Christchurch Airport to reduce charges for courtesy vehicle operators

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtesy vehicle operators who collect customers from Christchurch Airport will soon pay less to do so. Chief Commercial Officer Blair Forgie says reduced charges and new choices will take effect on July 1 and have today been communicated to accommodation providers and off-airport parking companies. Mr Forgie says… Read the full press release

Eastern Iowa Airport reports record breaker March with 109,793 passengers flying in and out

Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — March made the fourth straight month of record passenger travel for The Eastern Iowa Airport. Starting in December 2013, The Eastern Iowa Airport has experienced month after month of record breaking numbers. Through the toughest winter in 20 years, the airport is weathering the storm very well…. Read the full press release

flydubai to launch three times weekly service to Aden and twice weekly service to Kandahar

Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai today announced that it will launch a three times weekly service to Aden and a twice weekly service to Kandahar, starting on 01 August and 25 July 2014 respectively. These new route launches bring the airline’s network to 68 destinations. flydubai will become the first UAE-based carrier to… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport CEO Neil Pakey: Gort-Tuam motorway contract signing is significant boost for Shannon Airport

Shannon, Ireland, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has welcomed the signing of contracts for the M17/M18 Gort-Tuam PPP Project as a significant boost for Shannon Airport and the wider West of Ireland region. “We very much welcome the signing of contracts and look forward to the completion of… Read the full press release

Iberia becomes the first airline to create its own scent “Mediterráneo de Iberia”

Starting tomorrow, Iberia’s new image can also be felt; its new scent will be used in all of Iberia’s airplanes and VIP lounges. This is another step in the renewal process of Iberia’s brand image, which now reaches all five senses. A new music selection will also be presented tomorrow for the boarding and disembarking… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completes the upgrade of two heavily traveled roads in the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal

McLester Street project in Elizabeth, NJ will reduce truck emissions, allow port to accommodate future cargo growth and provide safer roadways for port drivers New York, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the completion of a project to upgrade North Avenue East and McLester… Read the full press release

SriLankan’s FlySmiLes loyalty programme members to double their usual FlySmiLes miles when flying on most oneworld partners between 15 May and 30 June 2014

New York City, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines’ addition to oneworld® at midnight tonight is being celebrated by a special double miles offer for frequent flyers. The 300,000 members of SriLankan’s FlySmiLes loyalty programme will receive twice their usual FlySmiLes miles when flying on most oneworld partners between 15 May and 30 June 2014. Similarly,… Read the full press release

SriLankan Airlines becomes part of oneworld® airline alliance

•  First carrier from Indian subcontinent to join any global airline alliance •  Completes biggest expansion of world’s premier alliance since its launch 15 years ago •  Key government ministers witness unveiling of first SriLankan aircraft in oneworld livery at joining ceremony at Asia’s newest airport, Hambantota’s Mattala Rajapaksa International •  Bonus miles/points for frequent flyers… Read the full press release

oneworld® and SriLankan Airlines launch air pass covering travel within the Indian Sub-Continent

New York City, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — A new, great value air pass covering travel within the Indian Sub-Continent is launched today by the oneworld® airline alliance and its latest member carrier SriLankan Airlines. The oneworld Visit South Asian Sub-Continent pass is the latest addition to oneworld’s market-leading range of alliance fares.  It is available for sale… Read the full press release

Emirates to launch new daily service to Brussels, Belgium from 5th September 2014

Daily service to launch 5th September DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced that it will launch a new daily service to Brussels, Belgium, from 5th September 2014. Hosting the European Commission, the European Council and over 120 other international organisations, Brussels is a key decision… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter fleet starts operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport

Today marks the official start of operations with move of Emirates SkyCargo’s entire freighter fleet  DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — After months of construction, planning and testing, Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter fleet today officially started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s (DWC) Al Maktoum International Airport. The official start of operations… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group formed corporate and serviced apartment joint venture with plan to open more than 100 new properties

Joint Venture Expected to Add More Than 100 Oakwood® Properties Globally LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group have signed a corporate and serviced apartment joint venture that aims to open more than 100 new properties around the world over the next five years. Mapletree will acquire a 49 percent stake in… Read the full press release

New book published with details on the history and archaeology of Scotland’s national book town, Wigtown

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of Wigtown’s annual Spring Book Weekend, a new book has been published detailing the history and archaeology of Scotland’s national book town. Historic Wigtown: Archaeology and Development is the final book in the third series of Scottish Burgh Surveys, and offers a vivid account of the archaeological and… Read the full press release

Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima, Peru reopened following four-month refurbishment

Lima, Peru, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima, Peru has reopened following a sophisticated four-month refurbishment,  which reinforces its position as one of South America’s leading city hotels. The chic hotel enjoys a sensational location beside the Pacific Ocean in the trendy Miraflores district, surrounded by fashionable shops and restaurants. Complementing its superb… Read the full press release