Lufthansa’s Innovation Hub in Berlin voted the best Innovation Lab in Germany

Study of the business magazine Capital evaluates 34 innovation labs Lufthansa the digitalization forerunner with the Innovation Hub in Berlin Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Innovation Hub of Lufthansa in Berlin has been voted the best Innovation Lab in Germany. The prize was awarded on 21 June at a formal event… Read the full press release

Assistance dog EJ the Golden Labrador notched up his 262nd flight with British Airways

England, 2017-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has welcomed one of its most frequent flyers on board a flight from Heathrow to Manchester – EJ the Golden Labrador. The fully trained assistance dog, who travelled with his owner, Hounds for Heroes charity founder Allen Parton, notched up his 262nd flight when he flew north…. Read the full press release

Qantas: the startups and scaleups selected to participate in the AVRO Accelerator program announced

Sydney, Australia, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced the inaugural group of startups and scaleups selected to participate in the AVRO Accelerator program. Designed in partnership with leading corporate accelerator Slingshot, AVRO gives entrepreneurs the chance to work with Qantas Group business units to develop, incubate and scale their businesses. Six start up… Read the full press release

The University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre to help develop the new approach of Qantas to long haul travel

Sydney, Australia, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas passengers are set to benefit from a world first collaboration between the airline and one of Australia’s leading academic institutions to reshape the travel experience. The University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre (opens in new window) will work with Qantas to help develop the airline’s new approach… Read the full press release

Qantas reveals the names for its fleet of eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Sydney, Australia, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers will take to the skies on Waltzing Matilda, Boomerang and Quokka as the airline today revealed the names for its fleet of eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. More than 60,000 suggestions were put forward and 45,000 votes cast in selecting the names of the aircraft that… Read the full press release

Wizz Air increases operations to 42 routes from London Luton Airport

AIRLINE CELEBRATES CARRYING 30 MILLION PASSENGERS ON LONDON LUTON ROUTES AND LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO THREE EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, will today (22/06/2017) open its first UK base at London Luton Airport. WIZZ will base one of its… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to expand its fleet with additional order of 10 Airbus A321ceo aircrafts

Aircraft to be delivered in 2018 and 2019 Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, “Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces an order for an additional 10 Airbus A321ceo aircraft, powered by IAE International Aero Engines… Read the full press release

Wizz Air expands Budapest network with two new aircraft, two new routes and frequency increases on 13 popular services

2 NEW AIRCRAFT, 2 NEW ROUTES, 32 MORE WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM BUDAPEST IN 2018 Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Hungary’s hometown airline, today (22/06/2017) announced a significant expansion of capacity in its Budapest network with two new aircraft, two new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air selects V2500 engine to power 10 firm Airbus A321ceo aircrafts

Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has selected the V2500 engine to power 10 firm Airbus A321ceo aircraft today (21/06/2017) at the Paris Air Show. WIZZ already has 83 V2500 powered A320 family aircraft in service, with 19 more to be delivered. Deliveries… Read the full press release

Jet Airways, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Delta Air Lines expand codeshare agreement

 Codeshares on key sectors Mumbai-Paris, Chennai-Paris, Bengaluru-Amsterdam, and Mumbai-London, to offer greater choice and connectivity 12 new European destinations take number of codeshare destinations in European to 43 via Amsterdam and 27 via Paris as well as 34 in North America Mumbai, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service premier international airline,… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines announces codeshare agreement with Eurowings

Singapore, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy more options when travelling between Singapore and Europe as a result of a new codeshare agreement with Eurowings, which takes effect today (22 June 2017). Eurowings is a Dusseldorf-based subsidiary of Star Alliance partner, Lufthansa. The new codeshare partnership will provide Singapore… Read the full press release

Ryanair extends its connecting flights service to Milan Bergamo Airport

Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Italy’s No. 1 airline, today (21 June) extended its connecting flights service to Milan Bergamo Airport, providing Ryanair customers with an expanded route choice, and the opportunity to book and transfer directly onto connecting Ryanair flights. Following the successful launch of connecting flights at Rome… Read the full press release

Ryanair orders additional 10 more Boeing 737 Max 200 “Gamechanger” aircrafts

Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20 Jun) announced the purchase of 10 more Boeing 737 Max 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft, 5 of which will deliver in the first half of 2019, with the second 5 delivering in the first half of 2020. This new order, which is… Read the full press release

Louisville Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Charles T. “Skip” Miller, A.A.E. earns AAAE Distinguished Service Award

Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles T. “Skip” Miller, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Skip is an invaluable… Read the full press release

RDU Airport: Allegiant adds nonstop service from RDU to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Morrisville, NC, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Triangle travelers – pack your bags for a Caribbean holiday! Allegiant is launching nonstop service from RDU to San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 15, 2017 with introductory fares starting at $64 one way. This is RDU’s first nonstop service to Puerto Rico. Allegiant made the announcement today… Read the full press release

