Biggest ever multi-species airlift from Ireland to benefit Rwandan genocide widows ….and pigs might fly – 1,500 strong cargo to include cows, pigs, goats and chicks Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown is on for the biggest multi species airlift ever from Ireland and one of the biggest in the world after… Read the full press release
JAL offers special meals and in-flight programming on flights between New York and Tokyo to commemorate milestone TOKYO, Japan, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Japan Airlines (JAL) celebrates 50 years of service to and from New York’s JFK International Airport. To mark this occasion, JAL will provide special inflight meals and locally-selected… Read the full press release
New Delhi, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, is launching its new multimedia brand campaign on August 22nd along with its first TV commercial. The campaign reinterprets and delivers on the brand promise of “Fly the new feeling”, through the eyes of airline’s new brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, the… Read the full press release
Bay Area airport boosts busy summer month by 6.1% over 2015 Oakland, CA, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today that it served 1.13 million passengers in July, a 6.1% increase over the prior year. It was the 32ndconsecutive month of year-over-year traffic gain at the Airport. Port of Oakland Director… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized the outstanding achievements of 10 distinguished pilots during its 62nd Air Safety Forum. The presentation of ALPA’s prestigious awards and citations were featured during the four-day event. In addition to honoring outstanding contributions by pilots in aviation safety and security,… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From 4th September travellers to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will now be able to take advantage of improved bus links and lower fares to make their journey better than ever, thanks to an exciting new regional partnership. The extended 500 bus route from Arriva between… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On 8th September 2016, Star Trek celebrates its 50th anniversary. TELE 5 and airberlin are opening the festivities with an exclusive anniversary aircraft with its fuselage adorned with a raised hand showing a Vulcan greeting, and a logo announcing 50 Years of Star Trek. The airberlin A320 Airbus,… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has expanded its ‘seat select’ service to now give all guests flying Economy the chance to reserve preferred seats in the cabin. With immediate effect, bulkhead seats with extra leg room will now be part of the ‘seat select’ offering, which allows guests… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today introduced ‘Priority Advantage’ service for its guests travelling in Economy. This service allows guests to check-in at Priority Advantage counter(s) and also have their baggage tagged and priority delivered, on arrival along with other priority tagged baggage. Guests can use the ‘Priority… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline adds Innsbruck to expanded 2016-17 Winter schedule DEVON, UK, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (23rd August 2016) announced that it has added Innsbruck to its 2016-17 Winter schedule. A weekly service will connect Manchester with the popular ski destination between 18th December 2016 – 19th… Read the full press release
Hebron, KY, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will begin new nonstop service between CVG and San Francisco starting June 8, 2017. San Francisco becomes the sixth nonstop market from CVG for United, which also serves Denver, New York – Newark, Washington D.C. – Dulles, Houston Intercontinental and Chicago O’Hare. “United has seen significant… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport and DHL Express have signed a strategic agreement about the development of a new facility for the Deutsche Post DHL Group company in Hungary. This is the second large-scale investment by Budapest Airport and DP DHL, after the latter’s freight forwarding business units moved into… Read the full press release
More than 110,000 passengers are expected to use Bristol Airport over the Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 26 August – Monday 29 August inclusive). Bristol, ENGLAND, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With the summer season already on track to surpass previous passenger levels, airlines and tour operators are reporting strong bookings for what is traditionally one… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has launched its World Sale with huge discounts on flights and holidays across the globe from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City. The airline’s sale kicks off today and will run until midnight on September 21 for travel dates from September 2016 until June 2017. It includes British… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Team GB arrived home from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on British Airways flight ‘BA2016’ at 9.55am this morning (Tuesday August 23), on a gold-nosed aircraft appropriately named ‘victoRIOus’ by the public. Gold medallists Nicola Adams and Max Whitlock were the first to walk off the aircraft to a… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to gain access to the domestic Chinese market as it launches a new partnership with Shanghai-based carrier, China Eastern Airlines. With its gleaming skyscrapers and ancient temples China is more accessible than ever before as the British carrier will start selling flights to Kunming, Xi’an,… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching a new service to the French Alpine city of Chambery from Stansted and extending its Berlin service through the winter. The airline started flying from Stansted for the first time in May this year, adding a fourth London airport to its network. Summer-only flights to… Read the full press release
Sydney Swans deal is Qatar Airways’ first major sports sponsorship in Australia, a reflection of the airline’s firm commitment to the Australian market SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has marked its first foray into the Australian Football League (AFL) with a three-year sponsorship of the Sydney Swans, signing with the team until the… Read the full press release
Thousands of cyclists and spectators will arrive in Doha as the State of Qatar becomes the first Middle East country to host the annual cycling race DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is bringing road racing action to the streets of Doha as the official airline sponsor of the UCI Road World… Read the full press release
ANCHORAGE, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today broke ground on a new $40 million aircraft maintenance and engineering facility located at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The design of the new 105,000-square-foot facility by Anchorage-based architect firm McCool Carlson Green was also unveiled. “The design proudly displays our new brand while also… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that Randy Babbitt, Senior Vice President of Labor Relations, is retiring after 50 years in the commercial aviation industry. Babbitt joined Southwest in 2012 and has spent the last four years leading the carrier’s Labor Relations Team. “We wish Randy all… Read the full press release
TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2013, ANA Group launched its ‘Tastes of JAPAN’ campaign. This project, which introduces regional beverages and cuisine to ANA flights, airport lounges and other services, is designed to raise the profile of Japan’s lesser-known prefectures, particularly to overseas customers, and drive tourism to Japan. The project… Read the full press release
Japan’s largest carrier becomes world’s first airline to reach milestone; EVERETT, Wash., 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world’s… Read the full press release
Luzhu District, Taiwan , 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance members EVA Air and Avianca began code-sharing on 17 August, 2016, making travel between Asia and Central America more convenient and extending services for both airlines’ passengers. Under the code-share, Avianca passengers can take EVA-operated flights to Taipei from Los Angeles, New York and San… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its UK expansion today, by putting on sale two new routes from London Gatwick to Keflavik, Iceland and Rovaniemi, Finland. From 30th October, Norwegian will add its first UK service to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. Three weekly flights will operate direct to Keflavik throughout… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s best low-cost airline Norwegian is continuing its rapid expansion at Manchester Airport by launching two new low-cost routes to the Canary Islands this winter. Holidaymakers can now enjoy soaring temperatures at fares as low as £39.90 for some guaranteed winter sun. From 30 October, brand new direct twice… Read the full press release
Vancouver, CANADA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today announced that Beijing Capital Airlines (BCA) will begin service between Vancouver and Hangzhou, via Qingdao on December 30, 2016. The new, thrice-weekly service marks the first time Beijing Capital Airlines will fly to any destination in North America. “We are thrilled Beijing Capital… Read the full press release
Cengkareng, Indonesia , 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Garuda Indonesia Airlines has been named as the most loved airline in the world based on a survey conducted by Skytrax, an independent rating agency of airline in the world established in London, England. Garuda Indonesia successfully earned the first spot as the most loved airline in… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers will have more opportunities to grow their Qantas Points when they shop at Woolworths, as part of changes to the Woolworths Rewards program announced today. From 31 August 2016, Frequent Flyers can earn Woolworths Points for every dollar they spend in-store or online at Woolworths… Read the full press release
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Expanded parking in a repaved lot is now available at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA). The North Lot, located just north of the airport parking garage, has reopened to the public after a two and a half month closure that included the area being reconstructed… Read the full press release