Southwest Airlines Celebrates Nonstop Route Between Houston Hobby And Ronald Reagan Washington National with Introductory Fares

Red, White & HOU! Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Houston Hobby And Ronald Reagan Washington National Airline Offers Introductory Fares of $149 One-Way to Celebrate Nonstop Route 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that new service between Houston Hobby and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will begin Aug. 4, 2013…. Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation welcomes new air service from Austrian Airlines at O’Hare International Airport

​CHICAGO, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today welcomed new air service from Austrian Airlines at O’Hare International Airport. The airline will fly five times a week to Chicago from Austria’s capital city of Vienna. The service will be operated using a Boeing 767, equipped with a completely new cabin featuring new full-flat seats in Business Class,… Read the full press release

airberlin is now carrying flight guests to the United States of America at especially attractive prices

2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is now carrying flight guests to the United States of America at especially attractive prices. Travellers can take advantage of this opportunity thanks to the airberlin USA special in the booking period from 22nd to 28th May 2013 with attractively priced tickets to Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Outward… Read the full press release

Two new series by BBC to take an inside look at one of the world’s busiest airports – Heathrow

2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Covering five square miles and processing nearly 200,000 passengers each day, Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports. In a live, stripped event Dan Snow will spend four nights at Heathrow’s heart – the air traffic control tower. Dallas Campbell and Anita Rani will also be airside, granted unparalleled access to… Read the full press release

Michael Medlicott elected as new Chair of the Air Travel Trust

2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Medlicott has been elected as the new Chair of the Air Travel Trust (ATT), following his appointment as a trustee by Dame Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Michael was elected as Chair by the existing trustees of the ATT. He has been a member of the CAA… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport chosen as Stopover airport in the Middle East region by Flight-Ambulance-International

Additional aircraft, served by German medical team, to be stationed at Al Bateen Executive Airport 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates German Air Ambulance Specialist and VVIP-Jet-Operator Flight-Ambulance-International (FAI) rent-a-jet AG has named today Al Bateen Executive Airport as its ideal stopover airport in the Middle East region. Through this agreement with the… Read the full press release

Shanna A. Smith Joins San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau as a Senior Brand Manager

2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shanna A. Smith will join the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) as a Senior Brand Manager, announced SACVB Executive Director Casandra Matej. In her new role, she will focus on partner communications, local media relations, and communicating the importance of the travel and tourism industry to San Antonio. Smith previously… Read the full press release

Ryanair offers faster access to lowest fares on Ryanair.com

Ryanair Launches New Captcha System On Ryanair.com 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 May) launched a new CAPTCHA security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers speedier access to Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com. The CAPTCHA system has been introduced across all Ryanair markets following a successful trial on… Read the full press release

FirstGroup continues support of Monty’s Maggies Appeal by updating First Aberdeen’s double decker bus

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, has continued its support of Monty’s Maggies Appeal by updating the livery on one of First Aberdeen’s double decker buses. In 2012, the Aberdeen based transport operator revealed a Maggies ‘bus wrap’ which completely covers the vehicle (except the windows) and included a 10ft… Read the full press release

City of Chicago Announces Leon Panetta As The Grand Marshal For Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade And Wreath Laying Ceremony

Ceremony to Kick-off at Daley Plaza on Saturday, May 25 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce that Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year’s Memorial Day Parade as its Grand… Read the full press release

Wizz Air increases low cost seat capacity in Bosnia-Herzegovina to over 100,000 seats a year

Tuzla, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced a new route from Tuzla to Gothenburg which together with Wizz Air’s low fare routes to Basel-Mulhouse and Malmo, announced less than a month ago, grow low cost seat capacity in Bosnia-Herzegovina to over 100,000 seats a… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines расширяет географию полетов в Греции

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, и греческая авиакомпания Aegean Airline заключили код-шеринговое соглашение, предусматривающее выполнение совместных рейсов в самые популярные туристические города Греции. Авиакомпании будут осуществлять полеты из Москвы в Афины, Ираклион, на остров Родос, а также из Москвы и Санкт-Петербурга в Салоники. Кроме того, пассажиры S7 Airlines смогут воспользоваться перелетом… Read the full press release

Las Vegas Unveils Extensive Celebrity Line-up and Show Dates for Summer Concerts

Multi-Platinum Artists And One-Of-A-Kind Music Festivals Create Las Vegas’ 2013 Summer Soundtrack LAS VEGAS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world’s top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley and multi-platinum rock band Journey to hosting one of… Read the full press release

jersey.com: Bouley Bay Pontoon Back for Summer

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pontoon at Bouley Bay has been returned to the water in time for the summer season. The pontoon was removed in November last year for its annual winter storage as well as usual maintenance checks and repair works, which have now been completed. At the time, ownership and future responsibility for… Read the full press release

Meet the PEANUTS characters at Kings Island

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A visit to Kings Island isn’t complete without a face-to-face meeting with the world’s most famous beagle, Snoopy. The park offers you not only the opportunity to meet Snoopy, but other PEANUTS characters as well. Look for Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Franklin and Woodstock during your visit… Read the full press release

