Singapore Airlines (SIA) rolles out new brand campaign named “The Lengths We Go To”

2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) launches a new brand campaign today named “The Lengths We Go To”, showcasing the Airline’s unwavering commitment to putting the customer at the heart of everything it does, in all classes of travel. The global campaign, which will run on television, print and digital platforms, turns the spotlight on… Read the full news article

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways introduced its mobile app for Android smartphones

2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the launch of its mobile application (app) designed exclusively for Android smartphones. The mobile application will allow the airline’s guests to conveniently book tickets, check flight status, manage their JetPrivilege account and enjoy special promotional offers, among a host of other features. The native… Read the full news article

La SNCB a transporté plus de 2,5 millions de voyageurs en juillet et août 2013

Augmentation de 14% – Ostende est la gare la plus populaire 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB a transporté durant les mois de juillet et août plus de 2,5 millions de voyageurs depuis et vers la côte. Ainsi, l’entreprise ferroviaire a fait 14% de plus que l’année dernière. Lors des jours de grosse affluence, comme le… Read the full news article

High-speed passenger train Eurostar launched twelve day express sale from the 5 – 16 September, 2013

2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, is launching a twelve day express sale from the 5 – 16 September with three exciting offers for autumn and winter getaways: Offers: 150,000 seats available, with return fares from only £59 for standard travel from London, Ashford or Ebbsfleet to Paris,… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia’s Instagram profile @Australia now with over 200,000 followers worldwide

2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed its Instagram profile, @Australia, is the most followed holiday destination globally with more than 200,000 followers worldwide. New data released today highlights the most popular features of Tourism Australia’s Instagram profile, which is powered by its followers who hashtag their own images with #seeaustralia. The best of these… Read the full news article

Airports Council International released its 2012 World Annual Traffic Report (WATR)

Montréal, 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, ACI World announced the launch of its 2012 World Annual Traffic Report (WATR). The Report provides coverage of airport traffic statistics, thematic areas including passengers, cargo (freight and mail), aircraft movements, and new sections. With comprehensive data coverage from over 1,500 airports in over 150 countries worldwide, ACI’s flagship publication… Read the full news article

Wizz Air expands its fleet at Sofia airport, Bulgaria

Sofia, 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air today announced the 4th aircraft for its Bulgarian base at Sofia airport. The new Airbus A320 aircraft will be delivered in Sofia in May 2014. The new aircraft will support operations of a total of 16 Sofia routes and increase seat capacity by 30% resulting in over 1.1 million… Read the full news article

Flybe confirms Flight BE806 from London Gatwick to Newquay landed normally and without incident

Update from Flybe regarding the flight which landed at 21.01, Tuesday 3rd September at Newquay Cornwall Airport 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe can confirm that the above flight landed normally and without incident at Newquay airport. However, due to a minor technical fault, it was deemed necessary that the 40 passengers disembark the aircraft on the taxiway, which they… Read the full news article

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July 2013

Geneva, 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July. Overall revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) were up 5.0% compared to July 2012. All regions were up year-on-year, with emerging markets recording the strongest increases. Capacity rose 5.5% on the previous July,… Read the full news article

Swissport International Ltd appointed Jean-Luc Payot new CEO Swissport Geneva

Swissport International Ltd, leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation sector, is introducing Jean-Luc Payot as new CEO Swissport Geneva with effect 1st September 2013. Jean-Luc Payot will take over responsibility as CEO at Swissport in Geneva from Michel Glorieux, who will leave the company end of August to pursue new challenges outside… Read the full news article

Lufthansa German Airlines voted “Europe’s leading Airline” at the World Travel Awards in Turkish Riviera

2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third time in a row Lufthansa German Airlines has been voted “Europe’s leading Airline” at the World Travel Awards – a commendation to the best of Europe’s travel industry following a voting process involving 230,000 travel tourism and hospitality professionals worldwide. Lufthansa was selected as winner from a shortlist of… Read the full news article

Thousands of 10 year old engineers to construct their own mini-terminals at the annual Heathrow Primary School Challenge

2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Challenge, which gets underway the week commencing the 9th of September, is designed to develop pupils’ creativity, teach them basic construction concepts and introduce them at an early age to careers in construction and engineering. It is run each year by Heathrow, in the five boroughs surrounding the airport; Ealing, Hounslow,… Read the full news article

FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL to feature Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Fernandez, Demi Lovato, Maite Perroni and Many More Live at the Alamodome in San Antonio

2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organizers for FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL Presented by Target–the multi-faceted celebration of Hispanic entertainment and culture—have announced their schedule of performances taking place on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Featuring performances from some of the biggest names in Latino music from Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Fernandez, Demi Lovato, Wisin Y Yandel,… Read the full news article

Dixons Travel unveiled new concept store at Heathrow’s Terminal 5

The UK’s largest specialist electrical retailer, Dixons Retail, unveils its new concept store for its travel brand, Dixons Travel, at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. 2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new space will offer the latest tech alongside holiday essentials in a future-facing layout which is more interactive and free-flowing, allowing travellers to shop with ease. The Terminal… Read the full news article

Ryanair accused Aer Lingus of misleading Irish consumers, and being in breach of EU advertising law

2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (2 Sept) accused Aer Lingus of misleading Irish consumers, and being in breach of EU advertising law by quoting seat sale fares in Ireland which exclude Aer Lingus’ non-optional €7 admin fee. This means that Aer Lingus’ sale fares to Britain “from €27.99” should include a non-optional €7 admin fee and… Read the full news article

