WIZZ AIR’S LOW FARES ARRIVE IN GLASGOW

2 ROUTES AND 60,000 YEARLY PASSENGERS 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the move of its two Scottish routes to Gdansk and Warsaw from Prestwick to Glasgow International Airport from 1st March. The carrier, which began operating its low-fare services between Scotland and Poland… Read the full press release

Iberia atenderá a Germanwings en cinco aeropuertos españoles

La división de handling de Iberia acaba de renovar el contrato para los próximos 2 años. Iberia Airport Services tiene una cartera de 200 clientes y, en 2012, atendió a más de 75 millones de pasajeros y cerca de 350.000 aviones. Madrid, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Airport Services, división de handling de Iberia, acaba de renovar su… Read the full press release

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Luxury at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ignite the spark this February with the “Romance on Rodeo” room package, couples spa treatments and memorable prix fixe dinners from The Blvd or CUT. Romantic possibilities are abound this Valentine’s Day at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Couples can ignite the spark and relax in luxury at the iconic property located… Read the full press release

Come and try our record-breaking services says Virgin Trains CEO

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains’ customers have given Virgin Trains its highest ever score in the most recent national survey of rail passenger satisfaction. The rail watchdog Passenger Focus carries out large-scale independent research across the industry twice a year, and today released the results of its Autumn 2012 survey. 92% of Virgin Trains’ customers rated… Read the full press release

London City Airport In The Worlds Top Ten Landings

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport has been voted one of the world’s ten most scenic airport landings in a poll conducted by PrivateFly.com. The company asked travel experts and fans across the world to vote for the most scenic airport landings in its annual survey. This year the private jet booking service teamed up… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Ezine Competition Winner Announced

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winner of the Shannon Airport Winter Ezine (electronic magazine) competition is Karen Frawley from Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Karen has won two return tickets from Shannon to New York courtesy of Aer Lingus together with complimentary car parking, access to our executive lounge and a €100 Loop shopping voucher. Pictured above are Niall… Read the full press release

BX SOLUTIONS BEGINS EXPANSION SERVICE IN MIDWEST AND SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES

Toledo, OH, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and BX Solutions is pleased to announce the beginning of a new time definite trucking service connecting 31 markets in the Midwest and Southeast through its new hub operations located in Toledo, Chicago and Atlanta. This service offering specializes in airport-to-airport service using a combination of trusted… Read the full press release

Merseyside in battle for most popular rail route

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains’ customers have given a massive thumbs up to rail services between Liverpool and the capital. With a 96% satisfaction rating, Virgin Trains’ Liverpool services have been rated the second most popular in the country, nudged into second place only by the unique service operated on the Isle of Wight. The rail… Read the full press release

A Facial Spa Getaway at Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

New Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial available exclusively in March. 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to pamper themselves while they relax their minds. Qin The Spa presents the new Relaxing Elixir of Wisdom Facial treatment, designed to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and nourish, resulting in softer skin that is perfectly hydrated and protected – an ideal anti-ageing treatment,… Read the full press release

AEROMEXICO IS MOVING OF TERMINAL!

In July 1st, the airline starts operating on South Terminal, Concourse H 
in Miami International Airport Miami, Florida, 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, is moving to Miami International Airport’s South Terminal, Concourse H this July 1st, and invites all passengers to take advantage of the terminal’s more spacious and updated check-in area as well… Read the full press release

International tourism to continue robust growth in 2013

2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 4% in 2012 to reach 1.035 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Emerging economies (+4.1%) regained the lead over advanced economies (+3.6%), with Asia and the Pacific showing the strongest results. Growth is expected to continue in 2013 only slightly below the 2012 level… Read the full press release

CityJet Launches New Flight From London City Airport to Nuremberg

2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers checking in at London City Airport [this week] were treated to thigh-slapping musical entertainment, as European airline CityJet launched a new service to the German city of Nuremberg. The new route is CityJet’s second to Germany and will operate twice daily, with fares starting from £109 return. An oompah band entertained… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines Announces Service From CVG

Same-Day Connections to 19 Western Destinations 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced nonstop service from CVG to Denver International Airport. This new service, with connections to 19 destinations beyond Denver, will begin May 17. Frontier’s first flight from Denver will arrive at CVG the evening of May 16. “We are proud to offer this… Read the full press release

HOP! Immediate take-off for the Air France group’s new airline

2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today revealed the name and commercial offering of its new regional airline, HOP! A result of the synergy between the Air France group’s three regional airlines – Brit Air, Regional and Airlinair – HOP! aims to become the reference airline on inter-regional routes in France and Europe with a competitive offer, quickly… Read the full press release

Package travel rights: The European Commission examines options

Brussels, 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Commission will this week meet with consumer groups and business leaders in the travel industry to discuss the review of the current EU legislation on package holidays. The 1990 Package Travel Directive protects European consumers booking pre-arranged package holidays. For example, the rules ensure that holidaymakers will always get… Read the full press release

