Category Archives: Airlines

Boeing VP Joan Robinson-Berry received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace’s annual awards

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Recognized for leadership and advocacy for young women in aerospace industry Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing [NYSE: BA] South Carolina, received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace’s annual awards ceremony last night. “We are incredibly proud of Joan and the recognition she is… Read the full press release

Norwegian will plant 7000 trees in the UK and Spain as part of its new sustainability initiative – Plant for the Planet

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In collaboration with the Global Climate Institute Norwegian will plant 7000 trees in the UK and Spain – one for every person working at the company. Later this year, the airline will plant tens of thousands of trees in other parts of the world. Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has launched… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company unveils new details of the ongoing Airport Modernisation Programme

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A new era of aviation awaits the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah told aviation experts, consultants, and airport operators from around the world as he revealed new details of the ongoing Airport Modernisation Programme (AMP) at the 2nd Airports… Read the full press release

London City Airport awarded the ERA Airport of the Year 2017

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London City, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has awarded London City Airport the ERA Airport of the Year 2017 at the association’s annual General Assembly in Athens. The airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Hill, collected the award in front of an audience of airport and aviation industry figures on… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport ranked as the top U.S. domestic airport in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

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Award based on responses from more than 300,000 travelers Indianapolis, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been ranked as the top domestic airport in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Rankings were determined based on input from more… Read the full press release

Gatwick honoured at the National Transport Awards and at the prestigious Digital Impact Awards

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Airport of the Year at National Transport Awards Outstanding Sustainability Programme at Airports Going Green awards Digital In-House Team of the Year and Best Corporate App at Digital Impact Awards London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This week – at separate ceremonies – Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards, a… Read the full press release

Boeing granted permission to build a new aircraft hangar at Gatwick Airport

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Crawley Borough Council approves Boeing plan to build hangar at Gatwick Multi-million pound development will support more than 100 jobs at the airport Facility will open in early 2019 to support Gatwick’s long and short haul fleets London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing’s proposed plan with Gatwick Airport to build a new aircraft hangar… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new daily nonstop flights from San Diego to Albuquerque

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Daily nonstop service from San Diego starts Oct. 18 SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines continues to expand service for San Diego guests with the addition of new daily nonstop flights to Albuquerque starting Oct.18. The new route is Alaska Airlines’ sixth new nonstop destination to launch from San Diego since August, as the airline continues… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce to help stop the trafficking of wildlife

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Airline increases its commitment to wildlife protection as a signatory to the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has joined a select group of private sector, non-government organisations and government agencies in a concerted response to combat wildlife crime across transportation networks. As a partner in the USAID Reducing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Penang, Malaysia from 6 February 2018

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Non-stop service to Penang to commence 6 February Award-winning airline continues robust expansion of its global route network with launch of second Malaysian destination DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights to Penang, the award-winning airline’s second Malaysian destination, on 6 February 2018, as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner of The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament

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24 teams from around the world are competing for the title with matches in six Indian cities Qatar Airways flies to 13 Indian destinations more than one hundred times a week, including to five of the host cities DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament has got underway with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways redesigned in-flight magazine, Oryx recognized at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards

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The Airline’s New In-Flight Magazine Design Was Launched in January 2017 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to have won ‘Custom Redesign of the Year’ at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards for its in-flight magazine, Oryx. Created by leading global publisher Ink, the magazine redesign was launched on board… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces new benefit for its Club 49 members

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Club 49 members can now ship 100 pounds of cargo for $10 within 24 hours of travel ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced a new benefit for members of its Club 49 program. The new perk,  dubbed “Freight for Less,” enables members to save up to 90 percent when… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines adds Android Pay and Apple Pay mobile payment services on its mobile app

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SINGAPORE, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy a more convenient and faster payment method with the introduction of Android Pay and Apple Pay mobile payment services on the Airline’s award-winning mobile app. With the addition of Android Pay and Apple Pay as payment options through the SingaporeAir app, customers are… Read the full press release

Jet Airways celebrates the Festival of Lights with nine-day fare sale until October 25, 2017

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9-day festive offer to provide guests with attractive discounts on fares across the airline’s domestic and international network MUMBAI, India, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier, full-service international airline, today announced a special offer to celebrate the Festival of Lights with its guests. Under this offer, the airline will provide attractive… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches 8 new routes from Athens International Airport in 2018

