ATPCO & SITA see exponential growth ahead for NDC Exchange

ATPCO & SITA see exponential growth ahead for joint exchange leveraging IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) Dulles, VA, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — ATPCO and SITA today (09 October 2018) announced that British Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, the airlines of the LATAM Group, and Finnair will participate in NDC Exchange, a platform that… Read the full press release

Indonesia’s busiest airports to take advantage of SITA’s world-class technology

World leader in airport technology continues partnership with PT Angkasa Pura Supports, subsidiary company of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Mangupura, Bali, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As world leaders gather in Bali for the IMF-World Bank Group meetings, PT Angkasa Pura I Persero (AP1), which operates 13 airports across Central and Eastern Indonesia,… Read the full press release

WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out of YYC Calgary International Airport

Investment will support 650 jobs and $100 million in economic output CALGARY, CANADA, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (October 10, 2018) announced that it’s connecting Alberta to the world as it launches its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary. WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out… Read the full press release

Norwegian offers UK holidaymakers the chance to book flights to the USA for less with East Coast five-day Flash Sale

Six transatlantic routes included in the five-day sale from £134.90 one-way LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Oct 11, 2018) launched an East Coast five-day Flash Sale offering holidaymakers from across the UK the chance to book flights to the USA for less. For five days consumers will be able to… Read the full press release

SFO unveils designs to honor civil rights leader Harvey Milk in the new Terminal 1 facility

Airport makes public call for Milk images to be included in dedication designs SAN FRANCISCO, California, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) unveiled its designs to honor civil rights leader Harvey Milk in the new Terminal 1 facility, scheduled to open in phases beginning July 2019. The unveiling will include… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport named the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler

Announcement marks the fifth consecutive year Indy airport awarded with top title Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Using feedback from nearly half a million travelers, Condé Nast Traveler has named the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Condé Nast awarded the title… Read the full press release

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport ranked the tenth best U.S. airport according to Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Puts BWI Marshall Airport in Top 10 Baltimore, MD, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was ranked the tenth best U.S. airport, according to the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. This week, Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its comprehensive… Read the full press release

AccorHotels’ closes acquisition of a 50% stake in sbe

Paris, France, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Through this partnership, AccorHotels’ will pursue its strategy to expand its offering in the luxury lifestyle hospitality segment and its footprint in gateway cities across North America. This long-term investment will allow sbe to leverage AccorHotels’ leading global hospitality platform while remaining an independent luxury lifestyle operator…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific treats Hong Kong and Macau senior residents to a 25% discount

25% off flights for Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 and over until 31 March 2019 Hong Kong, China, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (October 10, 2018) until 30 November 2018, Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 and over will enjoy a 25% discount on all flights departing between 1 November… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes HKSAR Government measures to strengthen the transport connectivity of Lantau with other cities in the Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong, China, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific welcomes the commitment of the Hong Kong SAR Government of making its “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” a priority as outlined in the 2018 Policy Address given today by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, The Hon Mrs Carrie Lam. The airline welcomes the Government’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA)

Passengers can capture and share their favourite moments at the Prada Voyage Podium DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers will be able to capture their favourite moments at a Prada Voyage photo… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins forces with Hamad Medical Corporation to launch events for staff and their families encouraging greater mental health awareness

Campaign is based on the five central themes of ‘Be Active’, ‘Connect’, ‘Take Notice’, ‘Keep Learning’ and ‘Give’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), will host a programme of activities and events throughout the month of October designed to raise awareness of good mental health… Read the full press release

The British Airways Solo Travel Study unveils the reasons why passengers choose to head out alone

British Airways plots the rise of the solo female traveller in the BA Global Solo Travel Study, revealing almost half of women are choosing to travel solo   More British men and women were over 50 on their first solo trip compared to any other country Sixteen per cent of UK women are jetting off… Read the full press release