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Spirit Airlines announces seasonal service from Boston Logan International Airport to Tampa International Airport

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DAILY NONSTOP SERVICE FROM BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BEGINS FEBRUARY 16, 2017 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The sun’s setting earlier, the temperatures are dropping drastically and you haven’t felt your toes since Thanksgiving. Don’t worry, Boston! Your tropical getaway just got a lot more affordable with Spirit Airlines’ new daily nonstop… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to connect Osijek, Croatia with Basel, Switzerland starting 19 May 2017

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OSIJEK IS BECOMING 134TH AIRPORT IN THE WIZZ NETWORK Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today its first service connecting Osijek with Basel in Switzerland. The low-fare route will commence on 19 May 2017, with two weekly frequencies, on Mondays and… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport: Flybe heading to London Heathrow for the first time next year

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today announced (20thDecember 2016) that it is heading to London Heathrow for the first time next year to connect the UK’s largest international airport with Scotland, offering a choice of more than 40 scheduled flights a week from Aberdeen and Edinburgh…. Read the full press release

British Airways: huge discounts on flights and holidays to more than 100 destinations worldwide

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LONDON, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ Unforgettable World Sale is now on with huge discounts on flights and holidays to more than 100 destinations worldwide. The sale, which ends at 11.59pm on January 31, 2017, includes new routes to Santiago, New Orleans and Fort Lauderdale, as well as flights to popular destinations including… Read the full press release

British Airways rolls out TV ad campaign to promote their biggest sale of the year

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LONDON, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching a major marketing campaign, headlined by the airline’s first new BA Holidays television advertising campaign in four years, to promote their biggest sale of the year. The sale begins on December 20 and runs until January 31 with huge discounts on flights and holidays to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways awarded three honours by Global Traveller magazine

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Readers of Global Traveller continue to choose Qatar Airways as the Best Airline for International First Class, Best First-Class Seat Design and Best Airline in the Middle East LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In a magnificent reception held by Global Traveller magazine, Qatar Airways was awarded three honours: Best Airline for International… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to start new direct flights from Doha to Tbilisi, Georgia

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Previously served via Baku only, the new direct flights complement the existing tagged flights and significantly improve journey times to the Georgian capital Frequencies to Yerevan, launched by Qatar Airways in May 2016, also increase from a four to five weekly service DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways this weekend celebrated the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways receives industry award for exceptional on-board catering innovation from the Mercurys Awards

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The airline was presented with the prestigious industry award for exceptional on-board catering innovation DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded Best Premium Service Concept 2016 for exceptional on-board catering innovation from the Mercurys Awards. The accolade was presented to the airline during a ceremony held at the Shangri-La Abu… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways rolls out innovative features to its mobile functionality

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Passengers can now track baggage, manage their booking and manage stages of their journey through “My Trips” and relevant push notification DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In keeping up with passenger need for continuous engagement during their pre- and post-flight experience at their fingertips, Qatar Airways has rolled out innovative features to its… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: Christmas party and flight with Santa for families from two charities

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Aviation businesses joined forces to put on a Christmas party and flight with Santa for families needing hospice care and children with upper limb differences. Bristol, England, 2016-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The event was organised by Airbus and Bristol Airport and they have been supported by ACC Charter and Eastern Airways who run… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to increase flight frequency to Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia and West Asia

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines will be increasing flight frequency to points in Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia and West Asia in the Northern Summer operating season (26 March 2017 to 28 October 2017) to meet growing travel demand. In Australia, Melbourne will be served with 31 weekly flights, up from 28, with… Read the full press release

British Airways launches flights to the French Alpine city of Chambery from Stansted Airport

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LONDON, 2016-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Winter sports fans will have a direct gateway to some of Europe’s top snow resorts from Stansted tomorrow (December 17) with the launch of new British Airways flights to the French Alpine city of Chambery. The well-timed weekend flights will give customers easy access to some of the top… Read the full press release

Oman Air Cargo recognized the achievements of its partners and presented future development plans at its first Oman Air Cargo Awards

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Muscat, Oman, 2016-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Cargo, one of the leading national air cargo carriers in the region, held its first Oman Air Cargo Awards, on December 14th 2016, at the Crowne Plaza Muscat. The event was to recognize outstanding achievements among the cargo division’s local agencies, and to highlight its… Read the full press release

The Lufthansa Group appoints Heike Birlenbach as the new SVP Sales Lufthansa Hub Airlines and CCO Hub Frankfurt

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group has appointed Heike Birlenbach (50) as the new Senior Vice President Sales Lufthansa Hub Airlines and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Hub Frankfurt. She will succeed Jens Bischof, who has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of the airline SunExpress, effective 1 January 2017…. Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and Lufthansa German Airlines announce codeshare agreement

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Etihad Airways and Lufthansa German Airlines agree on codeshare flights Lufthansa Group to lease 38 aircraft from airberlin for its point-to-point carrier Eurowings and its network carrier Austrian Airlines Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest airline group,… Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa AG takes over 100% of SN Airholding; Brussels Airlines will continue to operate under the umbrella of Eurowings Group

