Deutsche Hospitality announces signing for the Steigenberger Residences Doha, Qatar

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is pleased to announce the successful signing of the Management Agreement for the Steigenberger Residences Doha, Qatar. Complementing the recently opened Steigenberger Hotel Doha, the Residences will include 278 uniquely furnished apartments offering the warm comforts of a home and a space that… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches its first non-stop service to South-East Asia with seasonal service to Bangkok, Thailand

Only non-stop North America-Thailand route. Service to operate four-times weekly beginning Dec. 1 Daily Toronto-Mumbai flights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 29 Restoration of key routes to India, Australia, New Zealand and Peru MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada announced today (June 20, 2022) the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East… Read the full press release

SITA selected to boost air traffic safety and efficiency at eight airports in Poland

Eight airports in Poland will benefit from new air/ground communications technology. Warsaw, Poland, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has selected global air transport IT provider, SITA, in a four-year contract to digitally transform air/ground communications and boost air traffic safety and efficiency. Eight of Poland’s international airports will be… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways wins awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’ at the Onboard Hospitality Awards

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, scored two big wins at the Onboard Hospitality Awards held this week at the World Travel Catering Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, Germany –– receiving the awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’. As part of its ‘Travel Ready’… Read the full press release

CVG named Best Airport in North America for Staff Service in 2022 by Skytrax

Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — CVG is proud to have been named by Skytrax as the Best Airport in North America for Staff Service in 2022! We are also proud to be ranked as the second-best regional airport in North America. Every employee at CVG remains focused on delivering excellent customer service for the… Read the full press release

easyJet becomes Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport with the assignment of 18 new slots at Lisbon

London, UK, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to assign 18 slots at Lisbon airport, formerly owned by TAP, to easyJet. As a result, easyJet will become Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport. The decision means that easyJet will be able to offer a wider choice… Read the full press release

Munich Airport ranked one of the best airports in the world at the annual “World Airport Awards”

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In passengers’ eyes, Munich Airport is still one of the best airports in the world even after two years of pandemic: At the annual “World Airport Awards” conferred by London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax, the Bavarian air transportation hub was awarded the title of “Best Airport in Central… Read the full press release

IATA announces the appointment of Pegasus Airlines’ Mehmet Tevfik Nane as new Chair of the IATA Board of Governors

Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pegasus Airlines Vice-Chairperson of the Board (Managing Director) Mehmet Tevfik Nane has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM)… Read the full press release

IATA announces winners of the 2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the third edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards:  Inspirational Role Model: Güliz Öztürk – CEO, Pegasus Airlines, High Flyer Award: Kanchana Gamage – Founder and Director, The Aviatrix Project, Diversity & Inclusion Team: airBaltic. “The IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards recognize individuals… Read the full press release

Celley Buchanan elected vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Celley Buchanan vice president of airport operations and customer service. In this role she is responsible for all aspects of the airline’s airport operations across its broad network, excluding Seattle. Buchanan is a 23-year veteran of Alaska Airlines and Horizon… Read the full press release