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 news article
Category Archives: Travel Safety
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
CVG Road Construction Update
2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Please be aware of construction on the Terminal Drive overpass between I-275 and the airport through mid October. Work will require lane closures on Terminal Drive and possibly on I-275. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to get to the airport. ###
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – PARTIAL CLOSURE OF LINCOLN BOULEVARD AT LAX SCHEDULED
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has informed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials of the closure of Lincoln Boulevard (SR-1) from Sepulveda Boulevard to McConnell Avenue beginning Monday, August 27 through Friday, August 31 as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Caltrans work aims to enhance safety and mobility… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Midday Update on Operational Impact of Isaac
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of 1pm CDT today, Southwest Airlines canceled 13 flights and AirTran canceled 22 flights due to Tropical Storm Isaac. The Florida airports affected by cancelations are Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, West Palm Beach, and Key West. Key West Airport made the decision to close until tomorrow. Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, and… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific Flight Operations to and from Seoul Tomorrow Affected by Severe Typhoon Bolaven
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Monday, 27 August) announced that based on the latest forecast for Severe Typhoon Bolaven, two flights to and from Seoul on Tuesday will be cancelled. Details of the flights cancelled are as follows: Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Time (Local Time) CX434 From Hong Kong to Seoul… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through New Orleans DENVER, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Isaac in New Orleans and nearby areas, Frontier Airlines today enacted a flexible policy for travel to, from or through New Orleans, La. This… Read the full news article
ADVISORY – AFFECTED PASSENGERS TO BE REACCOMMODATED ON EXTRA SERVICES
Port-of-Spain, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that passengers affected by the cancellation of today’s flights into and out of Florida will be re-accommodated on extra services. Passengers are asked to contact our Reservations department for information on the re-scheduling of their respective flights at the following numbers: Caribbean: 1-800-744-2225 Toll free… Read the full news article
ADVISORY – CARIBBEAN AIRLINES FLIGHTS INTO/OUT OF FLORIDA FOR 26 AUGUST CANCELLED
Port-of-Spain, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to effects of Tropical Storm Isaac in Florida, all Caribbean Airlines flights into/out of Miami and Fort Lauderdale for today 26 August 2012, are now cancelled. BW 484 Trinidad to Miami now cancelled BW 483 Miami to Trinidad now cancelled BW 480 Trinidad… Read the full news article
Dragonair Cancels Flights to and from Busan Tomorrow due to Impact of Severe Typhoon Bolaven
Hong Kong, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Friday, 24 August) announced that based on the latest weather forecast for Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its two evening flights to Kaohsiung and one evening flight from Kaohsiung as scheduled. The Kaohsiung flights this evening (24 August) which are planned to operate as scheduled are:… Read the full news article
Marriott Customer Update on Tropical Storm Isaac
2012-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — (August 24, 6:00 p.m.) Marriott International, Inc. and The Ritz-Carlton continue to monitor Tropical Storm Isaac and have begun taking the appropriate precautions in areas that may be affected by the storm. As always, the safety and security of our guests and employees is a top priority. Marriott International will provide… Read the full news article
Hurricane Travel Trends
PULSE POLL: HURRICANE SEASON TRAVEL TRENDS TRAVEL TIP: KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE STORM EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: TURNING A TROPICAL VACATION AROUND 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite predictions of an above-normal hurricane season in 2012*, 63% of travelers polled still plan to travel to destinations within the hurricane belt during this time. Of those, 36% plan to… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines Issues Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac
Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa DENVER, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Isaac in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and nearby areas, Frontier Airlines today enacted a flexible policy for travel to, from or… Read the full news article
Dragonair Kaohsiung Flights This Evening Planned to Operate as Scheduled; Okinawa Flights on Sunday Cancelled
Hong Kong, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Friday, 24 August) announced that based on the latest weather forecast for Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its two evening flights to Kaohsiung and one evening flight from Kaohsiung as scheduled. The Kaohsiung flights this evening (24 August) which are planned to operate as scheduled are:… Read the full news article
