Bristol, England, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced its summer holiday schedule for 2014 today with 42 routes available from Bristol Airport. Over one million summer seats are on sale now at www.easyJet.com so that customers can secure the best fares by booking early on travel between 16 June and 14 September 2014. The… Read the full press release
Chicago, United States, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) is committed to ensuring that environmental sustainability is the cornerstone of how the national carrier’s business is done into the future. This is in line and under the guidance of the Department of Public Enterprise’s Climate Change Policy Framework for State Owned Companies. A key driver… Read the full press release
Oslo, Norway, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport set yet another record for the number of passengers on a single day on Friday, 27 September, when 88 046 people travelled via the airport. “This day marked the beginning of the autumn holiday for many. Our ability to handle more than 88 000 passengers in one day proves… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport has described the announcement by United Airlines today of not just the return of its Shannon-Chicago service next year but the almost doubling of capacity as another significant vote of confidence in the quality and unique tourism product across the West of Ireland. The announcement comes as Shannon… Read the full press release
Cologne, Germany, 2013-10-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa and Germanwings are marginally expanding their services in the forthcoming winter flight schedules. Their joint capacity in terms of available seat-kilometers will increase overall by 1.1 per cent. This growth is attributable to the deployment of larger aircraft. In combination with Germanwings, Lufthansa is offering customers an even wider… Read the full press release
Takes Place Oct. 31st at Toronto Metro Convention Centre Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today invites travel agency owners and senior managers in the Toronto area to the Travelport Connect 2013 Toronto Showcase taking place Oct. 31st at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre…. Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines announced today details of its second installment of the JAL NEW SKY PROJECT, fully revamped Boeing 767-300ERs named JAL SKY SUITE 767, which will be first introduced on flights between Tokyo (Narita) and Vancouver from December 09, 2013. The introduction of JAL SKY SUITE 767 service was initially announced… Read the full press release
Roadworks on Fuhlsbüttel bypass restrict approach and exit routes Hamburg, Germany, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hamburg State Agency for Roads, Bridges and Waterways (LSBG) is renewing the road surface on the B433 Fuhlsbüttel bypass (airport) from the city heading north. The roadworks will take place from 14 to 27 October, 2013, in four phases. Each phase… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings had reached 19.9 per cent. This follows a series of on-market purchases of Virgin Australia shares over recent weeks. The Abu Dhabi-based airline now holds more than 515 million shares in… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has celebrated the graduation of thefirst Emirati certified aircraftengineerwho successfully completed the airline’s Graduate Engineering Traineeprogram. Shehab Al Shehhiis Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate, allowing him to certify the certificate of… Read the full press release
Tickets to the season’s leading football games now available for redemption with Skywards Miles from Emirates DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of Emirates Skywards now have exclusive opportunities to redeem their Miles for tickets to matches of the world’s renowned football clubs sponsored by the airline. This football season, tickets are available for matches played… Read the full press release
Miramar, Florida, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2013 and year-to-date 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in September 2013 increased 28.8 percent versus September 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 24.9 percent. Load factor for September 2013 was 84.7 percent, an increase… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flooding in Thailand is affecting 28 provinces (eight in the northeast, six in the north, seven in the central and seven in the east) with flood waters have receded in Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Kalasin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Mukdahan, Kamphaengphet, Phayao, Lampang and Mae Hong Son, according to the Disaster… Read the full press release
Plans being launched during National Customer Service Week Meet the manager events to be held for passengers Find ‘Supertram man’ competition with prizes to be won Nominations open for passengers to vote for their ‘Customer Service Stars’ Perth, Scotland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate National Customer Service Week, Stagecoach Supertram is today (Monday 7 October) launching… Read the full press release
New Mazes, Scare Zones, Shows and Extended Park Hours OCTOBER 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 24-27 Valencia, CA, United States, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms from a “theme park” to a haunted “scream park” for the 21st season of Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®, Southern California’s most thrilling Halloween experience. This season marks one of… Read the full press release
