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Cathay Pacific Airways opened The Bridge, the airline’s sixth passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport

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Hong Kong, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today opened The Bridge, the airline’s sixth passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), following nine months of construction. The newly opened 2,567-square-metre lounge, conveniently located on Level 5 of the West Concourse at HKIA, near Gate 35, offers First and Business Class passengers an inviting environment of understated… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways corporate jet division Qatar Executive Adds Third Bombardier Global 5000

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Qatar Airways’ Private Jet Division Adds Third Bombardier Global 5000 Aircraft on Display at Upcoming Dubai Air Show DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Executive, the corporate jet division of Qatar Airways, has welcomed a new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its modern fleet, following continuously growing demand for luxury tailor-made travel in the… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. to hold investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City

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Seattle, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin approximately at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time / 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties… Read the full press release

airberlin removes not permanently attached objects from its A330 to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions

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Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each kilogram less weight carried on board an aircraft helps to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. That’s why airberlin is putting a pilot scheme into practice, as part of its eco-efficiency programme, in the course of which all the objects which are not permanently attached to an A330 are… Read the full press release

AER LINGUS announced its summer schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — AER LINGUS has today announced its summer schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport, featuring a great mix of city break and summer sun options to mainland Europe and London. And as an added incentive for early bookers, holidaymakers can get 50% off their checked baggage too. Holidaymakers can fly… Read the full press release

oneworld alliance launched its new Visit Middle East fare following the addition of Qatar Airways

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visiting the Middle East is to be made easier and better value for international travellers with the launch by the oneworld alliance of its new Visit Middle East fare – offering attractive flexible fares on flights within one of the world’s fastest growing regions for air travel demand. The latest… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines invited to speak at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference

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Dallas, TX, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference.  Raymond James will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website.  Details of the audio webcast… Read the full press release

Estonian Air started its winter traffic schedule 27 October 2013 – 29 March 2014

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from 27 October 2013, Estonian Air switches to winter traffic schedule which is valid till 29 March 2014. Estonian Air will serve following scheduled flights during the winter traffic season: -flights between Tallinn and Amsterdam are operated daily: on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays twice a day, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays… Read the full press release

UK airports call for Air Passenger Duty reduction following Ryanair’s launch of eight new routes at Shannon Airport, Ireland

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London, UK, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports have again called on the Government to reduce levels of Air Passenger Duty, following the news that Ryanair is to introduce eight new routes at Shannon Airport in the Republic of Ireland, citing as a crucial reason for its decision the announcement from the Irish Government that it will… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) awarded best airport under 6M passengers at Airport Operators Association (AOA) awards ceremony

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Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been awarded best airport with up to 6 million passengers at the annual Airport Operators Association (AOA) awards ceremony, which took place in London this week. The awards recognise excellence within the travel industry, with votes cast by UK airlines through the British Air Transport… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport partners with review service Reevoo to introduce star ratings and reviews for car park customers

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Bristol, UK, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star ratings and customer comments now displayed alongside price Passengers parking at Bristol Airport now have the opportunity to review their experience following the launch of a new ratings system. By linking up with leading independent review service, Reevoo, Bristol has become the first UK airport to introduce genuine ratings and… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) released core Principles and Parameters on IATA Resolution 787

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Proposed GBTA-IATA Dialogue Alexandria, VA and Washington DC, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry— today released core Principles and Parameters relating to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) proposed New Distribution Capability (“NDC”) and Resolution 787, and also proposed further dialogue with IATA. “GBTA has closely followed the… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines to take delivery of the first of its four Boeing 777-300ERs on 7 November 2013

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable African airline, will take delivery of the first of its four Boeing 777-300ERs on 7 November 2013. The B777-300ER is the largest aircraft in the airline’s fleet with 400 passengers seating capacity. Ethiopian B777-300 ER will operate in its dense routes such… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to launch fall city breaks travel campaign together with the airlines

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Barely a few days after Norwegian announced the launch of a new Budapest-London Gatwick flight next spring, other airlines have decided to increase frequencies from the Hungarian capital. In parallel, Budapest Airport is launching a fall travel campaign together with the airlines, focusing primarily on city breaks. Budapest, Hungary, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Not long after Wizz… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced code-share agreement with Bangkok Airways

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Hong Kong, 2013-10-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will be adding the popular holiday destinations of Koh Samui and Krabi in Thailand to its network early next month following a code-share agreement reached with Bangkok Airways. Under the agreement, Cathay Pacific’s “CX” code will be placed on Bangkok Airways’ daily services between… Read the full press release

Emirates launched services to Conakry, Republic of Guinea

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-10-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates today launched services to Conakry in the Republic of Guinea, marking its 24th destination in Africa and sixth new destination launch since January 2013. Situated on the Atlantic coast of Africa, Conakry is the nation’s economic, financial and cultural centre, home to an estimated population of 2 million people, almost… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines (PAL) returns to to London starting November 4, 2013