Dragonair Cancels Kaohsiung Flights on Friday
Hong Kong, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Thursday, 23 August) announced that it will cancel four flights to Kaohsiung and five flights from Kaohsiung tomorrow (24 August) due to expected severe impact of Severe Typhoon Tembin on southern Taiwan. Flights which have been cancelled are: Flight No./Route/Scheduled Departure Time KA452/From Hong Kong to Kaohsiung/0805 KA432/From… Read the full news article
Dragonair Expects Normal Taiwan Operations Today and Advises Passengers to Check Latest Flight Information
Hong Kong, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair announced that based on the latest weather forecast, the airline plans to operate its flights to and from Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung as scheduled today (23 August). However flights to and from Kaohsiung and Taichung tomorrow (24 August) may be subject to disruption caused by the adverse weather as a… Read the full news article
ADVISORY – CHANGE OF ROUTING FOR FLIGHT BW457 OF 22 AUGUST 2012
Port-of-Spain, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Caribbean Airlines wishes to advise the public that due to effects of Tropical Storm Isaac, expected over St. Maarten later this afternoon, flight BW457 will now operate out of Kingston, Jamaica and fly directly to Barbados, without its scheduled stop in St. Maarten. The new flight times for BW457 of 22 August… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific expects normal Taipei operations today and advises passengers to check latest flight information
2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that based on the latest weather forecast on Severe Typhoon Tembin, the airline plans to operate its Taipei flights as scheduled today (23 August). However passengers are reminded that the situation can change rapidly and are advised to check the latest flight information on the airline’s website, www.cathaypacific.com, before departing… Read the full news article
Precautionary Health Advisory at the JW Marriott Chicago
2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has alerted the JW Marriott Chicago that three previous guests of the hotel have been diagnosed with a type of a pneumonia referred to as Legionnaires’ disease. The hotel responded immediately with an investigation in cooperation with the CDPH. On their advice, the hotel drained… Read the full news article
Over 10,000 aircraft handled by Atlas control as main Olympic airspace restriction period successfully passed after unique collaborative work
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The removal of the main airspace security arrangements covering the London Olympics at midnight on 15/16 August marked a successful end to one of the largest airspace changes ever undertaken in the UK. Pilots affected by the changes adapted extremely well throughout the period of the restrictions and, in general, showed a… Read the full news article
Packaging company guilty of safety breaches when carrying ‘dangerous goods’ on aircraft
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A West London packaging company has been fined £25,000 and £6,630 costs at Isleworth Crown Court for attempting to transport improperly packed dangerous goods on a cargo flight from Heathrow airport in August 2011. Angel Case and Packing Company Limited pleaded guilty to the offence at an earlier hearing, following a prosecution… Read the full news article
St. John’s International Airport’s Primary Runway is Back in Operation
2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — ST. JOHN’S, NL, August 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. – At 5:45pm this evening St. John’s International Airport Authority announced that its primary runway (R11/29) is back in operation following an overrun of an Ilyushin IL76 cargo aircraft on Monday, August 13, 2012. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) completed its initial investigation of… Read the full news article
Airport Set to Return its Primary Runway Back to Full Service
2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — ST. JOHN’S, NL, August 14, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. – At 8am tomorrow, St. John’s International Airport Authority will start the process of returning its primary runway (R11/29) back into full service following an overrun of an Ilyushin IL76 cargo aircraft. At 6pm this evening the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) completed its initial… Read the full news article
CDA Hosts Students in CAPS Safe Summer Program for Fifth Year
CHICAGO, 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thirty students from Chicago neighborhoods today completed a comprehensive, three-day aviation career program provided by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), in partnership with the City’s Safe Summer Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) initiative, and the Chicago Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. The CDA has participated in the program for the past five years. CDA Assistant Commissioner and Illinois National Guard… Read the full news article