Yesterday the supervisory board has appointed Ms Heike Fölster as Chief Financial Officer of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, the operating company of Berlin’s airports.
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Setting a common growth agenda for tourism and aviation
Rhodes – AEGEAN confirmed its key decision to continue in 2013 to support in practice the development of the Greek regions and Greek tourism, with the presentation last week in Rhodes of its new flight schedule.
Emirates has always been synonymous with personalised service – be it onboard or on the ground, With the new ‘Inspire Me’ feature on the Emirates website, www.emirates.com, passengers are able to bring this personalised service to their travel planning.
SAN JOSE, CA – The San José City Council voted to grant delegated authority to Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff to finalize negotiations and execute a 50-year lease for Signature Flight Support, a subsidiary of BBA Aviation and a global leader in corporate aviation, to build and operate a private development on 29 [...]
More scheduled A380 flights in 2012 than any other hub
The European Parliament is preparing to vote tomorrow on the so-called ground handling regulation, which is an essential part of the ‘Better Airport Package’
Qantas Frequent Flyer today announced new Classic Award points pricing, enabling members to book Jetstar flights for 20 per cent less.
London City Airport (LCY) has completed the purchase of a fuel farm from BP for an undisclosed sum. The facility is one of two situated at the airport, supplying fuel to LCY’s 10 airline customers.
Now Nearly 500 Row 44-Equipped Aircraft Flying Worldwide Norwegian Air Shuttle First Airline in Europe to Offer Video-On-Demand
New research from British Airways has uncovered some distinct patterns when it comes to where people prefer to sit on a plane.
Ryanair launched a new partnership with Plus Group, which will deliver low cost bus transfers to 30 Ryanair airports across Europe over the next 12 months.
DUBAI, U.A.E., 8th April 2013: Connecting North America and mainland Europe, Emirates will launch a direct service between Milan and New York, the airline’s only trans-Atlantic service, from 1st October 2013.
flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost carrier, has introduced a new facilitation service offering passengers travelling on its flights to Azerbaijan, Russia and Ukraine the opportunity to apply for a visa through the flydubai Travel Shop at Dubai Terminal 2.
Emirates opens submission ideas for the ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ initiative DUBAI, U.A.E., April 2013: Emirates announced today its ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ initiative and has allocated funds of US$150,000 to support environmental or conservation projects.
More than 450 distinguished guests attended a glamorous gala dinner at the prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, in the heart of the city, to celebrate the launch of the airline’s new daily service linking Washington, D.C., and the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi.
nasair and Wizz Air confirmed as launch carriers Dubai, UAE – April 3, 2013 – Dubai Airports today announced that Dubai World Central will open its doors to passengers on October 27, 2013 when launch carriers nasair and Wizz Air commence operations into Dubai’s second airport.
MOSCOW - Aeroflot puts its third brand new Boeing 777-300ER into service in accordance with the delivery plan and without any delays. The aircraft is named in honor of Prince Mikhail B. Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818),
Emirates Airlines is working on a two-class configuration for its Airbus A380s which would axe the superjumbo’s prestigious first class suites.
Record passenger numbers in 2012 help airport overtake Paris Charles de Gaulle
Freezing temperatures, snow and no signs of spring: those wanting to escape the cold winter weather will find plenty of ideas for warm travel destinations in the new summer flight schedule, e.g. Abu Dhabi, Casablanca, Los Angeles or Tel Aviv.
5.08 million travellers use DXB in February Dubai, UAE – March 26, 2013 – Dubai International passenger numbers continued to soar in February with 5.08 million customers passing through the facility up 11.4 per cent from the same period in 2012,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Former London Heathrow Chief Executive Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).
Three Daily Flights from Milan Linate with Effect from 31st March. A New Direct Flight from Rome Fiumicino from 1st April
Swiss International Air Lines is to add Kiev to its European route network from the start of the 2013/14 winter schedules.
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, celebrated the opening of its 35th dedicated lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Emirates Skywards – the airline’s frequent flyer programme, at Milan Malpensa Airport.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced an order for 10 777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. The order, valued at $3.2 billion at current list prices, adds to the growing portfolio of long-haul airplanes for the Los Angeles-based leasing company.
Heathrow saw 4.85 million passengers in February, a record for the month and up 1.0% on February 2012. Adjusting for the fact that 2012 was a leap year, traffic was up 4.6%.
Despite the difficult economic circumstances, Aegean is taking significant initiatives to support the country’s tourist sector Κalamata, 10 March 2013 – On the occasion of the arrival of the first direct flight from Munich, an official event was held to mark the opening of the new Aegean operational base, offering flights to 9 destinations in 5 [...]
An important decision was taken at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Hartmut Mehdorn will take over as new head of the airport operating company Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH.
Bombardier confirms CS300 airframe can accommodate up to 160 seats Extra capacity seating option will be available in-production and as a retrofit Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the development of the CSeries aircraft is making excellent progress as the program readies to transition to the flight test phase in order to achieve first flight by the end [...]
Europe’s biggest frequent flyer programme thanks its 23 million members
Lufthansa is extending its fares for First Class flights and in future will also offer its top travel class at a more affordable price. The new fare provides a welcome alternative to the traditional, fully flexible fare and is designed primarily for leisure travellers who have high expectations in terms of service and quality.
SINGAPORE AND SAN FRANCISCO: Singapore Airlines and Virgin America announced an expansion of their codeshare agreement to include a frequent flyer programme partnership. The tie-up will enable members of both airlines’ programmes to earn and redeem miles for travel on both airlines.
Heathrow passengers are the first in the world to use an innovative technology as part of the airport’s drive to further improve the passenger experience.
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, announced on Tuesday that it will add a second Airbus A380 service on the Dubai – Sydney route from 1 June 2013.
Maastricht Airlines flies from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Amsterdam, Berlin and Munich.
DUBAI, U.A.E., February 2013: Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines today unveiled a new campaign showcasing the lighter side of language. Named “Share a Smile”
Athens International Airport S.A. awarded the airlines that recorded the highest passenger development in 2012, during the Airline Marketing Workshop organised by the airport company on an annual basis.
Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes
The move away from desktops towards smartphones and tablets is changing how the travel industry uses technology to connect with today’s multi-device consumer, concluded board-level travel industry participants at the recent World Travel Market Round Table into the Future of Mobile.
ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth
With the release of the 2012 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in the international association meetings market.
Record £5.3b spent by APMEA countries in 2012 representing 28% of UK’s inbound tourism revenue
VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade event, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings.
World Travel Awards winners triumph in the Maldives
Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013.
World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Brazil’s USD$23 Billion Gay Travel Market – World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Bosch TownHall Meeting 2013 with VOK DAMS China
The experts for events and live marketing from VOK DAMS China have realized the TownHall Meeting 2013 for their client Bosch in Wuxi.
Seth Mattison to keynote on day two of AIBTM 2013 in Chicago
Educating Attendees on How to “Rock the Workplace”
Keynote Speakers Deliver Context for AIPC 2013 in Cape Town
The lineup of exemplary speakers on hand for the 2013 AIPC Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa this coming July 1-3 will provide delegates with a comprehensive insight into how the country is emerging as a major factor in both the global economy and the meetings industry.
