PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 24, 2010 – (Woodbridge, VA.) SmarTek Systems shipped 136 of its SAS-1 Passive Acoustic Highway Traffic Sensors to be used by New York State’s Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center (HVTMC). The HVTMC is using the sensors to provide additional information to travelers on the parkways and highways under its purview. These improvements are designed to enhance motorist safety while helping to reduce traffic congestion and its environmental impact.
The Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center gathers and distributes traffic data for highways in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Columbia, and Ulster counties in New York State. The current projects are to install CCTV cameras and traffic monitoring sensors along the Hutchison River Parkway, the Cross County Parkway, the Sprain Brook Parkway, and the Saw Mill River Parkway to improve traffic monitoring equipment in the region. The sensors and systems will give the HVTMC more information regarding current traffic conditions. In turn, the HVTMC will better provide assistance and information to the traveling public on routes to use to avoid congestion.
Due to the rocky terrain and extensive monitoring area, cellular modems are being deployed for traffic data collection. Most sites are designed to be solar powered. The SAS-1’s low power requirements for multilane monitoring ensures that reliable solar powered data collection can be provided in all temperature extremes and weather conditions prevalent in the Hudson Valley. Each SAS-1 Traffic Sensor provides per lane highway traffic volume, vehicle classification, lane occupancy (a traffic density function) and speed at user defined intervals suited for the communications medium.
The economic downturn which has left many states and municipalities looking for alternatives to funding large highway projects in efforts to increase highway and freeway capacity. Installing “smarter” traffic management equipment, or intelligent transportation systems, has been a way to increase traffic flow along major highways and traffic arteries, usually at less than 1% of the cost of adding additional lanes with more pavement. The real time traffic data allows traffic managers to respond to accidents or other incidents, and the general public can take alternative routes or delay travel until routes are cleared.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Cyprus: Cheap Rates For Hired Cars – Plus An Additional Driver For Free!
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 22, 2010 – Everyone dreams about leaving the cold winter and enjoying the moderate climate of the popular Greek island Cyprus. Fortunately, the latest Weekly Special from carhiremarket.com offers its customers cheap rates for booking a hired car in Cyprus and even includes an additional driver for free. This deal is valid for all hired cars booked with the supplier Sixt Cyprus.
The island Cyprus is the 3rd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has a lot to offer. It can be explored the best by rental car. The magnificent flora that yielded Cyprus the nickname “the green island” will amaze you on your individual road trip around the island and the countless historical sights are just waiting to be explored by you. The latest Weekly Special offers an additional driver for free, meaning that both, you and your partner, can enjoy the ride also as a co-driver.
This offer is valid when booked from the 22nd of February 2010 to the 28th of February 2010 over the supplier Sixt Cyprus. A hired car like the Perodua Kancil is available from only £17.38 per day for Cyprus (when booked for one week) and no additional fee is incurred for an additional driver. For your convenience, you can choose between seven different Sixt Cyprus pick-up stations that are located across the island.
The island Cyprus is the 3rd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has a lot to offer. It can be explored the best by rental car. The magnificent flora that yielded Cyprus the nickname “the green island” will amaze you on your individual road trip around the island and the countless historical sights are just waiting to be explored by you. The latest Weekly Special offers an additional driver for free, meaning that both, you and your partner, can enjoy the ride also as a co-driver.
This offer is valid when booked from the 22nd of February 2010 to the 28th of February 2010 over the supplier Sixt Cyprus. A hired car like the Perodua Kancil is available from only £17.38 per day for Cyprus (when booked for one week) and no additional fee is incurred for an additional driver. For your convenience, you can choose between seven different Sixt Cyprus pick-up stations that are located across the island.
Rail Engineering Company Makes Key Sales Appointment
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 22, 2010 – Suppliers of electro-mechanical systems to the rail industry, Rowe Hankins, has strengthened their presence in central England with the appointment of Steve Ireland, a rail professional with almost 30 years experience in the industry. As business development manager Steve will work with designers and engineers in train makers, operating companies and rolling stock owners.
