Category Archives: Airlines

easyJet: Loganair flights now on sale at easyJet.com as part of ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ service

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In September easyJet launched ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ enabling customers to connect easyJet flights to other airlines’ long haul flights and buy other airlines’ flights for complementary networks on easyJet.com Loganair flights now available on easyJet.com as part of ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ service Booking platform will make it easy to book connecting flights LUTON, UK, 2017-Nov-20… Read the full news article

BA CityFlyer to hold an open day in Birmingham on Monday November 27 to recruit new captains

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — BA CityFlyer, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, is visiting Birmingham at the end of November as part of a campaign to recruit new captains. The airline is holding an open day at the Hilton Metropole hotel at Birmingham NEC on Monday November 27 seeking pilots… Read the full news article

British Airways has raised £17 million for its global charity partnership with Comic Relief

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today announced that since 2010 it has raised £17 million for Flying Start, its global charity partnership with Comic Relief. Flying Start creates lasting change by giving children and young people a brighter future, whether that is making sure they are protected from violence, helping them… Read the full news article

British Airways announces new £4.5bn investment programme

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ chief executive Alex Cruz pledged today that the airline’s new £4.5bn investment programme would improve the flying experience for all customers. Reaffirming British Airways as a premium airline committed to customer choice, he outlined the unprecedented competitive pressure the company faced and voiced his determination to… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Group to introduce high-speed inflight Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018

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With broadband connectivity, customers will have more than the cabin to roam when the seat belt sign is turned off HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity…. Read the full news article

Wizz Air signs MoU with Airbus for the purchase of further 146 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

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Provides fleet renewal and expansion to capitalize on growth opportunity and drive unit costs even lower BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that, following a competitive selection process, it has signed a memorandum of… Read the full news article

Air Senegal becomes the latest airline in Africa to introduce SITA’s passenger services system

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Air Senegal becomes the newest airline to use SITA’s Horizon® Kigali, Rwanda, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Senegal SA has become the latest airline in Africa to introduce SITA’s passenger services system (PSS) to manage every aspect of their operation – from reservations and pricing to ticketing and departure control. The airline is… Read the full news article

Royal Jordanian Airlines selects Boeing to provide its 787 flight training

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Five-year contract will provide comprehensive 787 pilot training DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal Jordanian Airlines today announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show the carrier has selected Boeing to provide its 787 flight training. Under the five-year strategic agreement, Boeing will provide Royal Jordanian with a… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Airways to support its 747-8 freighter fleet through the Boeing Landing Gear Overhaul and Exchange Program

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DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today an agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways to support its 747-8 freighter fleet through the Boeing Landing Gear Overhaul and Exchange Program. Through the offering, Cathay’s 747-8 freighter fleet, representing 14 aircraft, will receive fully overhauled and certified landing gear as well as AOG… Read the full news article

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announce deal for four Boeing 777 Freighters valued at more than $1.3 billion

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Order boosts carrier’s 777 Freighter fleet from six to 10 Net orders for 777s this year reach 57; supports production transition to 777X DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters – the world’s largest and longest-range twin-engine cargo… Read the full news article

ALAFCO supports its future growth with 20 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8s

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Lessor doubles down on MAX, to support ALAFCO’s future growth DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) finalized an order for 20 additional 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, doubling the lessor’s order book for the MAX airplane. Kuwait-based ALAFCO,… Read the full news article

Boeing: Azerbaijan Airlines grows its fleet with five more 787-8 Dreamliners

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Azerbaijan Airlines grows its 787 Dreamliner fleet from two to seven The airline will be the launch customer for the 787 landing gear exchange program DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two… Read the full news article

Boeing welcomes Emirates’ commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners to power its fleet expansion and future growth

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the world’s largest airlines picks the ultra-efficient 787 to optimize its future fleet Airplane deal to sustain tens of thousands U.S. jobs Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Emirates, one of the world’s largest airlines, announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017… Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo International Airport welcomes the first flight of RusLine

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport pleased to welcome the first flight of RusLine airline on November 13. The Russian carrier begins to operate flights to three new routes in winter: Kirov, Lipetsk, Penza. Flights will be operated daily from Monday to Friday from Terminal D. Airline launches comfortable aircraft CRJ-100/200 with 50 seats capacity. Flight schedule is available on Sheremetyevo official website… Read the full news article

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announces the start of the holiday travel season

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Airport outlines travel tips, airport amenities, and lighting ceremony open to the public SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the holiday travel season, outlining travel tips, airport amenities, and an event to illuminate the Airport exterior in holiday lighting.  The holiday travel season… Read the full news article

14 aspiring engineers join easyJet’s 2017 Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship

