Toronto Pearson International Airport implements an enhanced Winter Weather Operations Approach to help meet passengers needs

Toronto, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With the early onset of winter in the Greater Toronto Area, Toronto Pearson has implemented an enhanced Winter Weather Operations Approach to help meet the needs of passengers and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airport during severe winter weather. Fast Facts New Toronto Pearson mobile app… Read the full press release

QantasLink gives customers more travel options travelling to The Whitsunday Islands with the inauguration of its flight between Brisbane and Hamilton Island

SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink’s inaugural flight between Brisbane and Hamilton Island touched down today (28th November 2014), giving customers more travel options travelling to The Whitsunday Islands. QantasLink will operate four return services per week – between Fridays and Mondays – on its 74 seat Q400 aircraft, which is ideally… Read the full press release

Lufthansa handed over the world’s only evacuation aircraft for highly contagious patients to the German government

Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Federal Foreign Minister Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federal Minister of Health Hermann Gröhe accepted receipt of the world’s first evacuation aircraft for transporting and treating Ebola patients on behalf of the German government today. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr handed over an Airbus A340-300 for its new role… Read the full press release

LA/Ontario International Airport passenger numbers rose 4.11% from January 2014 through October 2014 compared to the same period last year

Ontario, California, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose 4.11% from January 2014 through October 2014, compared to the same period last year. ONT airlines served 3,422,524 travelers compared to 3,287,423 travelers during the same period in 2013.  Passenger numbers were up 7.68% for the month of October, the largest… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports announces that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 17.4% in October 2014

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 17.4% in the month of October. A total of 1,689,983 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in October 2014, compared with 1,439,356 in the same month of 2013. There were… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport: Flybe to operate new year round service from Belfast to Liverpool from 2nd February 2015

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today announced that from 2nd February 2015 it will operate a new year round service from George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering a choice of up to three flights a day. Seats are on sale now… Read the full press release

FirstGroup comments on the announcement by the Department for Transport concerning the new InterCity East Coast franchise

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — FirstGroup notes the announcement today by the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) concerning the new InterCity East Coast franchise. Commenting, Tim O’Toole, FirstGroup’s Chief Executive, said: “Our bid for the East Coast franchise was ambitious yet realistic. Had it been selected, it would have created a world class railway… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association Foundation announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – India report

India Business Travel Spending Forecasted to Grow 8.6% in 2014, 9.2% in 2015 Delhi/Mumbai, 2014-11-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation, the voice of the global business travel industry, today announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – India report, a semi-annual analysis that relates unfolding economic events at… Read the full press release

airberlin permits guests to carry Christmas tree at no extra charge

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — This year again, guests flying with airberlin on all international routes will be permitted to carry a Christmas tree at no extra charge. The tree can be up to two metres in length and must be declared at least 48 hours before departure by calling the airberlin service… Read the full press release

airberlin’s Boeing 737-800 bearing the code D-ABML entered into service as the 2014 Christmas aircraft

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Boeing 737-800 bearing the code D-ABML entered into service as the 2014 Christmas aircraft, and can be found flying around the airberlin route network. The elaborate motif is the work of illustrator Thies Schwarz. ‘This was the biggest picture I’ve ever done,’ said Schwarz in reference… Read the full press release

Los hoteles ME Ibiza, ME London y Meliá Villaitana, los mejores de su categoría en los International Hotel Awards

  Han recibido el Premio 5 Estrellas a nivel nacional por mejor renovación, mejor hotel del Reino Unido y mejor resort de golf, respectivamente A partir de ahora se medirán con hoteles a nivel europeo y mundial Mallorca, España, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Los hoteles de Meliá Hotels International ME Ibiza, ME London… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: United Airlines will operate seasonal nonstop service between Chicago and Dublin in summer 2015

CHICAGO, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines today announced that it will operate seasonal nonstop service between Chicago and Dublin in summer 2015. Flight 152 will depart O’Hare International Airport daily at 6:05 p.m., arriving in Dublin, Ireland at 7:35 a.m. the following day (all times local). On the return, flight 153 will depart… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive to take part in the Middle East’s leading business aviation show MEBA in Dubai

Qatar Executive’s brand-new Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to be on static display Qatar Airways’ private jet division places strong focus on promoting its maintenance services to business aviation community Qatar Executive team welcomes visitors at booth #537 Doha, QATAR, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division – is once again… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Tom Douglas announce new partnership to take airplane food to new heights

Iconic Seattle chef’s onboard dish to begin flying Dec. 1 SEATTLE, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers on Alaska Airlines are invited to lift their palates this winter, as Alaska and Tom Douglas announce a new partnership to take airplane food to new heights. Beginning Dec. 1, travelers on all Seattle-departing flights 2.5 hours or… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and Downtown Denver Partnership announce the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park is open for Mile High Residents to take to the ice