Starting his career with British Rail Engineering (BREL) in Derby, Steve gained experience with British Rail, Alstom Trains, Virgin Trains and Bombardier in technical procurement roles. A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Steve’s role for Rowe Hankins will be to promote safety related systems including high integrity circuit breakers, speed monitoring equipment, on-train monitoring and recording instruments OTMRS, wheel flange lubrication.
“Steve brings a vast amount of experience to our team. We are impressed not just by his knowledge but his positive approach, which will help us cement even stronger partnerships with our rail clients,” concluded sales director Mike Hankins.
“Moving from the client side of the business I am very aware of the pressures customers face to improve rail vehicle safety, reliability and achieve higher availability and performance. The team at Rowe Hankins are very receptive to new ideas and I am impressed with their proactive, problem solving, approach,” Steve commented.
More Information
Steve Griffiths or Mike Hankins, Tel. +44 (0)161 765 3000 Fax. +44 (0)161 763 1421
E-mail: sales@rowehankins.com Web: www.rowehankins.com
Rowe Hankins Ltd, Power House, Parker Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RJ, UK
High resolution images are on the web at www.ainsmag.co.uk/rh109/4774rh1a-steve-ireland.htm
Starting his career with British Rail Engineering (BREL) in Derby, Steve gained experience with British Rail, Alstom Trains, Virgin Trains and Bombardier in technical procurement roles. A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Steve’s role for Rowe Hankins will be to promote safety related systems including high integrity circuit breakers, speed monitoring equipment, on-train monitoring and recording instruments OTMRS, wheel flange lubrication.
“Steve brings a vast amount of experience to our team. We are impressed not just by his knowledge but his positive approach, which will help us cement even stronger partnerships with our rail clients,” concluded sales director Mike Hankins.
“Moving from the client side of the business I am very aware of the pressures customers face to improve rail vehicle safety, reliability and achieve higher availability and performance. The team at Rowe Hankins are very receptive to new ideas and I am impressed with their proactive, problem solving, approach,” Steve commented.
More Information
Steve Griffiths or Mike Hankins, Tel. +44 (0)161 765 3000 Fax. +44 (0)161 763 1421
E-mail: sales@rowehankins.com Web: www.rowehankins.com
Rowe Hankins Ltd, Power House, Parker Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0RJ, UK
High resolution images are on the web at www.ainsmag.co.uk/rh109/4774rh1a-steve-ireland.htm
Friday, February 19, 2010
Texting While Driving Creates Challenges For Law Enforcement
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 18, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people died in crashes involving distracted driving in 2008. That’s why the federal government is ramping up an educational campaign against "distracted driving," reinforced by an array of new state laws against texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. Some penalize the behavior; others even criminalize it.
The measures come as insurers have begun seeking ways to avoid shouldering massive liability for inattentive customers. And the families of those killed or injured have begun organizing highly visible, sometimes wrenching campaigns to battle the perception that cell phone use is a harmless part of a driver's daily routine.
16% of all traffic fatalities were caused by distracted driving. In addition, 500,000 were injured in 2008 in accidents involving some form of driver distraction, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports.
Cell phone use affects a driver's reactions as much as having a blood-alcohol level of 0.08% -- the legal threshold for driving while intoxicated -- a University of Utah study has indicated.
Despite the potential dangers, more than two-thirds of people in a 2009 AAA survey admitted talking on a cell phone while driving.
Local jurisdictions in many states, including North Carolina, have introduced laws clamping down on distracted drivers. In all but six states, local jurisdictions can pass additional restrictions.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have banned texting while driving outright or have enacted limited texting bans.
Novice drivers are banned from texting in nine states.
Six states and the District of Columbia have banned handheld cell phones for all drivers.
The use of all cell phones, handheld or otherwise, by novice drivers is restricted in 21 states and the District of Columbia.
The use of all cell phones while driving a school bus with passengers is prohibited in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
On Tuesday, a federal law went into effect prohibiting commercial bus and truck drivers from texting while driving. The measure carries penalties of up to $2,750.
The consequences of breaking cell phone driving laws vary by state. In five states, drivers can be pulled over for using a cell phone illegally without first committing another offense, such as speeding. Texting while driving is a primary offense in 17 states.
