Steigenberger Icon Hotels welcome new managers: Guntram Weipert and Friedrich von Schönfeldt take over in Düsseldorf and Leipzig

Guntram Weipert switching to become General Manager of Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel in Düsseldorf. Friedrich von Schönfeldt taking over at the helm of Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof in Leipzig. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof Leipzig is managed by Friedrich von Schönfeldt since 01 March 2023. Von Schönfeldt… Read the full press release

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product in Support of Sustainability Efforts with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains

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

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg

London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg this December, providing even more choice for passengers this winter Complements existing British Airways (BA) CityFlyer/ SWISS services to Zurich and Geneva, plus BA CityFlyer/ Lufthansa services to Frankfurt and BA CityFlyer services to Prague, Berlin, Dusseldorf LCY’s November passenger numbers up… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates service from Doha to Düsseldorf in Germany

The national carrier of the State of Qatar starts daily flights from fourth destination in Germany, served by modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner Passengers to Düsseldorf can look forward to convenient travel options via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport, to over 150 destinations Düsseldorf, Germany, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ inaugural… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase flight frequencies to more than 150 global destinations this winter holiday season

The World’s Best Airline offers passengers greater choice and seamless connectivity when planning their winter getaway Passengers can connect to over 150 destinations with ease via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to further boost its growing network with increased flight frequencies… Read the full press release

Emirates to serve Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt to celebrate Oktoberfest

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, Emirates will serve beloved Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well as the respective airport lounges, between the 17th of September and 2nd of October. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base, Emirates celebrates many multicultural occasions on-board such as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to kick off ‘The Journey Tour’ featuring interactive experiences for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ fans

Airline offers fans a chance to win multiple all-inclusive trips to FIFA World Cup™, plus match only tickets The Journey Tour will kick-off in London on 13 August before visiting 12 other European cities DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup… Read the full press release

Redesigned Pink Pepper Restaurant at the Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf opens on 1 February 2022

Michelin star chef Benjamin Kriegel promises culinary highlights in a revamped restaurant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Königsallee, or “Kö” for short, is Düsseldorf’s principal high-end shopping street. From 1 February 2022, the area will boast a new culinary stop-off point when the Pink Pepper Restaurant at the Steigenberger… Read the full press release

Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full press release

Emirates’ signature premium lounge service at over 20 airports in its network reopens

First Class, Business Class and Platinum and Gold Skywards members to have access to more than 120 Emirates Lounges and partner facilities at destinations where operations have resumed Premium customers and frequent flyers to benefit from lounge offering in airports worldwide Lounge operations resumed with health and safety measures in place Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-22 —… Read the full press release

Finavia welcomes the inaugural Eurowings flight between Düsseldorf and Rovaniemi

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The first flight from Düsseldorf was celebrated at Rovaniemi Airport on Sunday 5 December. Eurowings operates the route between Düsseldorf, Germany, and Rovaniemi every Sunday during the winter season 5.12.2021–20.3.2022. “We are very pleased that we can now offer a direct Eurowings connection from Rovaniemi to Düsseldorf… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Dusseldorf – the largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the continued growth of one of its much-loved global brands –Holiday Inn Express – with the opening of a brand-new hotel, Holiday Inn Express Dusseldorf – Hauptbahnhof, the largest Holiday Inn Express… Read the full press release

Emirates announces Newcastle service restart and increased frequencies to multiple European cities

DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in passenger demand. With clear signals that passenger confidence for international travel is returning, the airline is advancing its plans… Read the full press release

Lufthansa facilitates travel in times of pandemic with CommonPass App

Integration now possible on all flights from Frankfurt to the USA Pre-check of digital test certificates now also available before all return flights from Palma de Mallorca to Germany up to 72 hours before departure Cologne, Germany, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa introduces new offer for travel to the U.S.: Passengers who have… Read the full press release

Emirates to resume flights to Budapest, Bologna, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Lyon from Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai. The addition of these five destinations takes Emirates’ global… Read the full press release

