KCI Airport Terminal A Roadwork Underway

2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Work is underway on the Kansas City International Airport Terminal A loop road, which may impact Air Canada, United (Chicago, Denver, San Francisco & Washington-Dulles) and US Airways customers.The project involves milling, some full-depth repairs, paving striping, and curb repairs. This work will require the closure of some traffic lanes and access… Read the full press release

SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY TRAINING EXERCISE WRAPS UP AT YYC

– Operation Paratus- CALGARY, AB, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A mock emergency response training exercise, Operation Paratus, took place this morning at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Operation Paratus, which simulated the collision of fictitious airlines Vega Airlines 123 and Vega Airline 987, provided multiple agencies with the opportunity to practice their emergency response plans and coordinate communication between… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR

Los Angeles, California – 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — John Kinney has been appointed Director of Emergency Preparedness, responsible for developing, administering and coordinating emergency management for all airports within the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) system. “He will be working with Deputy Executive Director Jacqueline Yaft in performing these duties and closely with staff as well… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts Announces Coordinated Effort With U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

LOEWS HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES COORDINATED EFFORT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY First hospitality brand to offer complimentary enrollment to Global Entry and TSA Pre™ NEW YORK, NY 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts Chairman Jonathan Tisch and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced a joint effort today to promote the Trusted Traveler… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Commends Innovative Public-Private Program between Loews and DHS

Washington, D.C., 2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today commended a joint effort between Loews Hotels & Resorts and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to promote the Trusted Traveler Network, which incorporates the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck programs. “Americans will see travel become more efficient thanks… Read the full press release

OFFICIAL VALENCIA FUEL REPORT CONFIRMS RYANAIR EU OPS COMPLIANCE & SAFETY

JOINT GOVT STATEMENT CONFIRMS RYANAIR “ON A PAR WITH SAFEST EU AIRLINES” RYANAIR INVITES SPANISH GOVT TO INSPECT OPERATIONS 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Spain’s largest airline, today (20 Sept) released copies of the official IAA report* into the 3 Valencia fuel emergency procedures of 26 July last which confirm that all 3 Ryanair aircraft: 1…. Read the full press release

Metrolink Board of Directors Names Transit Industry Veteran Michael P. DePallo as new Chief Executive Officer

DePallo brings over 30 years of experience with a focus on safety, security and customer service LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — At its monthly meeting, the Metrolink Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Michael P. DePallo, a veteran transit leader with over 30 years of experience, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  DePallo currently serves as… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport to test new generation of privacy friendly security scanners

2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport has confirmed today that its trial of “naked” body scanners will end in October when testing will also begin on a new generation of privacy friendly security scanners. The current body scanners will initially be replaced by five next generation security scanners. In line with Government policy, these include a… Read the full press release

SFO to Temporarily Close Runway 28L for Weekend Construction Work

Weekend Closures are Part of Federally Mandated Runway Safety Areas. SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport will temporarily close Runway 28L, one of its two primary arrival runways, on three consecutive weekends beginning Friday, September 14, 2012, at 10:00 p.m. PDT, with the runway reopening on Monday, September 17, 2012, at 8:00 a.m…. Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson enlists sheep to control vegetation

Trees Atlanta brings 100 sheep to Airport-owned plot ATLANTA, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its ongoing efforts to find green solutions to common challenges, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bringing 100 grazing sheep to Airport-owned land on Riverdale Road. The test program, coordinated with Trees Atlanta and funded by an anonymous donor, is designed to… Read the full press release

RYANAIR WELCOMES STATEMENT FROM IRISH & SPANISH GOVTS

AFFIRMS RYANAIR’S SAFETY STANDARDS ARE ON A PAR WITH SAFEST EU AIRLINES RYANAIR INVITES SPANISH TO INSPECT ITS OPERATIONS 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Spain’s largest airline, welcomed today’s (18 Sept) joint statement from the Irish and Spanish Transport Ministries which affirms that Ryanair’s safety standards are on par with the safest airlines in Europe. Ryanair… Read the full press release

Dragonair Cancels Busan And Jeju Flights On Monday Due To Impact Of Super Typhoon Sanba

Hong Kong, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Sunday, 16 September) announced that flights to and from Busan will be cancelled on Monday, 17 September, based on the latest forecast for Super Typhoon Sanba. The airline has earlier announced that its Jeju flights on 17 September will be cancelled. The aircraft deployed for services for the… Read the full press release

Dragonair Cancels Flights to and from Jeju on Monday due to Impact of Super Typhoon Sanba

Hong Kong, 2012-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Sunday, 16 September) announced that flights to and from Jeju will be cancelled on Monday, 17 September, based on the latest forecast for Super Typhoon Sanba. The aircraft deployed for the Jeju flights on Tuesday (18 September) will be upgraded to an A330 to accommodate those passengers originally… Read the full press release

Dragonair Cancels Flights to and from Okinawa on Sunday due to Impact of Super Typhoon Sanba

Hong Kong, 2012-09-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Friday, 14 September) announced that flights to and from Okinawa will be cancelled on Sunday, 16 September, based on the latest forecast for Super Typhoon Sanba. The aircraft deployed for the Okinawa flights on Saturday (15 September) will be upgraded to an A330 to accommodate those passengers originally… Read the full press release

Los Angeles Mayor and NTSB Chairman inspect new test equipment for life-saving rail safety technology

