2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has witnessed high passenger traffic during Eid Al Fitr break. During the period between 5th and 12th of August, the airport received 94,423 embarking and 67,940 disembarking passengers as well as 2524 transit passengers which brought the total passenger movement during… Read the full news article
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Schiphol Group 2013 Interim Report: revenue +3.3%, operating result +5.1%, net result +18.9%
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Building together a Mainport Future Net revenue up by 3.3% to EUR 658 million (2012: EUR 637 million); EBITDA up by 1.0% to EUR 266 million (2012: EUR 264 million); Operating result up by 5.1% to EUR 148 million (2012: EUR 141 million); Net result of EUR 110 million (2012: EUR 93… Read the full news article
Oscar Award winner Tom Hanks and his family watched hurling match while transiting Shannon Airport en route from Greece to the US
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passenger numbers may be rising significantly at Shannon Airport this summer season but even in the rush these days, some still stand out more than others – particularly if they are world famous celebrities! Among others, in June the airport had Irish-American royalty in Jean Kennedy Smith, last month it was Bruce… Read the full news article
The Eastern Iowa Airport and Allegiant Air launched direct service between Cedar Rapids and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers Florida
Cedar Rapids, IA, 2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Eastern Iowa Airport and Allegiant Air are announcing direct service between Cedar Rapids and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers Florida. The service will begin on December 18 with two non-stop flights per week. Allegiant will introduce the new service with fares as low as $99.99 each way. To take advantage… Read the full news article
High-speed rail operator Eurostar expects over 110,000 passengers during the bank holiday this weekend
2013-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar is set for another bumper bank holiday this weekend, as over 110,000 people are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator – a 3% rise in passengers compared with the equivalent 2012 August bank holiday weekend *. Almost 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full news article
Pacific Asia Travel Association: Asia Pacific destinations international visitors figure grew by eight per cent in first half 2013
2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — International visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations have expanded at better than eight per cent over the first part of the year according to preliminary estimates released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today. Across the 31 destinations for which data is currently available, this translates into more than eight million additional arrivals… Read the full news article
JAL Group revised its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013
TOKYO, 2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group (JAL) today announced revisions made to its flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2013(ending March 31, 2014). In regards to the airline’s domestic network, flight frequencies on select routes will be adjusted to better meet demand as well as the changes in customer travel patterns… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways launched flights to Sulaymaniyah which is its fifth destination in Iraq
SULAYMANIYAH, Republic of Iraq, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fifth destination in the Republic of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, increasing the airline’s frequency across Iraq from 16 to 20 flights each week. The new services, which will operate four-times-a-week non-stop from the airline’s Doha hub, brings the carrier’s global network to 129… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines announced HOT low fares starting at $69 one-way for flights to select nonstop destinations nationwide
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Challenges YOU to Seize Your Vacation with Fares Starting as Low as $69 One-Way to Select Nonstop Destinations Nationwide Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways are challenging Americans to stop allowing their vacation days to go unused and to seize the moment to Carpe Vacay! According to… Read the full news article
Key Customer Innovation and IT appointments at Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions as part of an effort to become the easiest airline to fly. “These new positions highlight Alaska Airlines’ continued investment in customer-friendly technology and innovation,” said Kris Kutchera, the carrier’s vice president of… Read the full news article
New increased baggage allowances announced by Qatar Airways
Check-in Up to 30kg in Economy, 40kg In Business And 50kg In First Class Doha, QATAR, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective 1 September 2013, passengers flying Qatar Airways routes worldwide will have enhanced baggage allowances with additional baggage weight allowed per person. Economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while Business and First Class… Read the full news article
airberlin offers members of its frequent flyer program topbonus to win additional 2,000 topbonus award miles
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of airberlin’s frequent flyer program, topbonus, not only earn award miles on flights but also with numerous partner companies and these miles can be redeemed for free flights. topbonus members who take one flight before 15th October, rent a car, stay in a hotel for a night and write a review… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways adds four additional weekly flights between Doha and Nairobi, Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Kenya’s East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Phyllis Kandie, welcomed Qatar Airways’ decision to increase its frequency between Doha and Nairobi by adding four additional weekly flights to and from the capital city. Beginning Sept. 1, 2013, the airline will increase its A320 aircraft flights to 18… Read the full news article
Ryanair named best performing airline at Bristol Airport
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (20 Aug) celebrated receiving an inaugural Bristol Airport Tracker Award, which recognised outstanding flight performance by Ryanair aircraft at Bristol Airport. Ryanair was the best performing airline at Bristol having achieved a 100% record for correct departure routes on take-offs, minimising the noise disturbance… Read the full news article
New consumer verification security system introduced on Ryanair.com website
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (20 Aug) launched a new consumer verification security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers increased security when booking Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com. Delivered through CardinalCommerce’s Centinel® technology platform, the new system has been introduced across all Ryanair markets and provides consumers with… Read the full news article
