Union and business leaders pledge their ongoing support for Heathrow expansion

British industry and unions make an unprecedented joint pledge to back third runway through to delivery Government backing for Heathrow triggers immediate £50m of supply chain investment before the end of 2017, creating up to 2,700 new British jobs Contracts worth £460m will be issued before construction begins in 2021 95% of Heathrow’s procurement spend… Read the full press release

Heathrow Skills Taskforce Chair Lord David Blunkett warned of an ever-growing skills gap

Former Secretary of State for Education and Employment says Government’s infrastructure projects mean new action on up-skilling is needed 13 members join Lord David Blunkett’s taskforce for first meeting to identify and implement the skills programmes needed for Heathrow expansion and beyond Taskforce ready to deliver a much needed boost to skills, following the Government’s… Read the full press release

Experts to discuss artificial intelligence, social media and Chinese investment in hotels at ITB Berlin, 8-11 March 2017

The think tank of the international travel industry discusses the main topics of our time and offers an insight into future trends – Experts provide information on artificial intelligence, on support from social media in a crisis and Chinese investment in hotels – Admission is free for trade visitors at ITB Berlin BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-31… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways starts daily regularly-scheduled Airbus A350 service to London Heathrow

Airline now offers the best of fleet across its six daily direct flights between Doha’s Hamad International Airport and London Heathrow Thousands of Facebook fans tuned in to watch a live tour of the aircraft before the its return journey to Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled Airbus… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named Best Full Service Airline in Western Asia at Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2016

Qatar Airways was awarded the accolade as more than 3,000 travel industry leaders attended the Future Travel Experience Asia Expo 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named Best Full Service Airline in Western Asia for the second year in a row at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways delivered 1.4 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency in 2015/2016 compared to the prior year

Qatar Airways’ commitment to sustainability results in increased fuel efficiency and the recycling of more than one third of waste at Hamad International Airport Qatar’s national airline is a proud signatory to the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration, committed to stopping the illegal transportation of endangered wildlife DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to expand code-share agreement with British Airways

The partnership expansion comes shortly after the announcement of a new joint business between the two leading carriers DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce an expanded code-share agreement with British Airways, which from today will provide travellers with a wider choice of flights and an enhanced network. With… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase its Business Class seat capacity to Johannesburg

Award-winning airline increases Business Class seats to Johannesburg by nearly 40 per cent Upgraded service will operate on one of Qatar Airways’ double-daily flights to Johannesburg DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to increasing customer demand, Qatar Airways will boost its premium offering to Johannesburg increasing its Business Class seat capacity by nearly 40… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair: the new air traffic management system to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs

HONG KONG, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Dragonair fully support the implementation of the new Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD), which the airlines believe is instrumental to strengthening Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs. The airlines are confident that the CAD… Read the full press release

Spirit adds new daily nonstop service between Newark and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN NEWARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE AND ORLANDO BEGIN TODAY; MYRTLE BEACH FLIGHTS START MARCH 9, 2017 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — A winter escape from the Big Apple to Florida’s attractions and beaches just got a lot more affordable! Spirit Airlines begins service today at the Newark Liberty International Airport… Read the full press release

British Airways gathered 200 travel professionals from across the industry at its New Distribution Capability conference

LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday (October 25), British Airways hosted its first New Distribution Capability (NDC) conference attended by 200 travel professionals from across the industry, representing corporate clients, travel partners, aggregators and GDSs. The event was organised as part of the airline’s commitment to drive awareness and discussion around NDC, the… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces Liberty London wash bags to customers flying in First

LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Top British brand Liberty London has created an exclusive range of washbags for customers flying in First with British Airways. The sleek, slim and stylish washbags feature a contemporary look using a range of carefully chosen prints from Liberty London’s vast textiles archive, updated for today’s modern traveller. The… Read the full press release

British Airways adds Apple Pay to its app

LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers on the move with an iPhone can now pay for their British Airways flights using Apple Pay through the airline’s hugely popular app. Apple Pay automatically stores any payment card details to make it quicker and easier than ever to pay for flights with just a swipe… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new service from Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale from July 6, 2017

LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching a new service to Fort Lauderdale from July 6, 2017. It will be the airline’s third route from Gatwick to Florida, and its fourth service to the ‘sunshine state’. One of the largest cities in Florida, which is situated just 28 miles north of Miami,… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation implements its first project for rail control in Ecuador on Quito Metro Line 1