Rink Visitors Encouraged to Warm Up the Community with Donations to Volunteers of America DALLAS, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) and the Downtown Denver Partnership are excited to announce the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park is open for Mile High Residents to take to the ice. City of Denver Mayor Michael… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport’s passenger traffic grew 1.9% YoY in October 2014

SINGAPORE, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 1.9% on-year in October 2014, with 4.49 million passengers passing through the airport. There was a 2.1% increase in airfreight movements, with 159,700 tonnes of cargo handled during the month. Aircraft landings and takeoffs decreased by 3.7% to 28,380. Passenger traffic to and… Read the full press release

IATA announced new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy. A voluntary agreement on behalf of its members flying to, from and within Europe will cover the repatriation of passengers unable to return home due to an airline ceasing operations… Read the full press release

Qantas and American Airlines expanded their joint business

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and American Airlines have expanded their joint business, enabling Qantas customers to codeshare on an additional nine American Airlines services including to four new destinations – Kona, Lihue and Maui in Hawaii and Richmond, Virginia. Effective for sale today and travel from 27 November, the Qantas… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 91 room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Fredericton, New Brunswick after $3M renovation

Hotel opens in New Brunswick’s capital city after undergoing a nearly $3M renovation FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly renovated 91 room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Fredericton. Formerly a Lakeview Inns & Suites hotel, the property… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced it reached 100,000 flights over a 12 month period for first time in its 10 year history

Budapest, Hungary, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced that, for the first time in its 10 year history, it has operated 100,000 flights over a 12 month period. This represents almost 30 billion flown seat kilometers and over 1.3 million crew hours… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s Executive Chef Stefan Trepp named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” by the 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide

Hong Kong, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok‘s Executive Chef, Stefan Trepp, was recently named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” (Swiss Star Abroad) by the prestigious 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide.  The accolade is bestowed annually on a Swiss-born chef working abroad according to culinary achievements. Gault&Millau was founded by two restaurant critics, Henri… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open 130 room Fairfield by Marriott in El Salvador by 2016

San Salvador, El Salvador, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced plans today to open a 130 room Fairfield by Marriott in El Salvador. Located adjacent to the upscale La Gran Via shopping mall and in close proximity to large corporations such as Xerox, Citibank, the World Bank, Bayers and Siemens, the hotel will serve… Read the full press release

National Car Rental to unveil three new television commercials featuring actor Patrick Warburton as part of its “Go Like A Pro” advertising campaign

Former Seinfeld Star Delivers Comic Portrayal of “The Control Enthusiast” Business Traveler ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental will unveil three new television commercials featuring actor Patrick Warburton as part of its “Go Like A Pro” advertising campaign. National is launching the 30-second spots to showcase its commitment to providing time-sensitive frequent airport… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways announces the appointment of Shane O’Hare as its Senior Vice President, Marketing

ABU DHABI, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Shane O’Hare as its Senior Vice President, Marketing. Mr O’Hare brings an unrivalled mix of experience in airline marketing and management, having held a range of senior executive positions in the Gulf and… Read the full press release

airberlin group equips the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service

The new system from Panasonic offers passengers internet and entertainment airberlin first German airline to offer inflight internet on short-haul flights BERLIN, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The airberlin group has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service. The two Airbus A320, registered D-ABNJ and OE-LEL, now… Read the full press release

CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino presented with the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center

CHICAGO, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was presented the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center on November 20, 1014. The prestigious award is named for Monsignor Ignatius McDermott, the co-founder of Haymarket Center, and known to his friends as “Father Mac.” “Since assuming her… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2014

HONG KONG, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today announced its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2014. Revenue increased 9.3% over the same period last year to HK$8,018 million. In the first half of fiscal 2014/ 2015, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled a… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International abrirá el Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el sur de Florida

La compañía global líder en resorts inaugurará en 2015 su segundo complejo en Estados Unidos bajo la marca Meliá Hotels & Resorts Mallorca, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International anuncia para 2015 la apertura del Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el área de Fort Lauderdale del Sur de Florida. El nuevo complejo… Read the full press release

AIZIAN, EL RESTAURANTE GASTRONÓMICO DE MELIA BILBAO OBTIENE SU PRIMERA MERECIDA ESTRELLA MICHELIN

BILBAO, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — En la esperada presentación de sus calificaciones anuales celebrada ayer en Marbella, la prestigiosa Guía Michelín de España y Portugal, en su edición 2014, anunció la distinción de la codiciada estrella al Aizian, el restaurante gastronómico del Meliá Bilbao. La Guía Michelin premia así a un restaurante… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport gears up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush

More Than 383,000 Passengers Expected, 25 Million Nationwide KANSAS, MO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of workers at Kansas City International Airport are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush. Airport officials suggest that travelers are prepared and arrive early. To keep things at the terminal curbs running smoothly, KCI Airport… Read the full press release