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Passenger
traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 0.3% on-year in February 2015,
with 4.12 million passengers passing through the airport.
Rail
technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with
National Express Group to provide maintenance for the new Essex
Thameside franchise. This new franchise was recently awarded to National
Express Group by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). The contract,
which is for a ten-year period with the option to extend another 5
years, covers maintenance and spare parts on 74 four-car Class 357 ELECTROSTARtrains and is valued at approximately £143 million GBP (196 million euro, $213 million US).
This
April, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will mark the global rollout of
its culinary sustainability initiative, Rooted in Nature, by hosting a
month-long celebration of the group’s most exceptional food purveyors.
From small farms in the Maldives to fishing villages in Malaysia, the
hotels will recognise the farmers, fisherman and ranchers that make
dining at Shangri-La not only delicious but also sustainable.
Bombardier
today announced that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of
its outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “Notes”). As set forth
in the notice of redemption issued today pursuant to the terms of the
indenture governing the Notes, the redemption date is April 29, 2015,
and the redemption price will be calculated on April 24, 2015.
Bombardier will disclose the redemption price by press release on April
24, 2015.
A
section of the press has reported of an incident where a passenger had
reported sick on board an international flight and more than one
passenger claiming to be doctors, came forward to help in the medical
emergency case and wanted to see the pilot. According to the report
these doctors and the sick passengers were Pakistani nationals and were
trying to get access to the cockpit.
Flybe,
Europe’s largest regional airline, begins operating its 2015 Summer
Schedule this Sunday (March 29th) from its newly re-opened base at
Aberdeen that offers a choice of up to 75 flights a week on five key
routes, one of which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Thailand’s
viral video sensation entitled “I Hate Thailand” has won an award for
Best Use of Social and Interactive Media and another three at the
Asia-Pacific region’s top annual advertising festival, AdFest.
Korean Air, the flagship carrier of South Korea, is strengthening its global service by introducing fuel efficient cutting edge aircrafts. Starting April 2, Korean Air will introduce its brand new A330-300 aircrafts, one of the main Airbus model aircrafts, on its South East Asia routes.
Stansted Airport’s departure boards have a spring in their step as the airport prepares to welcome ten new routes onto the growing route network this summer. The weekend saw the start of the summer timetables as the airport now gears up for the busy getaway with over 280,000 passengers forecast to travel through over Easter.
South African Airways’ first flight, SA 278, to Abu Dhabi departed this morning at 09:30 and arrives at 20:25 local time in Abu Dhabi. The daily service sees frequencies between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi double with partner Etihad Airways continuing its seven weekly departures. The new network addition will also see SAA’s intercontinental reach expand significantly through the carrier’s onward codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Arik Air of Lagos, Nigeria has placed the first dual-class CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft configured with three-abreast business-class seating into service in West Africa. Arik Air will use the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft to increase network service on its most popular business routes in West Africa.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today welcomed Nairobi, Kenya-based, Jambojet Limited (“Jambojet”) to the family of Q400 aircraft customers and operators following Jambojet’s launch of service with a Q400 turboprop chartered from DAC Aviation. Jambojet is using the aircraft to provide service to three new destinations in Kenya’s coastal region — Lamu, Malindi and Ukunda — from its base at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Today in the morning the first flight to Odessa took off from Vienna. From today on Austrian Airlines offers four flights a week between Vienna and Odessa, namely on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Thereby, Austria’s national carrier will once again add a new destination in its focus market of Eastern Europe to its flight schedule. The flights are carried out using a Fokker aircraft.
Air France inaugurated its non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver international airport. Five weekly flights are operated by Boeing 777-200 equipped with 309 seats – 35 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 250 in Economy.
The 17m Chesterfield couch has been installed in the lounge. The trees are throwing their shade on the deck of the outdoor living room next to the Olympic-length lap pool. The stairwell graffiti shimmies up towards the rooms and the staff are ready and smiling.
