Hong Kong, 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Thursday, 9 August) announced that it has resumed scheduled operations to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo since the weather is improving and wind speeds are within operational limits. Dragonair is operating a full schedule of flights to and from Eastern China today. However, minor delays are expected… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Safety
San Francisco International Airport Commission’s New Rescue Facility
Response Time for Water Rescues to be reduced by 80% SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined San Francisco International Airport Director John L. Martin and San Francisco Fire Department Chief Joanne Hayes-White and formally opened the Airport’s new Marine Emergency Response Facility (MERF). The new facility, the first of its kind… Read the full press release
SFO to Open Water Rescue Facility
Mayor Edwin M. Lee to Join Airport Director and SFFD Chief to Formally Open Facility SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Edwin M. Lee will join Airport Director John L. Martin and San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White to formally open SFO’s new Marine Emergency Response Facility, the first of its kind for any Airport on… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific Resumed Scheduled Services to and from Shanghai
2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Thursday, 9 August) announced that it has resumed scheduled operations to and from Shanghai since the weather is improving and wind speeds are within operational limits. Cathay Pacific is operating a full schedule of flights to and from Shanghai today. However, minor delays are expected due to the… Read the full press release
Dragonair Plans to Resume Operation After Midnight to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo
Hong Kong, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that its flights to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo remain suspended today, but plans are underway for resuming operations on a limited scale after midnight, as well as mounting extra flights in the early hours tomorrow. The latest flight information is available on… Read the full press release
Dragonair Flights Today to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo Cancelled
Hong Kong, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that today’s flights to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo are cancelled, as Strong Typhoon Haikui sweeps through Eastern China and wind speeds exceed operational limits. Dragonair is closely monitoring the situation and, once the local weather is cleared for operation, we will mount… Read the full press release
Dragonair Flights to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo Cancelled Through at Least Late Afternoon Wednesday
Hong Kong, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Tuesday, 7 August) announced that as the latest weather forecast on Typhoon Haikui shows more of an impact than we first announced the revised schedule, at least 26 flights to and from Eastern China today and tomorrow morning are cancelled. From now until at least late afternoon Wednesday 8 August, all Dragonair lights to… Read the full press release
Dragonair Flights to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo Affected by Typhoon Haikui
Hong Kong 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Tuesday, 7 August) announced that based on the latest weather forecast on the impact of Typhoon HaiKui, at least 18 flights to and from Eastern China today and tomorrow morning are affected. Status for flights scheduled for departure today (7Aug): Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Time New Departure Time / Status Shanghai KA872… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific Plans to Resume Operation After Midnight to and from Shanghai
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that four flights to and from Shanghai remained cancelled, but plans are underway for resuming operations on a limited scale after midnight. The cancelled / delayed flights are as follows: Flight No. Routes Scheduled Time of Departure Status Estimated Time of Departure CX368 HKGPVG 08:50… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific cancels flights to and from Shanghai for today
2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Wednesday, 8 August) announced that all its flights to and from Shanghai are cancelled today due to the impact of Strong Typhoon Haikui. The six cancelled flights are as follows: Flight No. Routes Scheduled Time of Departure Status CX368 HKGPVG 08:50 Cancelled CX360 HKGPVG 14:00 Cancelled CX364 HKGPVG 17:35… Read the full press release
Major systems upgrade to usher in EASA pilot licences – disruption to normal CAA services expected
2012-08-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The processing of personnel licence and rating applications will be affected by a major IT systems upgrade, taking place ahead of the introduction of EASA pilot licences on 17 September, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced today. The CAA’s Licensing and Medical Departments will be unable to process any applications on… Read the full press release
Luggage Safety is a Matter of Technical Performance. A New Exclusive Service for Passengers at Sheremetyevo Airport
2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport launches an innovative service to protect air travelers’ personal belongings. This exclusive service for air passengers has been developed in cooperation with mySafety — one of the world’s leading companies in the field of protecting customers’ personal belongings. The customer’s property (documents, digital devices, luggage, etc.) is provided with special safety stickers and labels with unique serial… Read the full press release
LAX CRIME TASK FORCE ARRESTS COMMERCIAL BURGLARY SUSPECT
Los Angeles, California, 2012-08-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles Airport Police and Los Angeles Police Department Joint Crime Task Force (LAX-CTF) arrested a burglary suspect for stealing luggage at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), after they received a tip and established a surveillance team in the airport parking structures. The suspect, 54-year-old Hawthorne resident Fidel Enrique Fleites,… Read the full press release
All EVA Air and UNI Air’s international flights are operating as normal on Aug.02
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — We advise passengers to check the Flight Status page and register for our SMS (Short Message Service) or Flight SMS Alerts for Members for the latest schedules. Our website will contain regular news updates. Those with mobile devices can visit our Mobile Web for constant updates. Flight schedules may change according to the weather. Use EVA Air’s website to stay… Read the full press release
Aberdeen Airport braced for whatever winter holds
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, members of the media were joined by airport management as they were shown exactly what £1.3 million worth of investment looks like. The money has been spent in recent months dramatically upgrading the fleet of vehicles which serves the whole airport campus. It includes everything from an enormous state-of-the-art £700,000… Read the full press release
