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CHICAGO, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines, an official sponsor of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) Global Convention, welcomes tourism professionals from more than 20 countries as they meet in Chicago for the organization's 30(th) annual event May 2 - 4. IGLTA, one of the world's leading travel networks, is dedicated to connecting and educating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers and the businesses that welcome and support...
Agency Receives Awards for Supporting American Exporters Boeing and Delta Tech Ops WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has been recognized by AirFinance Journal with four of its calendar year 2012 aviation "Deal of the Year" awards. The Bank was awarded for capital-markets financings of U.S.-manufactured Boeing commercial aircraft to airlines in Ethiopia and Chile, and Atlas Air, an operator of a global fleet of...
PHOENIX, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ExecuCar is expanding its service offering to 57 airports and surrounding areas in the US and Mexico with the addition of Honolulu, New Orleans and Albuquerque through affiliations with Elite Limousine, Limousine Livery, and Star Limousine. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100209/LA52008LOGO) All of the new locations can be accessed and booked online at www.execucar.com, via mobile app, or by phone at 800-410-4444. The current...
Airline Celebrates Bringing New Jobs, Lower Fares to the Heart of Silicon Valley with New SJC-LAX Route SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the only airline headquartered in the Bay Area, today celebrates the launch of its new service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) - the latest destination city in the carrier's network. The addition of SJC expands the airline's presence in the greater Bay Area and brings new competition on an...
Donate to Miles for the Cure, or Surprise Mom with a Gift Card to Help Fund Breast Cancer Research FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, American Airlines invites you to celebrate all of the important women in your life by supporting breast cancer research through its Miles for the Cure(®) campaign with Susan G. Komen(®). Through May 31, AAdvantage(® )members will receive 15 miles, instead of 10, for every dollar they contribute with a minimum $25 donation....
United introduces new program for customers and co-workers from across the globe to participate in CHICAGO, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is announcing its 2014 United Adventure Bear program for customers and co-workers to lift the spirits of children in need. United designed a new, limited-edition GUND® teddy bear to be delivered by pilots, flight attendants and other airline employees to children across the globe. The new bear's name, Rhonda Globe, was chosen in a...
DALLAS, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Captain Mark Richardson, President of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association, released the following statement following the nomination of Anthony Foxx to lead the Department of Transportation: "On behalf of the pilots of Southwest Airlines, I want to congratulate Mayor Anthony Foxx on his nomination to serve as the next Transportation Secretary. "As Mayor, Mr. Foxx quickly grasped the importance that transportation had to the...
Airlines Offer Fares One-Way for Weekday Warriors to Select Destinations DALLAS, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and AirTran Airways are lowering fares to select destinations nationwide enabling weekday warriors to save on air travel! This summer and fall, Customers can skip the conference call and meet in person instead with air fares starting as low as $59 one-way with a ten-day advance purchase (see fare rules below) for travel on Tuesdays and...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, Apr. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkia Israeli Airlines, Israel's largest domestic airline, has signed a global commercial agreement with Discover the World Marketing, appointing them for the first time as a partner. Discover will be representing the airline for the purpose of promoting the Arkia's brand and its services in Finland, Germany, Norway and Spain. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/LA27981LOGO) "We have been flying to Europe for some time,...
United purchasing aircraft that a United Express partner will operate CHICAGO, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced an agreement to add 30 Embraer 175 regional jets to the United Express fleet. Under an agreement with Embraer, United will purchase the aircraft with deliveries in 2014 and 2015. These aircraft will be operated by a United Express partner to be announced later. "At United, we are focused on modernizing our fleet, and we look forward to...