In Missouri, for example, sending messages while driving is a primary offense for drivers under 21. Offenders can be fined up to $200 and get two points against their licenses.
In New York or Connecticut, you can get pulled over and ticketed just for holding your phone while driving.
There have been cases with more extreme consequences. A Seattle man was recently sentenced to five years in prison for vehicular homicide because he was texting while driving when he hit and killed a bicyclist. According to The Seattle Times, the prosecutor used phone records to prove the accident occurred while the driver was sending a text.
Distracted-driving laws may exist, but enforcing them is problematic. Unlike speeding -- a violation police can catch with a radar gun -- it's not always easy for officers to see whether drivers are using their cell phones, especially if a driver is texting with the device in his lap.
Since Missouri's law went into effect in August 2009, the Missouri Highway Patrol had issued just 13 tickets for young drivers caught texting, resulting in eight convictions, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported recently. A patrol spokesman says he thinks many warnings have also been issued. When a new traffic law is introduced, enforcement officials often work toward building public awareness before handing out tickets.
Texting and talking while driving are also problems among teenage drivers, research shows. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that 8 percent of drivers aged 16 to 24 were observed talking on a cell phone, compared to 6 percent of 25- to 69-year-olds and 1 percent of drivers over 70. And new drivers are inherently susceptible to accidents; accident rates are highest among 16-year-old drivers.
But not all teenage drivers comply with bans, and they can be difficult to enforce. An Insurance Institute for Highway safety study of North Carolina teenagers found that the percentage of teen drivers using cell phones increased after a ban went into place, even though two-thirds of teenagers surveyed said they were aware of the law.Some corporations prohibit texting while driving. Comcast, Sprint and Winston-Salem, NC based car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx all ban the practice among working employees.
Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto said, "The use of cell phones and texting creates distractions for all drivers especially those that are inexperienced drivers. A teen can create and send a text message in 10 to 15 seconds. Driving 60 mph covers more than 80 feet per second. One text could equal a tenth of a mile that a driver is not paying attention to their driving. Our goal is to increase the awareness of how dangerous and serious this problem is."
The measures come as insurers have begun seeking ways to avoid shouldering massive liability for inattentive customers. And the families of those killed or injured have begun organizing highly visible, sometimes wrenching campaigns to battle the perception that cell phone use is a harmless part of a driver's daily routine.
16% of all traffic fatalities were caused by distracted driving. In addition, 500,000 were injured in 2008 in accidents involving some form of driver distraction, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports.
Cell phone use affects a driver's reactions as much as having a blood-alcohol level of 0.08% -- the legal threshold for driving while intoxicated -- a University of Utah study has indicated.
Despite the potential dangers, more than two-thirds of people in a 2009 AAA survey admitted talking on a cell phone while driving.
Local jurisdictions in many states, including North Carolina, have introduced laws clamping down on distracted drivers. In all but six states, local jurisdictions can pass additional restrictions.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have banned texting while driving outright or have enacted limited texting bans.
Novice drivers are banned from texting in nine states.
Six states and the District of Columbia have banned handheld cell phones for all drivers.
The use of all cell phones, handheld or otherwise, by novice drivers is restricted in 21 states and the District of Columbia.
The use of all cell phones while driving a school bus with passengers is prohibited in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
On Tuesday, a federal law went into effect prohibiting commercial bus and truck drivers from texting while driving. The measure carries penalties of up to $2,750.
The consequences of breaking cell phone driving laws vary by state. In five states, drivers can be pulled over for using a cell phone illegally without first committing another offense, such as speeding. Texting while driving is a primary offense in 17 states.
In Missouri, for example, sending messages while driving is a primary offense for drivers under 21. Offenders can be fined up to $200 and get two points against their licenses.
In New York or Connecticut, you can get pulled over and ticketed just for holding your phone while driving.
There have been cases with more extreme consequences. A Seattle man was recently sentenced to five years in prison for vehicular homicide because he was texting while driving when he hit and killed a bicyclist. According to The Seattle Times, the prosecutor used phone records to prove the accident occurred while the driver was sending a text.
