Special menu on-board Malaysia Airlines flights during the first and second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Subang, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Malaysia Airlines is offering a special menu on-board its flights during the first and second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The special menu consist of mouth-watering meals of compressed rice (nasi impit) with chicken rendang, braised  mixed vegetables with coconut gravy and peanut sauce on business class and ghee rice with chicken rendang… Read the full press release

Austria‘s largest domestic airline Austrian Airlines reports improved earnings in Q2 2013

Operating result up by EUR 20 million in the first half-year Austrian maintains its turnaround target for 2013 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Austrian Airlines, Austria‘s largest domestic airline, succeeded in significantly improving its earnings in the second quarter of the 2013 financial year to EUR 21 million (Q2 2012: EUR 12 million). This strong increase was primarily… Read the full press release

Iberia recibe más de 17.000 ofertas de sus clientes para su primer “Vuelo Social” a Nueva York

La campaña se ha desarrollado en www.iberia.com, desde el 30 de julio a las 20:00 horas y durante 24 horas. En los próximos días, desde Serviberia se adjudicarán los billetes a quienes hayan ofrecido los mejores precios, con un máximo de 600 euros, ida y vuelta. Madrid, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — La campaña de Iberia para comercializar su… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport and ‘South’ initiative getting ready for the opportunities offered by the China travel market

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport and the associated ‘South’ initiative are preparing to hold a series of workshops in September and October to help southern business and tourism operators become more aware of opportunities offered by the China travel market. ‘South’ is an initiative facilitated by Christchurch Airport, in conjunction with the 13 Regional Tourism Organisations,… Read the full press release

Groundbreaking guidelines for recording on-time flight statistics developed by Russian Sheremetyevo International Airport

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has initiated and developed a new version of the «Guidelines for Recording On-Time Flight Statistics.» Airport specialists have developed a document that represents a breakthrough for the aviation industry, enabling the airport to exercise sweeping control over the performance of all participants in the aircraft-servicing process, taking into account modern conditions and the requirements imposed upon individual airports and airlines…. Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services to launch online art auction to help fund high school art programs

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Online auction goes live, local high school artwork on display in Concourse D Midpoint WHO: Balram “B” Bheodari, Deputy General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Steven Bass, General Manager, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services Metro-Atlanta Public High School Art Teacher Metro-Atlanta Public High School Art Teacher Metro-Atlanta Public High School Student Artist WHAT: Hartsfield-Jackson… Read the full press release

The San Francisco International Airport to provide alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike

Airport would resume free bussing between Millbrae Caltrain, South San Francisco Ferryboat Terminal  SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlined alternate transportation options for passengers in the event of a possible Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) strike, which could cause service disruptions beginning Monday, August 5, 2013. Other transit & shared rides… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport’s CEO Neil Pakey applauds Ryanair’s decision to extend its Liverpool service beyond the summer

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport Neil Pakey said today that Ryanair’s decision to extend its Liverpool service beyond the summer is an excellent two-way opportunity to drive winter-season tourism here and on Merseyside. The airline announced today that it will operate three times weekly to Liverpool through the winter season, having restored… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport announced 10% increase in The August Bank Holiday passengers over the same period last year

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has today stated that the 10% increase in Bank Holiday passengers through the airport this weekend, over the same period last year is further evidence of the recovery in the tourism market here and abroad. “The August Bank Holiday weekend is one of the busiest… Read the full press release

Ryanair announced all year round flights between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Shannon on the west coast of Ireland

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair have today announced that they intend to operate more flights between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Shannon on the west coast of Ireland, with flights due to operate all year round.. Flights currently operate from JLA to Shannon during the Summer season, however this Winter will see an increase in the service… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport to launch new magazine Voyage for those travelling to and from Liverpool

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Today Liverpool John Lennon Airport proudly announces a new, exciting, innovative magazine in conjunction with Seven Streets; Voyage. Which will be launching this autumn. To discuss what this magazine has to offer the people of the city and those travelling to and from Liverpool; our marketing co-ordinator, Chris Scott, sat down with David… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to fly four times a week on the Budapest – Istanbul route, and daily from March 2014

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The first scheduled flight of Wizz Air to Istanbul took off. The airline will fly between Budapest and Istanbul four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and Wizz Air is planning to fly daily from March 2014 onwards. The new flight is the latest new route to be announced by… Read the full press release

Eurostar’s ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps open for sale

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar’s popular ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps will open for sale on Eurostar.com at 6.30am* on 6 August 2013. The Swiss ski train Launched in 2012, Eurostar’s Swiss ski service transports skiers and snowboarders from St Pancras International and Ashford International to… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group released its July and H1-2013 operational results, 8.4 percent increase in traffic compared to July 2012

SEATTLE, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported July and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 9.2 percent increase in traffic on a 9.2 percent increase in capacity compared to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds Thrice-Weekly Services to the Home of the Giant Pandas Chengdu

BEIJING, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning Sept. 3, 2013, Qatar Airways will begin thrice-weekly scheduled flights to and from Chengdu, a major economic centre of western China. The Doha – Chengdu route will celebrate 10 years of Qatar Airways services in China since 2003. Chengdu will join Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chongqing as the airline’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to sponsor FC Barcelona Asia Tour to Bangkok, Thailand, Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways recently kicked off its sponsorship of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour by launching a contest for Facebook® fans to celebrate the airline’s support for the team’s visit to Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Facebook contest, which began 1st July and ran through 31st July, gained the airline… Read the full press release

airberlin and Air Seychelles extended codeshare agreement

2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin and Air Seychelles have extended their codeshare agreement, meaning airberlin guests can now fly to the beautiful paradise island of Praslin, via Mahé. Praslin will be accessible four times a week from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich. All Seychelles-bound flights are optimally connected to the hub of airberlin’s strategic partner, Etihad Airways,… Read the full press release

