Category - Transportation

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8900 phones, 3353 wallets – Abu Dhabi launches taxi ‘lost-and-found’ smartphone application

7 years ago

A whopping 8,900 cell phones were mistakenly left behind in Abu Dhabi’s public taxis last year, a transport official said. The commuters also left behind 3,353 wallets, 2,498 handbags, as well as ATM cards, sunglasses, keys and medicines in the cabs, said Khowla Al Daheri, call center head at the Integrated Transport Centre, which regulates taxi and limousine operations in the emirate. “We even found 23 umbrellas. Fortunately, in 1,677 instances of items left behind in public taxis, the items...

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Pakistan International Airlines and Turkish Airlines expanded codeshare agreement

7 years ago

Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines have expanded their codeshare cooperation starting on February 1st, 2017. Inclusion of the new routes will enable both airlines step into new market while offering passengers various possibilities to travel. With the expansion of the existing codeshare agreement, Pakistan International Airlines will be able to sell Turkish Airlines’ beyond Istanbul points of Atlanta, Johannesburg, Atina, Amsterdam, Tashkent, Moskova, Miami, Boston, Houston...

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Delta Air Lines’ Board of Directors names ex-Nike exec as its newest member

7 years ago

Delta Air Lines’ board of directors today announced Jeanne P. Jackson as its newest member, effective immediately. Jackson is senior strategic advisor to the chief executive officer of NIKE, Inc. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors of McDonald’s Corporation and Kraft Heinz Company. “Jeanne brings extensive senior executive expertise and insight into consumer and digital marketing and branding matters important to Delta,” said Frank Blake, Delta’s non...

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Spirit Airlines chooses Hartford’s Bradley International Airport as its 60th destination

7 years ago

What happens when you combine a revolutionary state with a revolutionary airline? You get the ultimate combo: Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Spirit Airlines, together at last! Beginning April 27, 2017, Spirit Airlines will begin nonstop service between BDL and the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Spirit will also roll out daily nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood international Airport (FLL) beginning June 15, 2017...

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Cunard’s Queen Victoria becomes largest cruise ship to sail the Amazon

7 years ago

This morning, Cunard’s luxury cruise ship, Queen Victoria, made her maiden voyage through the ‘Meeting of Waters,’ and became the largest passenger ship to sail the Amazon, sailing between the dark Rio Negro and the pale Amazon River in Manaus, Brazil. Manaus marks the sixth out of 32 ports on Queen Victoria’s 41,000 nautical mile, 120-night World Voyage. “Queen Victoria’s maiden call in Manaus represents the type of innovation and uniqueness that guests have...

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Hangzhou highlighting Chinese culture through in-depth travel experience

7 years ago

Hangzhou, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in China known for its scenic West Lake and romantic cultural scenes, is introducing new tour routes in 2017 to create unique in-depth travel experience for all visitors to enjoy the Chinese culture, traditions and lifestyle while taking on challenges to explore new things. “Hangzhou is an ideal city getaway destination where visitors can indulge in everything from the great outdoors, history and culture to the rich culinary traditions and...

GoJet Airlines announces increased signing and type rating bonuses

7 years ago

GoJet Airlines is pleased to announce that it has rolled out a number of new initiatives that significantly increase new hire pay for its pilot group. In addition to starting pay that’s among the highest in the industry ($36.50 per flight hour), all new hire pilots are now eligible for a $12,000 signing bonus. New hire pilots with a current CL-65 or ERJ-170 type rating are also eligible for an additional $3,000 training bonus, for a total bonus of $15,000. New hire pilots with the...

Qatar Duty Free welcomes world’s golfing elite to Doha

7 years ago

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is proud to welcome the world’s golfing elite to Doha, as they compete for the Mother of Pearl Trophy in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters golf tournament, to be held at the Doha Golf Club from 26 to 29 January 2017. QDF is the official retail partner of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters; a thrilling four-day event affectionately known as ‘the pearl in Qatar’s sporting crown’. The prestigious tournament is part of the European Tour and provides competitors an exciting and...

CALC to lease one Airbus A320 aircraft to Thai AirAsia

7 years ago

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, the largest independent aircraft operating lessor in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has signed a long term lease with Thai AirAsia for the lease of one Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2017. Signing of the Lease marks CALC’s first cooperation with AirAsia Group, Asia’s largest low-cost airline. It demonstrates the recognition of CALC’s capability in delivering first-rate full life cycle aircraft...

