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More than 90 Hospitals and Medical Organizations Selected as 2013 Participants DALLAS, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that more than 90 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations from across the nation were selected for Southwest's 2013 Medical Transportation Grant Program. By connecting the airline's service with the hospital's care, this program alleviates the financial burden of air travel for families who are facing serious...
Agreement adds 15 Canadian routes; easy access to Air France's global network CALGARY/PARIS, March 7, 2013 /CNW/ - WestJet and Air France today announced they have entered into a code-share agreement enabling Air France to offer its customers 10 new Canadian destinations operated by WestJet. The "AF" code is now on select WestJet flights connecting from Toronto to Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saint-John's, Moncton and Halifax....
MANCHESTER, England, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Akbar Al Baker confirms that he will attend and speak at the world's largest commercial aviation forum Today saw the official launch of the 19th World Route Development Forum which will take place on 5-8 October 2013 co-hosted by Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. World Routes is the largest and most important commercial aviation...
Ready. Set. Sale! Airlines Offer Low Fares for Travel through October! DALLAS, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways spread low fares today, offering nonstop flights starting as low as $59 one-way. These incredibly low fares are available for purchase on southwest.com and airtran.com today through Thursday, March 14, 2013, 11:59 p.m. for the respective time zone of the originating city. Fares are available...
CALGARY, March 5, 2013 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced it is updating the number of carry-on pieces guests are permitted to bring on board to one from two, plus one personal item, effective April 4, 2013. The carry-on item (eg. a suitcase, backpack or bag) must be no larger than 21 inches by 9 inches by 15 inches and it must fit in the WestJet sizing devices located in airports across our network. If it does not fit, it must be checked at the boarding gate and picked up upon...
"World's Best Airline" & "Best U.S. Domestic Airline" Offer Frequent Flyers Topnotch Service and Global Rewards SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Airlines and Virgin America today announce that they will expand their existing codeshare agreement to include a frequent flyer partnership that will allow members of both airlines' loyalty programs to earn and redeem points or miles for travel on the airlines respectively named the best for international and domestic...
Book Flights Now for Travel Through Nov. 1, 2013, With Fares As Low as $89 Each Way On Introductory, Nonstop Routes DALLAS, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways announced today an extension of flight schedules for travel through Nov. 1, 2013. In extending both carriers' bookable inventory, Southwest introduces four new nonstop routes, including the first Southwest service from Des Moines to the West through...
- Starting this November, JetBlue will offer daily nonstop service from Chicago to Puerto Rico's capital - CHICAGO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) is pleased to announce its intention to launch new daily nonstop service from Chicago's O'Hare to San Juan. JetBlue's third destination from the Windy City is scheduled to begin service on November 20, 2013. Flights are expected to be out for sale soon. The announcement was made today, coinciding with the...
MANCHESTER, England, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Routes Asia to return to India during critical time for aviation in the region The 11th Routes Asia event will take place on 17-19 March in Mumbai, India. With over 600 delegates representing 300 airlines and airports from across the region, the event is expected to match or even surpass last year's record total. Routes Asia is the only annual event designed to facilitate meetings between senior airport executives and...
SINGAPORE, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AirAsia has recently announced its plan to start a scheduled airline in India as a joint venture with Tata Sons and Telstra Tradeplace. Though the competition is fierce in India, the country's consumer base of more than 1.2 billion is largely untapped for AirAsia, presenting significant growth potential. According to Sagar Shahane, Consultant, Asia-Pacific Aerospace & Defence Practice, Frost & Sullivan, the strong GDP growth, a young...