VISIT PHILADELPHIA is helping travelers plan their Philadelphia trips with a new itinerary that’s based on the spectacular press coverage the city has enjoyed in early 2015. On visitphilly.com, 22 Philadelphia Attractions Making Headlines in 2015 includes a customizable Google map and descriptions of each buzz-worthy spot.
As the sun sets and the evening begins a sweet escape awaits. Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that its trendy terrace, FIVE Grill & Lounge, will open to guests on April 15, 2015 offering a vibrant, warm and friendly venue that is perfect for guests who are looking for more than a typical dining, wining and shisha experience.
Four Seasons Hotel Prague invites guests to fall in love with Prague all over again and experience the city like never before this spring and summer season. The Summer Boat Getaway package presents a new experience not only for couples but for families too – a Four Seasons boat excursion.
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh introduces an exciting new Spa experience, where guests are invited to tailor make their own Spa treatment and indulge their mind and body with the latest Scrub Bar experience.
Michael Newcombe has been appointed General Manager of the Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. An experienced veteran with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts since 1994, Newcombe brings with him a wealth of international experience from working for Four Seasons in London, Dublin, Sydney and the United States. His role with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts also currently includes overseeing the 38 Four Seasons Spas in the Americas.
NYC & Company today launched its latest tourism initiative at The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, empowering borough businesses and attractions to collaborate in order to more effectively harness the power of tour operators and boost local economic activity.
As
part of the ongoing partnership between Tourism Ireland and
VisitBritain, leading journalists from India were invited by both
organisations to visit Dublin and Kildare.
In
order to display the cultural heritage of Assam and uphold it as
tourist destination, a cultural trust in collaboration with tourism
ministry is going to organize a three-day-long festival, Rongali, in
Guwahati from April 3.
Seaborne
Airlines is pleased to announce exciting news for customers traveling
to or from the United States Virgin Islands. Effective immediately,
Seaborne’s codeshare partnership with American Airlines has been
expanded to include both St. Thomas and St. Croix. Customers booking
Seaborne travel on the American Airlines website or through a travel
agent, can now accrue AAdvantage miles flying between the St. Thomas and
St. Croix airports or to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico from both
islands. Seaborne Airlines operates San Juan to St. Thomas, San Juan to
St. Croix, and between St. Thomas and St. Croix with three well-timed
roundtrips. A fourth flight from San Juan to St. Croix will be added
seasonally, effective June 7.
European
Waterways announced that it has invested more than $600,000 in upgrades
to its hotel barges and added new routes for the 2015 season. The
company will also be expanding its fleet next year with the addition of
“the latest in luxury hotel barging,” the double-decker 8-passenger
Finesse. The Finesse will cruise Southern Burgundy from St-Jean-de-Losne
to Montchanin – an area not currently offered in the European Waterways
Program. It is scheduled to launch in April 2016 and will be priced at
$7,000 – $7,500 per person.
This
April, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will mark the global rollout of
its culinary sustainability initiative, Rooted in Nature, by hosting a
month-long celebration of the group’s most exceptional food purveyors.
From small farms in the Maldives to fishing villages in Malaysia, the
hotels will recognize the farmers, fisherman and ranchers that make
dining at Shangri-La not only delicious but also sustainable.
Amtrak
received recognition for workplace excellence by earning a spot in
Forbes magazine’s first-ever America’s Best Employers 2015. More than
20,000 Amtrak employees nationwide give passengers a safe and reliable
travel experience that delivers on a shared vision of moving America
where it wants to go.
Aeroflot on 29 March will move to its summer flight schedule, which will be valid through 24 October 2015.JSC
Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results of
Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot airline (“the Company” or
“Aeroflot”) for February 2015 and the first two months of 2015.
The
official longlist for the inaugural African Responsible Tourism Awards
2015 has been released. The aim of this first-for-Africa award is to
recognise inspiring African organisations that work to ensure tourism
environments and benefit destinations and local people.
Etihad
Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today
commenced four times a week, non-stop services between Abu Dhabi and
Madrid.
Buyers
at IMEX in Frankfurt will acquire many valuable business skills and
extensive marketing knowledge through the show’s wide ranging education
programme at The Inspiration Hub.
