Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Secure airside bus service between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3 will resume operation on Wednesday, March 1, further simplifying layovers for the millions of passengers who connect through the nation’s second-busiest airport each year, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced today (02/22/2023). “After having… Read the full press release
The companies, who announced a partnership in Feb. 2022 to establish aerial ridesharing in Japan, plan to operate demonstration electric air taxi flights in and around the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan site in 2025. Joby’s quiet, all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot at speeds of… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle. The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that may arise at the airport. Rescue 14 is designed and built to similar specifications as the National Ambulance Service vehicles and is fully equipped with a defibrillator, stretcher,… Read the full press release
£10.8m investment in public transport in Inverness 25 new zero-emission buses will operate on all city centre routes 159 new electric buses are planned to be introduced across the UK in 2023 £40m total investment in new vehicles and infrastructure in the Highlands by end of 2023 Perth, Scotland, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Perth, Scotland, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first vehicles in a fleet of 159 new battery electric buses are set to arrive in Oxfordshire in September, after an £82.5 million deal was sealed. Last March, Oxfordshire County Council was awarded £32.8 million from the government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Along… Read the full press release
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Kicking off the year on a right foot, AirAsia continues soaring high by taking home the Bronze award at the 2022 Putra Brand Awards in the Transportation, Travel and Tourism category, maintaining over a decade-long run as Malaysia’s preferred travel brand. Capital A’s Chief Brand Officer,… Read the full press release
New structure reflects evolution of business from global listed plc to UK private company CEO Martin Griffiths to retire from Stagecoach; CFO Ross Paterson also decides to step down Ray O’Toole becomes Executive Chairman and Bruce Dingwall appointed CFO Carla Stockton-Jones continues to lead the day-to-day operations of the business Perth, Scotland, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Services on the South Coast and in South Lancashire amongst those seeing the highest number of travellers Stagecoach bus services in England offering single fares capped at a maximum of £2 Builds further on Stagecoach’s continuing commitment to offer value-for-money fares Offers new incentive for people to move out of cars and onto bus to improve… Read the full press release
Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has added a brand new fire engine to its fleet of fire vehicles; a state of the art Oshkosh Striker 3.0. Bristol is the first UK airport to take delivery of the third generation Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle. Bristol Airport’s fire team are currently completing… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has signed contracts with three taxi companies that will provide transport services at Kuopio and Tampere-Pirkkala airports. The contracts will take effect on 1 February 2023. “We want to provide air passengers with a smooth travel experience and keep the service level as high as possible… Read the full press release
Britain’s biggest bus operator to increase number of e-buses from 184 to 343 in next 12 months UK’s first all-electric bus city networks set to go live in Inverness and Perth in 2023 32% reduction in carbon emissions per passenger journey in 2021-22 Stagecoach greener public transport services help customers avoid c20,000 tonnes of CO2e… Read the full press release
Opening of Dulles Metrorail Station Connects Passengers to Regional Transit Network Including Direct Train Service to Downtown Washington, D.C. Washington DC, USA, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officially welcomed Metrorail to Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, marking the completion of a major two-phase Silver Line construction project to extend… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. From later this month, Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wildlife refers to all undomesticated plants and animals in their natural habitat. Game Parks are the areas that have been set aside for wildlife to live in. They are protected areas where people are not allowed to settle. Some of the game parks are fenced to prevent… Read the full press release
Projects will train workers for jobs in the transportation and logistics industry Oakland, Calif., 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland has joined forces with the West Oakland Job Resource Center (WOJRC) to train workers for green jobs in the transportation and logistics industry. WOJRC received a $350,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, Saturday 6 August, the Nuna 11s – the car that the Dutch Brunel Solar Team will drive in South Africa’s Sasol Solar Challenge – departed Schiphol Airport for Johannesburg on a Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP), the team’s logistics… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has increased the number of charging stations for electric cars in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars available for passengers in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. “There are charging stations in each of our parking halls,… Read the full press release
Mumbai, India, 2022-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The railway also carries more than a million tonnes of freight, and to support this, it has more than 1.6 million apprentices employed on a permanent basis. In fact, the Chinese Army is the only entity that has more employees regarding size, and work carried out. According… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Most popular places to visit in Africa for safaris are East Africa precisely Kenya which offers vast plains and roaming packs of extraordinary beasts and experiences. One can browse from their website comprehensive listings of safaris to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and much more on https://www.cruzeiro-safaris.com/. Many… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a tremendous impact on how we live and work today. The past two and half years have seen an overhaul of a system we once imagined untouchable. Terms like hybrid work and remote work sprung forth in a… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Jul-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wildlife is free and naturally roaming in the world. However, the Top vacation ideas spot for wildlife experiences is Kenya. Visit Kenya brought to you by Cruzeiro Safaris. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya has brought you the following safaris to book through the year, featuring mid-budget and luxury accommodations… Read the full press release
A bold new direction for the hotel and leisure industry An all-time high in hotel openings Domestic holiday market here to stay LONDON, 2022-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel and leisure market is showing remarkable resilience post-pandemic, with the staycation market set to remain popular, says Márton Takács, Global Leader for Hotel & Leisure… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, renowned for its world-leading air transport services, has also been recognised for its outstanding ground transport services with awards in multiple categories, at the recent RoSPA awards, held for the first time in Dubai. The only airline to have achieved commendations three years in a row,… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, 2022-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer is just around the corner and it is time to plan your summer vacation! The first and most popular destination among European travelers is Turkey. However, the COVID pandemic changed our style of life, and right now, we can’t travel as we used to. But the borders… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has invested in three additional electric Nissan e-NV200 vans to its landside and airside operations. The new Nissan e-NV200 vans were provided by Trenton Nissan in Hull and the vehicles have previously been awarded former International Van of the Year, this brings the total number… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2022-March-29 — / Travel PR News / — Is your suitcase ready for Easter? Do not be afraid of the coronavirus epidemic and start preparations immediately. Stay tuned for Easter celebrations with Airporttransfer.com. The socio-economic wounds of the Covid-19 pandemic are only just beginning to heal worldwide. Airporttransfer.com ensures that airport passengers make private… Read the full press release
Santa Fe’s Premier Luxury Hotel Offers New Way to Explore the Destination with Zero- Emissions, Electric Vehicle Santa Fe, NM, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, the boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Fe, introduces a new partnership with Moke Rentals, whose eco-friendly, open-air vehicles are perfect for exploring… Read the full press release
SIXT and Accor have agreed a multi-year strategic partnership When booking a rental car from SIXT, customers will now earn points for the ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. Regine Sixt, Senior Executive President International Marketing, Sixt SE: “I am delighted to be working with Accor. This strategic partnership is the alliance of two… Read the full press release