Archive for the ‘Airlines & Railways’ Category

Lufthansa flying in summer 2010 to 204 destinations in 81 countries

East Meadow, NY, March 11, 2010 — In the upcoming summer flight schedule, Lufthansa will serve an almost unchanged number of destinations with nearly the same number of flights as in the previous year. Seating capacity will be slightly higher. On average, Lufthansa will operate 12,853 weekly flights compared with 12,860 during the last summer [...]

March 11, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

IATA Says that 2009 was the Second Safest Year in Aviation History

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently revealed the final statistics of flight safety for 2009; it was the second safest year for the airline industry. Every year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) diligently overviews the results of the previous 12 months and monitors the safety situation in the airline industry. The statistics [...]

March 9, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Allegiant Air to begin flights to Hawaii

Allegiant Air, LLC, airline subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company, announced it will begin flying to Hawaii this year, made possible by the purchase agreement for 6 Boeging 757-200 aircraft.

March 8, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Emirates tops service quality study, Etihad comes close second

UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad have outperformed their rivals British Airways, Air France and Qatar Airways in a service quality benchmarking report. Customer service consultancy firm, Ethos Consultancy has conducted an independent study covering a comprehensive list of service quality criteria which captures customer satisfaction at all key customer touch points throughout a typical flight experience.

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

United Airlines to begin flights to Africa

United Airlines announced the schedule for the airline’s first-ever nonstop service to the African continent, with once-daily service linking Washington with Accra, the capital of Ghana, beginning June 20.

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Air Canada resumes flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti

MONTREAL, March /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada is resuming scheduled service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, following the re-opening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) to limited commercial operations. Air Canada’s weekly flights departing Montréal will resume on Tuesday March 9, 2010. Service to Port-au-Prince was suspended January 19, 2010 following the closure of the airport to [...]

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Canadians Countdown to World Cup Kick Off - Don’t miss out on the FIFA World Cup action - book with Emirates today

TORONTO — March — With 100 days to go until the whistle blows for the opening match of football’s premier tournament, Emirates’ FIFA World Cup 2010TM Travel Packages have never been more accessible and attractive.

March 2, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Jet Airways Celebrates International Women’s Day with Special Offers for Women Travelers in March 2010

New York - February, 2010: In celebration of International Women’s Day, and as part of its JetViva initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will offer its female passengers special benefits throughout March 2010.

March 1, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Eurostar services between Brussels and UK to resume on March 1, 2010

Eurostar services between Brussels and the UK will be near normal on Monday, March 1, when the high-speed lines near the site of the recent train accident will re-open. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be 5 direct services between Brussels and the UK. In addition, to ensure that customers get to their destination, these [...]

March 1, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Porter Airlines celebrates inaugural Myrtle Beach flight - Service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport begins Feb. 28, 2010

TORONTO/Feb. 28, 2010 - Porter Airlines is introducing new winter seasonal service between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, with the inaugural flight taking off today. The only non-stop service from Canada to Myrtle Beach saves passengers time by flying right to the beach.

March 1, 2010   Posted in: Airlines & Railways