Emirates SkyCargo’s dedicated pharma handling facility in Chicago gets GDP certification

Pharma operations in Copenhagen shifted to a GDP certified pharma facility Pharma Corridors initiative expanded to 25 stations Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With over 75,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals flown across the world during the Financial Year 2018/19, Emirates SkyCargo is one of the leading international players in the air transportation of… Read the full press release

Helsinki airport welcomes Norwegian’s new direct flights to Tirana, Albania

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian starts operating direct flights from Helsinki airport to Tirana, Albania. During the summer season 2020, the route will be operated once a week, on Wednesdays, from 3rd of June till early August. – We are glad to be able to offer yet another tempting destination to Finnish travellers… Read the full press release

Lindex opens new concept store at Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — One of Europe’s leading fashion chains brings its sustainable baby garments to Finland’s main international airport in November. The temporary shop is the first in such an environment. Swedish fashion brand Lindex has opened a new concept store at Helsinki Airport, offering baby clothes made from sustainable materials…. Read the full press release

Emirates launches new feature on its app called Airport maps

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user’s location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives wins five awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2019 and World Luxury Hotel Awards 2019

Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, was recently named the winner of four prestigious categories of the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2019, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, followed swiftly by a regional win in the World Luxury Hotel Awards, held in… Read the full press release

Maldives kicks off roadshows targeting the Nordic region

Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives will be hosting roadshows targeting the Nordic region from 12th – 15th November 2019. Covering four cities, the roadshow will kick off in Copenhagen, Denmark today, and move to Oslo, Norway on 13th November, followed by Stockholm, Sweden on 14th November, finally concluding in Helsinki, Finland on… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches two new routes to the Gulf Coast and three new routes to Nashville

The airline continues its growth in premier destinations with new routes to Florida and Tennessee LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Nov. 12, 2019) announces five new nonstop routes, including two new routes to the Gulf Coast and three new routes to Nashville. To celebrate this expansion, the company is offering… Read the full press release

The Lufthansa Group simplifies its status program and an even easier and more transparent collection system

Point system for frequent flyer status easy to understand allowing more transparency. In future, Frequent Traveller and Senator status will be granted for life for long-term loyalty. All changes apply to flights from 1 January 2021. The allocation of award miles remains unchanged. COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is simplifying… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Milan launches the ultimate luxury accommodation package for jewellery lovers

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched the ultimate luxury accommodation package for jewellery lovers this festive season. Guests wishing to immerse themselves in the hotel’s five-star comforts, an extraordinary exhibition by elite jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels and everything else Italy’s fashion capital has to offer can book A… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces a luxury hotel in Dallas, Texas, scheduled to open in 2022

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel in Dallas, Texas. The project, which will also feature branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022. The new development will comprise a 25-storey mixed-use tower located in the exclusive Turtle Creek neighbourhood. The… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines offers an even easier and more transparent point collection system for frequent flyer status

Point system for frequent flyer status easy to understand allowing more transparency. In future, Frequent Traveller and Senator status will be granted for life for long-term loyalty. All changes apply to flights from 1 January 2021. The allocation of award miles remains unchanged. VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is offering its… Read the full press release

SWIFT247, Grab and Vietjet Air team up to bring super express delivery service to Da Nang

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SWIFT247 has today (11 November 2019) begun providing a solution connecting air and road transportation with Vietjet Air and Grab officially to customers in Vietnam’s central city, Da Nang. After providing super express delivery service connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City within 5 hours, with “swift… Read the full press release

Qantas Group expands commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry

Sydney, Australia, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry. With actions starting from today, the national carrier will: Immediately double the number of flights being offset Cap net emissions from 2020 onwards… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways’ brand new Boeing 777-300ER delivered using sustainable aviation fuel

Boeing 777-300ER flown from Everett, WA to Japan using LanzaTech’s sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste gas derived ethanol. ANA selected by Japan’s NEDO for sustainable aviation fuel production, the latest effort by ANA to maintain its leadership in sustainability. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines announces up to 60% discount on its flights to cities of Russia, Europe, and Asia

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The oneworld® global airline alliance member is having a big air ticket sale and offers to travel on S7 Airlines flights to cities of Russia, Europe, and Asia with a discount up to 60%. Airline tickets can be bought on sale from November 11th to November 13th, 20191. Special fares are available for most of S7 Airlines’ own flights that will be operated from November… Read the full press release

ERA hosts Sustainable Connectivity session at the European Parliament

ERA hosts Sustainable Connectivity session with MEPs Andor Deli, TRAN Committee and Edina Tóth, ENVI Committee, at the European Parliament in Brussels on the 12 November. MEPs from a range of committees together with the aviation community gathered to discuss the industry’s continued commitment to sustainable air connectivity. Surrey, UK, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services becomes United Airlines’ cargo handling provider for New York/Newark and Cape Town services

PARIS, FRANCE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will partner with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its cargo handling provider for the first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. carrier between New York/Newark and Cape Town. WFS in Cape Town has been awarded a three-year contract by United to serve its three-times weekly Boeing… Read the full press release