Distracted-driving laws may exist, but enforcing them is problematic. Unlike speeding -- a violation police can catch with a radar gun -- it's not always easy for officers to see whether drivers are using their cell phones, especially if a driver is texting with the device in his lap.
Since Missouri's law went into effect in August 2009, the Missouri Highway Patrol had issued just 13 tickets for young drivers caught texting, resulting in eight convictions, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported recently. A patrol spokesman says he thinks many warnings have also been issued. When a new traffic law is introduced, enforcement officials often work toward building public awareness before handing out tickets.
Texting and talking while driving are also problems among teenage drivers, research shows. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that 8 percent of drivers aged 16 to 24 were observed talking on a cell phone, compared to 6 percent of 25- to 69-year-olds and 1 percent of drivers over 70. And new drivers are inherently susceptible to accidents; accident rates are highest among 16-year-old drivers.
But not all teenage drivers comply with bans, and they can be difficult to enforce. An Insurance Institute for Highway safety study of North Carolina teenagers found that the percentage of teen drivers using cell phones increased after a ban went into place, even though two-thirds of teenagers surveyed said they were aware of the law.Some corporations prohibit texting while driving. Comcast, Sprint and Winston-Salem, NC based car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx all ban the practice among working employees.
Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto said, "The use of cell phones and texting creates distractions for all drivers especially those that are inexperienced drivers. A teen can create and send a text message in 10 to 15 seconds. Driving 60 mph covers more than 80 feet per second. One text could equal a tenth of a mile that a driver is not paying attention to their driving. Our goal is to increase the awareness of how dangerous and serious this problem is."
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Auriga Systems partners worldwide PDA giant HTC to offer new in-car options for taxis
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 17, 2010 – Auriga Systems, the UK-based Data Despatch supplier for taxi and private hire companies, has partnered with global PDA manufacturer, HTC, to offer new PDA options for its in-vehicle 'CTPocket' software.
Due for release in February 2010, the latest CTPocket software will be available on HTC's new Touch 2 and Touch Cruise (O2 XDA Guide) PDAs, as well as O2's XDA Orbit 2, and Acer's X960.
These four devices further bolster Auriga's existing selection of compatible PDAs for its CTPocket software, which serves as the in-vehicle partner to Auriga's office-based Evocab system.
Additionally, a new 'SIM hot swapping' feature allows drivers to switch GPRS networks simply by replacing the SIM card with one from any of the major data providers - thus affording drivers a flexible, near-instant back-up option in the event of network problems.
Auriga Systems General Manager Michael Ross today unveiled the new selection of devices, stating: "We can now offer our customers even more flexibility to choose the in-car units that are right for their drivers. PDA technology moves fast, but we struck an early agreement with HTC, and we are delighted to be able to offer CTPocket running on what are some of the most impressive devices currently available."
"Auriga customers can choose any of these PDAs - or 'mix and match' them as required - and be confident that their Evocab system will be able to work with them," Mr Ross continued. "We offer a flexible PDA solution: hardware can be bought from us or elsewhere. Likewise GPRS: we offer competitive tariffs via our relationship with BT Transcomm, but customers can source their own, or make use of an existing agreement they may have."
More on this story: http://www.auriga.co.uk/news.php?id=165
Auriga Systems is a trading name of Auriga Communications Ltd.
Due for release in February 2010, the latest CTPocket software will be available on HTC's new Touch 2 and Touch Cruise (O2 XDA Guide) PDAs, as well as O2's XDA Orbit 2, and Acer's X960.
These four devices further bolster Auriga's existing selection of compatible PDAs for its CTPocket software, which serves as the in-vehicle partner to Auriga's office-based Evocab system.
Additionally, a new 'SIM hot swapping' feature allows drivers to switch GPRS networks simply by replacing the SIM card with one from any of the major data providers - thus affording drivers a flexible, near-instant back-up option in the event of network problems.
