Category Archives: Travel Services

Singapore Airlines expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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Singapore, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in Europe, as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Codesharing has been expanded with immediate effect to SAS-operated flights from Copenhagen to: Berlin and Hamburg in Germany, Palanga and Vilnius in… Read the full press release

flydubai places USD 11.4 billion order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing

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Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and Indonesia national carrier Garuda Indonesia signed code share agreement

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Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for Jetprivilege and Garuda frequent flyer members Mumbai, India, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, have concluded a code share agreement and simultaneously launched a reciprocal frequent flyer programme. This would offer guests of both airlines with a variety of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways placed $300 million order from Rolls-Royce for Trent 700 engines

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rolls-Royce has won a $300m order from Qatar Airways for Trent 700 engines, with long-term TotalCare® support, to power five Airbus A330 freighter aircraft.  The order for five Airbus A330 Freighters and eight options was announced by the airline on the first day of the Dubai Air Show. Qatar Airways Chief… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced passengers carried and passenger capacity increase in its combined traffic figures for October 2013

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Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2013 that show an increase in both passengers carried and passenger capacity, alongside a small year-on-year drop in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,533,066 passengers in October – an increase… Read the full press release

Laos Prime Minister receives UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General

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Madrid, Spain, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Prime Minister of Laos, Thongsing Thammavong, acknowledged tourism as central to the agenda of the government of Laos when accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General, in support of mainstreaming the sector in the national and international agendas. Prime Minister Thammavong said, “Tourism development is… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced it ordered 199 aircraft and 294 engines for US$ 67 billion, its largest ever fleet order

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Orders 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft Confirms 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM engines Total list price of combined orders tops US$ 67 billion Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines,… Read the full press release

Emirates Flight Academy to address the 40,000 pilots shortage across the Middle East

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40,000 pilots needed in the region over next 20 years Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates Flight Academy will help address the need for 40,000 pilots in the Middle East over the next two decades in support of a fast growing aviation sector. Representatives of the academy have been explaining the latest developments at Dubai Air… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s Business Class named “Best Airline Business Class” at 2013 Business Traveller China Awards

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Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways’ efforts to provide world-beating inflight products coupled with superior service were acknowledged when the airline took the “Best Airline Business Class” honour at the 2013 Business Traveller China Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Beijing on Friday, 15 November. The honour comes on top of a number… Read the full press release

airberlin announced its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special, 19 – 21 November 2013

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Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is once again offering its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special from 19th to 21st November 2013. This offer is particularly aimed at flight guests whose families live in another city yet who wish to spend the Christmas holiday surrounded by loved ones. Germany’s second largest airline is flying its flight guests… Read the full press release

United Airlines starts new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines​ has announced it will inaugurate new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport to begin on April 1, 2014. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I want to thank United Airlines for adding new service to Atlantic City from O’Hare International Airport,” said Rosemarie S. Andolino,… Read the full press release

Arik Air honored with two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline was a proud winner of two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards held at Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, November 8, 2013. First, Arik Air bagged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline… Read the full press release

Emirates expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline’s eighth and ninth locations. Designed in the shape of an aircraft and incorporating elements of Emirates’ iconic A380,… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced double daily schedule for Abu Dhabi-Munich services from 1 February 2014

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Munich services from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from 1 February 2014. Munich was Etihad Airways’ first destination in Germany, and a daily flight linking the Bavarian capital with Etihad Airways’ Abu… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines reported its preliminary October 2013 traffic results and year-to-date 2013

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Miramar, Florida, United States, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for October 2013 and year-to-date 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in October 2013 increased 28.1 percent versus October 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 28.6 percent. Load factor for October 2013 was 87.0 percent, a decrease… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo honored with 2013 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine

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Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 17 Consecutive Years Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Cargo is honored to receive the 2013 Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine. The Quest for Quality Award is the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for the logistics industry. Southwest Airlines… Read the full press release

Estonian Air flights at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to be served at Terminal T1 starting from 7 December 2013

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Starting from 7 December 2013, Estonian Air flights are served at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport International Flights Terminal T1 (earlier at Terminal T2). Terminal T1 is newly modernized terminal which offers more convenient possibilities for passengers of connecting flights. Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Check-in for the flights departing from Tallinn can be done via Estonian… Read the full press release

VisitEngland’s CEO James Berresford statement on the official Overseas Travel Agents for Rugby World Cup 2015