Iberia introduced new fare structure for domestic and European flights

It reorganises its fare structure in three fare families: Basic, Classic and Flexible New “Basic” economy fare, with lower prices, for the most price-minded customers, who only fly with hand luggage The Classic and Flexible fares will offer the current services and some additional ones Iberia’s bid for new customers in all market segments is… Read the full news article

Four Seasons launched its 4th pop up bar “Last Call – Speakeasy Bar” at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco

Following the success of Private Room, Four Seasons launches its 4th pop up bar on September 26, 2013 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new pop-up bar concept at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is inspired by American speakeasies during the Prohibition era of the 1920s, when alcohol was banned in the United States and where patrons were advised to “speak softly”… Read the full news article

Airports Company South Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2013

Johannesburg, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Airports Company South Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the company has been able to look back with pride at its achievements over this period. The transformation from the basic airports inherited from the Department of Transport on 23 July 1993 to today’s multiple award-winning facilities has not been… Read the full news article

Aegean Airlines returns to profitability on positive international network performance in H1 2013

Kifissia, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revenue for the first half of 2013 reached €278.6m, 22% higher compared to the same period last year. Net earnings after tax reached €16.5m compared to losses of €38.5m in 2012. The rise in revenue and the return to profitability were driven by the positive performance of international network together with efficient… Read the full news article

Archaeologists discovered remains of an Iron Age ‘loch village’ in Wigtownshire, Scotland

2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an Iron Age ‘loch village’ in Wigtownshire, the first of its kind to be found in Scotland. Experts believe that the significant find could be ‘Scotland’s Glastonbury’, a reference to the Glastonbury Lake Village in Somerset, a site of international significance. The excavation was part-financed with… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines is looking for new flight attendants

Miramar, Florida, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is seeking caring, reliable, energetic and fun friends to join its flight attendant team. The growing airline that saves people money on travel with ultra low fares, optional services and low total prices is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs on Wednesday, September 4… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announced frequency increases to destinations in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific

2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strong passenger demand and additional aircraft inducted to the fleet has prompted the Doha-based airline to add frequencies to its popular and growing routes. Highlights of the frequency increases are: Ankara (Turkey)                4 flights a week from 3 beginning Sep 18 Belgrade (Serbia)            4 flights a week from 3 beginning Sep 18 Bucharest… Read the full news article

O’Hare International Airport welcomes thousands of runners for 5K/10K “Run on the Runway” on Sunday, September 29, 2013

CHICAGO, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The O’Hare 5K/10K “Run on the Runway” and community day is just one month away! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to run on O’Hare’s newest runway, Runway 10C/28C, before it opens to air traffic. On Sunday, September 29, O’Hare International Airport will welcome thousands of runners and walkers to race on its newest… Read the full news article

O’Hare and Midway International Airports expect more than 1.2 million passengers to travel through the airports during Labor Day Holiday

CHICAGO, 2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is ready to welcome travelers as the busy 2013 summer travel season draws to a close this Labor Day weekend. Airlines at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports anticipate more than 1.2 million passengers to travel through the airports beginning tomorrow, August 30 through Tuesday, September 3. The busiest day at… Read the full news article

airberlin technik welcomed 17 new apprentices to its Dusseldorf site

2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 2nd September airberlin technik welcomed 17 new apprentices to its Dusseldorf site. Of these adolescents, 14 are embarking on apprenticeships as aircraft mechanics specialising in maintenance and three as office clerks. airberlin technik has around 80 apprentices, making it one of the largest training facilities in the Dusseldorf region. On their… Read the full news article

Kuramathi Island Resort revealed its brand new website kuramathi.com

2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kuramathi Island Resort has finally revealed its brand new website today. Innovatively user-friendly and gregarious in design, the website reflects the Kuramathi brand and concept in every aspect. Site navigation through the webpages has been made easier, providing easy access to information with a single click of the button. Large images of… Read the full news article

London Ambulance Service declared Heathrow Airport as the safest place in London to have a cardiac arrest

Response time to medical emergencies far exceeds national target Six times more likely to survive a cardiac arrest at Heathrow than anywhere else in London Heathrow only UK airport to have specialist bike-riding paramedics Passengers never more than 2 minutes away from a defibrillator Over 100 front line managers trained in life saving first aid… Read the full news article

Thrills for all seasons and thrills for all ages at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor through out 2014

2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is going to be thrills for all seasons and thrills for all ages at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor in 2014. The spring season launches with an exciting twist on two of the Valencia theme park’s beloved coasters. For a limited time, the popular suspended coaster, BATMAN The Ride and… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) expand codeshare agreement in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand

2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) today announce an expansion of their codeshare agreement to cover more destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Codesharing has been expanded with immediate effect to SAS-operated flights from Copenhagen to: Alesund, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim in Norway; Gothenburg in Sweden; Aalborg, Aarhus… Read the full news article

Iberia’s first four A330s have completed more than 900 flights and 5,000 flying hours

More than 900 flights and 5,000 flying hours logged by the first four A330s delivered in the first half of the year Iberia to take delivery of four more to modernise its long-haul fleet The order of eight A330s with options for another eight was the first aircraft purchase by IAG since its founding Iberia… Read the full news article