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BEIJING, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22nd, Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Shanghai: 600221) was honored as the SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline for the third time in a row at an press conference themed "Brilliant 20 Years, Shinning Five Stars", held at Tangla Beijing. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130423/CN97917) At the conference , Hainan Airlines Chairman Chen Ming launched the airline's new tagline, " Cherished Experience ". On the occasion of Hainan Airlines' 20th...
-- To celebrate the launch, customers can book sale fares as low as $99 through Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between April 29 and June 26, 2013 (a) -- NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline(TM), today launched New York's only nonstop service to the vibrant city of Albuquerque. Dave Barger, JetBlue's President and CEO, was joined today by Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry during the inaugural...
Airline Celebrates Vegas Expansion with a Virgin Twist: Sir Richard Branson Toasts First Flight & Launches Seat-to-Seat Cocktail Delivery Service on Flights Nationwide SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the award-winning U.S. airline known for its low fares, mood-lit cabins and upscale service, today celebrates the launch of its new daily nonstop flight service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport...
Travel Services MyTSOnline addressed the top five complaints and scams in the travel industry at a member function last night. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 Travel Services MyTSOnline understands there are no shortage of complaints and scams when it comes to the travel industry. Last night at a member function, Travel Services Management addressed their top five issues. The number one complaint among all air travelers is the unacceptable size of airline seats. Scientists and...
Federal Lawsuit Underscores Alienation of Labor Stakeholders WASHINGTON, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents approximately 340 pilots and flight attendants for Global Aviation's two airlines World Airways and North American Airlines, are calling on the company's board of directors to take swift and decisive action in selecting a chief executive officer with a proven track record of turning an airline around....
DALLAS, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines today announced Craig Maccubbin will join the airline as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Technology Operations, effective May 6, 2013. In his new position, Maccubbin will be responsible for the Technology Operations for the airline, which includes all current Infrastructure and Services areas and Mobile Platform. "I am thrilled to have a Leader of Craig's caliber and breadth of experience on...
- Connectivity of Networks Offers Cargo Customers Hundreds of Additional Service Options DALLAS, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines achieved a milestone on April 14 as the carrier began shipping cargo on AirTran Airways under the Southwest Airlines Cargo brand. The airlines successfully completed connectivity of the two networks earlier this year, opening up more destination options and reaching more potential Customers. In addition to broadening the overall cargo...
NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Week (http://www.aviationweek.com) has released its annual forecast for the commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry, predicting strong growth for civil MRO worldwide, to $68.5 billion by 2022. The annual maintenance forecast for airlines, engines and components, presented at Aviation Week's MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition in Atlanta, is based on Aviation Week's database of more than 30,000...
MEXICO CITY, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B de C.V. ("Aeromexico") (BMV: AEROMEX), the largest intercontinental airline in Mexico, reports operating statistics for March, 2013. Demand in March, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), increased 0.8% year-on-year. However, it is important to note that the Holy Week holiday period inevitably has a negative impact on business travel-related demand, which is our target demographic, and therefore...
United puts more focus on environmentally sustainable purchasing CHICAGO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is launching a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative in an effort to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners. The initiative underscores United's effort to lead commercial aviation as an environmentally responsible company and builds on the airline's actions and commitment to...
