New British Airways flights from Manchester Airport and Stansted to operate on modern Embraer 190 jet aircraft London, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from Manchester’s sister airport Stansted. From May the airline will begin summer-only direct… Read the full press release
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British Airways makes Las Vegas trip memorable for cancer survivor and pals
British Airways makes Las Vegas trip memorable for cancer survivor and pals London, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty six year-old Hannah Smith from Aberdeen had booked a holiday to the party town to celebrate being cancer-free, after falling ill with a rare malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor at the age of just 24…. Read the full press release
Retired Formula 1 star on British Airways’ Flight Training Centre: It’s like you’re in a real aircraft
Retired Formula 1 star on British Airways’ Flight Training Centre: It’s like you’re in a real aircraft LONDON, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Formula 1 star Jenson Button enjoyed racing through the skies this week after piloting a British Airways A380 flight simulator at London’s Heathrow Airport. Watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImfmiWXzrQ The former… Read the full press release
Cuba Travel Network and Silver Airways to provide travelers to Cuba with one unified platform for all their travel planning needs
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2017-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Cuba Travel Network and Silver Airways announce the launch of a new partnership that will provide airline passengers traveling to Cuba with one unified platform for all their travel planning needs at www.silverairways.com/cubatravelnetwork and cubatravelnetwork.com. The new partnership between Cuba Travel Network and Silver Airways signifies… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group’s help alliance and Kiron Open Higher Education open study center for refugees in Berlin
A meeting place and study center for refugee students Lufthansa help students achieve social and cultural integration Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Education is one of the key factors for the successful and long-term integration of people of non-German origin. This is why help alliance, the relief organization of the Lufthansa Group,… Read the full press release
SAS announces summer 2017 schedule with new, direct route between Stockholm and Ibiza
During the summer of 2017 SAS now introduces a new, direct route between Stockholm and Ibiza Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is increasing the amounts of flights and seats to southern Europe the coming summer. Compared to last years summer program, 370,000 more seats will be available to Portugal, Croatia, Spain, Italy… Read the full press release
SAS divests Cimber A/S and 11 CRJ900 aircrafts to CityJet
Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has signed an agreement for the sale of Cimber A/S to CityJet and sale of 11 CRJ900 aircraft. The divestment is part of SAS’s strategy to use strategic partners, so-called wet lease, in smaller traffic flows and regional traffic. When the transaction is completed as planned on… Read the full press release
YYC announces 1.3% increase in passenger number and 1.7% increase in cargo volumes in 2016 vs. previous year
Calgary, AB, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) once again set new records for both passenger traffic and cargo volumes in 2016. YYC welcomed 15.7 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 1.3 per cent, while cargo volumes grew to a record 137,255 tonnes, an increase of 1.7 per cent increase… Read the full press release
Boeing receives order for 15 KC-46A tanker production lot from The U.S. Air Force
EVERETT, Wash., 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Air Force today awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] $2.1 billion for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits. This order is the third low-rate initial production lot for Boeing. The first two came in August 2016 and included seven and 12 planes,… Read the full press release
Boeing, Iridescent’s Curiosity Machine, PBS Learning Media and the Teaching Channel launch collection of educational materials and tutorials
CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for fun classroom activities with a STEM focus? Boeing [NYSE:BA], Iridescent’s Curiosity Machine, PBS Learning Media and the Teaching Channel have produced a collection of educational materials and tutorials that children can use to engineer an airfoil, find alternative energy sources and design their own satellite, among dozens… Read the full press release
Boeing’s Dennis Muilenburg to present at the Cowen Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference
CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg will speak at the Cowen Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference in New York City on Feb. 9 at 1:20 p.m. ET. Visit http://wsw.com/webcast/cowen37/ba to access a link to the live broadcast of the conference. Individuals should check the website prior to… Read the full press release
CDA: “Airport Restaurant Week” is here! from January 27 through February 9
CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Will you be flying through one of Chicago’s airports over the next couple of weeks? Be sure to bring your appetite! The Chicago Department of Aviation’s award-winning “Airport Restaurant Week” returns to O’Hare and Midway International Airports beginning this Friday, January 27, 2017. This event features an impressive… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines takes part in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s TSAPrecheck® program
Eligible Spirit customers to receive expedited screening at security checkpoints of participating U.S. airports MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Do you love skipping the line? Spirit Airlines is excited to announce its participation in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s TSAPrecheck® program. Effective today, eligible Spirit customers can now speed up the security screening process… Read the full press release
HMSHost brings Edmonton Eskimos Sports Bar to Edmonton International Airport
HMSHost brings game-day dining experience to Canadian travellers Edmonton, AB 2017-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ready, set, eat – Edmonton Eskimos Sports Bar, an exclusive new full-service dining venue by global restaurateur HMSHost is now open at Edmonton International Airport’s Domestic-International Departures Lounge. The restaurant and bar offers travellers an electric dining experience featuring game… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines announces new flights from Moscow to Urumqi (China)
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2017-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, oneworld® global aviation alliance member, announces the opening of new flights from Moscow to Urumqi (China). Tickets are available now. Direct flights will be performed to the airport of Urumqi starting April 30, 2017,on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Flights will depart from Moscow airport Domodedovo at… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways celebrates Chinese New Year with a special Spring Festival inspired on-board menu
