Pacific Asia Travel Association extends its partnership with UBM UK (Routes)

BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is strengthening its partnership with UBM UK (Routes). An extension of the current agreement was sealed during Routes Asia in Manila where PATA, in partnership with Routes Asia, organised the PATA President’s Brief. This exclusive session, under the theme ‘Global Insights Impacting Aviation and Tourism’… Read the full press release

British Airways becomes the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games

LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. At… Read the full press release

‘Mapping the Airways’ A New book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history

LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history and the vital part played by mapping for navigators and travellers alike, as aviation took off and came of age. From the early days of flying, using charts and compasses to state-of-the-art aircraft using on-board moving maps, ‘Mapping… Read the full press release

British Airways celebrates the launch of its flights to San Jose, California with trade promotion

LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of British Airways’ launch of flights on May 4 to San Jose in California, one of the world’s tech capitals, the airline has launched a trade promotion. To be in with a chance to win a pair of return tickets to the city, agents simply need to book… Read the full press release

British Airways launches promotion for free upgrade to First class

LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers who book a Club World (business class) seat between April 5 and June 14 are being offered the opportunity to upgrade to First one-way for free if they’re travelling between April 5 and August 28, 2016. Customers who’d like to take up the offer can do… Read the full press release

New 15-minute hands-on facial treatment at ELEMIS Travel spas available for British Airways’ customers

LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ premium customers can enjoy a brand new 15-minute hands-on facial featuring the very latest BIOTEC Energising Skincare System at the airline’s ELEMIS Travel spas. The new BIOTEC products work to ‘switch your skin back on’ for a visibly healthy, nourished and more energised look – ideal for… Read the full press release

Virgin Atlantic and Flybe announce sale fare to worldwide destinations from Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Atlantic and Flybe have announced a sale fare to a range of worldwide destinations including Barbados, Las Vegas and Orlando. The return fares are on sale now until 21st April and are valid for travel on various dates throughout 2016 and 2017. Return Economy fares from:… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways wins ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in Pax International Readers Awards

In-flight award follows Hamad International Airport’s acclaim as World’s Fifth Best Airport for Shopping by Skytrax DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ customer experience has again been recognised for its industry leadership position, having received the ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in the Pax International Readers… Read the full press release

Horizon Air announces purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets for Alaska Airlines

Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment Portland, Oregon, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33 options, will be delivered over three years starting next… Read the full press release

Southwest launches flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, Costa Rica

DALLAS, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), California’s largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership withSouthern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continentalU.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros… Read the full press release