Category Archives: Airlines

George Best Belfast City Airport recognised for its Excellence in Airport Marketing at the Routes Europe Conference

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has received international recognition for its Excellence in Airport Marketing at the Routes Europe Conference in Bilbao. The airport claimed the ‘Highly Commended’ award for airports under 4 million passengers at the Routes Europe Marketing Awards which recognise new air route successes… Read the full news article

European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election of Patrick Ky as Executive Director

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EASA’s Management Board re-elects Patrick Ky as the Agency’s Executive Director  Cologne, Germany, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election by a unanimous vote of Patrick Ky (50) as the Agency’s Executive Director for a second term of 5 years. Patrick Ky declared: “It is… Read the full news article

Swissport implements new departure control system by Amadeus Altea and selects SITA as telex messaging provider

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After a successful migration process, the market-leading departure control system by Amadeus Altea is now implemented at 30 airports in 10 different countries within the Swissport network, supporting the handling process of seven million passengers. It replaces Swissport’s existing departure control system axsControl DCS by DXC at… Read the full news article

Swissport signs long-term lease agreement for a new air cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South

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Swissport International Ltd. signed a long-term lease agreement with airport operator Fraport AG for a new air cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South. At around 16.000 square metres of surface the new cargo facility will be the third largest in Swissport’s global network of 133 air cargo warehouses. Construction is due to start in… Read the full news article

CDA announces unlimited free Wi-Fi at O’Hare International and Midway International Airports

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Chicago Department of Aviation and Boingo Wireless Launch Unlimited Wi-Fi to Enhance the Passenger Experience at O’Hare and Midway CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today announced that unlimited free Wi-Fi is now available for the first time to passengers at O’Hare International and Midway International Airports…. Read the full news article

Bombardier’s EcoDesign on the C Series recognized with Les Mercuriades award

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Montréal, Canada, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier’s EcoDesign approach applied on the C Series has won the prestigious Les Mercuriades award in the “Stratégie de développement durable” category. The honour was presented at the Les Mercuriades Gala on Thursday, April 19 in front of close to 1,200 Montreal-area business leaders. Les Mercuriades is one of the… Read the full news article

Former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Precourt announced as keynote speaker at Textron Aviation’s 2018 customer conference

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WICHITA, Kan., 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced it will welcome former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Precourt as the keynote speaker to headline its 2018 customer conference, which will be held May 14-16 in Wichita, Kansas. “I am delighted to welcome Charlie Precourt as… Read the full news article

Silver Airways successfully closes acquisition of Seaborne Airlines

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines today announced that Silver’s acquisition of Seaborne’s business and assets has successfully closed, creating a leading independent airline to serve the Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, and beyond. The acquisition brings together two strong independent airlines with similar Saab 340B fleets, complementary route networks, and common codeshare/interline… Read the full news article

British Airways shares heart-warming customer stories thru its new channel on its inflight entertainment system

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has launched a new channel on its inflight entertainment system dedicated to sharing heart-warming customer stories in which the airline has had a hand in adding a special touch of magic. The new channel known as ‘BA Magic’ includes seven short films which feature customers being surprised, after… Read the full news article

British Airways to operate three times a week service from Gatwick to Toronto beginning May 1

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 Gatwick – Toronto service will operate three times a week, beginning May 1 British Airways in the midst of refreshing the cabins in its Gatwick long-haul fleet, including new World Traveller and World Traveller Plus seat LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ direct flight from Gatwick to Toronto will launch next… Read the full news article

British Airways names Angela Williams as People Director

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today announces that Maria Da Cunha, HR & Legal Director, is stepping down from British Airways after 17 years. Angela Williams is appointed to the role of People Director for British Airways and joins the business on June 4, 2018. Maria joined British Airways’ legal team… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines announces digitalization and branding strategies

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 Adaptations to the branding to fulfil demands of the digital world Logo more easily and clearly recognizable on mobile devices and smart watches thanks to small adjustments Adjustments in the digital domain will be gradually transferred to the entire brand environment, also on aircraft. First visible sign: the new Boeing 777 OE-LPF at its first… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines announces extension of its title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Joint Release with Formula 1 and Singapore GP Pte Ltd – Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced that it will extend its title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX for another two years, until 2019. Singapore Airlines first signed as Title Sponsor in 2014, initially for two… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines provides flight information via Google Home

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) customers can now enjoy fast and easy access to flight information from the comfort of their home, with just a voice command. The Airline is the first carrier in South East Asia to provide such flight information via Google Home, which was launched in Singapore… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways have today announced the signing of a codeshare agreement that will provide more convenient connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations in Asia and Europe through the Singapore hub. Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can access Fiji Airways’… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announces further expansion at London Luton with fourth allocated aircraft and new direct flight to Tirana, Albania

