Daily Archives: August 9, 2023

SkyTeam’s Santiago Lounge Now Welcomes Priority Pass Members for Enhanced Travel Experience

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Lounge access for more SkyTeam customers, whatever their class of travel AMSTERDAM/SANTIAGO de CHILE, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members traveling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches Innovative Summer Flight School to Challenge Gender Stereotypes and Inspire Future Aviators

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easyJet’s Summer Flight School will offer free Pilot and Cabin Crew training experiences for kids ages 7 – 12 this summer holiday to inspire more kids to get into aviation The initiative is part of the airline’s work to drive greater diversity in the industry by challenging outdated gendered stereotypes of jobs like pilots and… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Recognizes Top Performing Travel Agencies for Their Contribution to Tourism and Aviation Industry

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline brand, has recognized travel agencies in an event held at Skylight Hotel on August 6, 2023. Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund Grants Over £170,000 to Support Community Projects in 2023

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London, UK, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a successful start to the year for Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund with over £170,000 granted to support local community projects. In total, 51 individual projects have benefited from the Fund with grants ranging from £500 to £15,000 so far… Read the full press release

New 136 ft Artwork Unveiled at Bristol Airport Showcases Local Attractions and Welcomes Travelers to the Region

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London, UK, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the region has revealed a brand-new piece of artwork at Bristol Airport to greet arriving passengers. The 136 ft mural weaving its way along the arrival corridor has been produced in partnership with the airport, Eye Airports and Visit… Read the full press release

Swissport Kenya Chosen as Ground Services Partner for IndiGo’s African Debut at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For its first destination in Africa, IndiGo has picked Swissport Kenya for airport ground services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The agreement with India’s largest airline covers complete ramp handling and passenger services including ticketing, check-in, passenger mobility, and aviation security. At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport… Read the full press release

Swissport to Provide Ground Services for Royal Jordanian Airlines at Major Saudi Airports

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Jordanian Airlines has selected Swissport to provide airport ground services at four airports across Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), and King Khalid International Airport (RUH). The contract, signed with Swissport Saudi… Read the full press release

UNWTO Recognizes Innovative Startups Driving Morocco’s Tourism Recovery and Sustainability

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Africa, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has recognized the most influential innovators reshaping tourism in the Kingdom of Morocco. The finalists of the first Moroccan Tourism Startup Competition showcase the power of the sector for driving post-pandemic recovery, protecting cultural and natural heritage and providing opportunities for both rural and urban communities. After… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Recognizes Local Artist Edgar Medina for Heroic Actions at William P. Hobby Airport

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Houston creative Edgar Medina was painting inside the 5-Star airport when he witnessed a passenger fall onto a moving sidewalk. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is recognizing local artist Edgar Medina for his quick actions in helping a passenger at William P. Hobby Airport. At the time of the incident,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Adopt-A-Pilot Program Celebrates 25 Years of Inspiring STEM Education Through Aviation

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This year marks the 25th anniversary of Adopt-A-Pilot®, a signature Southwest Airlines® program that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-centered activities, connecting Southwest® Pilots with classrooms to engage students in aviation-related lessons. August is Aviation Month, and we’re continuing… Read the full press release