael Delion first… Read the full press release