Moscow, Russia, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, oneworld® global airline alliance member, announces the opening of flights in the summer schedule of 2017 from Moscow to Catania, a resort town on the Italian island Sicily. Tickets are available now. Direct flights will be performed to the airport of Catania starting April 27,… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: December 13, 2016
Southwest Airlines starts service to Havana, Cuba
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 12, 2016) began service to the carrier’s 100th city, Havana, Cuba, with inaugural celebration on flights departing two U.S. gateway airports, Tampa International and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Southwest Employees and Executive Leaders joined Customers in traveling aboard the first-ever Southwest flights… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways brings FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi FC on a friendly match in Al Gharafa Stadium on 13 December, 2016
Match of Champions set to draw fans from around the world to Doha Stunning Qatar Airways Cup revealed during pre-match press conference World’s fastest growing airline is the official sponsor of both football clubs DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans from around the world will converge in Doha tomorrow, when Qatar Airways brings… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways ends its 2016 global route expansion with the launch of daily flights to Seychelles
Explore the Seychelles’ dazzling white-sand beaches and stunning palm-fringed coastline with Qatar Airways Airline ends 2016 route expansion on a high note in Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands… Read the full press release
British Airways marks four years of service to London from Leeds Bradford Airport
British Airways marks four years of service to London from Leeds Bradford Airport London, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating four years at Leeds Bradford Airport today (December 09, 2016) with news that more than half a million customers have flown to London and beyond from the heart of Yorkshire…. Read the full press release
British Airways publishes its first colouring book for flyers
British Airways publishes its first colouring book for flyers London, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The colouring craze looks set to reach new heights as British Airways gets set to publish its first colouring book for flyers. ‘British Airways: A Colouring Book’ features scores of line drawings of iconic images, accompanied by explanations from… Read the full press release
World Luxury Hotel Awards recognises Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia award
World Luxury Hotel Awards recognises Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia award Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has picked up the Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016 recently held in Doha. This… Read the full press release
Jet Aviation unveils new corporate logo and branding initiative as part of its 50th jubilee
Basel, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation unveils a new corporate logo and branding initiative as part of the company’s 50th jubilee anniversary celebrations next year. The new corporate logo retains the color elements of the company’s current mark, while introducing a more modern design. The branding initiative also features a stand-alone emblem… Read the full press release
Jet Aviation: GCAA approvals for Gulfstream G550 / G650 aircraft in Dubai
Jet Aviation: GCAA approvals for Gulfstream G550 / G650 aircraft in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation has secured approvals from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates for Gulfstream G550 and G650 aircraft at its maintenance center in Dubai. Jet Aviation’s MRO facility in Dubai… Read the full press release
Jet Aviation’s maintenance hub in Dubai appointed to Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) Service Center Network (SCN)
Airbus Corporate Jets President Benoit Defforge, left, with Jet Aviation Group President Rob Smith at MEBAA 2016 in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of its maintenance hub in Dubai to the Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) Service Center Network (SCN). The agreement with… Read the full press release
Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets got its first ever Airbus aircraft
Bærum, Norway, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA) has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus aircraft. This is the first of 70 A320neos that the Norwegian Group has on order. It is also the first of 12 A320neos that will be leased to Hong Kong carrier HK Express. “This delivery… Read the full press release
Norwegian receives the Aircraft Operator Award at the 2016 Aviation Industry Awards in Dublin
DUBLIN, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its climb in Ireland by receiving the Aircraft Operator Award at the 2016 Aviation Industry Awards in Dublin. The Aviation Industry Awards recognises excellence in the Irish and International Aviation industry with Norwegian Air International (NAI) voted Aircraft Operator of the year by an… Read the full press release
Philippine Airlines to order 12 Bombardier Q400 Aircraft
Q400 aircraft in Philippine Airlines’ livery Montreal, Canada, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today (December 8, 2016) that it has finalized a firm purchase agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc., flag carrier of the Philippines, consistent with the Letter of Intent announced on October 14, 2016. The purchase agreement includes… Read the full press release
Munich Airport to become Germany’s first carbon-neutral airport
MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport will become Germany’s first airport to achieve carbon-neutral operations. The governing bodies of the airport operating company adopted a resolution to approve this ambitious target at their meetings today. It states that the CO2 emissions directly attributable to the airport’s operations will be reduced by… Read the full press release
Chinese group HNA Tourism Group Co, Ltd. completes the purchase of Carlson Hotels Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group, Inc.
Chinese group HNA Tourism Group Co, Ltd. completes the purchase of Carlson Hotels Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group, Inc. BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (07 Dec 2016), the Chinese group HNA Tourism Group Co, Ltd. (“HNA”) announced the successful completion of its purchase of Carlson Hotels Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group,… Read the full press release