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airberlin group equips the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service

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The new system from Panasonic offers passengers internet and entertainment airberlin first German airline to offer inflight internet on short-haul flights BERLIN, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The airberlin group has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service. The two Airbus A320, registered D-ABNJ and OE-LEL, now… Read the full news article

CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino presented with the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was presented the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center on November 20, 1014. The prestigious award is named for Monsignor Ignatius McDermott, the co-founder of Haymarket Center, and known to his friends as “Father Mac.” “Since assuming her… Read the full news article

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2014

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HONG KONG, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today announced its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2014. Revenue increased 9.3% over the same period last year to HK$8,018 million. In the first half of fiscal 2014/ 2015, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled a… Read the full news article

ExpressJet Airlines becomes the first part 121 passenger-carrying airline to receive FAA approval on an in-house Airline Transport Pilot certification training program

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ATLANTA, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines is the first part 121 passenger-carrying airline to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval on an in-house Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification training program (CTP). The ATP CTP became a requirement on Aug. 1, 2014 for new pilots wanting to attain their ATP certification, which qualifies them to… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi GM Brian Gleeson named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014

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PARIS, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brian Gleeson, General Manager of the Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi (Russia), has been named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014 – he received the prestigious award at a glamourous gala night in Paris. Brian opened the 5-star Radisson Blu Paradise Resort &… Read the full news article

Air Partner and Envirotainer assisting in the humanitarian response to the Ebola crisis

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Air Partner, a world leading provider of air charter services, and Envirotainer, the world leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions within the life science industries, have been assisting in the humanitarian response to the Ebola crisis. LONDON, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Air Partner and Envirotainer worked closely to implement a process… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International abrirá el Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el sur de Florida

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La compañía global líder en resorts inaugurará en 2015 su segundo complejo en Estados Unidos bajo la marca Meliá Hotels & Resorts Mallorca, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International anuncia para 2015 la apertura del Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el área de Fort Lauderdale del Sur de Florida. El nuevo complejo… Read the full news article

AIZIAN, EL RESTAURANTE GASTRONÓMICO DE MELIA BILBAO OBTIENE SU PRIMERA MERECIDA ESTRELLA MICHELIN

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BILBAO, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — En la esperada presentación de sus calificaciones anuales celebrada ayer en Marbella, la prestigiosa Guía Michelín de España y Portugal, en su edición 2014, anunció la distinción de la codiciada estrella al Aizian, el restaurante gastronómico del Meliá Bilbao. La Guía Michelin premia así a un restaurante… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb kicks off the winter season five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22

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Cold Temperatures Make Early Opening Possible WHISTLER, BC, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Much to the delight of eager skiers and snowboarders, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22. The decision to kick off the winter season early was made possible after natural snowfall at higher elevations was followed… Read the full news article

Kansas City International Airport gears up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush

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More Than 383,000 Passengers Expected, 25 Million Nationwide KANSAS, MO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of workers at Kansas City International Airport are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush. Airport officials suggest that travelers are prepared and arrive early. To keep things at the terminal curbs running smoothly, KCI Airport… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport: bmi regional adds 7,000 seats from Bristol to Frankfurt and Munich ahead of its summer schedule launch at the end of March 2015

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New flights to Frankfurt three times a day New flights to Munich twice a day Airline flexes to meet flyers’ needs Strong demand prompts additional capacity BRISTOL, UK, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — bmi regional has responded to customer demand and boosted two core routes from Bristol Airport ahead of its summer schedule launch at… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines secured USD 41.4 million 7-year junior loan facility from ING Capital LLC for the acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and most profitable airline in Africa, has secured a USD 41.4 million 7-year junior loan facility from ING Capital LLC for the acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The senior debt is supported by Ex-Im Bank and was provided by another… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014. Ethiopian was the first in Africa to receive and operate the B777-200 LR freighter on 19 September 2012 and is still… Read the full news article

Ash detection device ZEUS developed by Met Office and NERC fitted on British Airways 747 to collect data for in-depth analysis

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ZEUS device developed by Met Office and NERC to improve understanding of volcanic ash distribution in the atmosphere Device will be fitted to a British Airways 747 aircraft for a year to collect data from around the globe for in-depth analysis LONDON, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the Icelandic volcanic eruption in… Read the full news article

Air Choice One begins four flights daily between Chicago and Mason City, Iowa Monday – Friday and two flights daily on Weekends

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Choice One today began new daily service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Mason City Municipal Airport in Iowa. It’s the first time flights have been offered between Mason City and Chicago and the first time Chicago O’Hare has direct flights to North Iowa. Air Choice One will offer four… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to operate a daily, direct scheduled service from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Edinburgh Airport from 1st May 2015