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ATHENS BECOMES WIZZ’S 144 DESTINATION WITH 8 NEW ROUTES TO START IN 2018  BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today the start of its operations from Athens International Airport with the launch of 8 new routes in 2018, to Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air files an application for UK Air Operator’s Certificate and and Operating Licence

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK Limited (“Wizz Air UK”), a fully owned and controlled subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings Plc (the “Company” or “Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announces that it has filed an application for the grant of an Air Operator’s Certificate (“AOC”)… Read the full press release

Schiphol partners with bridge supplier CIMC-TianDa for the development of a robotic passenger bridge

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AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Connecting a passenger bridge to an aircraft within sixty seconds? Pretty soon, this will no longer be a pipe dream. Schiphol and bridge supplier CIMC-TianDa have signed a contract for the development of a robotic passenger bridge. Smart ICT and sensors will simplify the work of the… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport announces new JetSuiteX jet service between Bay Area and Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport

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Oakland, CA, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and JetSuiteX announce today (October 12, 2017) commencement of new daily jet service between the heart of the Bay Area and Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport starting in mid-November. JetSuiteX will offer a private air travel experience to Bay Area travelers heading to or from the… Read the full press release

NBAA honors Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger for speaking out against the controversial concept of air traffic control privatization

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Las Vegas, NV, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) this week presented hero-pilot Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger with the association’s American Spirit Award, for speaking out in opposition to the highly controversial concept of air traffic control (ATC) privatization. “We know that when an American hero and aviation expert with… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces plans to launch new service to Hawaii in 2018

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DALLAS, TX, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 11, 2017) shared plans to begin selling tickets in 2018 for service to Hawaii and also announced its intention to launch an application process for Federal Aviation Administration authorization for Extended Operations (ETOPS). Service details are to be announced at a later date. “A… Read the full press release

Qantas and Emirates announce additional network changes under their joint partnership

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Airlines apply to regulators to extend partnership until 2023 Submission includes adjustments to trans-Tasman services Co-ordinated route changes improve connectivity and schedule choice across combined network SYDNEY, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Emirates today (11TH OCTOBER 2017 ) announce additional network changes under the joint partnership which provide customers with greater year… Read the full press release

Qantas to power Los Angeles based aircraft with biofuel from 2020

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SYDNEY, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today announced its Los Angeles based aircraft will be powered by biofuel from 2020, reducing the airline’s carbon emissions on its services operating between the US and Australia. Over the next ten years, the airline will purchase eight million gallons (30 million litres) of renewable jet… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomes more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017

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British Airways welcomes more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017   London, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is welcoming more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017. Students will get to experience the airline’s world class facilities and speak to colleagues at its engineering bases… Read the full press release

British Airways announces double Avios offer on all flights across its network

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British Airways announces double Avios offer on all flights across its network   London, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Executive Club Members can earn double the number of Avios than usual when buying flights across the airline’s network between October 11 and December 31, 2017 for travel within the same period. The… Read the full press release

Specially-composed music by Qatari musician now welcomes passengers on board every Qatar Airways flight

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Bespoke composition by renowned Qatari musician Dana Al Fardan now welcomes passengers as they board all Qatar Airways flights Famous local artist is the official composer for the Qatar Airways Group DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Specially-composed music by legendary local Qatari musician and songwriter Dana Al Fardan now welcomes passengers on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft

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Service to be upgraded to A330 aircraft as the award-winning airline prepares to mark its first anniversary of flying to Seychelles DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet rising passenger demand, Qatar Airways has announced plans to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft, starting 29 October 2017,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to host two UK Pilot Open Days this October

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#IamWIZZCrew BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, will be hosting two UK Pilot Open Days this October, as part of its increased recruitment drive. These open days will provide information about career opportunities and positive employment conditions at Wizz Air. Commanders or first… Read the full press release

Aeromexico and Japan Airlines to launch codeshare partnership in Japan’s fiscal year 2018

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TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeromexico and Japan Airlines (JAL) agreed to launch a codeshare partnership in Japan’s fiscal year 2018, that combines the synergies of both airlines. This alliance will provide a wider connectivity between Mexico and Japan, and through the latter points beyond. This mutual codeshare subject to necessary approvals from… Read the full press release

Air Partner to exhibit at this year’s European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, will be exhibiting at this year’s European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly, which is taking place in Athens on 17-19 October 2017. Representatives from the group’s aviation safety consultancies, Baines Simmons and Clockwork Research, will present at the Group Operations… Read the full press release