Jet Airways launches a seven-day attractive global sale

Avail up to 30% discount on airline’s flights across its 20 city international network Seven-day sale commences from July 17, 2018 Mumbai, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today (July 17, 2018), announced a seven-day attractive global sale on Premiere and Economy fares, for its guests planning to travel across… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes Qatar Airways’ triple daily flights to Doha

MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will be increasing the frequency of its flights between Manchester and Doha to triple daily from May 2019. The middle eastern airline currently operates 16 flights per week between the two cities – double daily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays with… Read the full news article

Calgary Airport Authority expands its music program with performances from local artists

Calgary, Alberta, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) is excited to launch its expanded music program, welcoming guests to Calgary with musical performances from local artists throughout the airport. Working with Calgary-based music organizations, Calgary Folk Fest, Calgary International Blues Festival and the Honens International Piano Competition, YYC Calgary International… Read the full news article

Norwegian named ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ for the fourth consecutive year and ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’ for the sixth year in a row at Skytrax 2018 World Airline Awards

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian was today named ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ for the fourth consecutive year and ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’ for the sixth year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards held in London. The Skytrax 2018 World Airline Awards are independent and impartial… Read the full news article

Air Partner successfully transports a lion on behalf of the Born Free Foundation

London, UK, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, was recently called upon to assist in the successful relocation of a lion on behalf of the Born Free Foundation. The lion cub “King” was discovered in a Paris apartment in October last year, where he had been kept illegally… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport welcomes Hawaiian Airlines’ daily service to Lihue, on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua’i

Hawaiian Airlines and Oakland International boost summer travel Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 17, 2018), 91 years after the very first flight between the US mainland and Hawaii,  Hawaiian Airlines begins daily year-round service between Oakland (OAK) and Lihue, on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua’i. The First Trans-Pacific Flight took off from Oakland… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive unveils its brand-new executive jet, the Gulfstream G500 at the Farnborough International Airshow

Private jet division to receive 25 additional new aircraft by 2022 to accommodate increasing passenger demand   Qatar Executive to open new dedicated offices in Shanghai and Moscow by the end of this year DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, proudly unveiled its… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways introduces its Business Class experience Qsuite on flights to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru

The airline awarded ‘World’s Best Business Class’ brings its newest innovation to India Qatar Airways’ robust expansion in India has brought greater consumer choice and increased accessibility to global markets DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that its award-winning Business Class experience, Qsuite, is now available on… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways named ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for third consecutive year at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards

The national carrier of the State of Qatar was also voted ‘Best Airline in The Middle East’, ‘Best Business Class Seat’ and ‘Best First Class Airline Lounge DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is thrilled to have won four prestigious awards at this year’s 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The multi… Read the full news article

British Airways launches a brand-new route to the German city of Cologne

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — It may be the height of summer but Christmas markets and pints of Kölsch are on the horizon as British Airways launches a brand-new route to the German city of Cologne. The airline has announced it will be adding a new four-per-week service from Gatwick airport to the… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines introduces new seasonally-inspired Main Cabin food and beverage menu

Building on the popular Fruit and Cheese Platter, new food and beverage offerings will rotate quarterly and provide healthy options for guests SEATTLE, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (July 16, 2018) announced the roll out of a new seasonally-inspired Main Cabin food and beverage menu. Based on research and feedback from guests,… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Cargo officially starts its international shipping program

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is entering its next era as it officially began its international shipping program on Sunday.  With this milestone, the carrier now offers the ability to ship between the United States and Mexico City. Later this summer, the carrier intends to add the ability to ship between… Read the full news article

Emirates’ baggage operation in its Dubai hub earns IATA 753 compliance certification

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been awarded IATA 753 compliance certification for its baggage operation in its home base of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities to diligently track bags that flow through its Dubai hub for departing, arriving and connecting customers. IATA Resolution 753 requires airlines… Read the full news article

Vietjet launches Ho Chi Minh City – Osaka route

Ho Chi Minh City, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the most amazing promotional program of the year “Free up your summer with Vietjet”, Vietjet continues to open Ho Chi Minh City – Osaka (Japan) route. In addition to Hanoi – Osaka route, the second route of Vietjet to Japan will better meet travel and… Read the full news article

Bulgaria Air to launch additional flights from Sofia to Varna, London and Madrid

SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — At the peak of summer when the demand for flights is greatest, the national carrier Bulgaria Air announces more flights to some of the most preferred destinations among the passengers. The airline will launch special additional flights from Sofia to Varna, London and Madrid. Bulgaria Air will ensure more… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes easyJet’s expansion with five new based aircraft for winter 2018