Ryanair to operate from two new airports Berlin (Tegel) and Dusseldorf this summer

4 New German Routes To Mallorca Announced For Summer ‘18 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Feb) announced that it will operate from two new airports Berlin (Tegel) and Dusseldorf for the first time this summer. With two new based aircraft at Palma de Mallorca airport, four new… Read the full press release

Flybe brings back weekly service between Cardiff and Dusseldorf from 1st April 2017

Leading regional airline expands 2017 Summer schedule from Cardiff Airport with weekly flights to new German base EXETER, United Kingdom, 2017-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced the return of its weekly Saturday service between Cardiff and Dusseldorf starting on 1st April 2017. Flights are available to book now at… Read the full press release

Emirates launches A380 services to Dusseldorf and Madrid

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, announced today the launch of A380 services to two European destinations: Dusseldorf and Madrid. For both cities, Emirates will be the first airline to operate a scheduled A380 service, offering an unmatched travel experience to business and leisure travellers… Read the full press release

Winter 2014/15: airberlin to increase frequency of its flights to the Caribbean

Berlin, Germany, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In winter 2014/15 airberlin will be increasing the frequency of its flights to the Caribbean and at the same time further expanding its tourist services from Dusseldorf and Munich. From November 2014 there will be two extra non-stop flights from Dusseldorf to Varadero in Cuba and Puerto Plata… Read the full press release

Eurostar introduced new ticket offering in partnership with German high-speed rail operator Deutsche Bahn

London, UK, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe has today introduced a new ticket offering in partnership with German high-speed rail operator, Deutsche Bahn.  From today, tickets are available to purchase to six popular cities in Germany – Aachen, Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich. For the first time,… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opened Hotel Indigo® Düsseldorf – Victoriaplatz under franchise agreement with LFPI Hotels Management Germany GmbH

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is thrilled to announce that it has opened Hotel Indigo® Düsseldorf – Victoriaplatz at the centre of this fashion-forward German city, renowned for its style credentials. Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf-Victoriaplatz will operate under a franchise agreement with LFPI Hotels Management Germany… Read the full press release

airberlin to fly 17 times a week from Germany to Israel from summer 2014

Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — From April 2014, airberlin is expanding its flight schedule from Germany to Israel by five flights a week, so it will then be flying to Tel Aviv a total of 17 times a week from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich and Vienna. “Since we first started flying to Tel Aviv in 2009, we… Read the full press release

airberlin increased the number of flights to Vienna from Berlin-Tegel and Dusseldorf

2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Austria is a popular destination for both leisure and business travellers alike. From 1st November 2013, therefore, airberlin is increasing the number of flights to Vienna from Berlin-Tegel and Dusseldorf on Mondays to Fridays from five to six flights a day. In winter 2013, airberlin will be flying to the Austrian capital… Read the full press release

airberlin technik welcomed 17 new apprentices to its Dusseldorf site

2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 2nd September airberlin technik welcomed 17 new apprentices to its Dusseldorf site. Of these adolescents, 14 are embarking on apprenticeships as aircraft mechanics specialising in maintenance and three as office clerks. airberlin technik has around 80 apprentices, making it one of the largest training facilities in the Dusseldorf region. On their… Read the full press release

Serbia national carrier Jat Airways and airberlin sign codeshare agreement

2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today, airberlin and Jat Airways, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, will offer their passengers selected flights under shared flight numbers, subject to government approvals. The codeshare agreement is valid for flights from 1st August 2013. Under the agreement, airberlin will offer the non-stop Jat Airways flights between Belgrade… Read the full press release

British Airways to start flights from London City Airport to Dusseldorf this autumn

2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is starting services from London City Airport to Dusseldorf, the international business and financial centre of Germany, this autumn. Flights will launch on September 1 with three well timed services a day, making it possible to do a full day’s business in either city. They will be operated by a… Read the full press release