Asia and the Pacific and the Americas the most ‘open’ regions for travellers in terms of Visas

2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — New UNWTO research on Visa facilitation shows that Asia and the Pacific and the Americas are the most ‘open’ regions in terms of tourist Visa requirements. Data also shows that there has been significant progress on Visa facilitation globally in recent years, particularly with the implementation of Visa on arrival policies. Based… Read the full press release

JAL and Russia’s S7 Airlines Launch Codeshare Cooperation

TOKYO, 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and S7 Airlines (S7), both members of the oneworld airline alliance, have entered a codeshare agreement with each other for the first time and will commence codeshare flights from January 30, 2013. JAL operates a nonstop service three times a week between Tokyo (Narita) and Moscow (Domodedovo). In addition to… Read the full press release

QATAR AIRWAYS EXPANDS ROUTE NETWORK IN IRAQ

Najaf, REPUBLIC OF IRAQ, 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has introduced its latest gateway in the Republic of Iraq with the launch of scheduled flights to the central city of Najaf. Following its move into Iraq six months ago with the start of flights to both the capital Baghdad and Erbil, the Doha-based airline has… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific community flight fulfils flying dreams of 200 people from less-advantaged families

2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today operated a special flight that took more than 200 residents from some 80 less-advantaged single-parent families into the skies over Hong Kong for an unforgettable flying experience. The participants ranged in age from four to 68 and came from families that had never taken a flight together before…. Read the full press release

FirstGroup Reveals £250k Support for the Outward Bound Trust

2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s leading bus and rail operator, revealed today that it has donated more than £250k over the last 18 years to educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust.  First, which is one of the charity’s Patron’s Company members, also confirmed that it is to provide a further £30k over the next… Read the full press release

Fall in love with Bath… again and again and again

Fall in love with Bath… again and again and again 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples who are looking for somewhere extra special to spend some quality time together will find romantic experiences in abundance in Bath.  Already featuring in a nationwide Romantic Heritage Cities campaign by national tourist board VisitEngland, The UNESCO World Heritage Site of… Read the full press release

CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO FURTHER IMPACT MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS

Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Construction continues on various projects in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – all part of the ongoing $4.1-billion airport modernization program. The latest impact to travelers will be the closure of the elevator on the west side of Parking Structure 4 facing the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Presents the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013

Lights, camera, Lanai! Cinematic arts shine on the private island. 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the Lanai Film Festival, February 8-10, 2013. Film enthusiasts are invited to enjoy three days of complimentary cinematic arts, music and enriching cultural programs. “Four… Read the full press release

Happy Birthday KQ: 36th anniversary of Kenya Airways

NAIROBI, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  National carrier Kenya Airways is now 36. The airline launched its first flight in February 1977 following breakup of the East African Community and disbanding of East African Airways. With only six aircraft when it was launched by the Kenyan government – four inherited from the collapsed regional airline and two leased… Read the full press release

Precise navigation from space

2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin also starts satellite-based precision approaches in Salzburg airberlin is now the first German airline in Salzburg to use satellite-based precision approaches with its Boeing fleet in accordance with the RNP-AR procedure, thereby further developing its technical leadership role. Since January 2012, airberlin has been using the RNP-AR procedures for approaches and take-offs… Read the full press release

In 2012, Sheremetyevo Airport provided services to more than 26 mln passengers with 90% flight punctuality

2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has summarized its production performance for 2012. For the first time in its history, the Airport provided services to 26 million 188 thousand passengers, which is 16.1% more than in 2011. Passenger traffic on international air lines increased by 18.4%, amounting to 17 million 178 thousand passengers, and on domestic air lines — by 12%, amounting to 9 million 10 thousand passengers. In 2012, scheduled and charter… Read the full press release

SFO cancels weekend runway closure planned for January 25-28, 2013

Weather causes delays in work required for temporary weekend runway closure SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Officials at SFO announced the cancellation of a temporary weekend runway closure which had been planned for January 25-28, 2013. Rainfall in the preceding days prevented construction crews from conducting preparatory work for a closure of Runway 28L from Friday, January 25th… Read the full press release

LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RELEASED

Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been completed and was released today by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).  An electronic copy of the Final EIR can be found on the LAX SPAS website http://www.laxspas.org/.  Hard copies will be made available at the… Read the full press release

Special Summer Offer From WingsAbroad

2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fly from Shannon Airport to Bodrum this summer and stay in the beautiful Sami Beach Hotel and upgrade your holiday from a B&B basis to a Half Board basis for only €1 per person. Holidays for June start from €419 for 1 week or €589 for 2 weeks per person (prices based… Read the full press release

Passenger numbers grow for third year running at Bristol Airport

2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport have risen for the third successive year. The number of people passing through the terminal was up 2.8 per cent compared to the previous year, making Bristol the only airport in the UK’s top ten to see growth each year since the end of 2009.* A total… Read the full press release