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#WIZZaroundEUROPE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the largest low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to announce the arrival of a fourth allocated aircraft to its London Luton fleet. Today also sees the launch of the only low-fare direct flight… Read the full news article

Wizz Air starts 5 times a week service between Budapest and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport)

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#WIZZaroundEurope New Route: Budapest – Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Start Date: 20 April 2018 Frequency: 5 times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday Fares From: HUF 3990* BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, commenced its newest service between Budapest and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport) on 20 April. The new route is… Read the full news article

flydubai launches daily service to Finland’s capital, Helsinki

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flydubai becomes the first UAE-based airline to operate flights to Finland Airline offers first year-round service between Helsinki and Dubai The new route will be operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with flat-bed in Business Class and enhanced Economy Class offering DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has… Read the full news article

Finavia, Finnair and Alepa develop new service for easier and smoother shopping at Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia, Finnair and Alepa have developed a new service that makes shopping at the airport and travelling easier and smoother. You no longer need to carry souvenirs, gifts and groceries purchased from these companies’ online stores and the shops in the gate areas of Helsinki Airport to your… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes new route between Helsinki and Malmö

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In partnership with Finnair, Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) has launched a non-stop service between Helsinki Airport and Malmö Airport. The first flight took off on April 16, 2018. Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The new route between Helsinki and Malmö offers six weekly departures – every day of the week except on Saturdays…. Read the full news article

Oman Air to showcase its First Class mini suite at the Arabian Travel Market, 22-25 April

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will be exhibiting next week at the Arabian Travel Market, a key travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-25 April. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Commercial Officer… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport offers its passengers even greater comfort with the inauguration of new triple passenger boarding bridge

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (19 April 2018), Brussels Airport has inaugurated the new triple passenger boarding bridge. For the occasion, Emirates carried out a one-off flight with an Airbus A380. Thanks to the new bridge, the airport can offer its passengers even greater comfort and passengers will be able to board… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport inaugurates two spanking new plane spotting platforms for aviation enthusiasts

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Along with hundreds of plane spotters and officials from the neighbouring municipalities of Steenokkerzeel and Zaventem, Brussels Airport has inaugurated two spanking new plane spotting platforms. Apart from offering a great view of the airport, the platforms allow aviation enthusiasts to engage in their favourite pastime in all… Read the full news article

British Airways expands its Chinese cabin crew on its flights to and from China

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Over a third of cabin crew on Beijing and Shanghai flights will be Chinese nationals, fluent in Mandarin Support for Chinese customers on the ground at Heathrow Terminal 5 also increased LONDON, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is doubling the number of Chinese cabin crew on its flights to and from China, so… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways recognised with a Special Recognition Award as the inaugural IOSA programme airline

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Airline was the first to complete IOSA in 2003 and has maintained 100 per cent compliance for every audit since IATA awards Qatar Airways on 15th Anniversary of IOSA Programme DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was again recognised for its outstanding safety performance record at the International Air Transport Association (IATA)… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces new codeshare partnership with Air Italy

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New codeshare will provide Qatar Airways passengers greater connectivity to domestic destinations across Italy Award-winning airline acquired 49 per cent of AQA Holding in 2017, the parent company of Air Italy DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy, starting 24 April…. Read the full news article

Qatar Duty Free opens Maison Christian Dior boutique at the Hamad International Airport

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The new Maison Christian Dior collection has arrived with a unique offering including two fragrances created exclusively for the Middle Eastern consumer, available at Qatar Duty Free DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in conjunction with Parfums Christian Dior, has opened a one-of-a-kind boutique for passengers travelling through the… Read the full news article

Emirates to showcase its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite at the Arabian Travel Market 2018

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 22 – 25 April. This year marks Emirates’ 25th year of partnership and commitment to ATM. When the exhibition… Read the full news article

Emirates announces special early bird fares for UAE travellers

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Early bird travellers from the UAE can take advantage of competitive fares to global destinations Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is offering special early bird fares for UAE travellers to destinations within its global network. Travellers who book in advance can enjoy special fares starting today until 30 April 2018 and applies… Read the full news article

dnata earns certification for Good Distribution Practice by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

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Accreditation from UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency reinforces ground handler’s commitment to quality and safety LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  Global air services provider and UK’s leading ground handler, dnata, has been awarded certification for Good Distribution Practice (GDP) by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UK MHRA)…. Read the full news article