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26 months classroom and on the job training leads to a recognised engineering qualification easyJet employment with package up to £30,000 on offer for graduates of the programme LONDON, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has welcomed 14 aspiring engineers to its 2017 Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship intake, following a record number of… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways the Official Carrier of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)

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The eighth WISE global summit will host some of the world’s greatest leaders in education International conference aims to improve education globally DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has partnered with the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) as the Official Carrier of the high-profile two-day global conference. WISE has invited… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways highlights key partnerships with US companies in its latest TV commercial and social media campaign

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New commercial highlights airline’s $91.8 billion investment in 332 American-made aircraft  Airline also supports 123,000 American jobs and flies more than 3.1 million visitors to the US each year  Commercial highlights award-winning airline’s key partnerships with US companies DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has released its latest TV commercial and… Read the full news article

Spirit announces daily, nonstop service from the Richmond, VA to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from March 15, 2018

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Just as the temperatures start to dip and winter chill sets in, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) is bringing its ultra-low fares to Virginia’s capital city! Beginning March 15, 2018, Spirit will begin daily, nonstop service from the Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort… Read the full news article

Deliveroo and Dubai Airports launch the region’s first airport food delivery service at Dubai International (DXB)

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Dubai, UAE, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ —  Deliveroo, the global leader in premium food delivery and Dubai Airports have today launched the region’s first airport delivery service at Dubai International (DXB). The unique concept – named DeliverooDXB – is a customer-centric airport initiative that enables time-starved passengers to get freshly-prepared food delivered straight to… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation’s Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops to support charter, cargo and logistic services in Botswana

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at Dubai Airshow that it is has begun delivery to Tuareg Aviation Ltd for 10 Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops. The aircraft will be operated by Mack Air (Pty) Ltd to provide charter, cargo and logistic services between a… Read the full news article

flydubai orders 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts to support its continued expansion

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Third aircraft order in airline’s 8-year history DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced a commitment to a US$27 billion order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the growth of its fleet.  This is the third aircraft order placed by the airline with Boeing in its eight-year history and… Read the full news article

Qantas encourages small businesses to recycle coffee cups with Qantas Points rewards

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As National Recycling Week gets underway, Qantas is encouraging small businesses to lead the way and help Australia solve the challenge of recycling coffee cups by rewarding them with Qantas Points. Qantas Business Rewards is partnering with Simply Cups to give members the opportunity to earn points when… Read the full news article

JAL to serve limited edition bottles of Thierry Marx branded Beaujolais Nouveau wine on November 16th

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TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time! On November 16th, JAL will be serving limited edition bottles of Thierry Marx*1 branded Beaujolais Nouveau wine on select international routes and will also be featured at JAL`s major airport lounges in Japan. Limited to distribution in Japan, this exclusive wine was developed by Pierre… Read the full news article

Los Angeles World Airports and Los Angeles Unified School District host second annual LAX Aviation Career Day

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Los Angeles, California, 2017-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, more than 750 local high school students were introduced to careers in the aviation industry at the second annual LAX Aviation Career Day hosted by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The event occurred at the LAX’s Flight Path Museum… Read the full news article

Oman Air announces soft opening of its new call centres in Bucharest, Romania

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Muscat, Oman, 2017-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Demonstrating its continued commitment to providing excellent customer service and a seamless passenger experience, Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, announced the soft opening of its new call centres in Bucharest, Romania on November 6th 2017 beside the current one operates in Oman and the… Read the full news article

Oman Air announces soft opening of its new call centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Muscat, Oman, 2017-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced the soft opening of its new call centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 2nd 2017 beside the current one operates in Oman and the recently launched one in India. This demonstrates the national carrier continued commitment to… Read the full news article

Jet Airways hosts its annual and much-awaited Flight of Fantasy initiative

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MUMBAI, India, 2017-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, today celebrated its annual and much-awaited Flight of Fantasy initiative by delighting over 100 young fans – including underprivileged children and those with special needs, by giving them the opportunity to experience the world of aviation, in its effort to… Read the full news article

flydubai presents its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the Dubai Airshow

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Airline is the first operator in the region to take delivery of the new aircraft type DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai marks its fifth Dubai Airshow by unveiling its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8. This is the first aircraft to be delivered from the largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft order placed in… Read the full news article

Bulgaria Air to fly 11 times a week between Sofia and Athens

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SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2017-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The national carrier Bulgaria Air increases the frequency of its flights between Sofia and Athens. Starting November 29-th Bulgaria Air is flying from and to the Greek capital 11 times a week. The new flight to Athens (FB807) is sheduled every Wednesday morning at 09.30 a.m.  The passengers from the… Read the full news article