Category Archives: Airlines

S7 Airlines launches direct flights from St. Petersburg to Perm from 30 April 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights from St. Petersburg to Perm starting 30 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Perm will be carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flights will depart from Pulkovo Airport at 19:05 and arrive in Perm at 23:25 local time. Return flights… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches new Hotel Booking Site that gives customers 10% back in credit to spend on flights

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Ryanair launches new Hotel Booking Site that gives customers 10% back in credit to spend on flights   DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (24 Jan) launched Ryanair Travel Credit, a new incentive that gives customers who book accommodation with Ryanair Rooms 10% back in credit to spend on… Read the full news article

IATA welcomes the launch of the Single African Air Transport Market initiative to enhance Africa’s air connectivity

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Addis Ababa, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the launch of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative by the African Union (AU) to open up Africa’s skies and improve intra-African air connectivity. Enhanced connectivity will stimulate demand, improve the competitiveness of the African airline industry, and make… Read the full news article

IATA and ENAV to develop and implement an Italian National Airspace Strategy

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Rome, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement an Italian National Airspace Strategy. ENAV and IATA will strengthen their existing cooperation for this initiative, which is aimed at delivering benefits to the travelling public and the wider aviation… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways inaugurates direct non-stop flight to Pattaya, its newest Thai destination

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Pattaya marks the airline’s fifth destination to Thailand, and the first new route launch for the airline in 2018  Qatar Airways now operates 64 weekly flights to Thailand DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop flight to the beautiful holiday destination of Pattaya touched down at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways welcomed the arrival of the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Qatar

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Qatar Airways welcomed the arrival of the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Qatar   The State of Qatar was the first stop for the Airbus Demonstration Tour to showcase the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft throughout the Middle East and Asia Pacific Qatar Airways is the global launch customer of the A350-1000 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-29… Read the full news article

British Airways marks its multi-million pound investment in its World Traveller catering with a research on Brits’ travel habits

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British Airways marks its multi-million pound investment in its World Traveller catering with a research on Brits’ travel habits   LONDON, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Brits are creatures of habits when they travel, a study has found. Almost half of travellers admit they always go through the same habits and rituals to ensure their… Read the full news article

Southwest® plans to operate up to five departures daily from Paine Field

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Daily Service from Additional Seattle-Area Airport Aims to Bring Southwest Value Closer to Thousands Dallas, Texas, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today 9Jan 25, 2018) it will bring its faithful fans in northern metro Seattle time-saving travel options later this year via Paine Field in Everett, Wash., subject to requisite… Read the full news article

Air France reopens completely redesigned and much larger Business class lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2

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Air France reopens completely redesigned and much larger Business class lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2   PARIS, France, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France will reopen a completely redesigned, much larger and totally renovated Business class lounge. With an open kitchen, private saunas and a detox bar, the company has created a… Read the full news article

easyJet and Founders Factory announce new start-ups to join its travel tech accelerator programme

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easyJet and Founders Factory announce new start-ups to join its travel tech accelerator programme   LUTON, UK, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Three more travel tech companies have been selected to join the start-up accelerator programme following the success of launch start-ups Flio and LuckyTrip Each business will receive hands on support from Founders … Read the full news article

Bristol Airport welcomes bmi’s brand-new flight from to Gothenburg

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Bristol Airport welcomes bmi’s brand-new flight from to Gothenburg   BRISTOL, UK, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — bmi further developed its network from its Bristol hub today (22nd Jan 2018), as it launched its brand-new flight from Bristol to Gothenburg. Passengers at Bristol Airport travelling on board the first flight were treated to delicious… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cargo earns the Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) accreditation

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Cargo carrier recognised for operating Envirotainer containers compliant with Good Distribution Practice  DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has received the Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) accreditation at five of its destinations: Amsterdam, Basel, Paris, Chicago, and its hub, Doha, Qatar…. Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines returns as the official presenting sponsor of the Luck Reunion music festival

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) will return for a second year as the official presenting sponsor of the Luck Reunion, a boutique music festival taking place on Thursday, March 15, 2018, outside Austin, Texas. The continued partnership marks both brands’ commitment to the music community and to elevating burgeoning artists. Demonstrating the… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific brings new inflight well-being programme through partnership with Pure Yoga

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New inflight well-being programme launches across all Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon routes HONG KONG, 2018-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has partnered with Pure Yoga to launch a new inflight well-being programme, ‘Travel Well with Yoga’, this month. In harmony with the airline’s ‘Life Well Travelled’ campaign, the series of videos have been… Read the full news article

Qantas names Olivia Wirth as the new CEO of its Loyalty business and Vanessa Hudson as Chief Customer Officer

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SYDNEY, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (24TH JANUARY 2018) announced Olivia Wirth as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Loyalty business. The change follows the resignation of current Loyalty CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her departure from the Group in December last year. Olivia Wirth has been with the airline for… Read the full news article

