Category Archives: Travelers

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) celebrated the launch of Eastern Airways’ scheduled services to Southampton

Posted on by

Leeds, UK, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) today celebrated the launch of Eastern Airways’ scheduled services to Southampton, by offering passengers complimentary breakfast and champagne in the airport’s award winning Yorkshire Premier Lounge. Aimed primarily at business travellers, Eastern Airways will operate three flights each weekday to Southampton as well as a Sunday service… Read the full press release

Dolphin’s brand new look and feel to be unveiled at Travel Technology Europe

Posted on by

London, UK, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’re very excited to unveil Dolphin’s brand new look and feel for the first time at Travel Technology Europe. Dolphin’s advanced automation features are well known to the travel industry. Now it looks even better too! The redesigned interface further improves the user experience, whilst allowing customers to change colours themselves and thereby… Read the full press release

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer unveils international tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013 reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals

Posted on by

Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists travelling the world in 2013. For 2014, UNWTO forecasts 4% to… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines to host open house for new flight attendant jobs on January 22, 2014 in Atlantic City

Posted on by

Miramar, FL, US, 2014-1-20 — /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 an open house for new flight attendant jobs on Wednesday,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced up to 30% off on economy and premium class fares during the New Year. New Journeys three-day global sale

Posted on by

Up To 30% Off On Economy And Premium Class Fares Experience Five Star Service When Travelling To A Number Of Destinations Across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia And The Americas Doha, Qatar, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways is offering customers up to 30% off on Economy Class and Premium cabin fares to a wide variety… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways showcased Boeing 787 Dreamliner On Static Display at this year’s Bahrain International Air Show

Posted on by

Doha, Qatar, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has made its presence felt at this year’s Bahrain International Air Show by displaying one its Boeing 787 aircraft. Held every year under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the show attracts leading aviation industry companies from the region and around the world. Thousands… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds additional flights between its hub in Doha and Khartoum, Sudan

Posted on by

Khartoum, Sudan, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has added three additional flights per week between its hub in Doha and Khartoum, bringing the total number of services to Sudan to 17 weekly flights. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the extra capacity would be a great boost as it would improve connections from Khartoum… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority’s figures reveal George Best Belfast City Airport outperformed major UK airports

Posted on by

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Figures* published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have revealed that George Best Belfast City Airport handled more air transport movements in 2013 than any other Northern Ireland airport. www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport_data_prov/201312/December_2013_Provisional_Airport_Statistics.pdf A 13.2% increase in passenger numbers has also seen the airport outperform passenger growth at any other major UK airport…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures

Posted on by

Hong Kong, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for December 2013 that show passenger numbers increasing in line with the capacity increase for the month. Cargo and mail tonnage, however, showed a year-on-year decline despite more capacity being available. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of… Read the full press release

BAC signed with Shenzhen CIMC TIANDA Airport Support LTD for new passenger boarding bridges at Bahrain International Airport

Posted on by

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its’ mission to enhance the airport’s infrastructure and services, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today signing an agreement with Shenzhen CIMC TIANDA Airport Support LTD to replace the existing passenger bridges at Bahrain International Airport with new state-of-the-art Passenger Boarding Bridges. The signing ceremony, held during the Bahrain… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport now offers 60 minutes free of charge Wi-Fi access at its passenger terminals

Posted on by

Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fraport AG, the owner and manager of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), continues to expand its Internet service at FRA. Effective immediately, passengers and visitors at FRA can use their own digital devices to access the airport’s Wi-Fi network for 60 minutes free of charge. Available throughout FRA’s passenger terminals, Fraport’s Wi-Fi access… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport announced new rules for liquids in carry-on luggage during 2014 XXII Winter Olympics and XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi

Posted on by

Moscow, Russia, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a decree issued by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, several changes now apply to the rules of pre-flight and post-flight inspection as of January 11, 2013. One of them prohibits the transportation of all kinds of liquids in carry-on luggage for flights departing from airports located in the Russian Federation. This measure is aimed at ensuring the protection of civil aviation facilities against unlawful… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens the first airport TSA Pre-Check application site in the Southeast

Posted on by

Travelers now have the opportunity to apply for expedited screening during transit Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Delta Air Lines opened the first airport TSA Pre-Check application site in the Southeast today. TSA Pre-Check is an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways starts Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton service from Monday 20 January 2014

Posted on by

Leeds, UK, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways’ new service from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton, aimed primarily at business travellers, launches on Monday 20 January 2014. The UK’s second largest regional airline will offer three flights each weekday in each direction, as well as a Sunday service to ensure business communities in Yorkshire and on… Read the full press release

UNWTO’s planned activities for the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR Madrid 22-26 January 2014

Posted on by

Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The presentation of the 2013 UNWTO Awards, a Ministerial Debate on the future of tourism in the Middle East and North Africa and a business-to-business event connecting African tourism companies with Spanish and Portuguese counterparts are among the many UNWTO activities planned for the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR (Madrid, Spain,… Read the full press release

