2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the addition of two new airline partners, Jat Airways and Virgin Australia, members of airberlin’s corporate program for business travellers now have an even wider range of options for earning points. On all codeshare flights with the two new airline partners, business points members can earn points for award flights or… Read the full news article
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Iberia announced it attended over 800,000 unaccompanied 5 – 17 years of age minors in 2012
The service is for passengers between 5 and 17 years of age, and may be requested from the Serviberia call centre (902 400 500) or the travel agent when the ticket is acquired. Under the Ágora project for improving the airline’s T4 hub in Madrid-Barajas, a new room has been dedicated to children in transit…. Read the full news article
Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) investigated 1,795 premises to combat illegal accommodation under “Prohibition of Providing Illegal Accommodation” law in force since 2010
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since the law on “Prohibition of Providing Illegal Accommodation” came into force on August 13, 2010, the interdepartmental working team has been dedicated to fighting against illegal accommodation for 3 years and will keep going. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is highly concerned with the problem of illegal accommodation. Early this year,… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport announced its online booking of parking spaces big hit with passengers this summer
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport has had to provide additional parking spaces near Terminal 2, in order to prevent the Holiday Plus and the Holiday Car Parks filling up. Even the airport operator’s parking specialists have been surprised by just how popular the online booking of parking spaces has become among motorists, in the space… Read the full news article
Oslo Airport announced summer 2013 the busiest in its history
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer of 2013 has been the busiest in the history of Oslo Airport. In July, a new record for number of travellers in a single month was set when 2,219,419 passengers travelled via the airport, an increase of 7.1% from last year. International routes grew the most, surging 10.4%, while domestic… Read the full news article
Frontier Airlines announced three weekly nonstop flights between Orlando, Fla. (MCO), and Shenandoah Valley, Va. (SHD)
Frontier Announces Nonstop Service From Shenandoah Valley, Va. To Orlando Beginning Nov. 20 Nonstop fares starting at $69 available until Aug. 25 only at FrontierAirlines.com DENVER, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between Orlando, Fla. (MCO), and Shenandoah Valley, Va. (SHD), with three weekly nonstop flights beginning on Nov. 20, 2012. To celebrate the… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport welcomes Aer Lingus announcement for new winter sun services to Lanzarote
Addition to winter schedule comes on the back of significant summer upswing in passenger numbers 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has described today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of a once weekly winter service to Lanzarote as a very welcome step in strengthening winter sun destinations from Shannon. The new Aer Lingus service, which will provide… Read the full news article
Wizz Air baggage tips and policies for the summer holidays
TRAVEL TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BAGGAGE 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air today reminded customers to travel smart & light by choosing the best baggage options available before traveling to the airport. The right choice of bags to take along for the summer holidays can result in savings for the passenger, better onboard… Read the full news article
Austrian Airlines introduced new cabin for its long-haul flights
Highest degree of travel comfort through full flat seats in Business Class and through comfortable Economy Class seats State-of-the-art on-board entertainment-system in Economy and Business class 31% rise in passenger satisfaction 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of now all passengers on Austrian’s long-haul flights benefit from the advantages of its new cabin. These advantages include a… Read the full news article
India’s largest frequent flyer programme Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege and India’s largest mobile retailer The Mobile Store announced partnership
Enhances opportunities for earning JP Miles with the country’s largest mobile retailer 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced the launch of its partnership with The Mobile Store, India’s first national chain of telecom retail outlets, as well as the country’s largest mobile retailer offering new opportunities for its… Read the full news article
The Air Line Pilots Association Int’l issued statement on DOJ lawsuit preventing American–US Airways Merger
WASHINGTON, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), has released the following statement in response to the antitrust lawsuit filed today by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent the merging of American Airlines and US Airways: “Today’s action by the Department of Justice (DOJ) has interfered with the steady progress that… Read the full news article
Malaysia Airlines announced up to 50% post Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations discount sales
Subang, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Post Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, Malaysia Airlines is offering exciting promotional fares for flights across its network. Customers can start booking for these fares from now till 25 August 2013 for the travel period of 19 August 2013 – 31 May 2014. Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior Vice President Malaysia, Muzammil Mohamad… Read the full news article
The Finnish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association announced industrial action on Tuesday, August 13
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association has announced to begin an industrial action on Tuesday, August 13 at 8 am. The Finnish airport operator Finavia Corp. aims to organize its operational activities so that the industrial action’s impact on air traffic would be as minimal as possible. Air traffic is handled normally… Read the full news article
Flughafen Wien AG announced raise in EBITDA by 10.2% and revenue by 3.8% in first half of 2013
EBITDA rises by 10.2% to € 120.4 million Scheduled deprecation on Check-in 3 reduces EBIT to € 59.4 million (-13.4%) and net profit to € 40.9 million (-16.6%) Full year target for net debt already met at € 683 million by end of June – investments reduced to € 100 million 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flughafen Wien AG… Read the full news article
Flughafen Wien AG released Vienna Airport traffic figures for July 2013
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport in July 2013 declined 1.3% year-on-year to 2,165,015. This development resulted, above all, from capacity reductions by the airlines, for example through the re-fitting of the Austrian Airlines Group long-haul fleet. Declines were recorded in the number of flight movements with minus 4.2% and… Read the full news article