London Heathrow Airport service quality rating

7 years ago

London Heathrow has achieved its best ever quarterly “Airport service quality*” passenger satisfaction scores, following a year of investments in improving services at the UK’s only hub airport. More than 84% of total passengers, or 15.3 million, using the airport from October to December 2016 rated their Heathrow experience as excellent or very good in the survey. This is an increase of 640,000 passengers compared to the same period last year. The record scores follows the introduction of a...

Japan Airlines Adopts Honeywell GoDirect Fuel Efficiency Software

7 years ago

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has been selected by Japan Airlines to provide its fuel-management service to help decrease fuel consumption and costs. The deployment of Honeywell’s GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software, a part of the Honeywell GoDirect Flight Services family of Connected Aircraft offerings, will equip Japan Airlines with the right tools and data to monitor current fuel consumption and identify opportunities for fuel savings. Honeywell’s GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software analyzes...

Carnival Horizon to debut with a series of European voyages

7 years ago

For the inaugural season of its newest ship, Carnival Horizon, debuting in April 2018, Carnival Cruise Line has assembled a wide array of exciting and diverse itineraries featuring breathtaking destinations throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Horizon will offer many of the hugely popular indoor and outdoor dining, bar, entertainment and activity options that debuted on Carnival Vista, currently the...

United Airlines: Flying towards a more sustainable future

7 years ago

For the second time since launching its industry-leading Eco-Skies program, United Airlines was named the Eco-Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) magazine. The award recognizes an airline in global commercial aviation for its environmental leadership as demonstrated by consistent and impactful environmental action within the company and in the industry. The magazine awarded United with the top honor for multiple initiatives in 2016 and prior years, including becoming the first U.S...

Seatrade Cruise Global 2017 announces State of the Global Industry participants

7 years ago

Seatrade Cruise Global, the leading global business-to-business event for the cruise industry, in partnership with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), announces the 2017 State of the Global Cruise Industry participants. This year’s panel, featuring executives from the world’s leading cruise lines, will take on a new format moderated by CNBC Reporter Susan Li. It will once again be held in Port Everglades Terminal Four...

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Scoot first low cost airline to go live on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform

7 years ago

Scoot has become the first low cost carrier to be featured on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform. The new integration also means that Scoot becomes the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to be able to sell tickets directly within Skyscanner’s platform. The first phase of roll out, initially to Australia, Singapore, India, and UK markets, will enable Skyscanner users to search and book Scoot air fares directly within Skyscanner desktop and app, with added extras such as baggage and...

Middle East visitors integral to $363 billion UK tourism growth forecast

7 years ago

This year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a sister event of World Travel Market London, will provide the perfect platform for UK destinations, hotels and attractions, as well as regional outbound tour operators as Middle East travellers are expected to play a key role in the UK’s continued tourism growth. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council the total contribution of travel and tourism to the United Kingdom is forecast to reach $363.77 billion (£290.9 billion) by 2026. In 2015, (the...

Spirit Airlines names new Executive Vice President

7 years ago

Spirit Airlines announced today that Edward M. (Ted) Christie has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The move is effective immediately. In this expanded role, Christie will continue running the finance side of the company, but will now take on the added responsibility for the airline’s commercial functions. In addition to his current finance team, Matt Klein, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will now report to Mr. Christie...

ITB Berlin highlights corporate social responsibility in tourism again

7 years ago

Corporate social responsibility in tourism will be a dominant theme at ITB Berlin – ITB CSR Day features the key topic ’Sustainable Food and Beverages in the Hotel Industry and at Tourism Destinations’ – admission to the ITB Berlin Convention is free for trade visitors The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has declared 2017 the year of sustainable tourism. The focus is on the economic, ecological and social objectives pursued by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. For...

United Airlines and OTG to expand new dining and retail offerings at Houston Intercontinental Airport

7 years ago

United Airlines and OTG today announced plans to further expand the dining and retail experience in United’s Terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The new concepts in Terminals C-South and E are expected to offer locally sourced ingredients to the two million United customers passing through each month. In addition to re-imagining the customer experience in United’s new C-North Terminal as previously announced, OTG will add eight additional new restaurants in Terminals C...

‘Purposeful Meetings’ is the IMEX talking point for 2017

7 years ago

The IMEX Group is taking a new approach to its education and content strategies from 2017 by introducing an annual ‘talking point’. The single, headline theme will allow the company to plan and respond more dynamically to rising trends and issues within the international meetings, events and incentive travel industry. The new IMEX Talking Point is also a tangible reflection of the company’s new mission: “To unite and advance the meetings industry – doing everything we can to educate, innovate...

