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 press release
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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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
Tourism Vancouver opens its newly renovated Visitor Centre located in downtown Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — After a complete redesign and renovation, Tourism Vancouver’s flagship Visitor Centre across from Canada Place is now open. Designed with a modern, West Coast esthetic, the renovated Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre features a “living wall” with 600 plants, a Hesquiaht totem pole carved by renowned Vancouver Island artist Tim Paul, and… Read the full press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
Tourism Australia announced over 330,000 applied for its global competition ‘Best Jobs in the World’ as the successful candidates arrive in Australia
2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — After a hard fought global contest involving more than 330,000 hopefuls from 196 countries, the first of the successful candidates in Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ begin arriving in Australia this week to take up their dream roles. First to arrive is French online marketer, Elisa Detrez, who begins her job… Read the full press release
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 press release
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.
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) hosted special meeting over the implementation of new pilot fatigue rules next year
ALPA Readies Aviation Industry for New Rule to Combat Pilot Fatigue Conference Highlights Rule Implementation Date of January 4, 2014 WASHINGTON, 2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), hosted a special meeting this week bringing together representatives from government agencies, airlines, and aviation labor groups to ensure that all parties involved in the implementation… Read the full press release
Norwegian reports new passenger record, over 2 million customers flew with the airline in July
Norwegian (NAS) continues to report new passenger records. The July passenger figures are the highest in the company’s history and for the first time more than 2 million customers flew with the airline in a single month. 2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — The airline carried 2,128,835 passengers in July, an increase of 17 percent compared to July 2012…. Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC released its H1 2013 results, $350M special dividend
2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — Good performance with strong signing activity Financial summary0 2013 20121 % Change YoY Actual CER2 CER & ex. LDs3 Revenue $936m $878m 7% 7% 2% Operating profit $338m $281m 20% 20% 6% Total adjusted EPS 78.2¢ 62.8¢ 25% Total basic EPS4 127.8¢ 93.4¢ 37% Interim dividend per share 23.0¢ 21.0¢ 10% Net debt… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announced the 2nd aircraft for its Macedonian base at Skopje airport
1 NEW AIRCRAFT, 3 NEW ROUTES 2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air today announced the 2nd aircraft for its Macedonian base at Skopje airport. The new Airbus A320 aircraft will be delivered in Skopje on 16 April 2014 and bring the total fleet investment in Wizz Air’s Macedonian base to USD 160 MLN**. The new aircraft will support… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport, Oska-Travel to continue operating package holidays to the Turkish Riviera later this year
2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — We are pleased to confirm that in conjunction with Oska-Travel, Newquay Cornwall Airport will again be operating package holidays to the Turkish Riviera later this year. Following the success of the holiday destination in April 2013 a further 4 departures will operate from the Airport this Autumn. The holiday is for 7 nights… Read the full press release
Global airline alliance SkyTeam rolled out further enhancements to its Global Meetings product
Delivers new tools and streamlined procedures for event organizers worldwide AMSTERDAM, 2013-08-08— /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has rolled out further enhancements to its Global Meetings product. With a minimum of just 50 and no maximum number of attendees, plus generous discounts on flights operated by its 19 member airlines, SkyTeam is responding to… Read the full press release
New high-definition aerial footage video features Nebraska’s diverse landscapes, monuments, people and attractions
LINCOLN, Neb., 2013-08-08— /travelprnews.com/ — Spectacular high-definition aerial footage of Nebraska’s diverse landscapes, monuments, people and attractions have been captured on video and are available for viewing at www.visitnebraska.com and on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD_iSqmypfg&list=PLXD21_OtYuStsHbyAA2oEacQUhGKr4HPM&index=7 The footage was shot by Skyworks using a low-flying helicopter July 3-10. NET, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Nebraska Tourism Commission and… Read the full press release
Iberia permite a sus clientes ofertar precio para comprar upgradings a Business
Esta iniciativa forma parte de la nueva política comercial de la compañía, incluida en el Plan de Transformación, y cuyo objetivo es captar más ingresos y mejorar la experiencia del cliente. Desde “Gestión de reservas” de iberia.com, los clientes de determinados vuelos podrán optar a un upgrading a Business, indicando el precio que están dispuestos… Read the full press release