Linda Rutherford appointed Southwest Airlines’ SVP, Chief Communications Officer

DALLAS, TX, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Linda Rutherford to Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. With the promotion, Rutherford will add the Company’s Culture Services Department to her oversight and will report to Executive Vice President Corporate Services Bob Jordan, while continuing to work directly with Chairman… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches its first route from London Gatwick to Asia

LONDON, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, voted world’s best low-cost long-haul airline, continues its global expansion today by launching its first route from London Gatwick to Asia with a special Singaporean themed celebration to mark the carrier’s inaugural flight to Singapore. The new 12-hour 45 minute flight from London Gatwick to Singapore Changi Airport is… Read the full press release

easyJet adds eighth aircraft at its Liverpool base

LONDON, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK and Liverpool’s leading airline, has confirmed a move to expand at its Liverpool base, with the introduction of an additional Airbus A320 aircraft – the eighth aircraft to be based in Liverpool.   The aircraft is set to start operating from 27 July 2018. The airline will… Read the full press release

easyJet introduces sixth aircraft at its Belfast base

LONDON, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has confirmed a milestone for expansion at its Belfast base, with the introduction of an A320 aircraft- the sixth aircraft to be positioned at the airline’s Northern Ireland base. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery on 22nd June 2018 and will remain based in Belfast… Read the full press release

New partner airlines join ‘Worldwide by easyJet’

Italian long haul airline NEOS signed up to offer flights from Italy to a range of exciting holiday destinations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East Guernsey’s airline Aurigny signed up as a partner airline provides Channel Island services Exclusive French business-class carrier La Compagnie offers direct connection between Paris Charles de Gaulle… Read the full press release

easyJet summer 2018 flights now on sale

LONDON, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has put its flights for summer 2018 on sale this morning meaning that thousands of flights across Europe are now on sale until 2nd September 2018. Over 112,935 flights are set to take place across easyJet’s network between 25th June 2018 and 2nd September 2018 providing more than 19,286,556 seats for passengers… Read the full press release

easyJet to trial inflight entertainment for the first time in partnership with Rakuten

easyJet to offer inflight entertainment for the first time with ‘Air Time’- offering passengers prime time content on their devices for free Free  inflight entertainment onboard  will enhance customer experience by providing TV box sets, film, audio books, games, flight information, destination guides and much more Unique easyJet inflight entertainment and services platform developed in… Read the full press release

easyJet to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations

LONDON, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today outlined a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. A collaboration with US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights to be operated by all-electric planes. Wright Electric has set itself the challenge of building an all-electric… Read the full press release

Jet Airways unveils host of exciting domestic and international winter getaways

All-inclusive domestic and international holidays starting INR 11,390 and INR 23,470 respectively MUMBAI, India, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, has unveiled a host of exciting domestic and international holidays for guests planning their winter getaway. Attractively priced, with all-inclusive domestic holidays starting at INR 11,390 onwards,… Read the full press release

TravelClick’s Sep 2017 North American Hospitality Review: Major Rebound Across All Travel Segments

Fourth Quarter Data Indicates Major Rebound Across All Travel Segments, Despite Slight Rate and Booking Declines Overall in Third Quarter of 2017 NEW YORK, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Heading into the last quarter of 2017, fourth quarter data is showing healthy gains across the board, despite slight declines in average daily rates (ADR) and… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces new Cambria hotel in Fort Mill, S.C.

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, signed an agreement with York Investment Properties, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel in Fort Mill, S.C. The 124-room property will be located within the company’s mixed-use development site, which includes an apartment complex, planned retail center and proposed office… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg appoints Farrel Hirsch as chef of View restaurant

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Having worked alongside some of Europe and South Africa’s most acclaimed chefs, Farrel Hirsch now brings his exuberant mix of passion and experience to Joburg with his appointment as chef View, the flagship restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg. The 30-year-old studied professional cookery in Nottingham, and was declared… Read the full press release

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel brings a touch of the “great outdoors” to its Veranda Suite terrace with new urban glamping experience

Sleep under the stars in the City of Stars at the most iconic address in Beverly Hills Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A., 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A landmark property since opening in 1928, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel is bringing a touch of the “great outdoors” to its Veranda Suite terrace with the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh appoints Hatem Abaza as the new Director of Sales and Marketing

Sleep under the stars in the City of Stars at the most iconic address in Beverly Hills Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Greg Pirkle, General Manager Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, gladly announces the appointment of Hatem Abaza as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Flying from Cairo’s busy life to Sharm, the… Read the full press release

HMSHost wins contract to operate 12 food and beverage spaces at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