Auriga Systems General Manager Michael Ross today unveiled the new selection of devices, stating: "We can now offer our customers even more flexibility to choose the in-car units that are right for their drivers. PDA technology moves fast, but we struck an early agreement with HTC, and we are delighted to be able to offer CTPocket running on what are some of the most impressive devices currently available."
"Auriga customers can choose any of these PDAs - or 'mix and match' them as required - and be confident that their Evocab system will be able to work with them," Mr Ross continued. "We offer a flexible PDA solution: hardware can be bought from us or elsewhere. Likewise GPRS: we offer competitive tariffs via our relationship with BT Transcomm, but customers can source their own, or make use of an existing agreement they may have."
More on this story: http://www.auriga.co.uk/news.php?id=165
Auriga Systems is a trading name of Auriga Communications Ltd.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Flight Directors appointed as UK and Ireland General Sales Agent for Viking Hellas Airlines
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 15, 2010 – Flight Directors has been appointed by Viking Hellas Airlines (www.flyviking.gr), the Greek airline associated with Viking Airlines AB of Sweden, to handle reservations for the newly-launched scheduled Viking Hellas service from Manchester to Athens, with onward connections to three Iraqi cities.
With fares starting from as little as £59 one-way, inclusive of taxes and charges, Athens is now temptingly accessible for passengers from the north of England. Currently operating on a weekly scheduled basis, the Manchester – Athens service frequency will be increased to thrice-weekly from 1st March.
Flight Directors is also handling reservations for Viking Hellas’ onward connections from Athens to the three Iraqi cities of Erbil and Sulaymanyiah in the Kurdish Government Region of Iraq and the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad. Flights are scheduled to provide seamless connections to and from Manchester, providing passengers from the north of England with the fastest possible journey time between the north of England and Iraq. Fares from Manchester and Iraq, connecting in Athens, start from as little as £545 return, inclusive of taxes and charges.
Paul Argyle, Chief Executive, Flight Directors, says: ‘As one of the UK’s leading General Sales Agents with unique experience in representing lesser-known airlines in the UK, we are delighted to be given the opportunity to work with Viking Hellas and look forward to enhancing the profile of this growing airline. We have already been speaking to major travel management companies whose clients have contracts in Iraq and look forward to confirming working partnerships.’
Vikki Joyce, Sales Manager, and her UK Airline Reservations team at Flight Directors, can be reached on tel: 0871 644 8780, seven days per week, 08:00-20:00 or on email: vikinghellas@flightdirectors.com. For online bookings go to www.flyviking.gr .
Roger Gatt, Commercial Director of Viking Hellas, comments: ‘We felt that Flight Directors’ experience and approach as a General Sales Agent fitted well with Viking Hellas’ profile and aspirations. With the support of Flight Directors, we anticipate that the Viking Hellas Airlines new Manchester – Athens – Iraq scheduled service will be a great success.’
Flights will operate from Manchester on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from Athens to Manchester on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays. Viking Hellas is planning to increase frequency to four flights weekly by adding a Tuesday departure from Manchester and a Wednesday departure from Athens with effect from March 2010.
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15 February 2010
Notes to Editors
• Flight Directors represent Manchester-Athens-Iraq routes only
• Book flights via telephone: 0871 644 8780 or email: vikinghellas@flightdirectors.com
• Flight Directors was established in 1984 and is based near Gatwick Airport
• Fares from Manchester to Athens start from £59 one way, including taxes and charges
• Fares from Manchester to Iraq, connecting in Athens, start from as little as £545 return, inclusive of taxes and charges
• All Viking Hellas Airlines routes can be booked at www.flyviking.gr
• Fares include a 20kg baggage allowance, allocated seats and complimentary in-flight meals. Passengers will also be able to purchase snacks, refreshments and duty free from an extensive in-flight bar. Extra legroom seats will be available for a small supplement.
• Viking Hellas was established in Greece in Autumn 2009 and has headquarters in Athens.
