LONDON, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has put on sale its summer 2017 low-cost flights to the U.S. from as little as £149 one way. For those pondering a trip across the pond, Norwegian has now made 360,000 transatlantic seats available for travel next summer from Gatwick as the airline continues to… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is stepping up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes. These include the cutting of grooves, and the use of a stronger asphalt mix to resurface the airport’s runways. Runway grooving to enhance surface drainage The surface of… Read the full press release
SURREY, UK, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The European regional aviation industry prepares to gather in Madrid on 11-13 October at the ERA General Assembly. Up to 400 industry CEOs and key representatives are expected to attend the assembly This prestigious event will provide in-depth insight on the sector, covering the latest developments on current… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that business aviation veteran and former industry executive Roger Whyte will receive the John H. Winant Award at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in Orlando, FL in November. “Roger’s selfless and enduring commitment to growing business… Read the full press release
Airline’s entry into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame crowns a decade of consecutive wins DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been inaugurated into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame, having been crowned as the Best Middle Eastern Airline for the 11th consecutive time at this year’s TTG Travel Awards. The… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways premieres Disney/Pixar Finding Dory on its award-winning in-flight entertainment platform DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways in October can look forward to an exciting collection of family-favourite movies from film power-house Disney/Pixar, to enjoy during their journey. Available from October, Qatar Airways will premiere the critically acclaimed… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 20th consecutive year, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is bringing home one of air cargo’s top awards. Logistics Management awarded the airline with the Quest for Quality Award. The airline was first honored with the award in 1996 and has consistently brought home this award in… Read the full press release
Two great British brands partner to provide Food on the Move for short-haul fliers Airline is acting on feedback and giving customers the choice and quality they’ve asked for. Options selected are M&S customer favourites chosen for their flavour at altitude Everything on the food menu priced at under £5 – ranging from just £1… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Reid Grandle, Senior Director in the Corporate Strategy Department, has been promoted to Vice President Corporate Strategy, succeeding Mike Delehant, who recently left Southwest Airlines to pursue a role with a European airline. Since joining SWA in 2002, Delehant has… Read the full press release
Tickets for the daily, nonstop Los Angeles-Havana flight are now on sale at alaskaair.com SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines will launch historic new flying to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is among the first regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island country in… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention job seekers. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host an Airport Construction and Concessions Job Fair on Wednesday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet representatives from companies looking to hire individuals to work at O’Hare or Midway… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced a new low-fare routes from its Bucharest base. The newest WIZZ service will connect the Romanian Capital with Lamezia Terme in the south of Italy, from 26 March 2017 with two… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced two new low-fare routes from its Craiova base. The newest WIZZ services connect Craiova with Paris Beauvais and Venice Treviso, both commencing in March 2017 with two weekly flights. Seats on… Read the full press release
EILAT IN THE WIZZ NETWORK BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced two new routes from Warsaw to Eilat in Israel and Billund in Denmark. The newest WIZZ services will commence in December 2016 and March 2017, respectively, both with two weekly… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the launch of a new Wizz Air Cadet Program in partnership with BAA Training. BAA Training was selected to provide tailored training solutions for WIZZ’s significant demand for future pilots. The five year agreement will… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, California, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — M illions of LAX passengers will now reach their connecting flights more quickly and conveniently, thanks to a brand-new, $148-million facility at the airport. The Terminal 4 Connector is a new piece of the LAX Central Terminal Area that connects the airport’s south side terminals — Terminals… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced it has commissioned work on a project that will expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International’s (DXB) Concourse C to enable the facility to accommodate Emirates’ growing fleet of superjumbos. The project will increase the number of Code F gates (A380… Read the full press release
The new agreement will serve more than 70 destinations across the two airlines combined network DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), today announced a joint business agreement that will come into effect on 30 October 2016. The joint business will benefit customers by… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways now flies four times a week from its hub in Doha to Windhoek, the gateway to Namibia’s spectacular landscapes and desert DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The capital of Namibia, Windhoek, today welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight to arrive at its international airport from Doha, Qatar. A VIP delegation from… Read the full press release
Strong Support Continues For G150 Operators SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has sold the last Gulfstream G150, marking the end of the mid-size aircraft’s more than 10-year production run. The final G150 will be delivered to a customer in mid-2017. “The G150 has had a distinguished history,… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On 25 September 2016, Air France officially launched its new route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Oran in Algeria. Since 27 July 2016, Air France has been offering its customers a new service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Oran. Three weekly flights connect the two cities by Airbus A320… Read the full press release
LUTON, UK, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that customers can now use Apple Pay on Web for bookings made on easyJet.com. This makes payment a seamless “2 touch” process. Apple Pay is already available via easyJet’s iOS mobile app however from today customers will also be able to confirm… Read the full press release
LUTON, UK, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Kate McWilliams, one of easyJet’s female pilots, has just passed her command course making her the youngest Commercial Airline Captain at just 26 years old. Kate is based at London Gatwick airport where easyJet have over 60 aircraft and operate 106 routes. Her love for aviation began at… Read the full press release
LUTON, UK, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet plc (‘easyJet’) announces that Warwick Brady has advised the Board of his intention to leave easyJet and that he will be succeeded as Chief Operating Officer by Chris Browne, formerly Chief Operating Officer of TUI Airlines, and currently a non-executive director of easyJet plc with effect from 1 October 2016. Chris will stand down from the easyJet… Read the full press release
Reinforcing global standards that enable global connectivity Montreal, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint. At the top of the agenda for… Read the full press release
MoU signed at the ACI-NA/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition Montréal, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at the Airports Council International (ACI) North America/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition by and between ACI World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the City… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Clubbers looking for the right vibe to fly with can chill out and listen to special British Airways’ podcasts from top Kiss FM DJ Charlie Hedges. The 30-year-old Londoner, hosts her ‘Charlie Hedges Presents’ monthly podcast, which is now available on all long-haul British Airways flights through the airline’s… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways will be launch airline for GlobalBeacon(sm) technology for global tracking of all ADS-B equipped aircraft starting in 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announced today it will be the global launch customer of GlobalBeacon(sm), a technology solution by Aireon LLC and FlightAware, designed to provide up-to-the minute global tracking… Read the full press release
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joined an esteemed CEO panel discussion at Incredible India Tourism Investors’ Summit 2016 NEW DELHI, India, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways participated in the Incredible India Tourism Investors’ Summit 2016 (IITIS) on 23 September to reaffirm its commitment towards India’s tourism market. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive,… Read the full press release
Ministry of Interior, Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority work together to expand free transit visa stays in Qatar from 48 hours to 96 hours Nearly 30 million annual Qatar Airways passengers can plan a Doha stopover more easily UNWTO Secretary General: new scheme is significant change and will result in increase of visitors to… Read the full press release