Jet Airways celebrates India’s forthcoming 69th Republic Day with a week-long celebratory fare sale

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Jet Airways celebrates India’s forthcoming 69th Republic Day with a week-long celebratory fare sale   Enjoy up to 20% off for travel to select domestic sectors and, up to 30% off for travel to international destinations from India Sale valid from Jan 23, 2018 to Jan 29, 2018 Mumbai, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines announces new service connecting Singapore and Melbourne to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today (24 January 2018) announced that it will introduce a new service that will connect Singapore and Melbourne to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. The new service will be introduced as part of a restructuring of existing Singapore-Canberra-Wellington flights, which will see the Canberra-Wellington flights… Read the full news article

easyJet sees significant increase in registrations for its Amy Johnson initiative

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easyJet sees significant increase in registrations for its Amy Johnson initiative   LUTON, UK, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the airing of the two part ITV documentary, easyJet: Inside the Cockpit, easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has seen a significant increase in interest from budding pilots to its careers website. Visits to its careers page at easyJet.com… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces enhanced sponsorship of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship electric street racing series

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Qatar Airways announces enhanced sponsorship of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship electric street racing series   The five-star carrier will also be the Official Airline Partner for the Rome and Berlin E-Prix taking place this spring  Airline is the title sponsor of the New York City E-Prix for the first time in 2018 DOHA,… Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group welcomes Ray Conner to its Board’s Safety Committee

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SEATTLE, 2018-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air, announced the appointment of Ray Conner, retired president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and former vice chairman of The Boeing Company, to the company’s board of directors. Conner brings over 40 years… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines announces special flights for football fans traveling to and from the big game

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 22, 2018) added additional nonstop service options between Boston and Minneapolis and between Philadelphia and Minneapolis for football fans traveling to and from the big game. These special flights are on sale now at Southwest.com. The carrier published the following additional flights surrounding a super weekend for football fans: Friday, Feb…. Read the full news article

Jet Airways again the “Official Airline Partner” for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018

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Airline becomes the ‘Official Airline Partner’ for the second consecutive year Mumbai, 2018-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year, Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, is the “Official Airline Partner” for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018. As part of the association, Jet Airways is offering an exclusive 10 percent discount… Read the full news article

Jet Airways enhances its in-flight dining experience for Economy guests

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New, innovative and attractive oven-proof meal box to retain meal freshness Airline reintroduces the all-popular ‘Biryani Festival’ every Friday MUMBAI, India, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, has enhanced its in-flight dining experience for Economy guests, with a particular focus on quality and choice of meal services. The… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announces two weekly flights from Wroclaw to Bari, Italy from 31 March

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Wroclaw to Bari, Italy. The new service will commence on 31 March and operate with two weekly flights, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  Seats on the new route are already on sale… Read the full news article

British Airways supports 2018 Business Festival as headline partner

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2018 Business Festival confirms British Airways on board as latest headline partner Traveller numbers up by a third on top growing routes in airline’s SME loyalty programme – On Business – confirming importance of in-person meetings LONDON, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s largest international airline has joined forces with the world’s biggest business… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue partner to transport dozens of impacted animals from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Lucky Dog Animal Rescue teamed up with Southwest Airlines to help with San Juan relief efforts by flying rescue animals from Puerto Rico to the D.C. area for adoption in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. In partnership with Puerto Rico animal rescue organization, PR Animals, Lucky Dog Staff… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines announces flights from St. Petersburg to Alicante, Spain from 28 April 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, commences flights from St. Petersburg to Alicante starting 28 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Direct flights from Pulkovo Airport to Alicante will be carried out on Saturdays. Flights will depart from St. Petersburg at 08:55 and arrive in Alicante at 12:50 local time. Return flights will depart at 13:50 and arrive… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines launches flights to the Italian city of Bari from 24 June 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, commences flights to the Italian city of Bari starting 24 June 2018. Tickets are available now. Direct flights from Domodedovo Airport to Bari will be carried out on Sundays. Flights will depart from Moscow at 10:45 and arrive in Bari at 13:35 local time. Return flights will depart at 14:30 and arrive at Domodedovo… Read the full news article

Lufthansa to make long waits before take-off a thing of the past

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Significant time savings before flights to Düsseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg  COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will be offering a special long-term service on flights from Munich to Düsseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg, which will make long waits before take-off a thing of the past. On weekdays between 6 and 8:30 a.m…. Read the full news article

Lufthansa and Munich Airport welcomed 30.6 million passengers to Terminal 2 in 2017

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For the first time: 30 million passengers in Terminal 2 COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Lufthansa and Munich Airport welcomed over 30 million passengers to Terminal 2. To be more precise, 30.6 million passengers used the terminal for their travel needs in 2017, an increase of 10.6 percent compared to… Read the full news article