Archive for the ‘Airlines & Railways’ Category
Porter Airlines to Operate Canada’s First Biofuel-Powered Revenue Flights
Porter Airlines has scheduled Canada’s first biofuel-powered revenue flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa International Airport utilizing a 50/50 blend of biofuel with Jet A1 fuel. The fuel has been certified to the new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D7566/D1655 standard, and the biofuel portion is derived from the oilseed [...]
April 12, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Allegiant Announces New Flights from Mainland USA to Honolulu
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Allegiant announces the company will begin new, nonstop air service from the mainland to Honolulu, Hawaii. The new service will provide new economic development by allowing customers to visit the popular vacation destination for new lower fares.
April 11, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Hawaii
British Airways launches new London Gatwick-Algiers flights
HARMONDSWORTH, England – British Airways has launched a new service to Algiers from London Gatwick, which will commence from the start of the summer schedule. Flights to Algiers will move from Heathrow to Gatwick with seven flights a week. Algeria’s capital city, Algiers mixes past with present with 17th-century mosques and Ottoman-style palaces in the hilltop [...]
April 11, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Costa Rican Birdwatchers Fly on the Wings of Nature Air
April, 2012, San José, Costa Rica – Nature Air has gone to the birds, having just announced two new eco-extension packages geared toward those in search of Costa Rica’s resplendent quetzal, an elusive bird known for its iridescent bluish-green feathers and divine representation in indigenous folklore. Designed with guidance from the National Biodiversity Institute of Costa [...]
April 10, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Costa Rica
Emirates Launches New Global Brand Platform – “Hello Tomorrow”
TORONTO – April, 2012 – Emirates launched a new global brand platform and direction, themed “Hello Tomorrow,” which positions the global airline as the enabler of global connectivity and meaningful experiences. Emirates is embarking on an integrated marketing communications campaign with a new brand promise as the company continues its evolution from a travel brand [...]
April 10, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Eurail Italy Pass Tops Country Popularity Charts and is the 2nd Best Selling Eurail Pass
Utrecht, the Netherlands, March 20, 2012 – Eurail Group G.I.E., the organization dedicated to the marketing and management of the Eurail pass products, today announced that the Eurail Italy Pass is the second most popular Eurail pass sold in 2011, indicating that Italy remains one of the most appealing European countries to visit for passengers [...]
March 20, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Europe (General)
RwandAir to be First Operator of CRJ900 in East Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda – RwandAir announced today that it has placed a firm order for two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets with Bombardier Aerospace. The transaction also includes options on two additional CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. RwandAir will become the first operator of CRJ900 aircraft in Eastern Africa.
March 20, 2012
Posted in: Africa, Airlines & Railways
Fly Glocally with Mystifly – A New Way to Search for Airline Tickets
Mystifly is revolutionizing the way airfares are being searched and booked over the internet with its unique technological and delivery prowess. Headquartered in Bangalore, India, Mystifly Consulting offers lowest airfares in over 900 airlines for the travel originating from 50 plus countries.
March 20, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Service to the Seychelles in the USA
Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture welcomed the launch of the Ethiopian Airlines campaign for its new Seychelles service which is adding a new link for Seychelles to the World. “The US has been a target market for Seychelles in our moves to diversify our tourism markets. Today we are seeing [...]
March 19, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Seychelles Strengthens its Diving and sailing Holiday Segments in the Middle East With Emirates Holidays
The Seychelles Tourism Board, Middle East in partnership with Emirates Holidays have joined forces at this year’s Dive Middle East Exhibition which is held alongside the Dubai International Boat Show to increase awareness of the impressive diving opportunities the Seychelles offers.
March 19, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Seychelles