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Virginia invites travelers to take part in wide variety of festive deals, packages, events, and illuminations around the Commonwealth

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The 2013 holiday season shines bright with festive deals, packages, and events around the Commonwealth Richmond, VA, USA, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, Virginia invites travelers to take part in a wide variety of festive deals, packages, events, and illuminations around the Commonwealth. Whether you’re up for a lively celebration or a cozy night by… Read the full press release

Brussels Airlines staff to take part in the Bike for Africa campaign in support of African children

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Brussels, Belgium, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five days on the road, covering a distance of 240 kilometres, 75 of which involve rough terrain: From 31 January to 4 February 2014, 29 Brussels Airlines staff and roughly the same number of representatives of other Belgian companies will switch to another mode of transport as part of the Bike… Read the full press release

Travel professionals gathered at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok for the first PATAcademy-HCD, December 11-14

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-five rising star travel professionals from 13 destinations gather today for the first PATAcademy-HCD on December 11-14, 2013 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok. The PATAcademy demonstrates PATA’s next generation commitment to lifetime Human Capital Development (HCD). Twenty-five rising stars nominated by their organisations, with, on average, five years’ work… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group welcomed 7.8 million passengers aboard their aircraft in November 2013, 1.1% up YoY

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The Lufthansa Group airlines improved sales (measured in revenue seat-kilometres) in November by 2.1 per cent year-on-year The passenger load factor rose Group-wide by 0.4 per cent to 75.9 per cent A total of 7.8 million passengers flew with a Lufthansa Group airline (an increase of 1.1 per cent year-on-year) Cargo business also developed positively,… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport to offer golf carts to passengers with wheelchairs

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Abu Dhabi Airports committed to ensuring that all facilities best serve all passengers Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to delivering world-class services for all passengers, Abu Dhabi Airports is further enhancing Abu Dhabi International Airport’s accessibility by offering golf carts to passengers with wheelchairs. The golf… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport reports 5.4 million passengers in November 2013

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5.4 million passengers passed through Heathrow in November 2013, up 0.6% on the previous year Seats per aircraft increased 1.5%, whilst load factors dropped 2.6 percentage points on last year, to 70.2%. Passengers per aircraft decreased 2.1% to 142.0 BRIC passengers were up by 5.5%, with China up 15.9%, India up 6.7% and Brazil up… Read the full press release

Enterprise CarShare announced the launch of its services in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey

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St. Louis, MO, USA, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise CarShare today announced the launch of its services in Hoboken, N.J., and Jersey City, N.J. Expansion into both markets underscores the company’s rapid growth in the New York City metro area. Since June, Enterprise CarShare has doubled its fleet in New York City, and membership has increased in the… Read the full press release

French airline Europe Airpost announced scheduled flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Glasgow and Paris‐Charles‐de‐Gaulle

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The French airline Europe Airpost launches scheduled flights from Halifax to Glasgow and Paris Halifax, N.S., Canada, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax, N.S. – Europe Airpost announces the launch of a series of scheduled flights departing from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Glasgow and Paris‐Charles‐de‐Gaulle during the 2014 summer season. Every week between July 4 and August… Read the full press release

The 4th Season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” to feature The City of Palm Springs, California

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Palm Springs, CA, USA, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Palm Springs will be featured on two upcoming episodes for the 4th Season of  “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”  The cast and crew recently filmed at several locations in Palm Springs including Colony 29 and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The two episodes are scheduled to air on December 9… Read the full press release

Iberia estrena hoy en redes sociales y televisión su primera campaña de publicidad desde que lanzó su nueva imagen

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Se estrena hoy en redes sociales y televisión, y las cuatro próximas semanas estará en prensa, cine, medios online, vallas publicitarias y otros soportes. Bajo el título “Perseguir el sol” la campaña derrocha vitalidad y energía, y muestra la ilusión renovada que Iberia ha querido plasmar en su nueva imagen. El anuncio de lanzamiento muestra… Read the full press release

3,000 lucky children to meet Santa in the sky with FREE flights from Ryanair and Shannon Airport

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Shannon, Ireland, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Initiative to mark airline’s new Shannon deal and celebrate airport’s first year of independence will see 3,000 children flown over four days to meet Santa in the sky The magic of Christmas will come alive in the skies for 3,000 lucky children over the next two weekends with, yes, FREE flights… Read the full press release

Eurostar to feature real stories from its passengers in its new version of its award-winning “Maybe” advertisement

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London, UK, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is launching a new version of its award-winning “Maybe” advertisement, featuring real stories from its passengers. The re-edit was created working with AMV BBDO and will make its debut on stories.eurostar.com today (Monday 9th December) before it goes live across Eurostar’s social channels. The original advertisement, which has been viewed… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Group reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for November 2013

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Santiago, Chile, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”) (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN / Bovespa: LATM33), the leading airline group in Latin America, today reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for November 2013 compared to November 2012. System passenger traffic decreased 0.6% as capacity decreased 4.9%…. Read the full press release

US Airways to join oneworld® following its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines

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New York City, NY, USA, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — US Airways will join oneworld® with effect from 31 March 2014, following completion today of its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines. All its regional affiliates, operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time. Their entry into oneworld with… Read the full press release

