Wizz Air Holdings plc appoints Susan Hooper to the Board of the Company as non-executive director with effect from 1 March 2016

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces the appointment of Susan Hooper to the Board of the Company as a non-executive director with effect from 1 March 2016…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new service from Budapest to Sofia from 1 November

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced new service from Budapest to Sofia, beginning 1 November. The service between the Hungarian and Bulgarian capitals will run three days a week and tickets are on sale now at wizzair.com starting at 39.99 Lev/5,990 Forints… Read the full press release

Wizz Air and Euronet Worldwide announce the launch of WIZZ Prepaid Travel Card

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Euronet Worldwide, a leading global financial transaction processor today announced the launch of the WIZZ Prepaid Travel Card. The collaboration combines the experience and know-how of both companies in offering Wizz Air customers an innovative… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company partners with Bahrain Business Machines to place a Containerized Data Center at Bahrain International Airport

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has successfully signed an agreement with Bahrain Business Machines (BBM) to place a Containerized Data Center (CDC) at Bahrain International Airport. The announcement came following a signing ceremony with Bahrain Businesses Machines during Bahrain International Airshow 2016 attended by Mr. Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah, Chief… Read the full press release

International infrastructure investors consortium to acquire London City Airport

LONDON, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alberta Investment Management Corporation, on behalf of its clients (“AIMCo”), OMERS, Ontario Teachers; Pension Plan (“OTPP”) and Wren House Infrastructure Management Limited (“Wren House”), the infrastructure investing arm of the Kuwait Investment Authority, (each a “Consortium Member” and collectively the “Consortium”), is pleased to announce that it has signed… Read the full press release

Jet Airways enter into codeshare agreement and reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air

Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for JetPrivilege and Korean Air frequent flyer members Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement and a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Guests travelling on both Jet Airways and Korean… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces the appointment of Rahul Taneja as Chief People Officer

MUMBAI, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the appointment of Rahul Taneja as Chief People Officer. Mr. Taneja, 47, has over 25 years of experience in diverse industry sectors and has worked in HR leadership positions across leading Indian and international companies. As Chief People Officer of Jet… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces special offers on its international network

Great savings of up to 30% on flights to destinations across the GCC, Europe, U.S., Argentina and Australia Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced special offers on Economy and Première fares for guests travelling on the airline’s international network. The 7-day sale, effective from today February 23… Read the full press release

Jet Airways expands its operations to Bangkok with the launch of new daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi

Adds a third daily flight from Mumbai and a second daily service from Delhi Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is expanding its operations to Bangkok with the launch of new daily flights from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi. With the introduction of these new frequencies, Jet Airways… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu, China

New hotel celebrates style and charm inspired by Chengdu’s cultural legacy and the world beyond CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Sichuan, Grand Hyatt Chengdu will introduce… Read the full press release

Fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Puerto Rico, Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center celebrates opening

CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting, Inc. announce the opening of Puerto Rico’s fourth Hyatt-branded select service hotel, the $29 million Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center in the capital city of San Juan.  Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center is ideally situated in the metropolitan… Read the full press release

Grease to debut with Carlos PenaVega onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas

MIAMI, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s more than summer lovin’ for Carlos PenaVega and Royal Caribbean International. The actor, singer and loyal Royal Caribbean cruise-goer is setting his sights on the spring when he will further his connection to the beloved musical and film Grease, this time for its debut on the Royal Caribbean… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport reports 9.7 percent passenger increase in January 2016

Kansas City, Mo., 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that 768,930 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in January, up 9.7 percent from January 2015. January passenger boardings were up 9.5 percent, with a total of 338,096. “January’s passenger increase marks not only… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to host airport Community Job Fair on March 1

Dozens of area employers looking to fill hundreds of jobs ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 40 local employers looking to fill 500-plus jobs will participate in a March 1 job fair sponsored by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Positions as varied as aviation maintenance technicians to security officers to construction workers to… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge at Concourse D

Ribbon-cutting welcomes new Georgia brewery-based Airport lounge ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials, working with concessionaire Delaware North, will mark the opening of a new lounge Wednesday, Feb. 24. Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge will offer a large selection of craft beers from the Terrapin Brewery, based in… Read the full press release

Air France expands partnership with Paypal

Air France now offers its customers the opportunity to purchase their tickets online with PayPal in the UK and Germany; From the end of March 2016, this new service will also be available in France and in several other countries on the Air France booking App (tablet and mobile).  PARIS, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Air France becomes the official partner of the 40th edition of the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon

