Ryanair to start a twice-weekly service from Cardiff to Malta as part of its Summer 2019 schedule

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ —Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (11 Sep) announced a new route from Cardiff to Malta, with a twice-weekly service commencing in April 2019, which will be a part of Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule. British consumers and visitors can now enjoy even lower fares and the latest “Always Getting… Read the full press release

American Association of Airport Executives, International Association of Airport Executives and Corporación Quiport S.A. to launch new International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) online training and certification program

Alexandria, VA, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, with support from Corporación Quiport S.A. in Ecuador, operator of Quito International Airport, are pleased to announce the new International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) online training and certification… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority commemorates the seventeenth anniversary of the infamous tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001

Ceremony to remember, celebrate ‘collective strength of the American People’ Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 11, 2018) the Indianapolis Airport Authority hosted a ceremony at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to commemorate the seventeenth anniversary of the infamous tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony, which included IAA… Read the full press release

London Gatwick August 2018: cargo traffic soared +22.3%; long-haul network grew by +18%

Gatwick announces +18% growth in long-haul routes in August Cargo tonnage was up +22.3% with new Shanghai route due to add 3,700 tonnes of capacity 4.9m passengers travelled through Gatwick – its busiest August ever  Bristol, UK, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick’s cargo traffic soared in August, +22.3% year-on-year, as long-haul routes continued… Read the full press release

London Gatwick and Gatwick Aviation Museum to host behind-the-scenes look at the services which operate at the UK’s second largest airport

Gatwick hosts free family event for second year in a row Airport teams in attendance to provide interactive displays for the public Event forms part of airport’s wider community engagement programme GATWICK, UK, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is partnering with the Gatwick Aviation Museum for a second year in a row to… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: August 2018, the busiest month in the Airport’s history

Nearly one million passengers passed through Bristol Airport’s terminal last month, making this August the busiest month in the Airport’s history. Bristol, UK, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The record total of 951,973* passengers took traffic during the summer to over 1.8 million – a 6.7 per cent increase on 2017. This growth continues… Read the full press release

CDA issues a request for proposal to lease, finance, construct, and operate new concession at the O’Hare International Airport Multimodal Facility

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (09/11/2018) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified businesses to lease, finance, construct, and operate a dual purpose convenience and vending concession at the O’Hare International Airport Multimodal Facility that is set to open this fall. As part of its commitment to enhancing participation across airport… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West in Norway

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West in Norway. Located near a critical hub of international travel, the hotel brings the group’s portfolio… Read the full press release

Emirates to operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg during the autumn school holidays

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to increased demand for travel during the autumn school holidays, Emirates today (10 September 2018) announced it will operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg, temporarily replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft currently operating on the route. During the period of 25 to 29 October… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya

Coastal Kenya becomes the latest must-see destination for tourists flying with the award-winning carrier Kenya’s second city offers visitors access to glorious beaches and a rich cultural heritage DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch direct flights to Kenya’s second city, Mombasa, opening up… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport and Shell Aviation broke ground on two new refuelling tanks in EIA’s Cargo Village

Two, new, two-million litre tanks added for cargo use Edmonton, AB, 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and fuel tenant, Shell Aviation, broke ground today (September 5, 2018) on two new, two-million litre refuelling tanks in EIA’s Cargo Village. The new tanks will be purpose-built for handling air cargo freighters. The… Read the full press release

American Airlines expands its Grand Rapids route map with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) this winter

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is expanding its Grand Rapids (GRR) route map, with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) beginning this winter. The announcement of Phoenix-Sky Harbor marks the seventh nonstop flight served by American at the Ford Airport, and the seasonal flights to Phoenix on an Airbus A319… Read the full press release

HMSHost’s Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen at Louisville International Airport becomes a part of Kentucky’s Urban Bourbon Trail

First ever Urban Bourbon Trail stop at the airport LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers and guests can now start or continue their journey on Kentucky’s Urban Bourbon Trail at global restaurateur HMSHost’s award-winning Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen at Louisville International Airport. Louisville Tourism and the Urban Bourbon Trail are celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month this… Read the full press release

flydubai announces double daily flights between Kiev and Dubai

Ukraine remains an important market for the airline Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today (September 6, 2018) has announced that it will move its existing operations to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) Kiev with effect from 28 October 2018.  From 02 October, double daily flights will be available between Kiev and… Read the full press release

