South African Airways Unveils Premium Lounge Upgrade at OR Tambo International Airport

(IN SHORT) South African Airways (SAA) celebrates the opening of its new international lounge at OR Tambo International Airport, showcasing its commitment to delivering exceptional services to customers both in-flight and on the ground. The newly upgraded airport lounge, named “The Lounge,” is part of a broader renovation plan that will cover all lounges operated… Read the full press release

Finnair to Upgrade Cabins of Embraer Aircraft for Enhanced Travel Comfort

Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will renew the cabins of its Embraer aircraft in the coming years. The renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins. “We want to improve travel comfort and provide our customers with a… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport to Upgrade Busy Bathroom Blocks in Domestic Terminal

Two upgraded bathrooms with more toilets New parent rooms and accessible bathroom facilities Gender-neutral toilets added. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Auckland Airport’s busiest bathroom blocks are getting major makeover as part of a wider refresh of the domestic terminal. Starting just after the July school holidays, bathroom facilities… Read the full press release

Chicago Midway Airport Receives Upgrade to ‘A’ Rating from Standard & Poor’s, Signaling Strong Fiscal Stability

S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Chicago Midway International Airport Revenue Bond Ratings to ‘A’ From ‘A-” Touting Strong Passenger Recovery Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced, today (02/06/2023), Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) revenue bonds to ‘A’ from ‘A-’ and rated its… Read the full press release

Emirates kick-starts its multi-billion dollar project with upgrade of entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft

Full cabin refresh for 120 aircraft along with the installation of Premium Economy seats Clockwork planning and testing begins to achieve turnaround time of 16 days per aircraft Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft… Read the full press release

Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort to undergo multi-million dollar upgrade

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, one of the brand’s earliest properties to launch back in 2015, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar upgrade. The resort will once again welcome guests in early 2023 and will relaunch as Avani+ Seychelles Barbarons Resort. The existing resort will receive a full make… Read the full press release

Vistara and Plusgrade partner to launch new upgrade program

Vistara launches a new upgrade program in partnership with Plusgrade designed to drive sales on unsold Premium Economy and Business Class seats. Delhi, India, 2020-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Plusgrade, a leader in ancillary revenue and merchandising solutions for over 70 airline and cruise operators, today (August 25, 2020) announced they’re powering the new… Read the full press release

SilkAir to upgrade Business Class seats on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet with Thompson Aero Seating

Singapore, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, has selected Thompson Aero Seating for the upgrade of Business Class seats on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. The upgrades are a part of a significant investment programme that will eventually see SilkAir merged into SIA. The upgrades will commence in May… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways upgrades five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000

Qatar Airways upsizes original order following the strong performance of the A350-1000 and need for extra capacity on its growing global network DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it has upgraded five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000. The airline has already… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces £4 million investment in refurbishment and upgrade of Departure Lounge’s upper floor

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces £4 million investment in refurbishment and upgrade of Departure Lounge’s upper floor   LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest phase of development work aimed at further improving the customer experience for departing passengers, is now underway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA). Approximately £4 million is being… Read the full press release