Embraer Executive Jets and NetJets® Inc signed agreement to convert 10 Signature Series Phenom 300 purchase options into firm orders

São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets and NetJets® Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, have signed an agreement to convert 10 Signature Series Phenom 300 purchase options into firm orders. At current list prices, this addition to the contract is worth US$ 89.55… Read the full press release

Aeroflot provided over 700 children from different regions of Russia with medical care in 2014 under its charity program “A Heart With Two Wings”

Moscow, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot is summing up the results of the charity program «A Heart With Two Wings» 2014. More than 700 children from different regions of Russia have received medical care during the outgoing year. The program was launched in the year of Aeroflot 90th anniversary — in 2013 — in order to help children with rare diseases of the immune system, musculoskeletal system and… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of its 15th full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA)

Moscow, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its 15th full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (registration number RA-89045) produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA). The plane has been named in honour of Ivan Voedilo, a pioneer of the regular international flights on the route Moscow — Koenigsberg (Kaliningrad). New Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease from… Read the full press release

Kurumba Maldives Staff and volunteers help create the largest coral frames in the Maldives

MALDIVES, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of volunteers joined forces with Kurumba staff on Wednesday (December 17) to rescue corals from a land reclamation project and help create the largest coral frames in the Maldives. Thanks to the efforts of the team two massive 20ft coral frames packed with transplanted coral have… Read the full press release

Aeroflot hosted business meeting in Shenzhen, China with Chinese aviation, tourism and logistic industry representatives

Moscow, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On December 23, 2014, Aeroflot hosted a business meeting in Shenzhen, China with Chinese aviation, tourism and logistic industry representatives. The Company presented on its current position and prospects in the region. Aeroflot Group, the leader of the Russian aviation market, was represented at the meeting by Alexander Lukashin, Head of International PR Division, and Nikita Krichevskiy, Member of Aeroflot Public Council,… Read the full press release

2014 ha sido testigo de los cambios más efectivos y duraderos de la transformación de Iberia

MADRID, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — En un tiempo récord, dos años, Iberia ha pasado de perder un millón de euros al día a ganar dinero; de vivir en el conflicto a presentar una de las mejores performance del mundo; de cerrar rutas deficitarias, a abrir nuevos y viejos destinos; de una imagen antigua… Read the full press release

Qantas last Boeing 767 conducted its final flight from Melbourne to Sydney

SYDNEY, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will today (27th December 2014) say farewell to its last Boeing 767, as the aircraft conducts its final flight – with the special flight number of QF767 – from Melbourne to Sydney. The Boeing 767 has been in the Qantas fleet since July 1985 and for a… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can check one bag free in January 2015

Carrier offers frequent fliers one free checked bag throughout January* SEATTLE, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Throughout the month of January Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can check one bag free.* The airline is waiving its standard $25 bag fee to encourage new and existing members to experience the benefits of Alaska’s award-winning frequent flier program…. Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines celebrated the last AirTran Airways revenue flight

With a commemorative salute, AirTran Airways final flight from Atlanta to Tampa Bay marks new era for Southwest Airlines as integration nears completion DALLAS, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) embarked on a new era today as it celebrated the last AirTran Airways revenue flight. At 10:25pm EST, AirTran Airways Flight 1 departed… Read the full press release

dnata delivered flawless experience for travellers from around the world during the busiest travel day ever for Dubai’s airports

Airports welcome record number of passengers in pre-holiday rush DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — On the year’s busiest travel day, and the busiest travel day ever for Dubai’s airports, dnata stepped up and delivered a flawless experience for travellers from around the world. The holiday travel season hit its peak on 19th December… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announced the migration to a new check-in system for its airports worldwide

HONG KONG, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the completion of a move to a new check-in system for its airports worldwide. The phased implementation began in June this year and, over a six-month period, 91 destinations across the Cathay Pacific and Dragonair networks, including Hong Kong, switched to the… Read the full press release

Over 1 million users have already installed the airberlin iPhone app on their smartphones

BERLIN, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Available now, Germany’s second-largest airline has posted an update to its iPhone app in the Apple Store. Over 1 million users have already installed the airberlin iPhone app on their smartphones. ‘We are taking our mobile travel companion to another level. Over recent weeks we have analysed the… Read the full press release

airberlin’s frequent flyer program “topbonus” awarded top honours at this year’s Premier Traveler award gala in Los Angeles

BERLIN, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — topbonus, the frequent flyer program of airberlin, has been awarded top honours at this year’s Premier Traveler award gala held in Los Angeles, California. topbonus was bestowed the honour of “Best International Frequent Flyer Program” by the reader’s choice award 2014. Premier Traveler readers were invited to participate… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok will be operated by Minor Hotel Group from March 1, 2015 under the brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Effective March 1, 2015 Hotel will be operated under Anantara brand Toronto, Canada, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels Limited (Four Seasons) and the owner of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Minor Hotel Group (MHG), announced today that effective March 1, 2015, MHG will operate the Hotel under its own luxury hospitality brand, Anantara Hotels,… Read the full press release

Vueling becomes the first airline in the world to implement contactless systems for paying with cell phones

Users can automatically enter their data with NFC and Scanning methods supported by the Android OS.  IT Chief Samuel Lacarta: “If we can streamline the process while keeping it secure, the customer experience will be much simpler”. Barcelona, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Vueling once again leads the pack in technological innovation, become the first… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport expects 15% more passengers this Christmas

