Southwest Airlines flew 7.1 billion revenue passenger miles in February 2014, 1.2% increase from the RPMs in February 2013

DALLAS, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 7.1 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February 2014, a 1.2 percent increase from the RPMs flown in February 2013.  Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 1.7 percent to 9.1 billion from the February 2013 level of 9.3 billion.  The… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica launches New space-influenced menu Taste the Stars

New space-influenced menu featuring luminescent cocktails, surf and turf with meteorite jus and the Milky Way dessert designed with Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz COSTA RICA, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut and visiting outer space?  Or just love learning about space travel, the planets and stars?  Now with… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Easter holiday with festive Easter Sunday brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Houston’s Quattro

Houston, U.S.A., 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Quattro at Four Seasons Hotel Houston invites guests to celebrate the Easter holiday with the Hotel’s spring tradition of a festive Easter Sunday brunch. Brunch continues to be a favourite family tradition complete with an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Award-winning Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese and his team are preparing an amazing bounteous buffet… Read the full press release

SriLankan Airlines first carrier from Indian subcontinent to join oneworld

First carrier from Indian subcontinent to enter any global alliance SRI LANKA, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines will become a full member of oneworld®, offering the alliance’s complete range ofservices and benefits with effect from Thursday 1 May 2014 – as the first carrier from the Indian subcontinent to become part of any global airline groups…. Read the full press release

Emirates launches daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Boston

Airline’s eighth US gateway connects passengers and cargo to New England hub DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, launched its daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Boston today. Boston becomes the airline’s eighth US destination and the 142th on its global network which links key tourism… Read the full press release

Emirates Group: Special screening of Pele’s favourite goals at Emirates HQ

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Pele, one of the greatest ever footballers and Emirates’ Global Ambassador, will share some of his proudest moments during a special screening at Emirates’ headquarters on 16 March. Pele will visit the airline’s headquarters in Dubai with the Emirates-sponsored New York Cosmos football team, of which Pele is… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo launches weekly freighter service to Tunis and Abidjan from 17th March 2014

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to increase its cargo capacity to Tunis and Abidjan with the introduction of a weekly freighter service from 17th March 2014. The new freighter flight will supplement the existing belly hold cargo capacity provided on Emirates’ daily passenger services to… Read the full press release

Houston Airport Aviation Club Director Maria Fink Helps Houston-area Students Soar to Success

HOUSTON, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Director of the Houston Airport System’s Aviation Club, Maria Fink, saw firsthand how her efforts are paying off with area high school students as she soared over Houston’s downtown skyline in an aircraft piloted by club member and licensed pilot Ronald Mejia. The Houston Airport System (HAS) supports… Read the full press release

Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz named Public Official of the Year at the third annual University of Houston Master of Public Administration Program ceremony

HOUSTON, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz was named the Public Official of the Year at the third annual University of Houston Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program ceremony held March 7 at the University of Houston Hilton Waldorf Astoria. The award highlights the work of Houston public officials whose accomplishments… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines plans to add 20 flights to 12 new nonstop destinations if the airline is able to acquire two additional gates at Dallas Love Field

Dallas, TX, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) plans to add 20 flights to 12 new nonstop destinations if the airline is able to acquire two additional gates at Dallas Love Field.  Southwest would add nonstop service to: Charlotte, N.C. Charleston, S.C. Detroit, Mich. Indianapolis, Ind. Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. Newark, N.J…. Read the full press release