ADAC-operated Middle East business aviation airport Al Bateen Executive Airport to base Rotana Jet’s new A319 Airbus at its facilities
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that Rotana Jet will be basing a new A319 Airbus at its facilities. The Rotana Jet fleet currently based at Al Bateen Executive Airport consists of… Read the full news article
VisitBritain announced it extended its five year partnership with the Barclays Premier League to 2016
Biggest football campaign launched in tourist board’s history 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitBritain has today extended its five year partnership with the Barclays Premier League to 2016. The new deal will target millions of football fans around the world who follow English football, and aim to increase the 900,000 football mad visitors who already visit each year, spending… Read the full news article
Senior Thai tourism industry executives and media visited cleaned-Up Samet Island affected by a recent oil spill
Bangkok, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A delegation of more than 200 senior Thai tourism industry executives and media, led by H.E. Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak, Minister of Tourism and Sports, visited the area affected by a recent oil spill and pronounced it as being “almost completely cleaned up.” Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand,… Read the full news article
Gatwick Airport’s Head of Retail Spencer Sheen to host one-hour live Twitter Q&A on Thursday 22 August
Spencer Sheen’s 30 years of experience includes M&S and international positions Current projects include £21m transformation of South Terminal retail space Questions can be asked live or in advance using #askgatwick via @Gatwick_Airport 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A one-hour live Twitter Q&A will be held from 11am on Thursday 22 August with Gatwick Airport’s Head of… Read the full news article
Ms Giam Hui Geok is the 2nd finalist for Changi Airport’s ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw
SINGAPORE, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second lucky shopper at Changi Airport to emerge as the next finalist for its annual ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw is a merchandising manager from Singapore, Ms Giam Hui Geok. Ms Giam, 47, was on her way home from a business trip to China, where upon her arrival… Read the full news article
The Cathay Pacific Group posts HK$24 million profit for the first six months of 2013
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Announces 2013 Interim Results 1H2013 1H2012(restated) Change Turnover HK$ million 48,584 48,861 -0.6% Profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of Cathay Pacific HK$ million 24 (929) +102.6% Earnings/(loss) per share HK cents 0.6 (23.6) +102.5% Dividend per share HK$ 0.06 –… Read the full news article
airberlin announced operating results improved by two-thirds YoY in Q2-2013
Operating result (EBIT) improved by two-thirds in yearly comparison Enhanced capacity utilisation, higher revenue per available seat kilometer Turbine turn-around program will reach 2013 contribution target 80 percent of the Turbine contribution to earnings for 2013 already attained Passenger numbers on flights within the Etihad Airways and airberlin joint network exceed expectations 2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/… Read the full news article
Pacific Asia Travel Association to host the 2nd Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and PATA Board Meetings in Rotorua, New Zealand
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has accepted the New Zealand Māori Tourism‘s exceptional bid to host the second Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and PATA Board Meetings in Rotorua, New Zealand from April 4-9, 2014. The objective of the PAITC is to promote awareness, enhance and protect the increasingly important tourism role of… Read the full news article
World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony 2013 to be hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya Turkey on August 31st 2013
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel brands and organisations are set to go ‘head to head’ in what promises to be a thrilling World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony, to be hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey on August 31st 2013. Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards… Read the full news article
Changi Airport Group Singapore unveils concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex
Redevelopment of T1 car park among Changi Airport’s key infrastructure projects to grow capacity and enhance its attractiveness as a global aviation hub SINGAPORE, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) released today its concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex to enhance Changi Airport’s offerings and strengthen its position as an international air hub…. Read the full news article
Dubai-based flydubai announced Business Class tickets now on sale
Airline begins roll out of Business Class in October Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced that Business Class tickets are now on sale, with flights offering the premium option commencing in October. It plans to continue adding more Business Class routes across its network in the months to come. Commenting… Read the full news article
Jersey Minister for Transport and Technical Services Deputy Kevin Lewis announced free parking during proposed bus strike
2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deputy Kevin Lewis, the Minister for Transport and Technical Services (TTS) has announced that he will be allowing free parking in certain car parks during the proposed bus strike scheduled for Thursday 22, Friday 23, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 August. Lay-bys 1 – 5 (from West Park through to… Read the full news article
The first Sólyom Hungarian Airways aircraft Boeing B 737-500 with code HA-SHA arrived at Budapest Airport
2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon the first aircraft of Sólyom Hungarian Airways a Boeing B 737-500 type aircraft with code HA-SHA has arrived to Budapest. The aircraft first „saluted” its new home arbase with a low-level flypast and then landed at Runway 31L of Budapest Airport. The first aircraft of Sólyom (Falcon) was greeted ont… Read the full news article
airberlin adds Jat Airways and Virgin Australia to its corporate program for business travellers
2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the addition of two new airline partners, Jat Airways and Virgin Australia, members of airberlin’s corporate program for business travellers now have an even wider range of options for earning points. On all codeshare flights with the two new airline partners, business points members can earn points for award flights or… Read the full news article
Iberia announced it attended over 800,000 unaccompanied 5 – 17 years of age minors in 2012
The service is for passengers between 5 and 17 years of age, and may be requested from the Serviberia call centre (902 400 500) or the travel agent when the ticket is acquired. Under the Ágora project for improving the airline’s T4 hub in Madrid-Barajas, a new room has been dedicated to children in transit…. Read the full news article