Effective 1 January 2018, smart bags with non-removable lithium batteries will not be accepted as cabin or checked baggage HONG KONG, 2017-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will be introducing new policies surrounding the carriage of ‘smart bags’, which are a new type of innovative luggage featuring integrated lithium batteries for… Read the full news article
The airline company won two Sky awards for its great performance on the Bulgarian market in 2017 SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2017-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, was recognized as the best low-cost airline company in Bulgaria and as the passengers’ most preferred choice. The two prestigious… Read the full news article
flydubai becomes first UAE airline to provide direct air links to Kilimanjaro Dubai-based carrier expands network in Africa to twelve destinations with 14 flights a week Kilimanjaro becomes third point in Tanzania DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight touched down today at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), increasing capacity to… Read the full news article
Delivery of second 787-9 enables start of international services Aircraft named ‘Waltzing Matilda’, joining ‘Great Southern Land’ Qantas announces Melbourne-San Francisco route starting late 2018 SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today revealed the name of its second Dreamliner, and announced a new route, ahead of the aircraft’s first scheduled international flight. Qantas… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group is making a number of network adjustments to its services between Australia and Singapore. The key changes see Qantas returning an Airbus A380 on the Sydney-Singapore route three weeks ahead of the reinstatement of its services from Singapore to London. Qantas is also increasing its… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas’ direct flights between Sydney and Osaka take off today, providing passengers with another gateway into Japan following strong growth in travel between the two countries. Qantas’ fourth route between Australia and Japan begins as the airline celebrates 70 years of flying between the two countries. The year-round direct… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas announces that Jayne Hrdlicka, Chief Executive of Qantas Loyalty, has resigned from the Group after seven years. Ms Hrdlicka joined Qantas in 2010 as Group Executive of Strategy and Technology before moving to become the CEO of the Jetstar Group in 2012. In her five years at… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink has today announced a new pilot recruitment program designed to provide the best and brightest aviation students with a flying start to their career. The “Qantas Future Pilot Program” has been designed in collaboration with five universities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and is open… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today launched a beta chatbot, as it expands digital servicing channels for customers. The bot, named ‘Kris’, will initially be available on the SIA global Facebook page, and will later be made available on singaporeair.com. Customers who visit the SIA Facebook page and reach out… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ first Airbus A380 aircraft fitted with all-new cabin products arrived in Singapore this morning from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. The aircraft touched down at Changi Airport at 1000hrs following a 13 hour flight. An arrival ceremony was graced by students from Metta School, as well… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will be introducing a new airfare pricing structure next month, with revisions to advance seat selection, frequent flyer programme mileage accrual rates, baggage allowance, and change and refund flexibility for some fare types. The new fare types will be introduced on 20 January 2018 for… Read the full news article
WIZZ AIR VOTED TOP AIRLINE IN EUROPE BY INDUSTRY PEERS BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to announce that it has won the Aviation 100 ‘European Airline of the Year’. The award was received by Owain Jones, Wizz Air’s Chief Corporate… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from its Riga base to Kutaisi in Georgia. The newest WIZZ service will commence on 25 March 2018 and operate with two weekly flights. Seats on the route can be booked from… Read the full news article
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (13 Dec), reminded customers that its new cabin bag policy that will come into effect in one month’s time: From 15th January 2018: – Only Priority Boarding customers (including Plus, Flexi Plus & Family Plus) will be allowed to bring two carry-on bags on… Read the full news article
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (13 Dec) announced that it has added 6 extra flights to accommodate Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United supporters travelling to their Champions League Last 16 ties, following huge demand from fans. The trio are among a record five English clubs to qualify… Read the full news article
Chiang Mai marks the airline’s fourth service to Thailand and is one of a host of new routes to start this year Award-winning airline continues rapid expansion of its global route network, adding new destinations through 2017 and into 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways named ‘Best Airline for International First Class,’ ‘Best First-Class Seat Design,’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ Accolades awarded ahead of upcoming launch of the airline’s award-winning business class seat, Qsuite, in the United States on 16 December into New York DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has… Read the full news article
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) announced today that Ted Christie, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the position of President and will join the company’s Board of Directors effective on January 1, 2018. In his management role, Christie will have overall responsibility for the finance, revenue, operations, IT and… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines to begin nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Myrtle Beach on April 12, 2018 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Is the winter chill already getting you down? Start planning your next family beach vacation or golf trip with friends thanks to Spirit Airlines’ (NASDAQ:SAVE) new seasonal service to the Carolina coast. Beginning… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2017-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new flights that’ll get football fans from Oklahoma City and Atlanta to Los Angeles just in time for New Year’s Day kickoff in one of college football’s biggest games of the year. Based on the demand from fans in Oklahoma and Georgia, the carrier added additional nonstop options for fans to… Read the full news article
Expansion in New York Inaugurates OneJet Plus Service, Providing Larger Aircraft and Enhanced Service Amenities on Select Routes. Buffalo, New York, 2017-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than seven years, air service between Buffalo and Albany has been suspended, forcing travelers to make the 280-mile trip by car. OneJet, the air transportation network that… Read the full news article
COLUMBUS, OH, 2017-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 12, 2017) the Board of Directors of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority unanimously passed a resolution naming Joseph R. Nardone, C.M., as the next President & CEO. Slated to start mid-January, Nardone currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Wayne County Airport Authority, which… Read the full news article
Amadeus’ common use technology helps Biarritz Airport differentiate by making check-in truly mobile to improve the passenger experience Adoption of Amadeus ACUS to help the airport manage peak summer demand whilst reducing costs for airlines Madrid, Spain, 2017-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine being checked-in at the hotel or at your congress center before you… Read the full news article
MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the continuous efforts to ensure that its guests receive the best service, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched online redemption for its valued Sindbad members. The new system will enable customers to spend their miles for flight tickets online…. Read the full news article
Muscat, Oman, 2017-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air SAOC, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Salalah Airport (SLL). Being the first certified company in Oman, the award… Read the full news article
Going forward, the assignment of award miles will be based on the price of the flight Bonus award miles for status members doubled at Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines, among others No change to status miles and privileges Cologne, Germany, 2017-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The airlines of Lufthansa Group are changing how award… Read the full news article
Moscow, 2017-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken the prestigious World’s Leading Airline Brand 2017 prize at the World Travel Awards, the first time the nomination has been awarded. Known as the Oscars of the tourism industry, the World Travel Awards are given every year to leading tour firms, hotels and airlines. Country-level… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways received more than 50 individual awards across multiple categories in 2018 Qatar’s national carrier has won more than 50 awards in 2017, including ‘World’s Best Airline,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘Best Up In the Air Experience’ Qatar Airways recognised for its groundbreaking new Business Class seat, Qsuite, as well as passenger… Read the full news article
KAHRAMAA experts deliver technical energy and water conservation training to Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport staff DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport (HIA) partnered with KAHRAMAA’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’, to deliver technical energy and water conservation training to employees on 6… Read the full news article
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS customers were recently invited to influence which destinations our Now or Never campaign should include and a whopping 11.000 people cast their votes over the December 1-3 weekend. We have again listened to our customers and are happy to present their favorite destinations in today’s Now or… Read the full news article