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG takes over 100 percent of SN Airholding Brussels Airlines to be fully integrated into the Lufthansa Group as of 2018 and joining the Eurowings Group Attractive home markets Belgium and Brussels and well-established Africa network will further strengthen the Lufthansa and Eurowings Group market position Advantageous cost-structure allowing Brussels Airlines to successfully… Read the full press release

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to let Transportation Network Companies operate at the passenger terminal

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New Options Compliment Gateway’s ‘Just Plane Easy’ Services MESA, Ariz., 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has revised its ground transportation rules and will allow Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s), such as Lyft and Uber, to operate at the passenger terminal.  With this announcement, passengers arriving at Gateway Airport can be picked up from… Read the full press release

Bombardier: CS300 and CS100 aircrafts now both approved by Transport Canada, EASA and the US FAA

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Montréal, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that its CS300 airliner has been awarded its Type Validation by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This most recent approval means that both the CS300 aircraft and the smaller CS100 aircraft are now approved by Transport Canada, the European Aviation Safety Agency… Read the full press release

Bombardier: CS300 aircraft’s first commercial flight with launch operator airBaltic

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Airline begins transition to all-Bombardier fleet; C Series aircraft is an excellent companion to existing 12 Bombardier Q400 aircraft Montréal, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today congratulated launch operator airBaltic on the superb execution of the CS300 aircraft’s first commercial flight. With 120 passengers aboard, including local media, the flight departed Riga… Read the full press release

Bombardier: We support SkyWest’s plan to continue to operate its CRJ fleet well into the future

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Montréal, 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 13, 2016), Bombardier issued the following statement regarding SkyWest’s announcement of the early settlement of residual value guarantee agreements on 76 CRJ aircraft: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with our customer and support SkyWest’s plan to continue to operate its CRJ fleet… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia and China Southern Airlines to accelerate their existing marketing activities in China

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia and China Southern Airlines have deepened their commercial relationship, signing a new partnership agreement that will accelerate their existing marketing activities in China. The three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today (Tuesday 13 December) in Adelaide by Tourism Australia Regional General Manager, North Asia Andrew… Read the full press release

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege expands its frequent flyer programme partnership with Delta Air Lines

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Members of Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege loyalty and rewards programme will be able to earn and redeem JPMiles on all Delta Air Lines’ flights MUMBAI, 2016-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — JetPrivilege, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways has expanded its frequent flyer programme partnership with Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines becomes the… Read the full press release

Garuda Indonesia launches new service from Jakarta to Mumbai via Bangkok

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Garuda Indonesia launches new service from Jakarta to Mumbai via Bangkok   Jakarta, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Garuda Indonesia, the airline of Indonesia, further strengthens its global presence by launching a new service from Jakarta to Mumbai via Bangkok today. Mumbai serves as the airline’s first gateway in the region, and by launching… Read the full press release

Qantas announces Melbourne to Los Angeles as its first 787-9 Dreamliner route

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SYDNEY, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles will be the first to experience the Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner when the inaugural international service takes-off on 15 December next year*. The Qantas Dreamliner will carry 236 passengers in a three-class configuration and complement the daily Airbus A380 service already flying from… Read the full press release

Qantas to launch non-stop flights from Perth to London from March 2018

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Shortest and fastest version of the Kangaroo Route in its 70 year history  First direct link between Australia and Europe, using WA as a hub  Qantas Dreamliner designed to offer improved comfort on long haul flights SYDNEY, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is set to add to its list of aviation firsts, with the… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches five new routes from Düsseldorf Airport and three new routes from Hannover Airport

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Bærum, Norway, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, the world’s sixth largest low-cost airline, continues to expand its route network – this time with full force in Germany with five new route launches from Düsseldorf Airport and three new route launches from Hannover Airport. Today (Dec 13, 2016), award-winning low-cost airline Norwegian announces the… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines announces flights from Moscow to Catania in Sicily for summer 2017

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Moscow, Russia, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, oneworld® global airline alliance member, announces the opening of flights in the summer schedule of 2017 from Moscow to Catania, a resort town on the Italian island Sicily. Tickets are available now. Direct flights will be performed to the airport of Catania starting April 27,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines starts service to Havana, Cuba

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 12, 2016) began service to the carrier’s 100th city, Havana, Cuba, with inaugural celebration on flights departing two U.S. gateway airports, Tampa International and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Southwest Employees and Executive Leaders joined Customers in traveling aboard the first-ever Southwest flights… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways brings FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi FC on a friendly match in Al Gharafa Stadium on 13 December, 2016

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Match of Champions set to draw fans from around the world to Doha Stunning Qatar Airways Cup revealed during pre-match press conference World’s fastest growing airline is the official sponsor of both football clubs DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans from around the world will converge in Doha tomorrow, when Qatar Airways brings… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways ends its 2016 global route expansion with the launch of daily flights to Seychelles

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Explore the Seychelles’ dazzling white-sand beaches and stunning palm-fringed coastline with Qatar Airways Airline ends 2016 route expansion on a high note in Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands… Read the full press release