10 new ePassport gates opened at Edinburgh Airport’s International Arrivals

10 new ePassport gates opened at Edinburgh Airport’s International Arrivals   Border Force trebled the number of ePassport gates allowing more opportunity to use this automated, fast and secure route through the border. Edinburgh, UK, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The 10 new ePassport gates at International Arrivals 2 were officially opened by Border Force… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of two new hotels in Buraidah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of two new hotels in Saudi Arabia: Buraidah and Jeddah. “We are pleased to continue our growth momentum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with two new hotel openings in the upper-upscale segment…. Read the full press release

South African Airways receives clearance to commence operations between South Africa and Zimbabwe

JOHANNESBURG, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways has received clearance to commence operations between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Flights between the two countries will resume today (20 August 2017). Flights between South Africa and Zimbabwe were affected yesterday due to flight restrictions imposed by the Zimbabwean authorities on operations. The decision to… Read the full press release

SAS AB appoints members for its Nomination Committee

Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in SAS AB on 22 February 2017, members for the SAS AB Nomination Committee were appointed. Information about the Nomination Committee’s composition was published through a media release directly after the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and is available via the company’s homepage. SAS… Read the full press release

The Gatwick Airport “Community app” adopted by airports across the world; shortlisted for seven national awards

Gatwick’s Airport “Community app” ensures that multiple airlines, stakeholders and thousands of staff are in tune with the ‘common truth’ across the airport campus The app brings fragmented airport workforce together, fosters data sharing culture and instils a sense of competition – which all help to improve service for passengers Building on the success of Gatwick’s “Community… Read the full press release

IATA: the 2017 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on sustaining airline financial health

Geneva, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2017 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on sustaining airline financial health and speeding delivery of industry initiatives to support this goal. 2017 will be another year of solid financial performance for the airline industry. It will also mark the third… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new interline partnership with Indian airline Vistara

Agreement with premium carrier strengthens Qatar Airways’ commitment to India with greater choice and connectivity First and only Indian airline to offer Premium Economy on domestic routes DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 August 2017) entered into a new interline partnership with growing, full-service Indian airline Vistara, as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates its first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic

Qatar Airways inaugurates its first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic   Qatar Airways’ new daily non-stop route marks the airline’s first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic Airline continues its robust expansion in Eastern Europe, with launch of service to Kyiv, Ukraine to take place next week  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Qatar Airways announces new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh   Airline of the Year responds to strong passenger demand with increased capacity to Colombo and Dhaka DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues to demonstrate strong global growth with the announcement of new flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The ‘Airline… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces Pre-Select Dining service for its First and Business Class passengers

Award-winning airline rolls out new service on selected flights from August Premium passengers can pre-select their preferred main course up to 14 days in advance of travel DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is rolling out a bespoke service for its premium class passengers, giving them even more choice and freedom… Read the full press release

Cathay Dragon signs MoU for the acquisition of 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft

32 fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly Airbus A321neo aircraft to arrive from 2020 as the regional airline continues to grow Hong Kong, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Dragon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), preparatory to executing formal legal documentation, for the acquisition of 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The MOU, signed today (21 Aug 2017) between… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new flights from Manchester to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France

British Airways launches new flights from Manchester to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France   London, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is helping customers beat the post summer holiday blues with week-long half board winter snow packages for under £600, including direct flights from Manchester. To celebrate the launch of the… Read the full press release