Category - Transportation

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UNWTO: Almost 500 million international tourists visited EU in 2016

7 years ago

International tourist arrivals to the European Union increased by 4% in 2016, reaching almost 500 million or 40% of the world’s total. This preliminary result is included in the first release of the ‘European Union Short-Term Tourism Trends’, a regular monitoring of EU tourism by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the framework of the cooperation with the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROWTH) of the European Commission (EC). Despite many...

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Hong Kong Airlines hosts its first Junior Program for Taiwan students

7 years ago

Hong Kong Airlines for the first time engaged students from Taiwan in the airline’s “Triumph Sky High” Junior Program. The participating students visited an aircraft and toured around the airport facilities in Hong Kong, learning and experiencing different aspects of airline operations, accompanied by Hong Kong Airlines’ ground service staff and crew members. 30 participants including students, teachers, and volunteers from Taiwan Yong Lin Foundation and representatives from Hong Kong Airlines’...

Airbus Selects Unabiz to Advance Research in Digitalization of Aircraft Maintenance Operations

7 years ago

Airbus has selected UnaBiz to advance research in digitalization of aircraft maintenance operations through the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The contract sees both parties enter into a research and technology agreement in the field of Maintenance Repair and Overall (MRO). In a data-driven environment, communication between the various components must be available on demand and accurate at all times. Beyond the wired network, most components of the infrastructure are mobile...

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Alaska Airlines names 29-year industry veteran new VP Airport Operations

7 years ago

Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Wayne Newton as vice president of airport operations and customer service effective today. In his new role, Newton will oversee airport operations in 84 cities and a team of more than 2,700 employees and contractors. He replaces Jeff Butler, who is now Alaska Airlines’ vice president of guest and inflight services – Virgin America. “Wayne knows this business inside and out and is perfectly suited to lead one of our largest...

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Southwest Airlines announces leadership promotions

7 years ago

Southwest Airlines Co. announced today several Leadership promotions from within the Company’s ranks. Ryan Green is promoted to Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer; and Bill Tierney is promoted to Managing Director Marketing. Within Corporate Delivery & Technology, Erika Linford is promoted to Vice President, Corporate Delivery—Commercial, Customer, & Ground Operations. Chris Monroe has been promoted to Senior Vice President Finance. Monroe will continue to serve as...

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Princess Cruises: Largest food & beverage innovation ever to take place during a drydock

7 years ago

When Caribbean Princess debuts from a two-week, multi-million-dollar renovation on April 6, Princess Cruises will have completed its largest food and beverage innovation to ever take place during a drydock and guests will delight in seven new onboard dining destinations. “Fresh, regionally-inspired and family friendly offerings were the inspiration behind our largest food and beverage makeover ever,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. “With updated décor and designs...

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IATA: Canada should eliminate Crown Rents, not privatize airports

7 years ago

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the Canadian Government to improve the competitiveness of its aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown Rents over consideration of airport privatization. “The Canadian government has already pocketed about C$5 billion as the historical landlord of airport property. That’s a C$5 billion disincentive to travel, to visit this wonderful country or to plan a business trip. Eliminating Crown Rents would boost Canada’s GDP...

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Furious mother: “Power-tripping TSA agents treated us like dogs”

7 years ago

A US mother says her family was “treated like dogs” and “deliberately” kept from their flight by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport security, who carried out a pat down screening on her child. Jennifer Williamson’s angry Facebook post said her family had “been through hell” after her son Aaron – who suffers from a neurological disorder – was pulled aside by agents from the Transportation Security Administration and subjected to a security screening. Williamson said TSA agents...

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Austrian Airlines flies to Los Angeles

7 years ago

Austrian Airlines will add a new long-haul destination in North America to its flight schedule in the summer of 2017. Starting on 10 April 2017, Austrian Airlines will be flying to Los Angeles, California’s largest city. The metropolis is not only well known for Hollywood, but also for its multicultural flair and its status as an important business location. In its summer 2017 flight schedule, Austrian Airlines will offer a total of up to 44 weekly nonstop flights from Vienna to North America...

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American Airlines begins strategic relationship with China Southern Airlines

7 years ago

American Airlines today has committed to make a US$200 million equity investment in China Southern Airlines, creating a strong foundation for a long-term relationship between two of the world’s biggest carriers. China Southern is the largest airline in China and is the ideal carrier for American, the largest airline in the world, to build a relationship within this critically important market. “China Southern’s extensive network within China touches developing and thriving markets that only a...