Serbian Airline Must Meet Standard U.S. Ownership and Control Requirements Washington, D.C., United States, Travel issues, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), argued in a recent U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) filing that JAT Airways’ application to provide air services to the United States through its partner Etihad Airways should be denied… Read the full press release
Kelana Jaya, Malaysia, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines has been operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to over 100 destinations as Malaysian Airlines System Berhad since 1 October 1972 and to mark its 41st anniversary of Malaysian Hospitality this year, the national airline has outlined a month-long full of activities. To commemorate the celebration, the national carrier treated… Read the full press release
Halifax, N.S., Canada, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) is a valuable provincial asset worth $1.27 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2012, according to the latest economic impact report, released today. This represents an additional $13 million in economic output over the previous year. “Together, the Airport Authority and all of our… Read the full press release
RESTAURATEUR OTG BRINGS CONCEPTS BY MARK MCEWAN, ROCCO AGOSTINO, DEVIN CONNELL, MICHAEL COURY AND SOMMELIER JOHN SZABO TO TERMINALS 1 AND 3 Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Toronto Pearson announced the openings of four new restaurant concepts by leading Toronto chefs for passengers to enjoy. As part of the innovative dining program created by restaurateur… Read the full press release
2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — LocalBabel.com, the specialist provider of customised marketing services, local market intelligence and business liaison, for businesses venturing into new markets, is set to make that difference for twenty select travel brands from around the world who will be invited to Moscow’s 21ST International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). “Russia may well be… Read the full press release
Manila, Philippines, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) sent off its first long-haul flight at 4:40pm today. The daily non-stop 9-hour Manila-Dubai service serves as a milestone for the airline that has made its mark in short-haul regional and domestic operations. CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei said during the flight… Read the full press release
Oslo, Norway, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tuesday, 8 October marks the 15th anniversary since Oslo Airport (OSL) opened its doors and runways as Norway’s new main airport at a ceremony presided over by His Royal Majesty King Harald on 8 October 1998. A Color Air flight bound for Ålesund piloted by Captain Tord Tangvik was the first… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM has now joined Luchtvaart College Schiphol (Aviation College Schiphol, formerly Schiphol College) as a partner, enabling the college to further enhance and fine-tune its ability to develop and organise ‘working & learning’ activities within the aviation sector. Luchtvaart College Schiphol pools the strengths of aviation businesses, vocational education institutions and… Read the full press release
An Airbus Air France A380 with the 80th anniversary livery took off last night to Johannesburg in South Africa. The superjumbo, whose special livery was painted in partnership with Airbus, was exclusively unveiled at Paris-Charles de Gaulle in the presence of 200 Air France staff. France, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two Air France aircraft will sport this… Read the full press release
Starting 30 March 2014, Air France will operate a new daily service to Jakarta, as a continuation of the Singapore flight, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. France, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300 equipped with 303 seats, including 8 in the La Première cabin, 67 in Business, 28 in Premium Economy… Read the full press release
Vermont, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Explore the state with “Haunted Highways” lodging packages, ghost stories and Halloween hysteria Come one, Come ghoul! This fall, Vermont welcomes all fearless travelers to explore Haunted Highways, a collection of ghost stories with lodging packages available statewide. Visitors are encouraged to have their own ghostly getaway: follow Vermont’s blacktop highways, connecting one… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the broadcast by Carte Blanche on the 6th of October on tariff increase, Airports Company South Africa would like to provide context to some of the misleading and inaccurate information presented in the report. On the issue of tariffs, the company has increased its tariffs by 5,5 percent with… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A350 XWBs (18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft.* It is also the first order Airbus has received from Japan for the A350 XWB, confirming its continuing… Read the full press release
Sofia, Bulgaria, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport has become a part of the rhythm and good vibrations through the 6th edition of the international festival of contemporary dance – Sofia Dance Week. As of today till 11th of October, everyone who wants to test her or his dance skills or make first steps in the choreography… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways continued to achieve record growth in the third quarter of 2013, with revenue from passenger services exceeding US$1 billion for the first time and passenger numbers passing 3 million. Total revenue rose 11 per cent to US$1.4 billion, compared to US$1.3 billion in Q3 of 2012,… Read the full press release