Ryanair restores six Dublin based aircraft for the winter 2018 schedule

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Ryanair Holdings today (Fri, 7 Sept) announced that it has decided to restore six Dublin based aircraft which were due to transfer to Poland in November for the winter 2018 schedule.    The related protective notices issued to 300 Dublin pilots and cabin crew in July… Read the full press release

easyJet adds services from Singapore Airlines and Scoot to its ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ connections service

easyJet customers will be able to connect to long-haul flights with Singapore Airlines via Milan Malpensa and with Scoot via Berlin Tegel 10 airline partners will now be offering flights to 100 destinations through ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ Over 53 million easyJet customers will be able to connect to other airlines’ or easyJet flights LUTON, England,… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport to trial a new Virtual Reality app for passengers who may find travel challenging

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has been working with Friendly Access, a Scottish hidden disabilities charity as it looks to trial a new Virtual Reality app for passengers who may find travel challenging. Friendly Access, together with the School of Simulation and Visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art and… Read the full press release

TUI launches recruitment campaign to encourage trainee cabin crew members to join its team at Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI, formerly Thomson, is set to bolster its cabin crew numbers based at Aberdeen International Airport to meet demand for its popular holiday routes for summer 2019. The UK’s largest holiday company operates out of Aberdeen International Airport during the summer season between May and October. Holidaymakers… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton debuts in the Middle East with the opening of Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport

Global Value Hotel Brand Aims to Serve Growing Demand for Affordable, Quality Travel with Debut of World’s Largest Hampton by Hilton to date DUBAI and MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global value hotel brand known for its commitment to authentic service, and wasl Asset Management Group, one… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport publishes its own children’s book “Reach For The Sky” as part of its 80th birthday celebrations

MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport today (06 September 2018) published its own children’s book as part of its 80th birthday celebrations, called “Reach For The Sky”. The book, aimed at Primary School children, tells an enchanting story about travel, determination and achieving your dreams. To launch the book the airport is offering… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport announces landmark agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

First-ever memorandum linking airlines and fuel providers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions San Francisco, CA, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — As San Francisco prepares to host the Global Climate Action Summit, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (September 5, 2018) announced a landmark agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), a… Read the full press release

British Airways announces codeshare agreement with Vistara

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, have today (September 06, 2018) announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India than ever before. As part of the new agreement customers can book seats on Vistara flights to destinations across India from Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi. Seats… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport Fire Service takes delivery of the first of three new £1M fire tenders

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport Fire Service has taken delivery of the first of three new fire tenders, each representing an investment in the region of £1 million. Purpose built for the airport by the Spanish firm Iturri, and the culmination of a 5-year procurement and manufacturing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches Four-times weekly direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam starting 19 December 2018

Four-times weekly flights to Da Nang will be operated by a B787 Dreamliner aircraft The beautiful city of Da Nang is the third Vietnamese destination on Qatar Airways’ rapidly-expanding global network DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam, starting… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways the Main Partner of the Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair

Award-winning airline celebrates art as a universal language with the power to bring people together Qatar Airways operates triple-daily flights to Moscow and daily flights to St. Petersburg DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to be the Main Partner of the Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair, taking place this week… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to start new daily non-stop service from Seattle to Pittsburgh

Alaska offers 300 peak day flights to 90 destinations from Sea-Tac Airport Seattle, Washington, 2018-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Sept. 6, 2018) that it will begin nonstop, daily service between Seattle and Pittsburgh. This new service is currently the only nonstop flight offered from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). The new route effectively… Read the full press release

Norwegian offers holidaymakers from across the UK and Ireland the chance to book flights to the USA for less

15 transatlantic routes included in the autumn sale from £140/€99 one-way Airline has also included the Premium cabin for the first time with fares from £415 one-way LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Sep 04, 2018) launched its autumn sale offering holidaymakers from across the UK and Ireland the chance to… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Poland S19 schedule: 17 additional routes (210 routes in total); 2 new aircraft at Modlin and Krakow

17 New Routes (Over 200), 12.5m Customers P.A. (Up 4%) 2 New Aircraft At Modlin & Krakow ($200m Investment) DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Poland’s No.1 airline, today (5 Sep) launched its biggest ever S 2019 schedule, during which it will base 2 new aircraft at Modlin and Krakow, and add 17… Read the full press release

Emirates and Jetstar Pacific announced new codeshare agreement

Complements daily flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with reach to 14 additional domestic destinations; extends connectivity from Vietnam to key cities in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Australia Dubai, U.A.E and Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Jetstar Pacific (IATA code:… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport receives ‘Smart Transport Solution of the Year’ award at the Qatar IT Business Awards 2018

Doha, Qatar , 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been honoured as a nominated winner for ‘Service Delivery Measurement’ in the ‘Smart Transport Solution of the Year’ category at the prestigious Qatar IT Business Awards 2018, in Doha, Qatar. ‘The Smart Transport Solution of the Year’ award is given to businesses… Read the full press release