Transcript: IATA has a unique role on safe, efficient, economical and sustainable global air connectivity

7 years ago

This is a transcript of today’s remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations: Thank you for the very warm introduction and the invitation to address you today. It is always a pleasure to be here in Montreal. Aside from being a unique and energetic city celebrating its 375th anniversary, it is home to IATA’s global headquarters. And let me begin today with some thoughts on IATA’s role. First and foremost, IATA promotes safe, efficient, economical and...

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Not only USA, but Canada, Europe on computer ban onboard aircrafts: IATA response

7 years ago

Taking your computer on board of an aircraft has been a routine way for millions to kill time when traveling airliners and maintain to be productive while traveling. This has changed on flights from certain airports in the Gulf Region and Middle East to the U.S. after a directive by the Trump administration. Some experts had been drawing a connection with the recent controversy between the U.S. and the E.U. on open Sky agreements with the UAE and Qatar. The new ban is giving American and...

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Heathrow and Sadiq Khan unite to show #LondonisOpen

7 years ago

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has hailed a bold display of #LondonisOpen artwork newly on show at Heathrow. The now-iconic David Shrigley art will be featured at the airport over the next six weeks. The first Heathrow #LondonisOpen campaign, worth an estimated £200,000 of advertising space, has been donated by the airport to the Mayor’s campaign to show that London is united and ready to welcome the world, for both business and leisure. Almost ten million passengers from across the world...

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Bombardier Q400 aircraft continues to support Porter Airlines’ growth

7 years ago

Porter Airlines and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the airline’s fleet has grown to 29 aircraft with Bombardier’s delivery of another Q400 turboprop. Porter exclusively flies Q400 airliners. Porter’s home base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is known as one of the world’s best urban airports. It is located within three kilometers of the city’s central business and entertainment districts. Approximately 2.7 million passengers used the...

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Frankfurt Airport listed for the first time in Top 10 of 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards

7 years ago

Fraport, which operates Frankfurt Airport, works constantly to upgrade and extend its services for an even better passenger experience. The offerings include diverse opportunities for them to relax (under the heading of Relaxation World), work (Business World) and enjoy themselves (Entertainment World and Family World). And these efforts are greatly appreciated by air travelers, whose online votes have therefore put Frankfurt Airport among the world’s top ten in the 2017 Skytrax Awards for the...

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Qatar Airways wins ‘Airline of the Year’ award

7 years ago

Qatar Airways proudly accepted the ‘Airline of the Year’ award on Saturday 25 March at the 2017 Air Transport Awards, as the airline was recognised for its innovation, service, hospitality and leading product design. The awards ceremony, held at an exclusive and prestigious ceremony at the Latrou Residence in Ekali, Greece, recognised Qatar Airways as the world’s leading airline, bestowing it with the highest honour of the evening, at an event attended by the world’s leading airline executives...

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Qatar Airways celebrates its strong ties with the United Kingdom

7 years ago

Qatar Airways’ participated in the Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum taking place in both London and Birmingham this week under the patronage of Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani. This significant event included a roundtable meeting with UK Prime Minister Ms. Theresa May and was attended by senior Qatar and UK political representatives such as the UK’s Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr. Liam Fox and...

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Star Clippers announce new yoga cruises for 2017

7 years ago

Yoga is back on board in 2017 on Star Clippers cruises to exotic destinations including the Western Mediterranean, Grenadine Islands, Winward Islands, Thailand and Indonesia. Star Clippers offer the perfect setting for relaxation of the mind, body and soul with yoga classes held twice daily whilst lolling above the waves. Picture yourself under billowing sails, the sun is going down in the distance, and the smell and taste of salt in the fresh sea air . Qualified yoga teachers offer insights...

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Airberlin welcomes settlement in pay dispute

7 years ago

airberlin welcomes the agreement announced today between the Berlin and Brandenburg Employers’ Association (Allgemeiner Verband der Wirtschaft für Berlin und Brandenburg) for the employers and ver.di representing employees in the pay dispute affecting ground handling services at Berlin’s airports. Thomas Winkelmann, Chief Executive Officer of airberlin, said of the decision announced this morning: “The agreement between the partners to the deal is great news. Stable, smooth...

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Carnival Corp Chief Strategy Officer defends vacations at Adobe Summit in Las Vegas

7 years ago

Josh Leibowitz, Senior Vice President for Cunard North America and Chief Strategy Officer for Carnival Corp, was part of the panel “Guest-centricity Delivers on the Experience of Travel” at the Adobe Summit 2017 in Las Vegas – the world’s premiere digital marketing conference. The top leaders and thinkers in digital came together at the annual event March 18-22 to discuss how to create and market outstanding customer experiences. With over 150 attendees at the panel...