• Viking Airlines AB was established in 2003 and has headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden
• Viking Airlines AB operates Boeing B737-800 Next Generation and B737-300 which will be used to launch Viking Hellas scheduled services until its own Airbus A320s are delivered in Spring 2010
• Special, low price add-on fares are available with Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines to/from destinations served from Athens
Viking Hellas Manchester Flight Schedules
Manchester - Athens
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Depart Manchester VQ701 at 1330 hrs Arrive Athens at 1930 hrs
Athens - Manchester
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Depart Athens VQ702 at 0930 hrs Arrive Manchester at 1130 hrs
Viking Hellas Connections to Iraq
Athens – Baghdad
Mondays
Depart Athens VQ753 at 2100 hrs Arrive Baghdad at 0100 hrs*
Baghdad - Athens
Tuesdays
Depart Baghdad VQ754 at 0300 hrs Arrive Athens at 0500 hrs
Athens – Erbil
Fridays
Depart Athens VQ717 at 2100 hrs Arrive Erbil at 0100 hrs*
Erbil - Athens
Saturdays
Depart Erbil VQ718 at 0300 hrs Arrive Athens at 0500 hrs
Athens – Sulaymaniyah
Wednesdays
Depart Athens VQ735 at 2100 hrs Arrive Sulaymaniyah at 0100 hrs*
Sulaymaniyah - Athens
Thursdays
Depart Sulaymaniyah VQ736 at 0300 hrs Arrive Athens at 0500 hrs
* Denotes Arrival Next Day
For further information
Paul Argyle, Chief Executive
Flight Directors
Tel: 0871 7447471 (UK, director), +44 1293 874993
Continues..../
Roger Gatt, Commercial Director
Viking Hellas Airlines
Tel: +30 210 353 6036
Fax: +30 210 353 7808
E-mail: roger.gatt@vikinghellas.com
Ian Bradley, Director
Travel PR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8891 4440
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8891 6033
E-mail: i.bradley@travelpr.co.uk
Manchester Airport Press Office
Tel: +44 161 489 2700
Fax: +44 161 489 2702
E-mail: press.office@manairport.co.uk
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With fares starting from as little as £59 one-way, inclusive of taxes and charges, Athens is now temptingly accessible for passengers from the north of England. Currently operating on a weekly scheduled basis, the Manchester – Athens service frequency will be increased to thrice-weekly from 1st March.
Flight Directors is also handling reservations for Viking Hellas’ onward connections from Athens to the three Iraqi cities of Erbil and Sulaymanyiah in the Kurdish Government Region of Iraq and the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad. Flights are scheduled to provide seamless connections to and from Manchester, providing passengers from the north of England with the fastest possible journey time between the north of England and Iraq. Fares from Manchester and Iraq, connecting in Athens, start from as little as £545 return, inclusive of taxes and charges.
Paul Argyle, Chief Executive, Flight Directors, says: ‘As one of the UK’s leading General Sales Agents with unique experience in representing lesser-known airlines in the UK, we are delighted to be given the opportunity to work with Viking Hellas and look forward to enhancing the profile of this growing airline. We have already been speaking to major travel management companies whose clients have contracts in Iraq and look forward to confirming working partnerships.’
Vikki Joyce, Sales Manager, and her UK Airline Reservations team at Flight Directors, can be reached on tel: 0871 644 8780, seven days per week, 08:00-20:00 or on email: vikinghellas@flightdirectors.com. For online bookings go to www.flyviking.gr .
Roger Gatt, Commercial Director of Viking Hellas, comments: ‘We felt that Flight Directors’ experience and approach as a General Sales Agent fitted well with Viking Hellas’ profile and aspirations. With the support of Flight Directors, we anticipate that the Viking Hellas Airlines new Manchester – Athens – Iraq scheduled service will be a great success.’
Flights will operate from Manchester on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from Athens to Manchester on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays. Viking Hellas is planning to increase frequency to four flights weekly by adding a Tuesday departure from Manchester and a Wednesday departure from Athens with effect from March 2010.