Harrods fashion department store opened at London Gatwick’s South Terminal departure lounge

New Harrods department store opens focusing on fashion, jewellery and accessories Opening is part of a £21m revamp of the South Terminal departure lounge In addition to Harrods, twenty-two new shops will be open by the end of the year 2013-08-03— /travelprnews.com/ — London Gatwick today welcomes the opening of a new Harrods department store in… Read the full press release

Swissport announced it will acquire Servisair from the French Derichebourg SA

2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Customers will benefit from the combined operational excellence and consistent service quality worldwide Swissport and the French Derichebourg SA today announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which Swissport will acquire Servisair from the French Derichebourg SA. In this context Swissport has secured appropriate financing for the acquisition by issuing and successfully… Read the full press release

The JAL Group released forecast figures for the Japanese summer vacation August 9-18, 2013

TOKYO, 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group today announced international and domestic passenger traffic forecast for the Japanese summer vacation that stretches ten days from August 9 to August 18 this year. There are currently 266,166 passenger bookings on international JAL Group flights during this period, up 7.2% compared to previous year, while capacity increased by 6.1%…. Read the full press release

Pierwszy europejski Dreamliner w drodze do Pekinu

Warszawa, 1 sierpnia 2013 roku – Dzisiaj o godz. 17.01 z warszawskiego lotniska wystartował po raz pierwszy do Pekinu Dreamliner LOT-u (o numerach rejestracyjnych SP-LRB). Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT są pierwszym europejskim przewoźnikiem, który będzie operował samolotami Boeingu 787 do stolicy Chin. 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Pekin to ostatnia trasa z dalekodystansowych połączeń PLL LOT, która będzie… Read the full press release

AEGEAN: All are welcome, as long as we all pay the same taxes

2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Comments on issues raised in the Press Conference of Ryanair: The Greek airline market is open and accessible to all. All European companies can operate in it with the same taxes and encumbrances which AEGEAN pays. AEGEAN contributes today to tourism with 4 million international passengers from Athens and the regions, compared to… Read the full press release

Holiday companies Thomson and First Choice expect to see their busiest single day of the year with 25,000 customers departing for foreign shores on Saturday August 3rd, 2013

2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Holiday companies, Thomson and First Choice will see 25,000 customers depart for foreign shores this Saturday (3rd August) on what’s set to be their busiest single day of the year. Over the last decade, the first Saturday in August has consistently been the busiest departure day for Thomson and First Choice and this year… Read the full press release

Old School trips and small town adventures in Virginia

Old School connects travelers to bygone times that are here to stay RICHMOND, Va., 2013-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In today’s travel culture few things are more inviting than the perception of simpler times, small towns, friendly folks and nostalgia for childhood memories. In Virginia we call it “Old School” with a funky vibe found at country stores, town… Read the full press release

Thomson and First Choice Weddings added another top-spot to tie-the-knot to their weddings programme the idyllic island of Mauritius

2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year, after the champagne has been popped and the engagement ring admired by excited well-wishers, almost 5,000 brides and grooms-to-be turn to Thomson and First Choice to help them plan their special day abroad. And now, Thomson and First Choice Weddings have added another top-spot to tie-the-knot to their weddings programme… Read the full press release

Thomas Cook UK & Ireland released its latest range of 2014 Summer holidays brochures with 16 new additions available online

Refreshed brochure design and introduction of four new titles Five new SENTIDO hotels and Five new Aquamania properties New and exclusive premium holiday concepts from Thomas Cook in Sunwing and Sunprime New budget range from Airtours with the introduction of smartline Early booking offer with Kids for a Quid 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomas Cook UK &… Read the full press release

Ryanair announced additional daily frequencies on its five main Ireland-UK routes

INTENSIFIED COMPETITION WITH AER LINGUS INCREASES AGAIN TO BENEFIT OF UK CONSUMERS WHILE UKCC INVENTS COMPETITION “CONCERN” FAIRYTALES 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, the UK’s largest airline, today (31 July) announced that it would add additional daily frequencies from October on its five main Ireland-UK routes in a direct response to similar flight increases recently announced… Read the full press release

LUX* Maldives takes conventional water sports to the next level with the country’s latest extreme sport addition the FLYBOARD

2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether on a family holiday or on honeymoon, water sports have always been a must-do for all the visitors to the Maldives. Kayaking, pedal boats or snorkelling still remain a popular option for the ones wanting to explore the turquoise lagoon and vibrant reefs around the island as well as the more… Read the full press release

Multi award winning company Lets Go Maldives announced their new site at letsgomaldives.com

2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s go Maldives (LGM) started business as a travel company in May 2005. Its business has grown over these years and LGM is now one of the best tour companies in the Maldives. Multi award winning company Lets Go Maldives is very thrilled to announce the launching of their fascinating new website www.letsgomaldives.com as… Read the full press release

Ryanair announced special flight deals for the opening weekend of the 2013-14 Heineken Cup

IRISH TO INVADE EUROPE ONCE MORE – ON THE LOWEST FARES! 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (30 July) launched flights for the opening weekend of the 2013-14 Heineken Cup, which kicks off on 11th October, and urged Irish rugby fans to book early and beat the scrum. Ryanair… Read the full press release