40% growth in passengers expected and the creation of over 175 local jobs Five new based aircraft supporting five new routes including the airline’s 1000th MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (12 July 2018) announced that it’s to undertake its largest ever expansion at Manchester Airport in… Read the full news article

CVG welcomes Vacation Express’ non-stop flights to Los Cabos for 2019 travel season

ATLANTA, Ga., 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation Express is happy to announce the start of exclusive, non-stop flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) for the 2019 travel season.  Flights to Los Cabos will depart weekly on Sundays for 6 nights from May 26, 2019 through July 28, 2019…. Read the full news article

Hamburg Airport services now represented in the FLIO airport app

Passengers receive exclusive offers for shops and restaurants along with current timetables direct from Hamburg Airport in world’s most popular airport app Hamburg, Germany, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The complete range of services at Hamburg Airport is now represented in the FLIO airport app. App users have access to comprehensive benefits. They can, for… Read the full news article

Indianapolis Airport Authority completes $1.5 million in improvements to the Metropolitan Airport

$1.5 million in improvements funded in part by federal and state grants INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority has completed $1.5 million in improvements to the Metropolitan Airport, within budget and ahead of schedule. Located within Fishers, Ind., the Metropolitan Airport is part of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) general… Read the full news article

easyJet celebrates key milestone with the launch of its 1000th route – Manchester to Bordeaux

LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (12 / 07 / 2018) reached a key milestone with the launch of its 1000th route. The 1000th route, from Manchester to Bordeaux, forms one of 16 brand new routes that easyJet has put on sale this morning from the UK. The… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport welcomes easyJet’s new flights to Larnaca, Are Ostersund and Sofia

Bristol, UK, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced three brand new routes from Bristol to Larnaca, Åre Östersund and Sofia which are on sale today. These form part of the 16 new routes easyJet has put on sale across the UK this morning, including the airline’s historic 1000th route. Flights… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines launches new service to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Montego Bay, Jamaica this Winter 2018

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Just when the winter chill will be ready to take hold, here come more options for a warm tropical escape with Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE). Beginning November 8, 2018, Spirit will start daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport(EWR) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic*.  On December 20, Spirit will… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon welcomes easyJet’s new route to Toulouse this winter 2018

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced that a new route to Toulouse from Liverpool John Lennon for next winter is on sale today,12th July 2018. The new route forms part of the 16 new routes easyJet has put on sale across the UK this morning, including the airline’s historic 1000th route…. Read the full news article

Wizz Air launches new route from Vienna to Eilat, Israel this November 2018

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a new route from Vienna to Eilat in Israel. From today on Austrian customers can purchase the tickets starting from just 29.99 EUR* to this unique destination on wizzair.com…. Read the full news article

flydubai to relocate selected flights to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB)

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced today (July 11, 2018) that flights to 10 of its destinations will move from its current operating base of Terminal 2 and relocate to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). Other services will continue to operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines to start a new flight route between Moscow and Tashkent, Uzbekistan this August 2018

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the global airline alliance oneworld®, will launch a new flight route between Moscow and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on 3 August 2018. Tickets for flights on the new route are already on sale. The flights will depart from Domodedovo airport on Tuesdays and Fridays. Flights will leave Moscow at 05:30 and land at Tashkent… Read the full news article

Air France presents entire brand new Business lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Roissy, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — After having revealed the first part last January and having already welcomed more than 200,000 customers, Air France today (10 July 2018) presents its entire brand new Business lounge located in Hall L of Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. With a total surface area of 3,200 sq…. Read the full news article

easyJet becomes the first airline in the UK to offer apprenticeships under the new Government apprenticeship standards

First apprenticeships offered by an airline in the UK under the new Government apprenticeship standards One year training programme combining training at easyJet’s Gatwick training academy and on the job experience LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has appointed the first cohort to its new cabin crew apprenticeship scheme – the first of… Read the full news article

Vistara to expand its fleet with 13 aircrafts from Airbus and Boeing for USD 3.1 billion

New Delhi, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has agreed to place firm orders with Airbus for 13 aircraft from the A320neo family and with Boeing for six 787-9 Dreamliner. Together, the deals are valued at USD 3.1 billion, based on… Read the full news article

dnata marks the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since… Read the full news article