PARIS, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France has become the official partner of the 40th edition of the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon taking place on 3 April 2016. This partnership has been signed for the next three years. As part of this partnership, from 23 March to 8 April 2016 Air France and KLM… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport appoints world-leading carbon expert to become the UK’s leading low carbon airport by 2025

Carbon expert to identify hidden environmental costs of construction Financial incentives to encourage use of electric vehicles on the airfield Gatwick’s environmental footprint ‘same as early 90s’ despite passenger numbers doubling GATWICK, UK, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport – which already aims to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2020 – has… Read the full press release

easyJet extends partnership with Sabre Corporation

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced a new long-term distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider, to the global travel industry.  LONDON, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement gives corporate travel agencies across Europe continued access to easyJet fares through the Sabre GDS. Around 20 per cent of easyJet’s passengers… Read the full press release

British Airways brings the latest instalment in the Star Wars film saga, The Force Awakens on its long-haul flights

LONDON, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to show the international box office smash and latest instalment in the Star Wars film saga, The Force Awakens, on its long-haul flights. From March 1, customers can enjoy the critically acclaimed film on long-haul flights around the world, for the next four months in super,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to double the flights on its Doha to Bucharest route this summer

Award-winning airline will soon fly double-daily from Doha to Bucharest Seven extra flights per week from summer 2016 in response to increased passenger demand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will double the amount of flights on its Doha to Bucharest route from this summer, enhancing the service from a daily to… Read the full press release

Kings Island to host job fair for the 2016 season on February 27

Mason, OH, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gates at Kings Island will be open Saturday, February 27, but only for job seekers. Kings Island will host a job fair from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the park to fill more than 3,500 seasonal positions for the 2016 season, which starts April 16. A diverse… Read the full press release

Research reveals bus travel costs are 55% cheaper than same commute by car

Bus passengers save on average more than £90 per month by leaving car at home Biggest annual savings of more than £5,500 found in Cambridgeshire Stagecoach survey of around 35 key commuter routes in England, Scotland and Wales   Perth, Scotland, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — New national research has found commuters can save around… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Ghost in the Shell cast and crew honoured with traditional Maori welcome in Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cast and crew of the international live-action sci-fi feature Ghost in the Shell, have been honoured with a traditional Māori welcome, launching the film shoot which has begun in Wellington, New Zealand. Cast members including the film’s stars Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbaek, Danusia Samal, Lasarus Ratuere, Yutaka Izumihara… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Eichardt’s Private Hotel launches its stunning NZ$10,000 per night penthouse in late 2016

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, pre-eminent Eichardt’s Private Hotel will unveil its stunning NZ$10,000 per night penthouse extension in late 2016. The 240sqm penthouse suite (plus 100sqm rooftop terrace) boasts a commercial grade kitchen -primed for private chef usage, a sauna, spa and even… Read the full press release

Disney’s cherished family film Pete’s Dragon features New Zealand; to be released late 2016

Wellington, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand has been featured for the first time as the home of Disney’sPete’s Dragon, scheduled to be released worldwide in late 2016. A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, Pete’s Dragon is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who… Read the full press release

Qantas partners with ViaSat to offer 10 times faster than conventional inflight wi-fi from next year

SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers can look forward to world-leading inflight wi-fi from next year under a partnership with global broadband services provider ViaSat that will tap into the nbn™ network. The new service will feature speeds up to 10 times faster than conventional on-board wi-fi, giving customers the ability to stream… Read the full press release

Qantas to begin construction of new premium lounge at Heathrow Airport in September 2016

SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — London is the location for Qantas’ next flagship global lounge, with construction on a new, dedicated facility at Heathrow Airport to begin in September 2016. The premium lounge will occupy a split-level space in Terminal 3 that will have capacity for approximately 230 people and offer views over the… Read the full press release

Heathrow: Western Rail Link has the potential to remove up to one million car journeys from local roads

Link to Great Western Main Line part of airport’s plans to reduce emissions and congestion Journey times between Heathrow airport and the Thames Valley, and all points west to be cut dramatically Increased access to Britain’s hub airport, will increase export opportunities for local business LONDON, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is urging supporters… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens new-build 120-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland

Hotel opens following $19 million investment by ownership TORONTO, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the new-build 120-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada). This hotel is the second IHG property in… Read the full press release