Category Archives: Travel Services

Shannon Airport Authority seeks joint venture partner to manage its travel retail business under ten-year contract

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) is seeking a joint venture partner to manage its travel retail business under a ten-year contract. The company is issuing the opportunity today via The Moodie Report, with a formal advertisement to appear online and in this week’s edition of The Moodie Report e-Zine (out on Thursday).   Click… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport reports 6.1% passengers and cargo growth in January 2014

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6.1% growth in January, both for passengers and cargo Brussels, Belgium, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the course of the month of January, Brussels Airport handled 1,214,897 passengers, up 6.1% on January 2013. With this result, the airport once again records strong growth. Passengers Passenger growth in January is in line with the earlier growth of 6.2%… Read the full news article

Emirates inaugurates daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport to Taipei

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taipei became Emirates’ newest passenger destination when flight EK366 arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Monday inaugurating the airline’s daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport. “Emirates and Taipei began their partnership in 2003 when Emirates Skycargo launched freighter services from Dubai. I am proud that we have been able to… Read the full news article

AIRFRANCE KLM reported 5.7 million passengers in January 2014, +3.8%

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Passenger: disciplined capacity growth, increased load factor Cargo: load factor stabilized Air France:  new long-haul business class cabin unveiled Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — AIRFRANCE KLM January 2014 Traffic Results Traffic highlights 5.7 million passengers, +3.8% Capacity growth on the Americas network fueled by development in Latin America (+11.0%); capacity up +1.4% on North America Significant impact of medium-haul… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines открывает собственные регулярные рейсы из Иркутска в столицу Республики Корея – Сеул

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, с 25 июня 2014 года открывает собственные регулярные рейсы из Иркутска в столицу Республики Корея – Сеул. Полеты будут осуществляться с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по средам. Вылет из Иркутска в 05:45, прибытие в Сеул – в 09:45. Обратный рейс вылетает… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia named Virgin Australia as platinum airline partner of this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14)

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has today announced Virgin Australia as the platinum airline partner of this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14). It is the first time Virgin Australia has sponsored Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event, which will see the airline provide return flights for international buyer delegates from North America… Read the full news article

Qantas to bid for the Moree – Sydney route under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qantas today (February 6, 2014) announced it has formally applied to operate on the Moree – Sydney route, under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing travelled to Moree to make the announcement and thank the community for all its support campaigning to encourage… Read the full news article

Jet Airways won the 7th Loyalty Award 2014 for the “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” at The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai

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Adjudged winner for “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” MUMBAI, India, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was adjudged winner of the coveted 7th Loyalty Award 2014 for the “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” at The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai. The award was received by Mr. Kaushal Satam, Head – JetPrivilege, Jet… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines completes construction agreement with Unitechnik Systems GmbH and Varnero Construction for its cargo terminal 2

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the completion of a Turnkey contract Agreement for construction of its cargo terminal 2 and apron ,with Unitechnik Systems GmbH of Germany, and Varnero Construction on January 10, 2014. The total cost of the Cargo Terminal project is 107 million EURO. The construction of… Read the full news article

Ryanair introduced three times weekly service between Leeds Bradford – Girona Barcelona

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Leeds, UK, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are pleased to announce that Ryanair are introducing a three times weekly service to Girona Barcelona, serving the Costa Brava region in Spain commencing on 1st April 2014. Flights are scheduled to depart from LBA on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and will operate throughout the summer season… Read the full news article

Ease of flying directly to Scotland from Yorkshire’s gateway demonstrated in a flight with Flybe

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Leeds, UK, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourteen PA’s and travel bookers were flown to Glasgow from Leeds Bradford Airport to demonstrate the ease of flying directly to Scotland from Yorkshire’s gateway airport with Flybe. The delegates experienced a day trip in Scotland’s largest city to sample how easily the regions businesses can travel to Scotland and back… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways selected RMG Networks (RMGN) as its onboard media sales provider

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed RMG Networks (RMGN), a leading provider of technology-driven video advertising and visual communications solutions, as its onboard media sales provider. RMG has a comprehensive network of partners and leading sales expertise to market the Etihad Airways media… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways raised almost half million dirhams in support of the Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 in Egypt

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, raised almost half a million dirhams in support of the Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 in Egypt through the charity marathon held last week as part of its “Colour Their Lives” campaign. The 57357 Hospital, located in Cairo, is one… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia announced Etihad Airways as its gold airline partner for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14)

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia today announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, as its gold airline partner for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14), Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event taking place for the first time this year in Cairns. ATE14 will see around 600 ‘buyer’ delegates… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to attend the Singapore Airshow for the first time this year

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Qatar Airways’ 787 Aircraft To Be On Static Display For Four Days First Time Participating In Asia’s Largest Airshow Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will be taking part in the Singapore Airshow for the first time this year. The airline will have its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on static display… Read the full news article

Charity: Skyscanner announced partnership with PATA Foundation

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Leading global travel search site Skyscanner today announced a partnership with the PATA Foundation, its first ever Charity of the Year in Asia Pacific. Throughout the course of 2014, Skyscanner and its employees across Asia Pacific will be helping to raise funds for the PATA Foundation as well as participate in charity projects… Read the full news article

