NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that it has surpassed 26 million subscribers worldwide. Three and a half million subscribers are in Asia Pacific, where Travelzoo is operated independently by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under license agreement. “There are very few Internet media brands… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Trips
SkyTeam Launches Round the World Fares Promotion
Make a dream trip reality with lower fares and choice of 1,000 destinations AMSTERDAM, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is launching a fare promotion for customers planning a Round the World trip in 2013. With 1,000 destinations to choose from, globetrotters can take advantage of a 10% discount off SkyTeam’s lowest economy class… Read the full press release
KLM adds capacity on Bristol-Amsterdam service
Embraer 190 will bring extra seats and enhanced product 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport’s link with award winning European hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is set to be strengthened this spring when Dutch airline, KLM, introduces additional capacity on its four-times daily service between Bristol and Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM will increase capacity by over 12% from the… Read the full press release
EASA updates European roadmap to tackle aviation safety risks
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, systemic and emerging aviation safety issues are identified for implementation until 2016. The EASp creates a… Read the full press release
Passenger Demand Grew as Air Cargo Declined in 2012
Geneva, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic data for 2012 showing a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand and a 1.5% fall for cargo. The 5.3% increase in passenger demand was slightly down on 2011 growth of 5.9% but above the 5% twenty-year average. Load factors for the year were… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces Ultra Low Fare Service on Four New Routes; Baltimore/Washington – Las Vegas, Philadelphia – Las Vegas, Houston – Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul – Denver
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting ultra low fare service on four new routes starting April 25, 2013, including: Daily nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) Daily nonstop service between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Las Vegas McCarran… Read the full press release
Members of topbonus, the airberlin frequent flyer program, to be given opportunity to collect even more miles
Double miles to celebrate Malaysia Airlines joining the oneworld airline alliance 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a way of marking the occasion of Malaysia Airlines joining theoneworld® airline alliance, members of topbonus, the airberlin frequent flyer program, are to receive double topbonus award miles for flights booked with Malaysia Airlines from 1st February 2013 to 15th April… Read the full press release
Best Western International Named 2012 eMarketer of the Year
Best Western Awarded for Integrated Use of Multiple Digital Marketing Platforms to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Best Western International (http://www.bestwestern.com/), was named the 2012 eMarketer of the Year at the Adrian Awards gala in New York City, held Monday, January 28. The eMarketer of the Year award honors excellence in hospitality… Read the full press release
Летище София с нови ежедневни полети до Берлин
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Пътниците на Летище София получават още една възможност за достъп до международната маршрутна мрежа. На 28 януари (понеделник) от столичния аеропорт излетя първият самолет на авиокомпанияairberlin до столицата на Германия. Новата линия е важно допълнение на полетите от Източна Европа. С прекачване в Берлин пасажерите могат да пътуват до дестинации от цял свят. В комфортните самолети… Read the full press release
QR PICKS UP TWO KEY TRAVEL AWARDS IN POLAND WITHIN WEEKS OF WARSAW LAUNCH
Carrier Makes Huge Impression In Polish Market….. …..As It Prepares For Increase In Warsaw Frequency To Daily Services And The Opening Of A New Call Centre In Wroclaw Creating Over 100 Jobs Warsaw, POLAND, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways picked up two key travel awards within weeks of the airline’s Warsaw route launch, making a resounding… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Ultra Low Fare Service Baltimore/Washington – Las Vegas and Philadelphia – Las Vegas
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting daily nonstop ultra low fare service between Baltimore/Washington and Las Vegas and between Philadelphia and Las Vegas on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to… Read the full press release
Double miles offer to frequent flyers as Malaysia Airlines joins
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — A special double miles offer is being made to cardholders of alloneworld® member airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – including those of Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich – to mark the addition of the Malaysian flag carrier to the alliance today. Members of Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich loyalty scheme will receive double Enrich award miles when flying between… Read the full press release
Malaysia Airlines joins oneworld
World’s premier airline alliance adds another leading award-winning Asian carrier oneworld network expanded in one of world’s fastest growing regional economies Malaysia Airlines aircraft unveiled in oneworld livery as part of marketing drive oneworld Visit Malaysia pass offered to encourage tourism throughout Malaysia Double miles promotion for frequent flyers to celebrate New benefits added for top… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Aviation Receives “Public Body of the Year” Award from CISCO
CHICAGO, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was honored by the Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) with a “Public Body of the Year” award at the labor management association’s annual meeting in Schaumburg on January 25. According to CISCO, the CDA was chosen as its 2012 “Public Body” award recipient for its… Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS UNVEILS “TO MALDIVES, WITH LOVE. QATAR AIRWAYS” INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION
