Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards today (1 August 2018) replaced flydubai’s frequent flyer programme, OPEN, officially becoming the loyalty programme of Emirates airline and flydubai. The alignment of the loyalty programme now allows Emirates Skywards members to also earn Skywards Miles and Tier Miles when travelling on both airlines. Former OPEN… Read the full news article
Over 105 million passengers have experienced the Emirates A380 since 2008 Over 1.5 billion kilometres travelled, equivalent of 39,000 trips around the globe Aircraft is a customer favourite, playing a significant role in Emirates’ growth and network expansion DUBAI UAE, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating 10 years of A380 operations. Since its… Read the full news article
27 train stations in Italy now part of Emirates’ global network More convenience and connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Italy One single ticket combining rail and flight DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Trenitalia, Italy’s national railway company, today (1 AUGUST 2018) announced a new codeshare agreement which will… Read the full news article
Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is returning to Thunder Bay for a ninth season this coming winter and adding a new direct flight service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for the first time. With the introduction of this new service, vacationers departing from Thunder Bay will enjoy convenient and direct… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This month British Airways is set to improve its range of champagnes and English sparkling wines for customers travelling in its First class cabin and lounges, and in its Club World (long-haul business class) cabin, as part of its £4.5 billion investment across the airline over the… Read the full news article
World’s most technologically-advanced passenger aircraft to be added to JFK route starting 28 October Qatar Airways operates two daily flights to and from New York’s JFK airport DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that its ultra-modern Airbus A350-1000 will join the airline’s New York JFK route starting… Read the full news article
Award-winning airline sponsors a week of elegant fashion combined with some of the world’s greatest flat-races Qatar Airways operates 95 flights per week to the United Kingdom Airline recently launched direct services to London Gatwick and Cardiff DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it is the… Read the full news article
Geneva, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has entered into an agreement with CFM International (CFM) that will lead to increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) on engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines. “Airlines… Read the full news article
LuxairGroup implements several measures to stimulate growth and stabilise its network Luxembourg, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines will take delivery of 2 additional Boeing 737-700 aircraft with 142 seats each in March and May 2019. As extra capacity is required in the short term, it was decided to opt for two planes… Read the full news article
SITA technology drives Brisbane commitment to service as it connects Queensland 24/7 Brisbane, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane Airport, the premier gateway to Queensland and the third busiest airport in Australia, has again selected SITA as its technology partner as the airport continues its growth and transformation plans. The new agreement will see SITA… Read the full news article
Airline among the first carriers to operate Boeing’s newest aircraft type at Gatwick Airport 737 MAX to initially be operated on selected Nordic routes LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is introducing its newest single-aisle aircraft at London Gatwick this summer to service selected short-haul flights to Europe. For the first time,… Read the full news article
Cars flown to London to mark Dubai based Gargash’s 100th anniversary Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE, have partnered to transport two Alfa Romeos from Dubai to London for the prestigious… Read the full news article
Dubai, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (July 30 2018) announced that it will introduce two additional flights to its Toronto (YYZ) service, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more choice and convenience to travellers. The additional Toronto flights will be introduced on August 18 2018 and will operate on a Saturday departing… Read the full news article
Carrier supports local sports talents at multi-sports events as official airline partner HONG KONG, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has become the Official Airline Partner of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China from 2018 to 2022, providing support for home-grown athletes to participate in a series of high-profile… Read the full news article
Pasay City, Philippines, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) continues to ramp-up its fleet with the confirmed addition of five Airbus A320neo (new engine option) aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft will commence in the first half of 2019 and will be completed within the same year. The five additional… Read the full news article
Guests get to choose from 30 additional weekly flights connecting metros with emerging cities in India Excellent connectivity beyond Guwahati to Aizwal / Bagdogra / Jorhat / Imphal & Silchar Mumbai / Bengaluru, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premier international airline, has announced its plans to introduce new city pairs… Read the full news article
Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With only eight weeks left before fall starts, time is running out to plan those last minute summer getaways. Just launched today (27 Jul 2018), Sunwing’s Summer Blowout Sale could be the last chance for many to get the vacation they deserve before the leaves begin to… Read the full news article
Yangon, Myanmar, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to explore this Magical country. We have created unique FAM Trip (21st – 30th September) for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also first time travelers to Myanmar. With a focus… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the resumption of Turkmenistan Airlines’ biweekly flights between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), connecting the two nation’s capitals with flights operating every Friday and Sunday Saoud Al Shamsi, Acting Chief Commercial Officer (ACCO) of Abu… Read the full news article
Montreal, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers a year, but this… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airline groups including Wizz Air UK, today (JUL 27, 2018) announces the launch of three new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to the Romanian cities of Bucharest, Cluj and Iași. With fares starting from just £23*, seats are on sale… Read the full news article
easyJet adds fourth aircraft to its London base Airline set to break the one million passenger barrier at the airport LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has launched its first flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux in South West France. The route which took off yesterday afternoon is the… Read the full news article
easyJet passengers can now check-in luggage from home LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched a partnership with home bag drop service AirPortr, giving passengers travelling from London Gatwick the option to check their luggage in online and then have it collected from their doorstep by friendly, professional drivers… Read the full news article
Over 690 new cabin crew positions available in the UK LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (26 / 07 / 2018) announced that it is to recruit more than 1200 new permanent and fixed term cabin crew positions, over half of which will be based in the UK…. Read the full news article
The ‘One Too Many’ campaign is the first-of-its-kind to bring the main Aviation Industry partners together to raise awareness of the need to fly responsibly This industry led campaign supported by the Aviation Minister, Baroness Sugg will highlight that although serious disruptive behaviour is rare, given its impact on others, even a single disruptive passenger… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will shortly become the only airline to offer a direct flight from the UK to Pittsburgh. From April 2, 2019, the airline will launch a year round four-per-week service to the Pennsylvanian city from Heathrow. The new route will take the number of US destinations the airline… Read the full news article
CEB maintains lead in Sydney route as Melbourne service shows strong demand Pasay City, Philippines, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific is optimistic that the upcoming launch of its direct service between Manila and Melbourne will further boost its market share in Australia on the back of competitive fare offerings… Read the full news article
The new non-stop service also means great cargo potential for export companies in western Sweden. Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The five-star carrier Qatar Airways, which was named the top airline in the world in 2017, is now launching a direct route to Doha, the capital of Qatar, from Göteborg Landvetter Airport, with… Read the full news article
Award-winning airline brings renowned German football team FC Bayern München to the U.S. for the team’s 2018 U.S. tour Qatar Airways is the Global Launch Customer for the state-of-the-art A350-1000 aircraft, which commenced commercial service in February 2018 Qatar Airways became the long-term Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern München this month DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-26 —… Read the full news article
Airline has been working with Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence to enable end-to-end shipment tracking with real-time information HONG KONG, 2018-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has undertaken a proof of technology trial of Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) beacons in the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, the airline’s cargo hub in Hong Kong. The trial,… Read the full news article