Emirates named ‘Best Airline – Business’ and ‘Best Airline – Leisure’ at the prestigious 2013 Condé Nast Middle East Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates was honoured with ‘Best Airline – Business’ and ‘Best Airline – Leisure’ at the prestigious 2013 Condé Nast Middle East Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Presented at the launch of the magazine’s Middle East edition, Emirates won twin acclaim by readers for both its quality service and product tailored to… Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL Performance Review Commission released two reports comparing operational and economic performance of Air Traffic Management in US and Europe

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Brussels, Belgium, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The EUROCONTROL Performance Review Commission (PRC) has published two reports comparing the operational and economic performance of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in the US and Europe. The first report provides a high-level comparison of operational ATM performance between the US and Europe from 2008 to 2012. Building on established operational key… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines emphasizes its global reach in its next commercial video with Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Turkish Airlines now makes the whole world more accessible for its passengers by flying to nearly 200 international destinations. In recognition, it has adopted a new branding that emphasizes its global reach. In recent years, Turkish Airlines has greatly expanded its place in the global aviation community by a series of… Read the full press release

Heinemann Duty Free launched the new BOSS “Bottled.Unlimited” men’s fragrance at its duty free shops at Frankfurt Airport

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Many Christmas Events and Promotions in Progress at FRA Frankfurt, Germany, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers looking for a unique men’s Christmas gift this holiday season can take advantage of the “scent-sational” world premiere now running at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Heinemann Duty Free has launched the new BOSS “Bottled.Unlimited” special edition men’s fragrance at its duty free… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to use its refitted 777-200ER aircraft on Christchurch-Singapore route

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers flying out of Christchurch on Singapore Airlines are about to enjoy even more luxury. The airline has today announced it will use its refitted 777-200ER aircraft on the route from early February, with upgraded seats and cabin interiors meaning more space and comfort. Christchurch Airport CEO Jim Boult says… Read the full press release

UK’s 2nd largest regional airline Eastern Airways introduced services between Leeds Bradford and Southampton

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Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport is pleased to announce that Eastern Airways, the UK’s 2nd largest regional airline, is to expand its route network in the New Year to include services between Leeds Bradford and Southampton. Southampton is an important route serving regional businesses in Yorkshire and will provide quick and easy… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport celebrates the first anniversary of British Airways’ London Heathrow route

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Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is celebrating its first birthday at Leeds Bradford Airport with a special gift for customers travelling on to long haul destinations. To mark the first year of operation from Leeds Bradford everyone who books a flight from the Yorkshire airport connecting with one of 70 British Airways long… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets between February and March 2014

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1 and March 31, 2014 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average price of Singapore kerosene-type jet fuel. The price of Singapore kerosene-type jet fuel during the two month period of October… Read the full press release

Massachusetts Port Authority report predicts Worcester Regional Airport will generate $369 million of economic activity over the next ten years

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Worcester, MA, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A report released by the Massachusetts Port Authority predicts Worcester Regional Airport will generate $369 million of economic activity over the next ten years.  Massport commissioned Frasca & Associates, L.L.C. to assess the ten year economic impacts anticipated from new airline service by Jetblue Airways and Massport’s current and future… Read the full press release

17 Portugal tourism associations signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

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Madrid, Spain, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seventeen of Portugal´s foremost tourism associations have signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, pledging to implement the ethical principles of the Code in their policies and operations. The signing took place coinciding with the 3rd UNWTO International Conference of Tourism and the Media (Estoril,… Read the full press release

PATA runs CNN and TIME fundraising adverts to deliver help to the Philippines via PATA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — PATA has partnered with longstanding media partners TIME and CNN to drive donations to the Philippines via the PATA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. On newsstands from December 13, PATA has taken a full page advert in TIME to encourage people to donate their money to the Philippines and continue with business… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways paid tribute to 75 founding staff members

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Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has paid tribute to 75 employees who have been with company since the start of operations ten years ago. At a celebratory gala dinner at the Westin in Abu Dhabi, executives from the airline’s senior management team handed out recognition… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways donates to the Zayed Higher Organization’s Al Modheef Centre for elderly people with special needs

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Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the United Arab Emirates’ 42nd National Day celebrations, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has made a donation to the Zayed Higher Organization’s Al Modheef Centre for elderly people with special needs. A delegation of senior staff and volunteers from the airline’s Abu Dhabi head… Read the full press release

DFW International Airport welcomes Qatar Airways new daily international service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Doha, Qatar

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Expanding carrier widens Dallas/Fort Worth access to Middle East; newest oneworld Alliance partner to serve largest oneworld hub DFW Airport, TX, USA, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announced new daily international service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Doha, Qatar, starting on July 1, 2014. The Dallas/Fort Worth route will be operated with the… Read the full press release

Emirates Airline launched new service to Kabul, Afghanistan, its 138th global destination

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Celebrates its first flight to Kabul, its 138th global destination Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places today commenced its newest service, to Kabul the capital of Afghanistan. Emirates flight EK 640 touched down in Kabul International Khwaja Rawash Airport at 13.15 hours. On board was a VIP delegation including: H.E… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced it will award a pay increase to eligible Hong Kong-based employees in 2014

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Hong Kong, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will award a pay increase to eligible Hong Kong-based employees for 2014. The carrier will also provide a discretionary bonus payment for 2013, based on one month’s salary, to eligible staff in their December salary payment. More than 90% of Hong Kong staff will… Read the full press release