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Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff and contractors restored service to Terminal A after water line rupture

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UPDATE No. 4 @ 5:30 a.m. – Final Update San Jose, CA, USA, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff and contractors worked around the clock to restore service to Terminal A after a water line rupture affected areas of the terminal on Dec. 16, 2013. Passenger operations have fully resumed in Terminal A in time… Read the full news article

Frontier Airlines announced expansion of its nonstop service from CVG to Denver

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Cincinnati, OH, USA, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the expansion of its nonstop service from CVG to Denver. The expanded service will begin in May with the addition of two new weekly flights growing to a total of 11 weekly flights by August. Frontier first began service from CVG in May of 2013 becoming… Read the full news article

Ryanair expressed its regret about Sir Howard Davies’ Airports Commission shortlist

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MORE POLITICAL FIDDLING, WHILE UK TOURISM BURNS Shannon, Ireland, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the UK’s favourite airline today expressed its regret at the shortlist produced by the Davies’ Airport Commission which advocates a potential second runway at Gatwick or two alternatives at Heathrow, but only by 2030, and again by 2050, long after they’ll be… Read the full news article

Ryanair reminded its customers to book their discounted tickets for the final day of the Leopardstown Christmas Race Festival 2013

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2 FOR 1 RACE DAY ENTRY ON RYANAIR.COM Shannon, Ireland, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite low fares airline, today (17 Dec) reminded its customers to book their discounted tickets for the final day of the Leopardstown Christmas Race Festival 2013, which will feature the feature Grade 1 ‘Ryanair Hurdle’ on Sun 29th Dec. All… Read the full news article

Ryanair’s “Fly to Win” scratchcards support UK charity Anthony Nolan with €10,000 donation

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Shannon, Ireland, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite low fares airline, today (17 Dec) made a €10,000 donation to the UK charity Anthony Nolan the latest in a series of charities to receive support from Ryanair’s “Fly to Win” scratchcards. Ryanair’s Michael Cawley presented the €10,000 donation to Nicky Read, Head of Corporate Fundraising at Anthony… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group unveiled China Ready program tailored specifically for Chinese travelers

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Company Launches Global Initiative to Court Chinese Travel Market With Chinese Website, Dynamic Marketing Campaigns, Hotel Certification Program, and More Chicago, Il, USA, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Chinese travelers continue to gain momentum as the world’s strongest outbound travel spenders, Preferred Hotel Group™ showcases its commitment to this key market with the launch of China Ready. This one-of-a-kind… Read the full news article

Avis Car Rental to launch car rental operations in Laos and Cambodia

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Parsippany, NJ, USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, today announced that it has selected a licensee to launch car rental operations in Laos and Cambodia. Avis Car Rental will officially enter both markets with the opening of airport and city facilities in Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane… Read the full news article

GBTA announced registration is open for GBTA Convention 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 26-30

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Alexandria, VA, USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced today registration is open for the GBTA Convention 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 26-30. The annual convention is the largest, most comprehensive annual gathering of business travel and meetings managers, meeting planners,… Read the full news article

Photo release: Arrival of the brand new Thomas Cook Airbus 321 aircraft at Belfast International Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Photos from the launch of the brand new Thomas Cook airbus. This brand new aircraft is the first new A321 into the Thomas cook fleet and will be based at Belfast International Airport. Pictures from Harrison Photography, Belfast. ### Notes to editors: About Thomas Cook Airlines UK Thomas Cook Airlines UK (TCX)… Read the full news article

Airports Council International and International Air Transport Association to jointly develop Smart Security (SmartS)

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Geneva, Switzerland / Montreal, Canada, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to develop Smart Security (SmartS). With the MoU, ACI and IATA can better align their resources and expertise to improve the journey from curb to boarding. Passengers will be… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific to move its freighter operations from Dubai International to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC)

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific announced today that it will move its freighter operations from Dubai International to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) from 01 February 2014. Dubai is Cathay Pacific’s transit hub for its European destinations including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Manchester, Paris and Milan. The airline currently operates 7 weekly… Read the full news article

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer: international tourism grew by 5% in the first nine months of 2013

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Madrid, Spain, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by 5% according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. The number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to… Read the full news article

UAE national airline Etihad Airways to start flying daily to Perth, Western Australia from July 2014

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will commence daily flights to Perth, Western Australia on July 15, 2014. The non-stop services between the airline’s hub and its fourth Australian gateway bring to 351 the number of weekly flights which Etihad Airways operates between Australia and Abu… Read the full news article

JAL Group (JAL) estimates 405,778 passengers travelling on its international flights during the Japanese New Year vacation period

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group (JAL) estimates a total of 405,778 passengers travelling on its international flights during the Japanese New Year vacation period from December 20, 2013 to January 5, 2014 based on current reservation figures. The total number of people travelling to and from Japan is expected to retain the same level… Read the full news article

