New European rules for Air Operations published
2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Sunday 28 October 2012 marks the entry into force of new European rules for Air Operations. Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 creates harmonised requirements...
View ArticleABTA Opposes Extension of Consumer Rights Directive to Cover Package Travel...
2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association today submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skill’s (BIS) Consultation on the Consumer Rights...
View ArticleRyanair Welcomes German Court Ruling Against Cheaptickets Screenscraping Website
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (14 Nov) welcomed a Hamburg Higher Regional Court landmark ruling against the screenscraper Beins Travel Group...
View ArticleTravel Blitz: U.S. Travel Association Announces 2013 Grassroots Program
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced Travel Blitz, a 2013 grassroots advocacy program to stress the power of the $1.9 trillion travel...
View ArticleCAA and OFT consult on consumer rights GUIDANCE FOR TRAVEL SECTOR
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Holidaymakers booking in the UK should have access to fair, clear and transparent information at the right time according to draft guidance for travel agents, tour...
View ArticleRyanair Calls On Atrapalo To Donate Court Payment To Passengers
2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (21 Nov) called on Atrapalo to hand over the €40,000 it was awarded by a Barcelona court to its misguided...
View ArticleU.S. Travel Applauds Enactment of EU Emissions Scheme Prohibition
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded President Barack Obama for signing into law a bill exempting U.S. airlines from the European Union’s...
View ArticleChildren’s Ark Project announced as recipient charity from Shannon Airport...
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Children’s Ark Project at University Hospital Limerick will get an early festive season gift after it has been selected as the worthy recipient of all proceeds...
View ArticleABTA Issues Guidance on Medhotels Case
Ruling reinforces the need for agents to understand their business practices 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA has today updated guidance for Members in response to yesterday’s Court of Appeal...
View ArticleSan Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Says, ‘Look into my Eyes!’
SAN DIEGO – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Xiao Liwu gains strength in his legs, the curious 18-week-old giant panda cub is exploring more, even getting near the camera for an up-close view of...
View ArticleO’Hare “Airport Watch” Recognized by National Law Enforcement Group
CHICAGO, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Safety and Security Division, Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Bensenville, IL Police Department recently received...
View ArticleABTA Unveils Guidance on Financial Protection Requirements
Guidance saves ABTA Members money and helps them stay within the law 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With significant regulatory changes in 2012 to the ATOL scheme of financial protection, affecting...
View ArticleFrench Supreme Court issues unfavorable ruling in the French distribution tax...
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its ruling issued on December 10, 2012, the French Supreme Court (Conseil d’Etat) sharply reduced the entitlement to a refund of the “précompte” distribution tax...
View ArticleU.S. Travel Association, No-Hassle Flying Act Enacted into Law
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A bill that improves the baggage screening process for international travelers to the U.S. and was a key recommendation of the U.S. Travel...
View ArticleMAJOR CRIME DROPS 26.7 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN 2012
MAJOR CRIME DROPS 26.7 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN 2012 Los Angeles, California – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of major crimes which are inclusive of all Part I...
View ArticleVisa on Arrival Scheme becomes more Popular Twenty Six Percent Growth in 2012
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Visa on Arrival” (VoA) Scheme of the government has increasingly become popular with the tourists. The scheme registered a growth of 26 % in the year 2012 over...
View ArticleGlobal Hotel Leaders Celebrate One Billion International Travelers and Call...
Davos, Switzerland, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International – addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World...
View ArticleCAA statement on passenger rights claims
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following this week’s rulings in both the UK and European courts, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today reiterated its advice to passengers affected by...
View ArticleRyanair Calls On Irish Govt To Scrap Travel Tax As UK Study Proves UK APD Tax...
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (5 Feb) called on the Irish Govt to scrap its €3 travel tax in order to stimulate jobs and tourism growth...
View ArticleSequestration-Driven Flight Delays Place 83,000 American Jobs and $9 Billion...
U.S. Travel Association Urges FAA to Insulate Critical Personnel from Budget Cuts; Calls on Congress to Enact Legislative Fix Washington, D.C., 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel...
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