ENDS
15 February 2010
Notes to Editors
• Flight Directors represent Manchester-Athens-Iraq routes only
• Book flights via telephone: 0871 644 8780 or email: vikinghellas@flightdirectors.com
• Flight Directors was established in 1984 and is based near Gatwick Airport
• Fares from Manchester to Athens start from £59 one way, including taxes and charges
• Fares from Manchester to Iraq, connecting in Athens, start from as little as £545 return, inclusive of taxes and charges
• All Viking Hellas Airlines routes can be booked at www.flyviking.gr
• Fares include a 20kg baggage allowance, allocated seats and complimentary in-flight meals. Passengers will also be able to purchase snacks, refreshments and duty free from an extensive in-flight bar. Extra legroom seats will be available for a small supplement.
• Viking Hellas was established in Greece in Autumn 2009 and has headquarters in Athens.
• Viking Airlines AB was established in 2003 and has headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden
• Viking Airlines AB operates Boeing B737-800 Next Generation and B737-300 which will be used to launch Viking Hellas scheduled services until its own Airbus A320s are delivered in Spring 2010
• Special, low price add-on fares are available with Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines to/from destinations served from Athens
Viking Hellas Manchester Flight Schedules
Manchester - Athens
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Depart Manchester VQ701 at 1330 hrs Arrive Athens at 1930 hrs
Athens - Manchester
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Depart Athens VQ702 at 0930 hrs Arrive Manchester at 1130 hrs
Viking Hellas Connections to Iraq
Athens – Baghdad
Mondays
Depart Athens VQ753 at 2100 hrs Arrive Baghdad at 0100 hrs*
Baghdad - Athens
Tuesdays
Depart Baghdad VQ754 at 0300 hrs Arrive Athens at 0500 hrs
Athens – Erbil
Fridays
Depart Athens VQ717 at 2100 hrs Arrive Erbil at 0100 hrs*
Erbil - Athens
Saturdays
Depart Erbil VQ718 at 0300 hrs Arrive Athens at 0500 hrs
Athens – Sulaymaniyah
Wednesdays
Depart Athens VQ735 at 2100 hrs Arrive Sulaymaniyah at 0100 hrs*
Sulaymaniyah - Athens
Thursdays
Depart Sulaymaniyah VQ736 at 0300 hrs Arrive Athens at 0500 hrs
* Denotes Arrival Next Day
For further information
Paul Argyle, Chief Executive
Flight Directors
Tel: 0871 7447471 (UK, director), +44 1293 874993
Continues..../
Roger Gatt, Commercial Director
Viking Hellas Airlines
Tel: +30 210 353 6036
Fax: +30 210 353 7808
E-mail: roger.gatt@vikinghellas.com
Ian Bradley, Director
Travel PR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8891 4440
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8891 6033
E-mail: i.bradley@travelpr.co.uk
Manchester Airport Press Office
Tel: +44 161 489 2700
Fax: +44 161 489 2702
E-mail: press.office@manairport.co.uk
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Boston Moving Company Sponsors Bruins Broadcasts with 98.5 The Sports Hub
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 15, 2010 – Humboldt Storage and Moving, greater Boston’s oldest moving company, largest United Van Lines agent and experts in stress-free moving have signed on to sponsor the Boston Bruins broadcasts on The Sports Hub, 98.5 FM. The relationship will go through the end of the regular season with a number of exciting components to the sponsorship.
The highlight of the relationship will be the Ultimate Stress-free Sports Day Contest. Humboldt will offer two fans the ultimate game day experience including VIP parking, dinner and a VIP tour including a meet up with 98.5 The Sports Hub broadcasters Dave Goucher and Bob Beers. The contest will be conducted on The Sports Hub website at http://985thesportshub.radio.com/
Other components of Humboldt’s sponsorship include in-game promotions as well as on-air promotion including the “Move Around the NHL” that is a pre-game segment that looks at all the action around the NHL that night. The “Move Around the NHL” will also have an in-game segment with scoreboard updates for other NHL games and the Sports Hub Headlines from 2:00-7:00pm airing during Felger & Massarotti will be sponsored by Humboldt Storage and Moving.
“We think this is a great opportunity to reach some of the most dedicated sports fans in the country, states Jim Sullivan, president of Humboldt Storage and Moving. “ We all know that getting a good parking space at a top professional sporting event in Boston can be stressful at times so with our Stress-free Game Day contest, we’ll help two lucky fans and their guests have a relaxing time in one of the greatest sporting cities in the world.”