HMSHost to open 25 new restaurant brands at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Posted on by

HMSHost to open 25 new restaurant brands in Terminals 1 and 2 as part of two airport development phases; Airport’s first Starbucks and other favorites Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has just signed an agreement with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to open 25 new dining offerings in Terminals 1 and 2 over… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong shares Government’s belief for urgent capacity expansion at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

Posted on by

Hong Kong, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) welcomed today’s 2014 Policy Address by the Chief Executive, who highlighted the urgency to expand the handling capacity of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The AA said it shares the Government’s belief that there is an urgent need to add a new runway by 2023 in… Read the full press release

Business Traveler named Incheon Airport the ‘World’s Best Duty-free Shop’

Posted on by

Sweeping the top in the US edition as well as Asia-Pacific and China editions of the magazine Seoul, South Korea, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Incheon International Airport won the World’s Best Duty-free Shop in the 2013 Business Traveler Awards, held in Los Angeles, January 13. This is its winning the award fourth year in a row since… Read the full press release

Mark Thomson appointed Auckland Airport general manager of property

Posted on by

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Mark Thomson to the company’s Leadership Team. Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s chief executive, says, “Mark’s appointment follows an extensive domestic and international search, and completes the restructure and recruitment of Auckland Airport’s senior management team.” “Mark will lead the property team and be… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomed the proposed alliance between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines

Posted on by

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport welcomes proposed alliance which will deliver capacity growth and new daily A380 service. – Additional 100,000 seats on Auckland-Singapore route in first year – Fourth A380 aircraft for Auckland Airport Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement of a proposed alliance between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines and the… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group to launch platform IMAGINE for the public to share their vision for Project Jewel

Posted on by

Singapore, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the recent announcement that Project Jewel will be jointly developed by Changi Airport Group and CapitaMalls Asia, Jewel Changi Airport Devt, the property manager of Project Jewel, is now inviting the public to play an integral role in shaping the complex into an iconic, world-class lifestyle destination in Singapore. Titled IMAGINE,… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) renewed its partnership with the leading global travel industry research authority PhoCusWright

Posted on by

Members to benefit from industry research and consumer insights, starting with Indian Consumer Behaviour report  Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with PhoCusWright, the leading global travel industry research authority. The affiliation will help deliver key research findings on the Asia Pacific… Read the full press release

Finavia airports had 19,012,375 passengers in 2013

Posted on by

Vantaa, Finland, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Number of passengers at Finavia’s airports decreased somewhat as domestic traffic continued to decline. However, volumes at Helsinki airport continued to increase due to good development of international transit traffic. Last year was a record year for Helsinki Airport as its passenger volume reached 15 million for the first time ever…. Read the full press release

Etihad Airways to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City

Posted on by

Etihad Airways to add a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and New York City More choice for Abu Dhabi business, Government, expatriate and leisure travellers New one-stop connections to / from more than 30 destinations, via Abu Dhabi hub Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,… Read the full press release

Thailand welcomed 26,735,583 visitors in 2013

Posted on by

Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has welcomed a total of 26,735,583 visitor arrivals in 2013, exceeding the year’s original target of 26.1 million and representing a 19.6 per cent increase over 22,353,903 international tourists in 2012. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of TAT said, “This achievement brings much joy to Thailand and the country’s travel and… Read the full press release

Thailand’s beach resort destination Krabi named New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2014”

Posted on by

Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Krabi, a beach resort destination on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast, is welcoming more flights and being listed as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2014” by the New York Times. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of TAT said, “The increasing number of flights through Krabi Airport, and the recent release… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group sets new record for sales in passenger traffic during 2013

Posted on by

Cologne, Germany, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last year, the Lufthansa Group set a new record for sales in passenger traffic. Traffic in the passenger business (measured in revenue passenger-kilometres) came to more than 209 billion in 2013. This represents an increase of 2.3 per cent compared with the previous year. The Group also beat its previous record… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines starts flying to Tehran, Iran from 11 March 2014

Posted on by

• Austrian national carrier to begin flying to Iranian capital once again from 11 March 2014 onwards  • Five return flights a week to be offered between Vienna and Tehran Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines is to relaunch its services to the Iranian capital, Tehran, from 11 March 2014 onwards, depending on the final… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Group appointed Tatjana Lulevic-Heyny as its new Vice President Sales

Posted on by

Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tatjana Lulevic-Heyny, 45, will be taking over the management of the Sales Division of the Austrian Airlines Group, as Vice President Sales, from 10 February 2014. A skilled graduate in business studies, Ms. Lulevic-Heyny will succeed Christina Hackl, who has left the company. Ms. Lulevic-Heyny read Business Studies at the… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Group reported its preliminary monthly traffic figures for December 2013 vs. December 2012

Posted on by

Santiago, Chile, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”) (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN / Bovespa: LATM33), the leading airline group in Latin America, today reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for December 2013 compared to December 2012. System passenger traffic decreased 1.8% as capacity decreased 6.3%…. Read the full press release