In
the first month after its launch, the new, free app “Going Local
Berlin” by visitBerlin has already been downloaded 10,000 times. Since
its launch on 18 February, the app has been offering orientation to the
city’s many and diverse neighbourhoods to visitors and Berliners alike
with tips for discovering previously unexplored sides of Berlin.
Azerbaijan’s
International Travel and Tourism (AITF) 2015 Exhibition, will take
place at the Baku Expo Centre this week from 2 to 4 April 2015. Held for
the 14th time this year, AITF has established itself as the country’s
leading travel trade event.
Abu
Dhabi International Airport is pleased to announce the launch today of
two new Alitalia routes to the UAE’s capital city. The national airline
of Italy, 49% owned by the UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways, has
inaugurated flights between Abu Dhabi and the Northern Italian cities of
both Milan and Venice. Both flights arrived at Abu Dhabi International
Airport this morning and were greeted by the traditional water cannon
salute.
Abu
Dhabi International Airport last night welcomed the arrival of South
African Airways’ (SAA) inaugural flight from Johannesburg to the UAE’s
capital.
Avani
Hotels and the Minor Group have opened their first property in the
Seychelles. Following a year-long reconstruction program costing some
US$8 million, the former Le Meridien Barbarons has reopened as the new
Avani Seychelles Barbarons Resort&Spa. The relaunch was presided
over by none other than the Seychelles Vice President, Danny Faure, and
also present was the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain St. Ange,
with key members of his team, including the Seychelles Tourism Board
CEO, Sherin Naiken, and PS for Tourism Anne Lafortune.
Wintery
weather conditions pose their own demands on air traffic maintenance in
Finland. Removing ice and frost from aeroplane wings is one of the most
important tasks during the cold season.
MSC
Cruises, the largest privately-owned cruise company in the world,
announced today that the first of its next generation “Seasideâ€
class of ships — set to debut in November 2017 — will be named MSC
Seaside and sail year-round from Miami to the Caribbean.
SAS
is launching its summer timetable for 2015 with a number of new
destinations from Scandinavia. Eleven new routes are being launched and
many popular summer destinations are also returning.
In
the wake of Wednesday’s terror attack at the Bordo National Museum,
in Tunis, MSC Cruises has decided to suspend all remaining Tunisian
calls in the 2015 summer program in the interests of guest and crew
member safety.
Jumeirah
Bodrum Palace, the newest addition to Jumeirah’s portfolio of hotels
and resorts, is offering two exclusive packages to celebrate its much
anticipated opening on 1 May.
Jumeirah
Emirates Towers, in partnership with Ayyam Gallery, has installed a new
sculpture “The Elephants Trio” outside the main entrance of the hotel
tower.
Windstar
Cruises is pleased to announce the appointment of travel influencer
Wendy Perrin as Godmother of the fleet’s newest yacht, the Star Breeze.
Jumeirah
Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait’s idyllic resort, has partnered
with Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company to help raise
awareness of environmentally friendly transport options.
Jumeirah
Group, the global luxury hotel group and a member of Dubai Holding,
joined the rest of the world to support Earth Hour on Saturday 28 March
from 8.30 – 9.30pm.
Newquay
Cornwall Airport will be holding an emergency training exercise today,
Thursday 26th March between 18.30 – 22.30 with local emergency services
participating.
Leading
global aviation educator Airways Aviation is opening its latest
Aviation Theory School in Baghdad later this month, paving the way for
aspiring Iraqi pilots to launch their flying careers.
Virgin
Trains is proud to announce the revamp of its on-board coffee offer by
introducing a new coffee brand, Aroma by the Nero Roasting Company. From
the Roaster behind Caffè Nero’s premium beans, the new bespoke coffee
blend will be available across Virgin Trains’ Pendolino and Voyager
fleets.Etihad
Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is now
able to provide enhanced access to and from South Africa following the
launch yesterday of a new daily service between Johannesburg and Abu
Dhabi by its codeshare partner, South African Airways .