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Manila, Philippines, 2013-10-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The return of Philippine Airlines (PAL) to London starting November 4 will be the centerpiece of the country’s participation at the World Travel Market (WTM), the biggest global event for the travel industry which opens on the same day PAL arrives at the British capital. The resumption of non-stop flights to… Read the full press release

Air France offers gourmet expedition Paris-Jakarta-Lima with Lenôtre to celebrate its 80th anniversary

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Paris, France, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Take-off is imminent with Guy Krenzer, Creative Director at Maison Lenôtre and his team of chefs…First stop is Jakarta with a caramelized pastry enclosing a Baba cake drenched in Grand Marnier and orange syrup with Cubeb pepper. Next stop Indonesia with an orange compote served with macerated orange slices. This gourmet… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) attended 3rd World Tourism Conference in Malacca, Malaysia

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Malacca, Malaysia, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) attended the third edition of World Tourism Conference, an event jointly organized by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Malaysia in Malacca, Malaysia from 21-23 October 2013. The theme of World Tourism Conference 2013 is “Global Tourism: Game Changers and Pace Setters”. The opening… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways expanded its codeshare agreement with South Korea’s largest airline Korean Air

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, to include six new destinations. In the second phase of cooperation, Etihad Airways will place its EY code on Korean Air services from Seoul Incheon to Honolulu,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to offer non-stop flights from Doha to Miami beginning June 10, 2014

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier for Qatar, has announced Miami (IATA code: MIA) to be its sixth destination to the U.S. beginning June 10, 2014.  The airline will offer non-stop flights from its hub in Doha four-times per week aboard a Boeing 777. “The U.S. is a growing market for us… Read the full press release

Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) 46th Annual General Meeting in Doha 5th – 7th November

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Doha, QATAR, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatar Airways is looking forward to hosting the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to  be held in Doha from 5th – 7th November, at the Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. The AGM brings together… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ members can now earn double miles on flights from Seattle to LA, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Rosa and Las Vegas

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Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines is offering members of its Mileage Plan™ double miles on nonstop flights between Seattle and five California cities and Las Vegas. Starting today through May 31, 2014, Alaska customers can earn double miles on all flights between Seattle and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa… Read the full press release

Cricket legend Merv Hughes flying the flag for men’s health with help from Qantas

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Sydney, Australia, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Today, cricket legend and Movember Mo Mentor, Merv Hughes, announced he will be taking to the skies during Movember and flying the flag for men’s health, with a little help from Qantas. Immortalized for the month, his iconic moustache will be spreading Movember’s men’s health messages as it flies the length… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia to inspire more travellers to take a holiday Down Under with its revamped There’s Nothing Like Australia mobile travel app

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Sydney, Australia, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Revamped travel app to inspire more visits Down Under Key quotes “We broke new ground when we launched this app back in June 2012, but it was always our intention that this would be something that we would evolve, in terms of content, functionality and usability. Apart from being visually stunning, the… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport announced 1.3% passenger decline in September 2013, cargo up by 13.8% YoY

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Vienna, Austria, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport in September 2013 declined by 1.3% year-on-year to 2,145,988. Cargo traffic rose by 13.8% during this same period. Flight movements declined by 4.5%, while maximum take-off weight was 0.6% lower. The number of local passengers fell by 2.2% in comparison with September 2012. The number of transfer… Read the full press release

Arik Air launched sales promotion on long haul routes to celebrate its 7th anniversary

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Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline has launched a special sales promotion to celebrate its 7th anniversary. The promotion is valid on the airline’s long haul routes; Lagos-London Heathrow, Lagos-Johannesburg and Lagos-New York. Lagos, Nigeria, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Guests travelling between Lagos and London will be able to buy a return economy class ticket… Read the full press release

The Austrian aviation sector calls on future government to eliminate competitive disadvantages impacting business location Austria

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Representatives of the domestic aviation sector jointly hand over list of demands to the future government Ticket tax is a stumbling block for business and tourism Improved air traffic links to Europe’s railway system is necessary Harmonization of European air traffic control is long overdue Austria, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — The domestic aviation industry, which accounts for 80,000… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Ukraine announced new route from Donetsk to Larnaca (Cyprus) starting on 30 March 2014

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Budapest, Hungary, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Today Wizz Air Ukraine announced a new route from Donetsk to Larnaca (Cyprus) which will commence on 30 March 2014. The new service will initially operate two times a week. As of today, flights from Wizz Air’s new base in Donetsk are operated to Kutaisi, Dortmund, Memmingen, Rome, Milan Bergamo, and… Read the full press release

Wizz Air converted 26 of its future Airbus A320 deliveries to the larger Airbus A321 aircraft

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Budapest, Hungary, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe* today announced that it has converted 26 of its future Airbus A320 deliveries to the larger Airbus A321 aircraft. The airline currently has a fleet of 45 Airbus A320 aircraft and the partially-converted order will accommodate its ongoing route network expansion. The… Read the full press release