Shannon, Ireland, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — An estimated 15% more passengers will make the journey home over Christmas period through Shannon Airport as traffic growth across 2014 continues into the festive season. The Christmas travel period began in earnest at the weekend and by the first week in January, some 51,000 will have used… Read the full press release

Iberia, Amadeus and Spanish Committee of UNICEF joint micro-donation initiative helped Iberia ticket buyers donate EUR 200,000 to UNICEF in 2014

Donations go directly to the “100% Vaccinated Children” campaign, aimed at eradicating polio and providing immunity to other diseases. Thanks to the programme, 600,000 children in Chad have been vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, whooping cough, tuberculosis, and measles. Madrid, Spain, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A year ago Iberia, the Amadeus travel reservation company… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide added 232-unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas to its global portfolio

LOS ANGELES, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added a 232- unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas to its global portfolio. The property, newly named Oakwood Dallas Uptown, is located in a high demand, upscale and walkable neighborhood in the heart of North Dallas…. Read the full press release

Emirates, Boeing and Another Joy Foundation to transport critically-needed blankets and sleeping bags to Iraq

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Airline and Boeing (NYSE:BA) partnered with a US-based non-profit organization, Another Joy Foundation, to transport a consignment of critically-needed blankets and sleeping bags on board the airline’s newly delivered Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range). This is the sixth time since 2009 that Emirates and Boeing have collaborated to transport… Read the full press release

Emirates announced third daily service to Birmingham Airport

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a third daily service to Birmingham Airport, becoming the first airline to offer a direct First Class service to the region. Commencing Saturday 1st August 2015, Emirates flight EK41, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will depart Dubai… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: United Airlines to launch new nonstop flights between its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport and Rome on May 16, 2015

CHICAGO, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will launch new nonstop flights between its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport and Rome on May 16, 2015, subject to government approval. The summer-season service will operate five-times-weekly through June 3, daily from June 4 to Aug. 17, and six-times-weekly from Aug. 18 through Sept. 23,… Read the full press release

Metrolink to operate Sunday schedule on Thursday, Dec 25 and modified schedule on Thursday, Jan. 1

People can take Metrolink, Metro to 2015 Tournament of Roses® celebrations LOS ANGELES, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink will operate a Sunday schedule on the San Bernardino and Antelope Valley lines on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, and operate a modified schedule on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, which will allow people to attend… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International: TRYP by Wyndham y la fundación Pequeño Deseo se unen esta Navidad para Cumplir Deseos

Mallorca, España, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TRYP by Wyndham, marca urbana de Meliá Hotels International, se ha unido a la Fundación Pequeño Deseo con el objetivo de lograr que niños con enfermedades crónicas o de mal pronóstico vean cumplidos sus sueños y deseos. Desde el año 2009, Meliá Hotels International cuenta con un… Read the full press release

RCI and China Daily to jointly promote awareness and recognition of shared ownership in China

Singapore, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Daily that formalizes a commitment to jointly promote awareness and recognition of shared ownership to China’s local government, commercial developers and general public. The agreement builds on a common goal to… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership hosted “An American Christmas: Gigging & Grubbing,” at Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort in Oceanside, California

Featured Artists Include Plain White T’s, Amalia, Pawnshop Kings and BJ Thomas ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), recently hosted filming and production of a holiday television special titled “An American Christmas: Gigging… Read the full press release

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation (WBF) awarded more than $250,000 in charitable grants to Sea to Sky non-profit organizations

WHISTLER, BC, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ —  The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation (WBF) has awarded more than $250,000 in charitable grants to Sea to Sky non-profit organizations, more than double what was granted this time last Fall. This was due in part to our SKYHIGH fundraising event this past June and our record breaking summer golf… Read the full press release

YYC: The Federal government launched new Holiday Travel Portal to benefit NEXUS members and other low-risk Trusted Travellers visiting US

New Holiday Travel Portal to make holiday travel faster, easier Toronto, ON, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport along with Roxanne James, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced new initiatives aimed at making air travel to the United States even easier for NEXUS… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport announced its extensive Winter Services team of more than 1,300 employees is ready to ensure safe and smooth operations, even during snowy and icy conditions

FRA/rap, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the leading aviation hubs in the world, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) handles an average of about 1,400 aircraft, taking off or landing each day. On peak days, well over 200,000 passengers use the terminals. Fraport’s extensive Winter Services team at FRA ensures safe and smooth operations, even during snowy… Read the full press release

Airport food service workers and restaurants at San Francisco International Airport agree on new six-year contract with increased wages, healthcare and pension benefits

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced a tentative agreement between Airport food service workers and restaurants. Unite Here! Local 2, which represents food service workers at SFO, and SFO Restaurants, an organization of Airport restaurant owners and operators, reached the tentative agreement for a new 6-year… Read the full press release

Air Transport World: Southwest Airlines is the 2015 Airline of the Year

Air Transport World selects Southwest for extraordinary and consistent standards of service, financial performance, safety, and environmental and corporate responsibility DALLAS, TX, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is the 2015 Airline of the Year, according to Air Transport World (ATW), a Penton company. In selecting Southwest as Airline of the… Read the full press release