“98.5 The Sports Hub are thrilled to partner with Humboldt Moving and Storage in a combined effort to help alleviate the stress of Boston’s sports fans,” stated Cha-Chi Loprete, 98.5 The Sports Hub Marketing Director. “Humboldt’s determination to provide its customers with a stress free experience whether it’s moving or seeing a sporting event, is a testament to their relax and get moving mandate.”
About Humboldt Storage and Moving:
Boston Moving Company Humboldt Storage and Moving is Greater Boston’s oldest moving company and largest United Van Lines agent. The Boston-area moving company, founded in1905 is an original stockholding member of United Van Lines and remains within the top five percent of all United Van Lines agents in the country for sales volume.
The company’s philosophy is “Relax. And get moving.” Moving is cited as one of the more stressful occasions in people’s lives and the entire Humboldt team goes to great lengths to ensure all customers feel at ease through the entire moving process. The team at Humboldt Storage and Moving are specialists in assisting seniors with sensitive down-sizing relocations, coordinating highly technical biotech/lab and hospital moves, fine art moving and storage, time-sensitive office relocations, as well as traditional residential relocations both local and international and packing services.
Boston-area moving company Humboldt Storage and Moving is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. The Canton location also serves as a 90,000 S/F state of the art, climate-controlled storage facility, serving the needs of clients with more long term needs. For more information about Humboldt’s expertise and moving services please contact them at (781) 821-8777. For additional information visit http://www.humboldt.com/
The highlight of the relationship will be the Ultimate Stress-free Sports Day Contest. Humboldt will offer two fans the ultimate game day experience including VIP parking, dinner and a VIP tour including a meet up with 98.5 The Sports Hub broadcasters Dave Goucher and Bob Beers. The contest will be conducted on The Sports Hub website at http://985thesportshub.radio.com/
Other components of Humboldt’s sponsorship include in-game promotions as well as on-air promotion including the “Move Around the NHL” that is a pre-game segment that looks at all the action around the NHL that night. The “Move Around the NHL” will also have an in-game segment with scoreboard updates for other NHL games and the Sports Hub Headlines from 2:00-7:00pm airing during Felger & Massarotti will be sponsored by Humboldt Storage and Moving.
“We think this is a great opportunity to reach some of the most dedicated sports fans in the country, states Jim Sullivan, president of Humboldt Storage and Moving. “ We all know that getting a good parking space at a top professional sporting event in Boston can be stressful at times so with our Stress-free Game Day contest, we’ll help two lucky fans and their guests have a relaxing time in one of the greatest sporting cities in the world.”
“98.5 The Sports Hub are thrilled to partner with Humboldt Moving and Storage in a combined effort to help alleviate the stress of Boston’s sports fans,” stated Cha-Chi Loprete, 98.5 The Sports Hub Marketing Director. “Humboldt’s determination to provide its customers with a stress free experience whether it’s moving or seeing a sporting event, is a testament to their relax and get moving mandate.”
About Humboldt Storage and Moving:
Boston Moving Company Humboldt Storage and Moving is Greater Boston’s oldest moving company and largest United Van Lines agent. The Boston-area moving company, founded in1905 is an original stockholding member of United Van Lines and remains within the top five percent of all United Van Lines agents in the country for sales volume.
The company’s philosophy is “Relax. And get moving.” Moving is cited as one of the more stressful occasions in people’s lives and the entire Humboldt team goes to great lengths to ensure all customers feel at ease through the entire moving process. The team at Humboldt Storage and Moving are specialists in assisting seniors with sensitive down-sizing relocations, coordinating highly technical biotech/lab and hospital moves, fine art moving and storage, time-sensitive office relocations, as well as traditional residential relocations both local and international and packing services.
Boston-area moving company Humboldt Storage and Moving is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. The Canton location also serves as a 90,000 S/F state of the art, climate-controlled storage facility, serving the needs of clients with more long term needs. For more information about Humboldt’s expertise and moving services please contact them at (781) 821-8777. For additional information visit http://www.humboldt.com/
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