Milestone in long-standing partnership between BVG and Bombardier In 2017 a total of 142 BOMBARDIER FLEXITYtrams will be in service in Berlin German capital set to have tram fleet fully compatible with the needs of disabled persons by 2017 BERLIN, Germany, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Milestones of a success story: rail technology leaderBombardier… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Die Lufthansa Group wird trotz zahlreicher Proteste aus der Branche zum 01.09.2015 die angekündigte Distribution Cost Charge (DCC) weltweit verbindlich einführen. Gemeinsam mit der gesamten Reisebranche haben auch wir energisch gegen das Vorgehen von Lufthansa protestiert und zum Ausdruck gebracht, dass diese Mehrbelastung für uns und unsere… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a 60-unit multifamily apartment complex in Los Angeles, newly renamed Oakwood Miracle Mile, to its global portfolio of managed apartments. The luxury apartment complex, originally known as Viridian, was purchased by… Read the full press release
Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more long-haul routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. The 787-9 is larger than the eight 787-8s that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes. With this new agreement, the long-haul… Read the full press release
PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach Group is joining forces with Scotland’s Towns Partnership to help support the regeneration of the country’s towns and communities. The aim is to improve connectivity, community and prosperity for towns across Scotland and help facilitate their success by sharing ideas, delivering improved accessibility and raising… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — You’ll find plenty of opportunities to recharge your personal electronic devices at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The two terminals boast a total of around 5,000 power sockets and USB ports that you can use to charge your computer or phone absolutely free—and the airport is busily adding to this… Read the full press release
BlueIndy to install approximately 20 car spaces on IND property this fall INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will join the list of locations offering customers a new, innovative and sustainable way to travel this fall. BlueIndy is installing its Bolloré electric Bluecars, in the largest U.S. rollout of plug-in… Read the full press release
ALBERTA, CANADA, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on the success of the previous two years, City Palate presents the return of the award-winning Really, Really Long Table Dinner on Monday, September 14th 2015. There is no better way to discover the essence of a city than through exploratory eating. As such, we encourage out-of-town foodies and local… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, expands the international and product development experience of its board with the appointment of two new independent directors. Ms. Caroline Tsay, vice president & general manager of the HP Software Online Business and Ms. Beatrice Tarka, founder and chief executive… Read the full press release
NEW YORK/LONDON/HONG KONG, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO) today announced that on August 20, 2015 it acquired the Travelzoo Asia Pacific business (“APAC”), which includes the Travelzoo® businesses in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. This business was independently operated by Azzurro Capital Inc. under a licensing… Read the full press release
Gatwick set for record-breaking Bank Holiday with nearly 600,000 passengers passing through the airport Bank Holiday passengers have increased by 17.2% since the airport became independent from BAA in 2009 Berlin is the fastest growing route since last August Bank Holiday +54% on 2014 joined by Madrid +26% and Istanbul +22%. Long-haul leisure destinations also… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, Africa’s most awarded airline, and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, have further expanded their codeshare agreement. With immediate effect, passengers can now book and travel throughout the combined networks of both airlines, and enjoy convenient flight connections between India and South Africa, over Jet… Read the full press release
• Armed Forces personnel guaranteed an invitation to testing for Supertram jobs • Service personnel invited to depot to learn about careers with Supertram PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In March this year, Stagecoach Supertram’s parent company, Stagecoach Group demonstrated its commitment to the UK Armed Forces by signing a corporate covenant… Read the full press release
100 customer ambassadors to provide face-to-face proactive advice at stations New hi-tech ticket machines with direct video link to dedicated 24/7 customer contact centre Further investment in skills training and vocational qualifications for employees PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers using South West Trains, one of Britain’s busiest rail networks, are to… Read the full press release
New services to begin in December 2015 following approval from rail regulator 800 additional seats every weekday between London and Somerset Improved connectivity in the South West between Weymouth, Dorchester, Exeter, Westbury, Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and London Bruton and Frome connected to London Waterloo for the first time ever Additional Sunday services between Salisbury and… Read the full press release
• Once per week to Morocco as of November 14, 2015 • Flights offered on Saturdays during the winter season • Austrian resolutely continues its business strategy of focusing more intensely on tourist destinations VIENNA, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines will once again add a new tourist destination to its flight schedule… Read the full press release
HOUSTON, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Boy-band music stars One Direction launched a new music video last week — a large part of which was filmed at Ellington Airport (EFD). Parts of the video — for the release of a new song titled “Drag Me Down” — were shot at the NASA hangar and ramp area… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors and suppliers of every size and specialty! Mark your calendars for the City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House on Tuesday, October 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this chance to network face-to-face with prime… Read the full press release
Non-stop service between Nagpur and Doha starts 1st December Seamless connections from Nagpur through Hamad International Airport to more than 150 destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting the importance of its ongoing expansion and commitment to the Indian market, Qatar Airways will be reinstating its non-stop flights to Nagpur, India, from Doha, starting… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named 19-year aviation veteran Jason Berry managing director of Alaska Air Cargo. In his new role Berry will lead cargo operations in 60 cities, manage a staff of 300 and oversee sales and marketing. Berry replaces Betsy Bacon, who will retire on Sept. 1. “As the largest… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun-drenched Silicon Valley is to get a direct service to Heathrow when British Airways starts offering non-stop flights to San José in Summer 2016. Fares to San José start from £599 return, during British Airways’ ‘Big British Take Off’. San José is the world’s software power-house and home… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia Corporation will introduce new technology at its airports to improve the security check process and increase air traffic safety. From the beginning of September, explosives trace detectors will be used in the security check process at Finavia airports to better detect objects and substances not to be… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Did you know that there are five green “Pastille” collection receptacles at Helsinki Airport, and one at Kokkola-Pietarsaari. They are part of a campaign by Finavia and Plan charity organization. You can leave your extra currency from your trip to the pastilles. The funds collected are used for… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Contributing to the prospects of tourism in Lapland, Finavia Corporation is investing in Rovaniemi Airport. Modernisation of the terminal will make travel smoother and more comfortable as soon as next winter. The airport’s atmosphere and services will feature the magic of Lapland and the nature of Finland more prominently…. Read the full press release
U.S. Government Must Begin Consultations with Qatar and UAE Governments WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ —The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) joined in comments by the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies underscoring the clear evidence found in Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates Airline own submissions to the U.S. Departments of Commerce,… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, England, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline has today announced that it will operate a new daily mid-morning service to Edinburgh from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) commencing in late October. This will be Flybe’s fourth route from Liverpool, complementing the airline’s other services to the Isle of Man, Belfast… Read the full press release
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic swimming qualifier Fiona Doyle from Limerick is pictured at Shannon Airport today on route to Calgary in Canada where she will begin a gruelling training programme in preparation for her Olympian title bid in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio next August. Pictured (l-r)… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of its flights to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, extending the airline’s route network in the country to three destinations. The airline will operate four flights a week, starting from 26 October 2015, and will be the first Dubai-based carrier to… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to increase its cargo capacity to Iran, when Emirates begins its five non-stop flights to Mashhad from1 September 2015. Mashhad will become Emirates’ second Iranian destination after the capital city Tehran, which Emirates has been serving since March… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 2015-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ancient sea caves, a paddle steamer, a listed railway building and a Victorian garden cemetery are amongst 12 heritage projects that will see the ‘Angels’ behind them celebrated as they go up for an award in the inaugural Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. The shortlist for the first ever… Read the full press release