Festival menu draws inspiration from the Year of the Rooster to deliver delicious dishes on board and in Qatar Airways’ lounges DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Qatar Airways is celebrating one of the most important annual events in the Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year, by serving a special Spring Festival inspired menu on… Read the full press release
Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa for Winter 2017/18
Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa for Winter 2017/18 LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is celebrating its first new route announcement of the year following today’s (26/01/2017) news that Ryanair will be adding flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa… Read the full press release
Jet Airways announces special fares to celebrate India’s 68th Republic Day
Special fares for domestic and international travel starting INR 999 for select domestic sectors Sale valid from Jan 25, 2017 to Jan 27, 2017 for international bookings and until Jan 29, 2017 for domestic bookings Mumbai, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premiere international airline today (Jan 27, 2017) announced special… Read the full press release
Qantas: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL cast to film special anniversary episodes in the sunny shores of Australia
SYDNEY, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The sunny shores of Australia are set to feature in special anniversary episodes of United States’ popular daytime series, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Australian national carrier Qantas has announced it will bring the cast to Australia from February 12-17th this year to film multiple episodes of the world’s most-watched… Read the full press release
Oman Air inaugurate new Grooming Centre at its Headquarter building
Oman Air Opens New Grooming Centre MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air unveiled a new state-of-the-art Grooming Centre at its Headquarter building on the 24th of January, 2017. The new facility was inaugurated by Her Excellency Maitha Bint Saif Bin Majid Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Deputy… Read the full press release
CityJet signs conditional purchase agreement for ten Bombardier CRJ900 aircrafts
CRJ900 aircraft in SAS livery Aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network Montréal, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today (January 24, 2017) announced that Dublin-based regional carrier, CityJet has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900 aircraft and has also taken options on an additional four… Read the full press release
Qantas inaugurates flights from Sydney to Beijing
SYDNEY, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas’ new flights to Beijing take off today (25TH JANUARY 2017), helping power the Australia-China travel boom and marking the next step in the national carrier’s Chinese growth strategy. Beijing is Qantas’ third destination in Greater China, joining Shanghai and Hong Kong. The new service gives the capital’s 21… Read the full press release
Air France announces summer 2017 schedule
PARIS, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 18 July 2017, Air France customers will be able to travel to Agadir (Morocco) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle with 3 weekly flights operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The flights will be operated by Airbus A319 and A320s. From 22… Read the full press release
IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard integrated into UNCTAD automated customs management system
Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) announced that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard has now been fully integrated into ASYCUDA World, the UNCTAD automated customs management system used by 90 countries worldwide for their customs procedures. The integration of… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines starts nonstop service from Hartford to Myrtle Beach, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from April 27, 2017
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — What happens when you combine a revolutionary state with a revolutionary airline? You get the ultimate combo: Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Spirit Airlines, together at last! Beginning April 27, 2017, Spirit Airlines will begin nonstop service between BDL and the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and… Read the full press release
Junior & Senior Cabin Crew positions available for CityJet’s Superjet SSJ100
BRUSSELS, 2017-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NoBox HR Outsourcing are delighted to announce that will be holding a Recruitment Day for Junior and Senior Cabin Crew positions in Brussels on 1st February 2017. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, operating for our client CityJet who are a dynamic and progressive Airline. Applicants… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines appoints Edward M. (Ted) Christie as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Takes on Commercial-Focused Functions In Addition to CFO Responsibilities MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) announced today that Edward M. (Ted) Christie has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The move is effective immediately. In this expanded role, Christie will continue running the finance… Read the full press release
Oman Air daily Muscat to London flights moved to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport
Muscat, Oman, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air is delighted to announce that both of its daily Muscat to London flights will arrive at and depart from Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017. Currently the twice daily Oman Air flights operate from Terminals 3 and 4; the presence at just… Read the full press release
Oman Air’s three A330-300 aircraft First Class cabins have been renovated
Muscat, Oman, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Oman Air’s journey to become the best, the airline’s three A330-300 aircraft First Class cabins have been renovated. The newly refurbished First Class cabin underlines Oman Air’s commitments to ongoing investment in the comfort of guests on-board. Executive Vice President Products and Brand Development Eng…. Read the full press release
Opportunity for women to apply for a career day with Lufthansa as part of Monster.de and Twentieth Century Fox campaign
Campaign in the context of the #nolimitsforwomen week by Monster and Twentieth Century Fox Winners will be drawn on Monster.de starting 23 January 2017 Diversity is a high priority at Lufthansa Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In the context of a campaign by employment website Monster.de and film distributor Twentieth Century Fox,… Read the full press release