First rail control project in Ecuador for Quito’s new metro line to alleviate congestion Brazil, Chile and Peru are also part of Bombardier’s growing signalling footprint BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has started the implementation of its first project for rail control in Ecuador on Quito Metro Line… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s most advanced business jets will be on display at National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and exhibition in Orlando, Florida

The Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 aircraft on static display to feature new stone floor in the galley and lavatory Bombardier to celebrate the winners of its Annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Awards   Montréal, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft will bring a stellar line-up to the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation starts work on its first rail control project in Serbia

First project underway follows recent signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Russian Railways International and Bombardier Transportation  Signalling upgrade on the Serbian section of the Belgrade-Bar Line is an important step towards modernising the 40-year old passenger line BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has started work on its… Read the full press release

Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner with new cabins designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances

SYDNEY, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has unveiled what customers onboard its flagship 787-9 Dreamliner can expect when the aircraft arrives in a year’s time. The Qantas Dreamliner will seat 236 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins in a layout that has been designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances the… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia to earn two Qantas Points for every dollar they spend with Deliveroo

SYDNEY, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Frequent Flyer program of Australia’s ‘Flying Kangaroo’ has teamed up with a ‘roo’ of a different kind to give its members a new opportunity to be rewarded. Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia will now be able to earn two Qantas Points for every dollar they spend with… Read the full press release

Qantas to operate “Spring Racing Revitalisation” pop-up inside the Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport

MELBOURNE, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will help customers travelling from Melbourne to freshen up after race-day events at the Spring Racing Carnival this year. Qantas will operate a “Spring Racing Revitalisation” pop-up inside the Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport, which will bring indulgences like massages that are usually offered in Qantas’ First Lounges… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s Development Director Phil Wilbraham: British businesses of all sizes would benefit from Heathrow expansion

LONDON, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first speech since the Government’s decision to expand Britain’s hub airport at Heathrow, Heathrow’s Development Director Phil Wilbraham will confirm British businesses of all sizes would benefit from expansion from day one. Speaking at London Build 2016, he will announce that the airport would begin signing initial contracts with… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn’s 12th hotel in Australia to open late 2017 in St Marys, Greater Sydney

Australia’s 12th Holiday Inn to welcome guests from late 2017 Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and St Marys Rugby League Club have signed a franchise agreement for a 123-room, new build Holiday Inn hotel in St Marys, Greater Sydney. Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys, scheduled to open in… Read the full press release

Malaysia: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang

Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd to develop a new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang. The hotel will be strategically located in the bustling commercial district of Prai,… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN to its growing portfolio

enVision Hotels expands “mini-brand” with newly renovated property ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 25, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN, the newest addition to its growing portfolio…. Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches daily non-stop Singapore-San Francisco service

SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has launched its new Singapore-San Francisco service, linking Singapore with the US West Coast on a non-stop basis. The new flights will be operated daily using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The inaugural flight, SQ32, departed Singapore Changi Airport at 0925hrs local time yesterday and arrived at San Francisco… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to offer more relaxing, comfortable and luxurious flying experience to guests with introduction of its wide-body jetliners

B777s to seamlessly connect five leading global financial hubs with consistent service MUMBAI, India, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to introduce its wide-body jetliners on additional key international routes in a move that will help it significantly enhance capacity at a time of rising demand on these… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines inaugurates once weekly flights to Havana, Cuba

• One weekly flight to Havana, Cuba with a Boeing 767 • Caribbean area included in the flight offering for the first time in six years • Four long-haul tourist destinations in the 2016/17 winter flight schedule VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today Austrian Airlines will serve yet another long-haul tourist… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines announces the appointment of Tamara Christ as Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance

VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Tamara Maria Christ (34) will assume the position of Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance as of December 1, 2016. In this position she will serve as Secretary General and Chief Legal Officer of Austrian Airlines, succeeding Stefan Mara, who took on new Group-level responsibilities at Lufthansa in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air expands operations in Warsaw with 7th based aircarft at Chopin Airport

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will base a seventh aircraft at its Warsaw base. From June 2017 the airline will start operating seven new services connecting Warsaw with four Central and Eastern European capitals, Bratislava, Bucharest, Kiev* and… Read the full press release