IHG announces first Staybridge Suites property in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the largest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by number of rooms and number of hotels, has signed an agreement with Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC to open a 200-key Staybridge Suites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  This will be the first Staybridge Suites property, offering… Read the full press release

The Air Travel Trust (ATT) fund returns to surplus for the first time since 1996

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Travel Trust (ATT) has today published its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2013, which reveal the fund has returned to surplus for the first time since 1996. The report shows that the ATT received £48.1m in ATOL Protection Contributions (APC) from 19.2m passengers during… Read the full press release

New Codeshare Agreement: SIA, SilkAir And Shenzhen Airlines

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — (Joint Release With SilkAir) – Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers travelling between Singapore and Shenzhen now have a choice of two daily flights, as a result of a new codeshare agreement with Shenzhen Airlines. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code and subsidiary SilkAir will add its ‘MI’ code to Shenzhen… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport treats adopted schools to a magical performance with the magic of maths

2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pupils at a Belfast primary school were treated to a magical performance by a local children’s touring theatre company thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund.Cahoots NI arrived at Victoria Park Primary School to perform their newest show, ‘Lights, Camera, Math ‘a’ Magic’ to an audience of… Read the full press release

ADAC expects 15% increase in Leisure and Business Travelers to Abu Dhabi this Summer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced that airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights departing from and arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer months. This summer, Abu Dhabi International Airport will receive 1,065 flights a week, a… Read the full press release

National Car Rental is the Official Rental Car of the 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Bellerive Country Club

ST. LOUIS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid is headed to St. Louis from May 21 – 26, 2013, where it will be hosted for the first time by Bellerive Country Club. National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel, is the Official Rental Car of the Championship, which… Read the full press release

Ryanair Announces Full Year Results 2013

RYANAIR FULL YEAR PROFITS UP 13% TO €569M TRAFFIC UP 5% TO 79M, NEW AIRCRAFT ORDER UNDERPINS GROWTH 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) today (May 20) announced (record) annual profits of €569m, up 13% on last year despite higher oil costs. Revenues rose 13% to €4.88bn as traffic grew 5%… Read the full press release

Hershey Highmeadow Campground Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Name, Logo and Deluxe Log Cabins

Just in time for summer, new accommodations available for upcoming travel season  Hershey, PA, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hershey Highmeadow Campground is now Hersheypark Camping Resort. Guests visiting the Camping Resort will now be fully immersed in the Hershey experience, including renaming camping areas to reflect areas of the Park and the main… Read the full press release

SSP brand, Upper Crust’s Hog Roast & Crackling baguette named New Sandwich of the Year at the 2013 British Sandwich Association Sammies

2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP brand Upper Crust won the top prize in the New Sandwich of the Year (hot) category at the 2013 British Sandwich Association Sammies last night for its Hog Roast & Crackling baguette. The awards, which were conceived by the prestigious British Sandwich Association to recognise and celebrate the achievements of key… Read the full press release

Soak City Waterpark at Kings Island Opens May 25

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Splashing, sliding, sunning – all spell summer fun at the coolest place around – Soak City Waterpark at Kings Island. The region’s premier waterpark opens for the 2013 season Saturday, May 25. Soak City features more than 50 water activities that can be shared by the whole family, including 30 water… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport has improved connections to Barcelona, welcomes Vueling

2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, welcomes Vueling to Finland. The Spanish airline Vueling will commence flights to Barcelona on 17 May. The selection for Barcelona flights will grow when Vueling commences flights from Helsinki Airport in May. Vueling will provide the route three times per week on an Airbus 320. During the… Read the full press release

London Gatwick Airport: The capital currently has significant unused capacity across its airports

London Gatwick calls on Airports Commission to promote competition, improve rail services and focus on resilience More competition will increase long haul connections to key markets Better quality rail services and rolling stock are critical for attracting airlines Resilience in the London airport system would provide more certainty Gatwick also submits its response on Aviation… Read the full press release

Essential Travel reveals Three Ways to Add A Touch of Gatsby Glamour To Your Holiday

2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Gatsby madness currently in the air, glamour is the thing on everyone’s minds – and what could be more glamorous than going on holiday…once you’ve passed the queues, driven to the car park and transferred to the terminal! But, there are methods to turn even these into a special occasion. Leading… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines flies to Chicago five times a week featuring new Austrian long-haul cabin

Airport Executive Board, US Ambassador and Austrian CCO open maiden flight Non-stop flights to Chicago five times a week featuring new Austrian long-haul cabin 26 non-stop flights a week to North America 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today, Austrian Airlines is offering another North American destination in its flight schedule. Flights will leave for Chicago five… Read the full press release

Iberia es la que mejor atención ofrece a sus clientes en Facebook en España

Para seleccionar a las mejores marcas se han tenido en cuenta, entre otros factores, el número de fans, el ratio de consultas atendidas, y el tiempo de respuesta. Iberia atiende a través de facebook casi el 95% de las consultas que recibe: en abril fueron 831 en abierto, más otras 600 aproximadamente por privado. En… Read the full press release