Dragonair Plans to Resume Operation for Taiwan Flights
Hong Kong, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair announced that based on the latest weather forecast regarding Typhoon Saola, it plans to resume operation of Taiwan flights from 8:00 pm on 2 August (today). The following flights will depart later today: Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Time New Departure Time (on 2 August) KA454 From Hong Kong to Kaohsiung 1645 2000 KA450 From Hong… Read the full press release
Dragonair Suspends Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung Operations Today Re-booking / Re-routing Window Extended to 5 August
Hong Kong, 2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Thursday, 2 August) announced that it will suspend all its flight operations to and from Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung today due to expected severe impact of Typhoon Saola on Taiwan. Passengers whose flights are cancelled are advised not to go to the airport. Dragonair will assist with alternative… Read the full press release
O.R. Tambo International Airport introduces new breed to its Bird Strike Avoidance Programme
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an initiative that has never been done at any other airport in the world before, Africa’s hub airport, O.R. Tambo International, has successfully introduced and implemented a new breed of dog to its Bird Strike Avoidance Programme. Border Collies have been used at O.R. Tambo International Airport for the past 10… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific plans to resume operation for Taipei flights
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that based on the latest weather forecast regarding Typhoon Saola, it plans to resume operation of Taipei flights from 10:00pm on 2 August. The following flights originally scheduled to depart today have been delayed to tomorrow (3 August): Flight No Route Scheduled Dep Time New Dep time (3… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific suspends Taipei operations for today, rebooking/rerouting window extended to 5 August
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Thursday, 2 August) announced that it will suspend all its Taipei flight operations today due to expected severe impact of Typhoon Saola on Taipei. Passengers whose flights are cancelled are advised not to go to the airport. Cathay Pacific will assist with alternative arrangements for affected passengers and… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific suspends Taipei operations until at least midday on Thursday
2012-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Wednesday, 1 August) announced that it will suspend its Taipei flight operations from 06:00pm today until at least 12:00 noon on 2 August due to the forecasted adverse weather as a result of Typhoon Saola. The last flight scheduled to depart Hong Kong today is CX510 and the… Read the full press release
Dragonair Suspends Taipei Operations Until at Least Midday on Thursday
Hong Kong, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Wednesday, 1 August) announced that it will suspend its Taipei flight operations to and from Hong Kong from 6:00 pm today until at least 12:00 noon on 2 August due to the forecasted adverse weather as a result of Typhoon Saola. The last flight departed Hong Kong to Taipei today was KA486… Read the full press release
Dragonair Expects Disruption to Taipei and Taichung Flights from Wednesday Afternoon Through Thursday
Hong Kong, 2012-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (31 July) announced that based on the latest weather forecast for approaching Typhoon Saola, the airline expects disruption to its flights to and from Taipei and Taichung from tomorrow (1 August) afternoon through Thursday (2 August). However, it expects to operate its flights to and from Taipei and Taichung… Read the full press release
Global Entry Arrives at San Diego Airport
Trusted Travelers Skip Line When Arriving on International Flights SAN DIEGO, 2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority unveiled new Global Entry kiosks at the international arrivals area of the San Diego International Airport on July 31. San Diego International Airport is the newest of… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific expects disruption to Taipei flights from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
2012-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Tuesday, 31 July) announced that based on the latest weather forecast regarding Typhoon Saola, the airline expects disruption to its flights to and from Taipei from tomorrow (1 August) afternoon through Thursday (2 August). However, it expects to operate its flights to and from Taipei as scheduled today… Read the full press release
Latest annual review of aviation safety published by EASA
2012-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Annual Safety Review for 2011. In Europe, there was a single fatal accident in scheduled operations during the year. For the decade 2002-2011, the rate of accidents in scheduled operations in EASA Member States was one of the lowest in the world with… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific flight schedule integrity improving; Passengers without confirmed bookings advised not to go to the airport
2012-07-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that its flight schedule integrity is improving while it has been working hard to put its planes and crew back into position and clear the backlog of customers arising from flight cancellations and diversions caused by typhoon Vicente and the subsequent bad weather throughout the week. Passengers… Read the full press release
Dragonair Flights Continue to be Disrupted Passengers Requested to Postpone Non-essential Travel
Hong Kong, 2012-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (25 July) announced that its flight operations and schedules are still not yet back to normal because of the knock on effect and passengers backlogs arising from the cancellation of 49 flights and diversion of 7 flights caused by typhoon Vicente. The airline expects it could take a few more days before operations return… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific flight disruptions continue; Passengers requested to postpone non-essential travel
2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that its flight operations and schedules are still not yet back to normal because of the knock on effect and passengers backlogs arising from the cancellation of 56 flights and diversion of 16 flights caused by typhoon Vicente. The airline expects it could take a few… Read the full press release
RYANAIR CALLS ON SPANISH GOVT TO PROHIBIT POLICE BRINGING GUNS ON BOARD AIRCRAFT
2012-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (24Jul) called on the Spanish Govt to prohibit the unsafe regulation allowing police officers – even off-duty – bringing firearms onto domestic flights in Spain, after a Spanish policeman breached safety regulations by boarding a flight while secretly carrying a gun. Ryanair has formally complained… Read the full press release