The Las Vegas economy to receive multi-million dollar boost in 2014 thanks to new convention business and return of rotating shows

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New and rotating shows to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in local non-gaming economic impact.  Las Vegas, NV, US, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas economy is expected to receive a multi-million dollar boost this year thanks to the addition of new convention business and the return of rotating shows. The American Library Association’s annual… Read the full news article

Air charter broker Air Partner selected by Twofour Group to fly the celebrity contestants for Channel 4’s hit show The Jump

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Air Partner, the leading air charter broker, was delighted to be selected by Twofour Group to fly the celebrity contestants for Channel 4’s hit show The Jump. London, UK, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner flew the celebrity contestants and the show’s team from Gatwick to Innsbruck for training on a Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft on 15… Read the full news article

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) and the Alpine Tourist Commission (ATC) expand their cooperation in 2014

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New York, NY, US, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) and the Alpine Tourist Commission (ATC) are further expanding their cooperation in 2014. Under the umbrella of ATC, the national tourist boards of Germany, Austria and Switzerland have joined forces to market the Alpine region as a year-round destination for US travelers. They will emphasize the destination’s… Read the full news article

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines launched brand new mobile booking solution

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Luxembourg, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has improved its eService offer and opened up a brand new mobile booking solution. Thus, customers can look up, select and book their flights directly on their mobile devices. The mobile website mobile.luxair.lu allows customers to access valuable Luxair services at all times, by connecting from their smartphone or tablet. The… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group launched the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand’s Bonus Points Offer

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Latest Deal Rewards Guests with IHG® Rewards Club Bonus Points Leading Up to a Free Night Stay Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand’s Bonus Points Offer in celebration of the brand’s five year anniversary. For hotel stays now through May 23, 2014, guests… Read the full news article

The Calgary Airport Authority made Alberta’s Top Employers list for the fifth time

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Calgary, Canada, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Once again, The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to be on the list of Alberta’s Top Employers. This prestigious list recognizes employers that are leaders in offering exceptional places to work. This is the fifth time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a vibrant work environment. “It is a tremendous… Read the full news article

Austria’s Olympic team flies to Sochi aboard Austrian Airlines

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• Austria’s Olympic team heading to Olympic gold on flight OS2763 • Nine Olympic medalists on board Vienna, Austria, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning flight OS2763 of Austrian Airlines departed from Vienna to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. In addition to the many athletes and trainers, a total of nine previous Olympic medalists who have won… Read the full news article

Air Transport World ranked Aeroflot Group in European Top 5 and World Top 20 Airlines based on revenue passenger turnover in 2013

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot Group has been ranked among the leading global airlines in terms of revenue passenger turnover in 2013. The rating was published by the influential international journal Air Transport World. The turnover rate achieved by the Group during 11 months of the last year — 79 billion passenger-kilometers — allowed… Read the full news article

Aeroflot Group reports record 31.4 million passengers in 2013

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces record operating results in the modern history of the Company and Aeroflot Group («the Group») for the twelve months ending 31 December 2013. Key drivers of the strong operational highlights included: a marked expansion of the route network, fleet enlargement and passenger traffic growth. Highlights Aeroflot standalone: • Passenger… Read the full news article

Aeroflot reduced euro-denominated tariffs for international flights from the Russian Federation by 5%

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has reduced euro-denominated tariffs for international flights from the Russian Federation by 5%, effective immediately. This measure is aimed at reducing the cost of transportation, which has recently increased due to the weakening of the Russian ruble. Aeroflot has worked with government bodies and other Russian carriers for several… Read the full news article

Philippine Airlines’ biggest-ever booth at any trade fair will be at this year’s Travel Tour Expo of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association

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Manila, Philippines, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Travel Tour Expo (TTE) of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) will have Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) biggest-ever participation at any trade fair – at 1,100 square meters – to accommodate the volume of customers availing of PAL’s low-priced tickets that can only be bought at the TTE from February… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport welcomed the first China Southern Airlines flight and announced record passenger numbers

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s a red-letter day for Christchurch Airport, with the arrival of the first China Southern Airlines flight and the release of record passenger numbers. The direct flight from Guangzhou brought 228 Chinese visitors to celebrate Chinese New Year in the South Island and marked the first time a Dreamliner has… Read the full news article

The Eastern Iowa Airport ends 2013 with over 1 million total passengers, first time since 2007

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Cedar Rapids, IA, US, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cedar Rapids, IA: For the first time since 2007, The Eastern Iowa Airport ended the year with a total passenger count over one million at 1,042,291. This is the second highest year ever, just shy of the record set in 2007 of 1,060,120. The month of December brought the… Read the full news article

Air France to install 2,102 new business class seats between 2014 and 2016 on its long-haul fleet

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A unique design for more comfort and freedom A fully flat seat bed for perfect sleep Direct aisle access for each passenger A 16-inch (41 cm) high definition touch screen with over 1,000 hours of entertainment Paris, France, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France is continuing its move upmarket and is today unveiling its new Business class… Read the full news article