Metrolink will be first commuter agency in the nation operating with state-of-the-art Positive Train Control technology LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ —Yesterday, Metrolink unveiled its fully equipped Positive Train Control (PTC) test train at an event hosted by Metrolink Board Chair Richard Katz and the Metrolink Board. Participants included Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chair of… Read the full press release

Urgent information on situation in Sheremetyevo airport

2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Problems with electricity support in Sheremetyevo international airport caused Aeroflot to delay a number of domestic and international flights because of registration and baggage system malfunctions and also because of custom control failure. The systems are being restored at the moment. As of 01.10 pm (MSK) flights operation from Terminal-D is recovered…. Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Commends House Passage of No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012

Washington, D.C., 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legislation that will eliminate duplicative screening measures and ease burdens on the traveling public is one step closer to reality thanks to a vote in the House today. The “No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012” (H.R. 6028) sponsored by Rep. Joe Walsh (IL-8) received strong support, and the U.S. Travel Association… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Highlights Post-9/11 Aviation Security and Travel Challenges in Congressional Hearing

Freeman Urges Solutions to TSA’s PreCheck Program, Increased Congressional Role Washington, D.C. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than a decade after 9/11, the United States’ aviation system faces three major challenges that carry serious economic implications, according to testimony by the U.S. Travel Association’s Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Freeman, given today. “The first challenge – and… Read the full press release

Message to hunters concerning the transport of cartridges

Autumn is the traditional hunting season in Finland. Finavia advises hunters to familiarise themselves with official instructions for weapons and cartridges in case your plan is to fly to the hunting ground. 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish Transport Safety Agency says that five kilograms per person is the limit for cartridge transport by air when… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SWEARS IN NEW POLICE OFFICER

Los Angeles, California, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — New Officer Vincent Roddy joined the ranks of the Los Angeles Airport Police today following graduation from the Los Angeles Police Academy in downtown Los Angeles. Roddy was selected as class vice-president by his academy peers. He was also voted top cadet in report writing and in tactical training,… Read the full press release

Metrolink’s Rail Safety Month campaign targets distractions near tracks

LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In observance of Rail Safety Month, Metrolink is joining other railroad agencies across the state to encourage everyone to “Be Track Smart,” with a series of events to emphasize the importance of safe behavior near railroad tracks. In recent years, there have been multiple incidents where individuals from across the… Read the full press release

Metrolink Orange County Line trains delayed up to 45 minutes due to Rail Signal Upgrades on Saturday, Sept. 8

Anaheim station closed on during work; buses provided to passengers departing from and returning to Anaheim LOS ANGELES, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Due to rail signal upgrades planned on Sept. 8, Metrolink’s Orange County Line trains will not stop at Anaheim and will be rerouted causing up to 45 minute delays to all 600 series trains…. Read the full press release

Strike action by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO)

The Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) has ended the strikes at Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich Airport. Flight operations from and to Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich are still affected. 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further nationwide 24h strike actions by the Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) announced for Friday, 7. September 2012. Lufthansa sincerely regrets that the labor… Read the full press release

Road works at O.R. Tambo International Airport

2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — O.R. Tambo International would like to advise airport users of road works on the Upper Roadway at the International Departures Level. The construction, which is in line with our safety and operational regulation, will be undertaken from Monday, 03 September 2012 and is scheduled for completion in the second week of December 2012…. Read the full press release

ADAC Concludes its Staff Summer Safety and Heat Awareness Campaign

Part of ADAC’s commitment to operate at optimum safety and security standards Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ —  As part of its commitment to operate under optimum safety and security standards, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) ran its comprehensive summer safety and heat awareness campaign, over a period of four months, for its… Read the full press release

Operational Impact of Isaac – Updated Thursday, August 30

2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thursday, August 30 – Thursday Update on Operational Impact of Hurricane Isaac As of 5pm on Thursday, Southwest and AirTran intend to resume operations at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at noon on Friday. The suspension of service for Friday morning means Southwest will cancel approximately 23 total flights in and… Read the full press release

CAA publishes prosecutions data for 2011 /12

2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its log of prosecutions for the year 2011/12, including details of the offences prosecuted, pleas and penalties imposed by the courts. In total during the year, the CAA undertook 16 prosecutions, resulting in fines totally in £20,050. The most common types of offences… Read the full press release

Aviation Security Officers Graduate from Chicago Police Department Academy

Aviation Security Officers Graduate from Chicago Police Department Academy

CHICAGO, 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) congratulates 10 Aviation Security Officers (ASO) who graduated from the Chicago Police Academy today as part of a Metropolitan Recruit ceremony for two classes of officers. The 10 ASOs are part of a group of 13 Aviation Security Officers who were hired in May to fill vacancies at O’Hare… Read the full press release

Travel Guard® North America Providing Free Assistance Services to U.S. and Canadian Travelers Affected by Tropical Storm Isaac

Flight and Hotel Rebooking, Emergency Medical Assistance and More Available Through Toll-Free Number Stevens Point, WI, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Tropical Storm Isaac continues on its path through the Gulf of Mexico, Travel Guard North America® (www.travelguard.com) announced today that it will provide emergency travel and medical assistance services free to all U.S. and Canadian travelers… Read the full press release

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS HONORED AT LOS ANGELES DODGERS FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY

Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Dodgers Community Partnerships will honor Los Angeles Airport Police along with other local law enforcement and fire department 2011 Medals and Commendation recipients, at the Los Angeles Dodgers First Responders Appreciation Day. Los Angeles Airport Police Division honorees participating in the event during the Dodgers and… Read the full press release