Thomson and First Choice’s 24/7 Holidayline team released the most common questions asked as preparing for its millionth call in August
Thomson and First Choice’s 24/7 Holidayline is gearing up to take its millionth call in August as thousands of holidaymakers jet off on their summer getaways. 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The service, which ensures customers can receive assistance at any point in their holiday, will have helped a million customers since the 24/7 Holidayline took its… Read the full news article
Top Latin Artists and Entertainers to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Las Vegas
Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernandez, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Carlos Santana, Lila Downs and More Are Among Top Latin Artists and Entertainers Celebrating El Grito LAS VEGAS, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Travelers looking for the best Mexican Independence Day celebrations this side of the Rio Grande need travel no further than Las Vegas for exciting El Grito! festivities. Thousands of visitors… Read the full news article
Beach House Iruveli Maldives launched Govvafushi deserted island castaway escapes
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Indulge in your own island idyll in the Maldives with the Beach House Iruveli’s Castaway Escapes. Guests can now enjoy exclusive access to a secluded and uninhabited island for the day or an overnight trip. Newly launched, the Beach House Iruveli offers guests a selection of Morning, Sunset and Overnight Escapes to the… Read the full news article
The U.S. Travel Association launched web site to help deliver appeals from international travelers to improve the U.S. entry process
Website spotlights significant dilemma in entry procedures voiced by international travelers upon arrival at nation’s gateway airports WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today launched “Traveler’s Voice” (www.travelersvoice.org) to help deliver appeals from travelers to improve the U.S. entry process. The website features video messages from international travelers immediately following their exit… Read the full news article
Estonian Air announced it carried 326 064 passengers for the period January – July 2013
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — From January to July Estonian Air carried altogether 326 064 passengers, out of which 322 154 on regular flights. In July Estonian Air carried 50 806 passengers, out of which 50 267 on regular flights. “Comparing to 2012, the year of enlargement of the operations, we are planning to carry less passengers by… Read the full news article
Star Alliance Navigator iPad app won the prestigious Communication Design 2013 competition Red Dot Award
FRANKFURT, Germany, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — The Star Alliance Navigator app for the iPad has received the prestigious Red Dot at the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2013 competition, one of the largest and most acclaimed international design contests. The judges based their decision on the fact that the Navigator app for the iPad sets a new industry… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou launched two exclusive packages for the 114th China Import and Export Fair
Hong Kong, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou which opened earlier this year, fuses stylish, chic modernity with traditional elements of the Orient, and offers the most spacious accommodation in the city. In conjunction with the 114th China Import and Export Fair, the hotel is offering two exclusive packages – the Ultimate Canton Fair and a Canton Fair Plus package. Ideally… Read the full news article
Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity grown with 40 percent per year in 2009 – 2012
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — New Markets: Key Facts on Air Connectivity – Chengdu Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity – both inbound and outbound – has increased remarkably with annual growth rate of 40 percent per annum during 2009 and 2012. Both Inbound and outbound seats are expected to rise to 1.8 million at the end of… Read the full news article
Heathrow Airport reports 18.9% increase of its East Asia traffic in July 2013
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 6.9 million passengers in July, a 5.5% increase on July 2012. The growth is largely attributable to lower traffic in July last year as a result of the timing of the London Olympics. Load factors continued to be high at the same time as average aircraft size maintained its recent upward… Read the full news article
Canadian Tourism Commission rolled out “Aurora Kingdom, Canada” online campaign to position Canada as the No. 1 aurora borealis viewing destination in the world
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Awesome! There’s no better word to describe the aurora borealis and there are no bigger fans of this marvel of Canada’s North than Japanese travellers. To capitalize on the deep devotion of this army of cold-weather adventurers, the Japan office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has launched a new campaign highlighting Canada’s status as the world’s top destination… Read the full news article
Ryanair donates to the Men’s Sheds Association from the sale of Ryanair’s “Fly to Win” scratchcards
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline (ULCC), today (8 Aug) made a €5,000 donation to the Men’s Sheds Association, from the sale of Ryanair’s “Fly to Win” scratchcards. The Men’s Sheds Association promotes social interaction and well-being of Irish men and there are 135 “sheds” spread across Ireland. Ryanair’s scratchcards are very popular… Read the full news article
Airports Council International reports 3.2% year-to-date growth of passengers passing through the world’s airports
Montréal, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger traffic continued along its growth path for the month of June. In the first half of 2013, the number of passengers passing through the world’s airports has increased by +3.2% year-to-date. Although passenger traffic has remained in positive territory over the twelve month period, growth has slowed to 2.9% on an… Read the full news article
Auckland International Airport Limited’s annual meeting will be held on Thursday, 24 October 2012 at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City
2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland International Airport Limited advises that the company’s 2013 annual meeting will be held at 2.00 pm on Thursday, 24 October 2012 at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City. The closing date for nominations by shareholders of directors to be considered for election at the annual meeting is 26 August 2012. Nominations… Read the full news article
Philippine Airlines welcomes its first Airbus A321-200
2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — The first Airbus A321-200 out of 65 new airplanes ordered by Philippine Airlines was blessed last August 8, 2013 after its arrival from Hamburg, Germany. Photo shows PAL officials and flight attendants joining Fr. Mario Bije during the simple blessing ceremony at the PAL hangar at Nichols, Pasay City.