Qantas partners with ViaSat to offer 10 times faster than conventional inflight wi-fi from next year

SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers can look forward to world-leading inflight wi-fi from next year under a partnership with global broadband services provider ViaSat that will tap into the nbn™ network. The new service will feature speeds up to 10 times faster than conventional on-board wi-fi, giving customers the ability to stream… Read the full press release

Qantas to begin construction of new premium lounge at Heathrow Airport in September 2016

SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — London is the location for Qantas’ next flagship global lounge, with construction on a new, dedicated facility at Heathrow Airport to begin in September 2016. The premium lounge will occupy a split-level space in Terminal 3 that will have capacity for approximately 230 people and offer views over the… Read the full press release

Heathrow: Western Rail Link has the potential to remove up to one million car journeys from local roads

Link to Great Western Main Line part of airport’s plans to reduce emissions and congestion Journey times between Heathrow airport and the Thames Valley, and all points west to be cut dramatically Increased access to Britain’s hub airport, will increase export opportunities for local business LONDON, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is urging supporters… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens new-build 120-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland

Hotel opens following $19 million investment by ownership TORONTO, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the new-build 120-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport hotel in St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada). This hotel is the second IHG property in… Read the full press release

Fashion jewelry brand Erwin Pearl the 100th new concession at Dulles International

Milestone Part of Near-Total Overhaul of Concessions to Enhance Passenger Experience at the Nation’s Airports Washington, D.C., 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport announced that their massive overhaul of nearly every store and restaurant has reached a major milestone with the opening of the 100th new… Read the full press release