Two children travel free with each paying adult New value ticket deals also announced for couples and groups 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Express today announced that families and groups can travel for less today as it introduced new online deals between Heathrow and Paddington. The news comes as Heathrow is awarded its highest ever result… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA welcomes the outcome of a three hour debate in the House of Commons on the future structure and level of Air Passenger Duty [APD], which saw MPs vote in favour of the Treasury undertaking an economic assessment of the impacts of APD on the UK economy. The debate was brought about by… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it has resumed its New York service today and it plans to add capacity in the coming days to bring passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted to their destinations. The airline will communicate details to its passengers once the arrangements are finalised. “Though we have resumed… Read the full press release
TOKYO, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, the consolidated financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2012 (year ending March 31, 2013). During this reporting period of April 1 to September 30, 2012, risks from downward pressure on the economy caused by the European debt crisis, deflation, and recent territorial… Read the full press release
Thursday Happy Hours with roast-your-own s’mores poolside returns beginning November 1 Houston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was only a few weeks ago that Houston was seeing how many 100 degree days it would have without a break. Now, it’s almost November and the talk is winter holidays, seasonal drinks and even an open… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, Mandarin Oriental, New York invites guests to celebrate the holidays with fun seasonal offerings for the whole family. I Love a Parade Mandarin Oriental, New York’s 6,000 square foot ballroom is Manhattan’s best kept secret for watching Macy’s legendary Thanksgiving Day Parade. Guests who book… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday 3 November and Sunday 4 November 2012 a major emergency will be simulated at Belfast City Airport involving the emergency services and other support agencies. The exercise will simulate a serious incident at the airport. This type of exercise is run on a regular basis and will happen alongside the… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — George Airport launched a Learnership Programme aimed at training People with Disabilities on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 at the George Airport Fire Station.The Programme, which is aligned to Airports Company South Africa’s maxim of ‘moving people and changing lives’, aims to provide 12 young individuals from George Airport’s neighbouring communities with a… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 5th Annual Airports Going Green Conference will kick-off on Sunday, November 4 with the Airport CEO Roundtable, open to all conference registrants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about airport sustainability vision from the highest level! Roundtable speakers include: Jeffrey Fegan, A.A.E., C.E.O., Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Mark Gale,… Read the full press release
Introductory one-way fares available for as low as $99* for travel through May 31, 2013 SEATTLE — 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today announced new twice-daily service between Seattle and Salt Lake City. Year-round flights to the “Crossroads of the West” are scheduled to begin April 4, 2013, and are available for purchase today at www.alaskaair.com or… Read the full press release
DALLAS – 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is demonstrating how deep patriotism runs in the Company and Employees’ hearts with its third annual month-long celebration dubbed “Military Heroes Month.” To show support for Veterans, service members, and their families across the nation, Southwest will host an array of activities with nonprofit organizations focused on… Read the full press release
2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is once again offering senior citizens in Hong Kong and Macau a special discount of 20 per cent on tickets to a number of popular destinations in celebration of Senior Citizens’ Day, which this year falls on 18 November. This is the 13th consecutive year for the airline to… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta is delighted to partner with Bill Lowe Gallery to showcase an outstanding collection of contemporary art at the hotel through December 2012. Curated by Bill Lowe, the art exhibition features work from some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists. Guests will also enjoy art-inspired cocktails, a special art… Read the full press release
The perfect escape from holiday shopping Dublin, Ireland – 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Why not escape for some pampering post-Christmas shopping? TheWinter Spa-cation package at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is the ultimate pampering staycation, starting from EUR 350.00 for two people, available to book beginning November 26, 2012 . Indulge in true luxury with the Hotel’s five star short break: the… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, FLORIDA, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported third quarter 2012 financial results. Net income, excluding special items, for the third quarter 2012 was $25.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share1. GAAP net income for the third quarter 2012 was $30.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share. Operating margin, excluding special items,… Read the full press release