HMSHost to bring new local and national favorite restaurants to travelers at MSP MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with Pady Regnier of St. Croix Airport Retail, INC. and Robert Grace of Be Graceful Bakery and Catering, LLC, has been awarded a 10-year contract valued at approximately $367 million to operate 12… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport hosts its first annual special assistance Open Day

Airport hosts first ever Open Day for those with disabilities and mobility restrictions 36 exhibitors took part, including charities and airlines, and passengers were able to experience what an airport journey would be like More than one million passengers at Heathrow request special assistance LONDON, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow welcomed over 80… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s new “Fly Quiet and Clean” report ranks airlines on noise and emission performance from April to June

Air India ‘most improved’ up 37 places to number Heathrow marks its first month without Chapter 3 aircraft – the oldest and noisiest classification of planes LONDON, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow’s new “Fly Quiet and Clean” report shows airlines are increasingly using the quietest, cleanest aircraft in their routes to Britain’s hub airport. The… Read the full press release

IHG announces culinary collaboration between the Staybridge Suites® brand and Carla Hall

Partnership Features Five Unique Recipes Developed Exclusively for the Brand Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, reveals its culinary collaboration between the Staybridge Suites® brand and Carla Hall. A continuation of the brand’s Hugely Different campaign that launched in May of this year, Carla… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appointed Susanne Friedrich as Director of Business Development

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — International expansion needs professional support. Susanne Friedrich has been Director of Business Development at Deutsche Hospitality since 1 September. Ms. Friedrich is a hotel property specialist with 13 years of experience in international development and asset management and was most recently employed at the Rezidor… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new route from Sofia to sunny Malaga

NEW WIZZ ROUTE TO MALAGA FROM MARCH BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Bulgaria’s leading carrier, today announced a new route from Sofia to sunny Malaga. Commencing on 27 March 2018, the newest WIZZ service will be operated twice a week, on… Read the full press release

Travel Wisconsin unveils new fall campaign

Madison, Wis., 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Wisconsin is reminding travelers that nature doesn’t wait when it comes to Wisconsin’s autumn color. A new fall campaign from the state tourism office uses drone footage of the state’s spectacular autumn color and a full-on immersive experience in Chicago’s Union Station to encourage travelers to book their… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to expand fleet with four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

New airplanes to boost capacity on domestic routes SEATTLE, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced an order today for four 787-8 Dreamliners. The order, which was previously listed on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer, is valued at more than $900 million at current list prices… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Velocys to design waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel

LONDON, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has entered a partnership to design a series of waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel to power its fleet. The partnership, with Velocys, a renewable fuels company, is part of the airline’s plans to develop long-term, sustainable fuel options. The first plant will… Read the full press release

British Airways launches direct flights from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles

LONDON, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun seekers wanting to discover paradise next year will now have even more choice as British Airways launches direct flights to one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations. From March 24 2018 customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles, making British… Read the full press release

WestJet to build new wide-body hangar at YYC Calgary International Airport

Lands its new Wide-body Hangar in Calgary Calgary, AB, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  Today (September 21, 2017) WestJet announced that its new wide-body hangar will be located at YYC Calgary International Airport, which is also the home base for WestJet mainline and Encore head offices. The announcement will further solidify Calgary’s home-grown international… Read the full press release

British Airways the first airline worldwide to deploy eco-friendly Mototok tugs to push back aircraft from gate remotely

LONDON, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has become the first airline worldwide to introduce high-tech remote controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short-haul operation. The airline is modernising its operation to maintain and further improve punctuality for its customers. In partnership with Heathrow, the eco-friendly Mototok tugs will allow British Airways… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsors this year’s Arabian US Open in New York City

Qatar Airways delivered its award-winning hospitality at the Arabian US Open 2017, which took place on the opening night of this year’s Rolex Central Park Horse Show The airline’s cabin crew participated in the opening night awards ceremony DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways brought its award-winning hospitality and service to the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsors New Zealand’s first-ever LPGA Tour event

World’s Best Airline delighted to be a part of the historic open, New Zealand’s first-ever LPGA Tour event Event to feature a USD $1.3 million prize purse DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, a supporter of premier sporting events around the globe, has signed on to become the Official Airline for three editions… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines starts its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale through Oct. 12

Lowest fares of the year on sale now through Oct. 12 ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced the start of its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale, with exclusive discounts for residents of the State of Alaska. The special one-way fares are available now through Oct. 12, and are valid for travel… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation opens new FBO (fixed-base operation) at Hanscom Field at Boston/Bedford

Cahokia, IL, 2017-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation celebrated the opening of a new FBO (fixed-base operation) at Hanscom Field at Boston/Bedford on August 22 with a ribbon-cutting performed by the first customer to enter the building. The two-story, 12,000-square-foot facility opened for business officially after the red ribbon was cut by Bob Braceland, director,… Read the full press release