Amazing Sweetheart Holiday Packages To Be Won To The Exotic Indian Ocean Business Class Tickets To Exotic Islands With One-Night Stopover At W Doha… …3 Nights At W Retreat Maldives And Sea-Plane Transfer To Luxury Resort Contest Goes Live From Today Until Feb 13 On Facebook.com/qatarairways And Qatarairways.com/maldiveswithlove Doha, QATAR, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Ultra Low Fare Service Between Houston and Los Angeles
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced it is starting ultra low fare service between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 25, 2013. Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up… Read the full press release
Ryanair Adds Extra Wales-Ireland ‘Six Nations’ Flights
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 Jan) announced extra Six Nations specials to/from Bristol to ensure rugby fans can cheer on Ireland when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Sat, 2nd Feb. Ryanair’s Six Nations extras will depart Dublin at 11:55hrs and 17:45hrs on Fri 1st Feb… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Records AED 809.5 Million Retail Revenue in 2012
Retail revenue registers 24% increase over 2011 to 809.5 m AED Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five airports, revealed today that Abu Dhabi Duty Free retail revenue reached AED 809.5 million in 2012, with an increase of 24% over 2011, setting a new… Read the full press release
San Antonio Recognized as a Destination Worth Visiting
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is widely known as a favorite vacation destination, with 28 million people visiting the city each year. The city’s rich culture and history, burgeoning culinary and cocktail scene, world-class hotels, resorts and meeting spaces, exciting attractions, unique events, affordability – and more – have received praise from established organizations and… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. 2012 Fourth Quarter Results (Unaudited)
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourth quarter passenger traffic at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport increased by 1.64% over the same period last year. “Our community’s new airport received a great deal of international attention this past quarter as a result of being named one of the World’s Most Stylish Airports,” said Barry Rempel, President and… Read the full press release
Rugby League World Cup 2013 Unveils Marriott Hotels & Resorts as Official Partner
London, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rugby League World Cup 2013 today announced Marriott Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner of the tournament. Marriott will host all 14 competing nations at base camps across the UK and Ireland. Sally Bolton, RLWC2013 Tournament General Manager said: “It’s fantastic that we are able to announce Marriott Hotels &… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company signs a Five Year Contract with DFS
The World’s leading travel retailer to manage Abu Dhabi Duty Free till end of 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today signed a 5 year contract with Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), the world’s leading travel retailer to manage and operate Abu Dhabi Duty Free till the end of 2017…. Read the full press release
Virginia Launches New Online Travel Show
For the LOVE of Travel takes viewers on ‘only in Virginia’ travel experience RICHMOND, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation debuted For the LOVE of Travel today, a brand-new, episodic travel show for YouTube. The state tourism office is one of the first to take a Travel Channel/Food Network-type approach to new videos targeted… Read the full press release
New, interesting destinations! Where would you like to fly to?
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flight selection of Helsinki Airport will include new, wonderful route destinations in the spring and summer. The airline selection will also expand with Japan Airlines commencing flights from Tokyo, and Vueling from Barcelona. An extended weekend in the European spring, a beach holiday, or a cultural trip to Asian destinations? Start dreaming… Read the full press release
Star Alliance opens new Lounge at Buenos Aires Ezeiza “Ministro Pistarini” International Airport
First Star Alliance Lounge in Latin America 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance and local ground handling company CrossRacer have opened a new lounge at Buenos Aires International Airport for the exclusive use of customers travelling on Star Alliance member carrier flights from the Argentine capital. First and Business Class passengers as well as Star Alliance Gold… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Service Between Denver and Cincinnati Beginning May 16
Nonstop fares starting at $99* each way available until Feb. 2 only at FlyFrontier.com DENVER, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and Cincinnati, OH (CVG), with six weekly nonstop flights beginning on May 16. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as… Read the full press release
CAA to accept online applications and payments for some approvals and renewals
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will soon offer online applications and provide payment options for certain services through secure online processes. As part of a major project to update and improve the way it handles applications, the CAA will begin accepting e-applications and payments, initially, for two services – Part 145 maintenance… Read the full press release
Travelport signs new agreement with Scoot
Delivering diversified travel content through partnership with major low-cost carrier Singapore, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new agreement with Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget arm that offers low-cost, no frills airfares from Singapore to eight cities in China, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Both companies have undertaken… Read the full press release
Jetex Flight Support to sponsor Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced that Jetex Flight Support, will join the leading names in the business aviation industry and sponsor Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013, for the second year running. Yousif Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Abu Dhabi Air Expo, General… Read the full press release
Ryanair Update On Aer Lingus
2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Further to Ryanair’s Q3 results announcement issued today (Jan 28), the following is an update in relation to the Aer Lingus offer: Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary Said: “Ryanair has submitted a radical and unprecedented remedies package to the EU in support of its offer for Aer Lingus. We believe these remedies address every… Read the full press release