Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Dorothea von Boxberg, who is currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over in Belgium as… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: March 24, 2023
Lufthansa brings back Airbus A380 for premium flights to the US from Munich
Significant expansion of premium services from Munich Reactivation due to strong demand Tickets bookable from March 23, 2023 Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — From June 1, Lufthansa will resume its regular flight operations with the popular Airbus A380 after a three-year interruption. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines reappoints Michael Trestl as Chief Commercial Officer for another five years
Supervisory Board extends Executive Board contract for another five years until 2028 Michael Trestl has held the position as CCO of Austrian Airlines since 2021 Vienna, Austria, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief… Read the full press release
easyJet adds 140,000 seats from Belfast airports and announces new year-round routes to London Luton and Manchester
easyJet has added 140,000 additional seats on routes from Belfast International and Belfast City to London Gatwick, London Luton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester easyJet offers more seats on UK domestic flights than any other airline Brand new routes from Belfast City to London Luton and Manchester are now on sale From June the airline will… Read the full press release
Air Mauritius announces daily flights from London Gatwick to Indian Ocean Island for winter sun seekers
London, UK, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick Airport passengers will benefit from greater choice when looking for winter sun this year, with Air Mauritius announcing daily flights to the Indian Ocean island. The flag-carrier airline will arrive at Gatwick on 29 October, and fly daily to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, using… Read the full press release
Applications Open for UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages Initiative to Drive Rural Development and Wellbeing
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing. To date, over 70 villages from almost 40 countries have… Read the full press release
IATA and AWS launch datathon to boost gender diversity in aviation industry
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity. The datathon builds on the success of IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. “The launch of the 25by2025 initiative… Read the full press release
easyJet to launch new routes from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer. Flights to both destinations will operate up to four times a week with fares beginning at only £25.99, bringing the total number of routes served by the airline… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines partners with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market and reach net zero by 2040
New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Prepares Bespoke Iftar Treats for Passengers During Holy Month of Ramadan
World’s Best Airline will offer curated Suhoor and Iftar dining options on select routes Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with preparations to offer a bespoke Iftar to passengers on board and at Al Safwa, Al Mourjan and Global Premium Lounges. Special Ramadan offerings will… Read the full press release