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Airline adds two additional frequencies, expanding the Doha-Edinburgh service to a seven-day-per-week operation First Launched in May 2014, the Route Operates the Boeing 787 Dreamliner DOHA, QATAR, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will operate a daily, direct scheduled service from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Edinburgh Airport from 1st May 2015. The announcement comes just… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways increases its flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to double-daily service from 29th March 2015

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Airline to Launch Second Daily Flight from 29th March 2015 Double-Daily Service Highlights Qatar Airways’ Commitment to Expansion in Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, will expand its flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 29th March 2015, as it increases its frequency to a… Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group received perfect score of 100% on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

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SEATTLE, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, parent company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) workplace equality, administered by… Read the full news article

Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards

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Transport group wins three Gold Awards Two Stagecoach employees come out on top Marketing Excellence win for Stagecoach East Midlands Special award for Stagecoach South West PERTH, Scotland, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies have won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards. Several Stagecoach Group businesses were recognised across… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide inducted into the United Service Organizations Inc. of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is honored to announce its induction into the United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level. The Circle of Stars is composed of corporate donors who provide generous funding to support… Read the full news article

New Zealand hosts the inaugural Ultimate Waterman multi-discipline surfing event in 2015

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Auckland, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s waves are set to put the world’s ultimate watermen to the test when the country plays host to the inaugural Ultimate Waterman multi-discipline surfing event in 2015. Newest surfing event The newest event in the surfing calendar will be hosted in Auckland – one of New… Read the full news article

Bombardier: Singapore Land Transit Authority launched its first two new INNOVIA APM 100 automated people mover vehicles into passenger service

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Fleet expansion for the BOMBARDIER INNOVIAAPM 100 automated people mover system in Singapore to meet rising public demand for urban transit in the Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang districts BERLIN, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  The Singapore Land Transit Authority (LTA) today launched its first two new INNOVIA APM 100 automated people mover… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation signed contract to deliver 27 new four-car trains for Govia Thameslink Railway for operation on the Gatwick Express

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UK train operator Govia Thameslink orders 108 additional BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR cars BERLIN, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract to deliver 27 new four-car trains for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), for operation on the Gatwick Express. The contract for 108 cars has a total value of approximately… Read the full news article

Mxi® Technologies announces that Cape Air has selected the Maintenix® system for its enterprise-wide fleet maintenance management

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Large U.S. regional airline fueling strategic growth through standardized processes, greater integration between MRO and flight operations News at a Glance Cape Air selects Mxi’s Maintenix Operator Edition software to act as MRO standard for large U.S. regional airline Maintenix to provide complete spectrum of aviation maintenance management across engineering, planning, execution and materials management… Read the full news article

Qantas Airways fleet’s newest addition touched down on Australian soil bearing the name of trailblazing former CEO James Strong

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest addition to the Qantas Airways fleet has touched down on Australian soil, proudly carrying a retro livery and bearing the name of trailblazing former CEO James Strong. The design is a flashback to the livery that adorned Qantas Boeing 747s in the 1970s and is a… Read the full news article

Qantas unveiled its first ever “retro” inspired livery on one of its brand new Boeing 737 aircraft

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has gone back to the future by unveiling its first ever “retro” inspired livery on one of its brand new Boeing 737 aircraft. The eye catching design is a flying tribute to 70 years of the iconic flying kangaroo logo – a widely recognised symbol of home… Read the full news article

Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport welcomed the inaugural QantasLink flight

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BRISBANE, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — BRISBANE West Wellcamp Airport today welcomed the inaugural QantasLink flight – its first regular passenger service. The day after celebrating its 94th birthday, the country’s longest-serving airline operated inaugural flight QF 2017, out of Australia’s newest port – Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport. A mix of the Wagner family, politicians,… Read the full news article

Qantas and China Eastern sign new joint venture marking the start of a deeper level of commercial cooperation on flights between Australia and China

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and China Eastern today announced a new joint venture, marking the start of a deeper level of commercial cooperation on flights between Australia and China. The airlines will now submit an application for authorisation to Australian and Chinese regulators. Subject to regulatory approval, it is anticipated that… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotels signed management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle

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Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels and KSK Group Berhad (KSK Group), via its property development arm KSK Land Sdn Bhd (KSK Land) announce the signing of a management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. The approximately 260-key Kempinski hotel… Read the full news article

Knott’s Berry Farm: Starting Thanksgiving Day a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests

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Famous For Its Food, The Park Will Offer Various Delicious Dining Options This Holiday Season BUENA PARK, CA., 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — When it comes to holiday dining, no one does it better than Knott’s Berry Farm! Starting Thanksgiving Day, a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests, from an all-you-can-eat champagne buffet at the… Read the full news article