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WOW air announces Chicago as its 10th North American destination

7 years ago

WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin landing in the Windy City July 2017, with the inaugural flight from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on July 13, 2016. It’s true; Chicagoans will have access to low-fare travel to Iceland, and WOW air’s other European destinations, as of this summer. Tickets from O’Hare to Keflavik Airport (KEF) will go on sale today for only $99. Additionally, for only $149 customers from Chicago can continue...

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India remains top tourism source market for GCC countries

7 years ago

Major tourism hotspots in the GCC are experiencing a surge in Indian visitors as the region prepares to showcase its offering to leisure and business travelers at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, at Dubai World Trade Centre, April 24-27. In both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, India was the top performing source market in 2016. In Dubai, 1.8 million nationals arrived last year compared to 1.6 million in 2015 and in Abu Dhabi, which welcomed a record-breaking 4.4 million visitors in total in 2016...

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Cathay Pacific Airways and Lufthansa Group agree on cooperation

7 years ago

Cathay Pacific Airways, the Hong Kong–based airline, and the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s leading airline group, will offer their passengers selected flights under their partner’s flight number in future (code-sharing). For Lufthansa Group customers, this will significantly improve the connections available from Hong Kong towards Australia and New Zealand. A corresponding agreement was signed today by Ivan Chu, Chief Executive Cathay Pacific Airways and Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive...

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Flybe lands at Heathrow

7 years ago

Flybe, the largest independent regional airline in Europe, based in Exeter, launched service from Heathrow Airport this morning. Heathrow Operations Director Derek Provan said: “Earlier this year Heathrow reduced domestic passenger charges by £10 and it’s great to see the benefits of that coming through with Flybe’s new services to Aberdeen and Edinburgh boosting choice for our passengers. “More airlines flying routes to Scottish airports means more flights, more choice for families and more...

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Cologne Bonn welcomes S17 with Wizz Air

7 years ago

Cologne Bonn Airport’s S17, which already has a line-up of 12 new routes, has been launched today with the arrival of Wizz Air’s inaugural flights to Craiova and Tuzla. As the airport’s 11th largest airline (in terms of weekly seats) of the 24 serving scheduled carriers this summer, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) offers eight routes from Cologne Bonn with the new services joining existing links to Skopje, Sofia, Cluj-Napoca, Gdansk, Katowice and Kiev Zhulyany. Celebrating the start of a new...

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Teenage girls wearing leggings barred from United Airlines flight

7 years ago

United Airlines found itself at the center of a Twitter storm after two teenage girls were stopped from boarding a flight because they were wearing leggings. The incident, which happened at Denver International Airport, was flagged on Twitter by another passenger, Shannon Watts – the founder of gun reform group Moms Demand Action. Watts tweeted that airline staff were “forcing them to change or put dresses on over leggings or they can’t board. Since when does @united police women’s...

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BTS: All-time high traffic for US airlines and foreign airlines US flights in 2016

7 years ago

The US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that US airlines and foreign airlines serving the United States carried an all-time high of 928.9 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in 2016, 3.5 percent more than the previous record high of 897.9 million reached in 2015. The systemwide increase was the result of a 3.3 percent rise from 2015 in the number of passengers on domestic flights (719.0 million in...

We had an epic Nepal Tourism Summit in Europe

7 years ago

You love Nepalese food and did not attend the Nepal Europe Summit? You missed out! The long anticipated Nepal Europe Summit after ITB Berlin finished last week after traveling to Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Prague and Warsaw. The Nepal Summit was organized and attended by the Nepal Tourism Board under the leadership of CEO Deepak R Joshi and senior officer for brand promotion and corporate marketing Shradha Shrestha in cooperation with the global team of eTurboNews in Hawaii, Duesseldorf...

International cruise lines eyeing royal attractions in central Vietnam

7 years ago

At least two luxury liners have big plans for the charming Hue in central Vietnam as more tourists are drawn to the city’s scenery and history. US-based Royal Caribbean International and Hong Kong-based Star Cruises have said they will bring a combined 150,000 foreign tourists to the central city of Hue this year, according to media reports. “Tourist arrivals in Hue via cruise ships have grown since 2015, when the city’s Chan May Port was upgraded for bigger vessels,” Le Huu Minh, a...

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Iran’s third new Airbus jet lands in Tehran

7 years ago

The third aircraft from a batch of 100 planes Iran has purchased from European aviation giant Airbus following the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group of countries has landed in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The long-haul A330-200 touched down at Tehran’s Mehrabad airport on Saturday, a day after it was officially delivered to Iran in the French city of Toulouse. Farhad Parvaresh, the managing director of Iran’s national flag carrier Iran Air, attended the ceremony to...