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London, UK, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the announcement from the International Rugby Board regarding the official Overseas Travel Agents for Rugby World Cup 2015, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: The announcement of the official fifteen Overseas Travel Agents (OTAs) so far in advance of the tournament in 2015 is great news for tourism. … Read the full press release

Grand Jersey to present final instalment of ‘Four Seasons of Elegant Dining’ at National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian town house on 19th November 2013

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Jersey, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand Jersey and Dunell’s Premier Wines will present the fourth and final instalment of ‘Four Seasons of Elegant Dining’ at the National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian town house, 16 New Street, on 19th November 2013. The exclusive series has offered diners the opportunity to enjoy a three course meal courtesy of Tassili… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand issued update on The Temple of Phra Viharn (Cambodia v. Thailand) Case

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border surrounding the Temple of Phra Viharn remains peaceful. The two countries’ military forces have agreed to strive to maintain peace along the border after the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling on Monday (11 November 2013). Life along the Thai-Cambodian border has returned to normal…. Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group partners with Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning frequent flyer program

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning frequent flyer program. This move will enhance the company’s footprint in the Middle East and support recent development in the region. The strategic alliance allows members of the Etihad Guest loyalty program to earn Etihad… Read the full press release

Marc Schwartz appointed VP of Consumer Marketing and Brand Strategy North America at Wyndham Vacation Rentals

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Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Marc Schwartz as vice president of consumer marketing and brand strategy, North America, effective immediately. Schwartz will lead Wyndham Vacation Rentals’ multi-channel marketing operations,… Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai continues to challenge conventions within the aviation industry

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai shows no signs of slowing down as it continues to challenge conventions within the aviation industry. The carrier, which has become a household name in the region, added a number of milestones this year making it one of the fastest growing airlines in the region. Ahead of the Dubai… Read the full press release

Jet Airways operated Flight of Fantasy for underprivileged and those with special needs on children’s day

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Operates joy ride for over 125 children from NGOs ASEEMA, Karuna Sharan, Muktangan and Save the Children India Mumbai, India, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier airline celebrated Children’s Day by operating a Flight of Fantasy S2 9805 in Mumbai for underprivileged and those with special needs. As part of its annual community service, Jet… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines short-haul fleet to feature new cabin design

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All aircraft in Austrian short-haul fleet given new cabin fittings and design 3,119 seats furnished in new leather upholstery in prestigious grey with red accents Entire Austrian Airlines fleet now flying with new cabin and unified appearance Vienna, Austria, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines has finished refurnishing and redesigning all its Fokker and Dash 8-400 aircraft…. Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA launched new broadcast/production programme at IPW conference in Chicago, Illinois

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Washington, DC, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association, in conjunction with premier partner Brand USA (the official tourism marketing organisation for the United States of America), has announced the launch of a new broadcast/production programme at the annual IPW conference in Chicago, Illinois. The brand new element for IPW Chicago 2014 will allow broadcast and… Read the full press release

AIR CHINA’s Quality Ranking downgraded to 3-Star Airline status by Skytrax

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London,  UK, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — China’s flag carrier airline, AIR CHINA has seen it’s Quality Ranking downgraded to 3-Star Airline status with effect from November 2013 in the latest review of airline standards by aviation research organisation, Skytrax. “In the period 2009-2011, we witnessed considerable improvement in Air China quality standards, which resulted in the airline achieving 4-Star Airline status… Read the full press release

London Gatwick Airport reported for more than 3.1 million passengers in October 2013

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More than 3.1 million passengers passed through London Gatwick in October Passengers flying to Europe increased by 5.6% and to long haul destinations by 3.3% Norwegian announced three new routes to the US, including New York London, UK, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — October 2013 traffic performance summary Month Moving Annual Total Growth Nov-12 Nov-11 Growth Oct-13 Oct-12… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) elected Mark Carrier incoming secretary/treasurer of the AH&LA board of directors

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Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has elected Mark Carrier, CHA, president of the B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, as incoming secretary/treasurer of the AH&LA board of directors. The B. F. Saul Company, founded in 1892, is a privately-held diversified real estate concern based in the Washington, D.C…. Read the full press release

New twice weekly flights to Cyprus Larnaka International Airport from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) now in operation

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Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2013-11-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers arriving at Cyprus Larnaka International Airport on easyjet’s inaugural flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) last weekend, were met with a typical Cypriot welcome. Hermes Airports organised a hospitality event for the passengers of the flight in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Passengers were given a warm… Read the full press release