Qatar Airways announces codeshare agreement with RwandAir

Customers of both airlines will benefit from convenient access to more than 65 global codeshare destinations RwandAir’s new Kigali – Doha nonstop flights from December will provide a seamless travel experience connecting Africa to the world Doha, Qatar, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and RwandAir have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to… Read the full press release

British Airways’ A380 aircraft to re-join its fleet in November and operate its biggest schedule

British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and Dubai The airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by December The airline will also be… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport to recruit more than 40 individuals as demand for travel increases

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Commercial and operational partners at George Best Belfast City Airport are seeking to recruit more than 40 individuals in response to an increasing demand for travel. With airlines such as British Airways and Aer Lingus already announcing an uplift in frequency on key routes from next… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Iberia Airlines announce new codeshare agreement

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines further expanded its global reach today (Oct. 5, 2021) with the announcement of a new codeshare agreement with Iberia Airlines, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The agreement further strengthens the existing partnership between the two airlines by providing flyers with exciting and convenient… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s next-generation shipment-tracking tool recognized at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Awards

The award recognises Cathay Pacific Cargo’s use of Internet of Things technology in its shipment-tracking too Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has been named “Best in Future of Connectedness” at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Awards for its development of Ultra Track: a next-generation track-and-trace solution that applies Internet… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes the Government’s confidence in and commitment to Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub

Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s confidence in and commitment to Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub, as outlined in the 2021 Policy Address given today (October 6, 2021) by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Carrie Lam…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa expands flight program to popular sunny destinations even further

130 additional flights from Frankfurt and Munich Further expansion of domestic flights Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A high demand for flights to leisure destinations continues into the upcoming autumn holidays. After August, October shows the highest increase in bookings to sunny, European destinations. As a result, Lufthansa is expanding its flight… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group is partner and pilot customer of the world’s first industrial production plant for CO2-neutral electricity-based kerosene

Lufthansa Group is partner and pilot customer of the world’s first production plant for power-to-liquid aviation fuels in Emsland, Germany Annual purchase of at least 25,000 litres agreed for at least five years Logistics companies Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel are among the first customers Power-to-liquid is considered as key technology for CO2-neutral flying Cologne, Germany,… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group to expand A350 fleet to 21 aircraft

Leasing contracts signed for four Airbus A350-900 Aircraft make major contribution to even greater sustainability through 30 percent fuel and CO2 savings Deployment planned from first half of 2022 Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its long-haul fleet. The Group signed leases for four state-of-the-art… Read the full press release

Oman Air voted ’Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won ’Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021 voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences. The award was announced online this year and recognizes the commitment of Oman Air’s staff to providing their… Read the full press release

New York Hilton Midtown welcomes back guests with special event offers

Hotel welcomes back guests with Thanksgiving Day parade view packages, special event offers and opening week events NEW YORK CITY, NY, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — New York Hilton Midtown, the hotel with the largest event space footprint in New York City, has reopened. The iconic 1,878-room hotel, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts, is welcoming… Read the full press release

UK CAA establishes new international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has established an international consortium of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry leaders and aviation experts. New international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators announced at HeliTech Expo Members include Virgin Atlantic, Joby, Vertical Aerospace and NATS eVTOL aircraft could launch commercial operations in the UK within five years LONDON,… Read the full press release

Sunwing Travel Group announces 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have been fully integrated into Marriott International’s Autograph Collection

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing Travel Group has announced that, effective today (Oct 5, 2021), 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have been fully integrated into Marriott International’s prestigious Autograph Collection. The integration follows the monumental news earlier this year that the company’s hotel division had signed a mutual… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 19 new member hotels have joined its global portfolio

Brand Further Expands its Global Portfolio of Distinctive Hospitality Experiences as Travel Continues to Rebound NEW YORK, NY, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is thrilled to announce the 19 new members that joined its global portfolio from June 1 through August 31, 2021. Ranging from a highly anticipated new resort opening in Big Sky,… Read the full press release

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai

The Iconic Luxury Brand Brings Its Celebrated Rituals and Exquisite Experiences to This Thriving District DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today (OCTOBER 4, 2021) announced the opening of The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai. As the newest jewel in an exquisite global portfolio, The… Read the full press release

Sage Hotel West Perth rebrands to Holiday Inn West Perth

West Perth’s trendy Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG’s fastest growing hotel brands as Sage Hotel West Perth rebadges to Holiday Inn West Perth on 1 November 2021. Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — West Perth’s trendy Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG’s fastest… Read the full press release