CVG: New, nonstop Allegiant flights to connect Cincinnati to: Los Angeles and the Raleigh / Durham

Hebron, KY, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant announces new, nonstop flights connecting Cincinnati to: Los Angeles and the Raleigh / Durham area of North Carolina. There is no better time to get away your way, with one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39. “We are proud to be growing again in… Read the full press release

easyJet launches Airbus Skywise platform; a step forward in its predictive maintenance programme

easyJet launches Airbus Skywise platform; a step forward in its predictive maintenance programme   LUTON, UK, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet deploys Airbus Skywise platform for gains in predictive easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (20 Jun 2017) announced a step forward in its predictive maintenance programme with Airbus with the launch of… Read the full press release

Qeshm Air to connect Tehran directly with Brussels

Belgium, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Commencing on Tuesday 27 June, the Iranian airline Qeshm Air will connect the Iranian capital Tehran directly with Brussels, the capital of Belgium and Europe, on a weekly schedule. Brussels Airport and Qeshm Air have been negotiating for some time to establish a direct flight that can stimulate the… Read the full press release

British Airways launches two cool new ski routes for winter from Heathrow

British Airways launches two cool new ski routes for winter from Heathrow   LONDON, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As summer temperatures continue to rise across the UK, British Airways is launching two cool new ski routes for winter and more flights available from Heathrow for under £40 than ever before. The new Heathrow… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® named Domestic Carrier of the Year for the eighth consecutive year by Airforwarders Association

DALLAS, TX, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is once again flying sky-high after recently winning one of the air cargo industry’s top awards. For the eighth consecutive year, the Airforwarders Association named Southwest Airlines® Domestic Carrier of the Year. Southwest Airlines Cargo has been the recipient since the award’s inception…. Read the full press release

AAAE again calls on carriers to drop continued opposition to modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge

Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With airlines collecting more than $1 billion in baggage fees in the first quarter of 2017, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again called on carriers to drop their continued opposition to modernizing a local airport user fee known as the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)… Read the full press release

Thomas Cook Group Airlines extends its seasonal service from Manchester to New York to a year-round programme

Manchester, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Cook Group Airlines’ rapidly expanding Europe-US network took another leap forward today ( June 19, 2017 ) with the extension of its popular seasonal service from Manchester to New York to a year-round programme. The airline announced today three additional direct flights from Manchester to John F…. Read the full press release

TAP recognized for its new safety video at the International Istanbul Film Festival

Lisbon, Portugal, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airline took the podium at the International Istanbul Film Festival with its latest onboard safety video TAP was recognized internationally for its new safety video, ranking second in the Tourism Companies category of the ‘International Istanbul Tourism Film Festival’ which took place last night in the… Read the full press release

Oman Air gives assistance to six employees to perform this year’s Hajj

Oman Air gives assistance to six employees to perform this year’s Hajj   MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the names of six employees who will be receiving the airline’s assistance to perform this year’s Hajj. This draw, granting staff the… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces the first winner of its new incentive scheme for travel agents in Oman

Oman Air announces the first winner of its new incentive scheme for travel agents in Oman   MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has announced the first winner of its new incentive scheme for travel agents in Oman. Mr. Sumith K.P. of Travel City travel agency was rewarded with a Mini… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways presented its award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite at the Paris Air Show 2017

Qatar Airways presented its award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite at the Paris Air Show 2017   Senior Qatari delegation attended Paris Air Show headed by Qatar’s Minister of Transport, His Excellency Mr. Jassim Saif Al Sulaiti Qatar Airways revealed its first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with the revolutionary new Business Class seat design on day… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts new service from Lviv International Airport to Berlin Schoenefeld

Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine’s leading low-cost carrier, started a new service from Lviv International Airport to Berlin Schoenefeld on Sunday, 18 June. Passengers planning a holiday or a weekend getaway to Germany, can discover Berlin with a convenient… Read the full press release

Bombardier signs agreement with Philippine Airlines for additional seven Q400 aircrafts

Bombardier signs agreement with Philippine Airlines for additional seven Q400 aircrafts   Toronto, Canada, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today (June 19, 2017), from the International Paris Air Show, that it has signed an agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc. for the exercise of its seven Q400 aircraft purchase rights. This… Read the full press release

Norwegian starts new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes

Norwegian starts new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes   Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is continuing its UK expansion with a new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes taking off this weekend – just in time for a sunshine break. Norwegian’s inaugural flight to Rhodes departs on Saturday… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport announces new Southern Airways Express service to Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Morgantown, West Virginia

Airline Plans July Start for Flights to Johnstown, PA and Morgantown, WV Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern Airways Express announced today (June 15, 2017) that it would add new service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and two cities: Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Morgantown, West Virginia. Two daily roundtrip flights to… Read the full press release