Cape Town International Airport hosted party for 200 children from informal settlement to spread the Christmas cheer

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of caring for our communities, Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport has been involved in various initiatives to spread the Christmas cheer to all those who are in need. The airport recently hosted a party for 200 children from an informal settlement near the airport…. Read the full news article

Chef Richard Corrigan to create in-flight menu for Malaysia Airlines premium passengers on London – Kuala Lumpur route

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Acclaimed Chef to create in-flight menu for premium passengers on London to Kuala Lumpur route Subang, Malaysia, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines has partnered with Chef Richard Corrigan, one of the UK and Ireland’s most esteemed chefs and restaurateurs, to create and launch a limited edition in-flight menu from February 2014. Drawing inspiration from his two… Read the full news article

HMSHost’s Heineken Lounge at Edmonton International Airport (EIA) expects to reach 60,000 guest milestone this month in its first year

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“Going Dutch Has a Whole New Meaning” Edmonton, AB, Canada, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — One year ago, global restaurateur HMSHost opened the Heineken Lounge to travellers in the new Domestic-International Passenger Lounge at Edmonton International Airport (EIA), as part of the airport’s expansion efforts. Heineken Lounge has been very popular and expects to reach the 60,000 guest milestone this… Read the full news article

Finavia and Plan Pastilli fund raising boxes raised over €100,000 from Helsinki Airport passengers for children in developing countries

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Air passengers have donated more than €100,000 to the work of Plan over five years at Helsinki Airport. The Plan Pastilli fund raising boxes, designed by Eero Aarnio, have been used for the fund raising efforts. Helsinki, Finland, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cooperation between Finavia and Plan was launched in 2008 when five Plan Pastilli fund raising… Read the full news article

Arik Air donated Toyota Hilux pick up van to Police Command at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)

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Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 donated a Toyota Hilux pick up van to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Police Command, as part of efforts to assist security agencies with logistics to improve security around the airport. Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The donation according to the… Read the full news article

Arik Air marks the fourth anniversary of its New York – Lagos route

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Arik Air, West Africa and Central Africa’s leading airline, celebrated the fourth anniversary of the airlines popular non-stop New York, John F. Kennedy (JFK) to Lagos, Nigeria Murtala Muhammad airport flight. Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The inaugural flight from JFK to Murtala Muhammad airport took place on November 30th 2009. The launch of this route became… Read the full news article

Emaar Properties to develop urban centre and golf destination at the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis Dubai World Central (DWC)

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Mohamed Alabbar sign major agreement. Dubai World Central and Emaar to develop urban centre and golf destination within DWC. Premium lifestyle development is located in close proximity to the World Expo venue and Al Maktoum International Airport Planned over 13.63 million square metres… Read the full news article

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) students offered internship placements at Auckland Airport

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For the second year in a row, students from Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) have been offered internship placements at Auckland Airport. Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The internship programme, facilitated by Auckland Airport and MIT, was inspired by Auckland Council’s Southern Initiative and initially piloted in December 2012.   The pilot programme proved such a… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport recognised for excellence in corporate governance in the Deloitte/Management Magazine Top 200 Award ceremony in Auckland

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport has been recognised for excellence in corporate governance in the Deloitte/Management Magazine Top 200 Award ceremony in Auckland on 28 November.  The Chair of the board of directors of Auckland Airport, Sir Henry van der Heyden, said, “The board is delighted to have been recognised for excellence in… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport voted the third-best airport worldwide at the renowned World Travel Awards

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After being named best airport in Europe on ten consecutive occasions, Zurich Airport was voted the third-best airport worldwide at the renowned World Travel Awards. The World Travel Award was presented for the 20th time. It is considered to be the “Oscar” of the travel industry and is awarded on… Read the full news article

Thomas Cook Airlines’ first new Airbus A321 aircraft to start holiday flights from Belfast

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the recent arrival of Thomas Cook Airlines UK @FlyTC first new A321 into its fleet, registration G-TCDC, the aircraft is now set to take up its role based at Belfast International Airport taking holidaymakers from Northern Ireland on holiday to destinations across Europe and North Africa.  The aircraft, which was this week… Read the full news article

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomed All Nippon Airways’ first flight to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

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Richmond, BC, Canada, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver Airport Authority today announced the upcoming arrival of All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The new daily non-stop service to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) begins March 30, 2014 and marks ANA’s first flight to Canada. “This new service will offer B.C. businesses more options to reach… Read the full news article

Global passenger traffic increased by 4.9% in October 2013, Airports Council International

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Montréal, Canada, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International announced traffic results showing that global passenger traffic continued along its growth path for the month of October increasing by 4.9% from the previous year. With global passenger growth in the realm of 3% year-over-year for the last twelve months, October represented a banner month for passenger traffic… Read the full news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article