Southwest Expands Footprint Beyond the 48 Contiguous States as the Carrier Continues to Integrate with AirTran Airways DALLAS, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) now offers for sale nonstop service from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Orlando and Tampa Bay, for travel beginning on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Beginning in April, Southwest will operate three… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ —To celebrate Senior Citizens’ Day on 18 November, Dragonair will once again offer senior citizens in Hong Kong and Macau a special 20 per cent discount on Economy Class and Business Class tickets to a number of popular destinations, including Kaohsiung, Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu, etc. This is the sixth consecutive… Read the full press release
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it plans to resume its scheduled service to New York starting 1 November with the expected reopening of the John F Kennedy International Airport. However, the following flight today (31 October) has been cancelled in addition to the previously announced cancellations of CX830 from Hong Kong and… Read the full press release
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is delighted that a total of one million check-ins have now been made via its iPhone app. More than 500,000 passengers have already installed the airberlin iPhone app on their Smartphone. Daniel Haisch, Vice President e-commerce at airberlin, said: “We offer the option of online check-in via app from up to… Read the full press release
Nine exclusive tropical resort properties offer travelers up to $200 in resort credit for travel this winter. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is giving travelers an extra incentive to escape the chilly weather with the new You Deserve Some Credit Event. Those that visit any one of nine exclusive resorts in… Read the full press release
Gourmet Thanksgiving Sides Ready for Pick-Up MCLEAN, Va., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone has their favorite part of Thanksgiving whether it is the food, the family, or the football. Härth restaurant knows that preparing a homemade meal can be time-consuming and stressful. In an effort to make Thanksgiving a little bit easier, Executive Chef Thomas Elder… Read the full press release
Domestic Leisure Travel to Increase to Record High for 2013 Washington, D.C., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today projected increases in leisure, business and international inbound travel next year will enable the industry to add 98,800 American jobs by the end of 2013. Leisure travel is expected to rise 1.2 percent, business travel… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels & Autograph Collection Lead the Way as Company Inspires New Generation of Global Talent. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen participants representing eight countries and four Marriott International brands including JW Marriott Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott gathered for an exclusive program at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong in Thailand… Read the full press release
Este quinto proyecto en Argentina de la compañía contará con acceso al Pilar Golf Club, uno de los mejores campos de golf y urbanización privada del país. MCLEAN, Va., 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide anunció que firmó un acuerdo de gerenciamiento con El Hotel Pilar S.A. para un hotel Hilton de 170 habitaciones a construirse en… Read the full press release
Carrier raises funds; shows The Movement on board in November DENVER, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it is launching a month-long fundraising and awareness campaign for Boulder, Colo.-based Make A Hero, an organization founded by Kurt Miller with a mission of helping individuals with disabilities and local adaptive sports groups gain recognition and… Read the full press release
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skill’s (BIS) Consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. The Consultation focuses in particular on whether pre-ticked boxes for additional payments and premium rate consumer helpline numbers should be allowed. ABTA believes it is unfair to… Read the full press release
QUITO, Ecuador, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Colón Quito presenta su “Festival Típico”, este es un espacio en el que la gastronomía ecuatoriana es la protagonista. Recetas que evocan el espíritu de la cocina tradicional caracterizada por su variedad, creatividad y sabor. Desde este 13 hasta el 18 de noviembre en el restaurante El Dorado Gourmet del Hotel,… Read the full press release
Effective 1 November 2012, Blue1 will become a production company for SAS. Consequently, Blue1’s main responsibility will be to operate routes on behalf of SAS. SAS will take over sales and marketing of flights operated by Blue1. 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — What will change and what will remain the same? All flight tickets purchased of Blue1… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Abu Dhabi has been selected as one of the Top 10 Hotels in the Middle East by the Condé Nast Traveler as part of its Readers Choice Awards 2012. The annual list, established in 1988, is one of the industry’s most trusted yardsticks of guests experience at hotels in various markets…. Read the full press release
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelling from Copenhagen to the growth markets and popular holiday destinations in South-East Asia and Australia will now become even easier. Singapore Airlines is increasing its non-stop flights from Copenhagen to Singapore from three to five per week. Copenhagen Airport’s position as the key transport hub of northern Europe will be strengthened,… Read the full press release