Etihad Airways soon without CEO James Hogan

7 years ago

James Hogan, currently President and CEO of the Etihad Airways Aviation Group will step down alongside the company’s CFO James Rigney. Both reportedly will join an investment group. The reports from Abu Dhabi come hot on the heels of the airline group entering into a joint venture with the TUI Group for the formation of new leisure airline by the name of FlyNiki, after, through strategic share holdings entering into alliances with a number of airlines in Europe and beyond, among them Air...

Kenya Airports make U-turn on JKIA expansion

7 years ago

Information is emerging from aviation circles in Nairobi that the Kenya Airports Authority is negotiating for a 290 million US Dollar loan from the World Bank / IFC to finance an expansion of facilities at East Africa’s main aviation hub, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The move promptly raised eyebrows and caused some acid comments, as it comes just a year after ‘Project Greenfield‘ was cancelled, destroying any hope that a long overdue and much needed second runway...

Struggling TAZARA Zambian Tracks hit by strike

7 years ago

Reports are coming in that TAZARA, the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, has suspended passenger trains from the border between Tanzania and Zambia to the endstation of the railway in Kapiri Moshi. This follows an unannounced and unsanctioned wildcat strike by workers despite TAZARA management’s attempt to engage with the two unions representing workers in Zambia. Sources in Dar es Salaam also pointed out that train operations, both passengers and cargo, continue uninterrupted from Dar...

Deadly plane crash in Tucson

7 years ago

Two people died this afternoon when the private plane they were in crashed at Tucson International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the twin-engine Beechcraft BE300 smashed into a blast fence and then into a parking garage east of the terminal. John Ivanoff, the airport public safety chief, reported that the plane skidded for “some distance” before it crashed and caught on fire. Witnesses said black smoke plumes were shooting into the sky. Identities of the victims will...

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Kenya Airports make U-turn on Jomo Kenyatta International Airport expansion

7 years ago

Information is emerging that the Kenya Airports Authority is negotiating for a $290 million loan from the World Bank/IFC to finance an expansion of facilities at East Africa’s main aviation hub, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The move promptly raised eyebrows and caused some acid comments, as it comes just a year after ‘Project Greenfield’ was cancelled, destroying any hope that a long overdue and much needed second runway would be ready anytime soon. Part of the...

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Share sale approval rings in new era for Fastjet

7 years ago

The Board of Directors of Fastjet now formally approved the sale of a 28-percent stake to South Africa’s Solenta Aviation. The decision announced yesterday seals the deal under which Solenta will provide at least three aircraft to Fastjet under a wetlease deal. There is also talk that Solenta may give their new partner access to some of the five AOC’s they hold in African countries. It was also confirmed that Fastjet’s head office will relocate from London Gatwick to...

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“We look forward to working with President”: Flight attendant union praises Trump

7 years ago

Statement by Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) on President Trump’s executive order to withdraw from the negotiating process of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Formally withdrawing from the TPP is the right move for working people and their families in this country. President Trump has repeatedly stated that his guiding principle will be to put American jobs first. We encourage the Trump Administration to enforce...

Miami International Airport breaks all-time passenger record in 2016

7 years ago

Miami International Airport experienced another record-breaking year in 2016, serving nearly 44.6 million travelers – an increase of 234,000 over 2015 that also secured the airport’s seventh-consecutive year of passenger growth. The busiest U.S. airport for international freight broke its 2015 record for annual freight traffic as well, growing 0.37 percent to 2.18 million tons in 2016, according to final audited statistics from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD). Despite a large...

Hangzhou raises its visibility as international MICE destination

7 years ago

Government officials of the city of Hangzhou, a key commercial, tourism and cultural hub in eastern China, have set for themselves the goal of transforming Hangzhou into an international meetings, travel incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) destination and of rebranding the city to include the new role as a MICE destination as one of its leading attributes. As one of the first steps, Business Events Hangzhou, the government arm responsible for promoting and organizing MICE events in...

Malaysia Airlines’ frequent flyer program turning miles into hotel stays

7 years ago

Enrich, Malaysia Airlines’ Frequent Flyer program, in partnership with Kaligo Travel Solutions, the leading innovator in travel rewards technology, is rewarding its members with even more benefits this year with the launch of a new loyalty hotel platform. Powered by Kaligo’s TravelEdge technology, the new platform enables Enrich members to redeem their miles for hotel stays. Enrich members can then book from over 100,000 hotels and resorts worldwide including major chains and...