JOHANNESBURG, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) is committed towards finding a speedy resolution to 2016 wage negotiations with labour unions. The airline would like to provide the following update on negotiations currently underway. 1. SAA commenced wage negotiations on 11 April 2016 with four labour unions that enjoy recognition and… Read the full press release
£36 million investment creates new state-of-the-art check-in floor Investment in faster technology will facilitate passenger growth Gatwick another step closer to ambition to eliminate queues LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today opened the world’s largest self-service bag drop zone following an 18 month construction programme as part of the transformation of… Read the full press release
State-of-the-art facility will help easyJet eliminate queues and aims to enhance the airport experience for customers LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today opened its new check in area in the North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport which is the world’s largest self-service bag drop. The fully automated bag drop… Read the full press release
Boeing 777 fleet operates across entire Qatar Airways route map, including dedicated freighter routes Airline’s Boeing 777 has enjoyed wide success with carrier’s valued passengers DOHA, Qatar, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways received its 50th Boeing 777 recently, taking the total count of aircraft in operation to more than 180 single aisle and… Read the full press release
Daily A380 flight to commence on 1 July 2016 Qatar Airways becomes the first foreign carrier to fly the super-jumbo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport GUANGZHOU, China, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will upgauge its Doha–Guangzhou service with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380 on the route. Guangzhou… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also again named top airline loyalty/rewards program SEATTLE, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the ninth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2016 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The organization also announced today that travelers ranked the Alaska Airlines Mileage… Read the full press release
New global partner gives Alaska frequent flier members travel and mileage accrual to Japan and throughout Asia SEATTLE, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans for a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will provide seamless travel and mileage earning opportunities between Alaska’s gateways in North… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is among the 2016 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military® as named by CivilianJobs.com. The MVE winners list helps veterans and job-seekers with military experience identify the top employers to target for civilian careers. “We’re honored to be a Most Valuable Employer for Military, and… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Increased demand from business and leisure passengers contributed to Norwegian’s growth in April. The company carried almost 2.3 million passengers this month, an increase of 168,000 passengers compared to April previous year. The load factor was 84.5 per cent, up 2.1 percentage points. Norwegian carried 2,302,041 passengers in April,… Read the full press release
NEW ZEALAND, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Meridian, New Zealand’s largest electricity provider, has partnered with Qantas to offer its customers free membership to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and reward new customers with 10,000 Qantas Points[i] – enough to book a one-way Jetstar flight within New Zealand[ii]. Existing Meridian customers can also enter a… Read the full press release
VIENNA, Austria, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Kaye (50) has commenced work as the new Head of Austrian Airlines Technik effective May 1, 2016. In this capacity he succeeds Michael Delion, who has taken up a new position at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. “With Michael Kaye we have been able to attract a… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within the Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program. Now Aeroflot Bonus Program members can get up to 1,500 miles and discount up to 15% for Avis rentals worldwide. All Aeroflot Bonus members who rent with Avis between May 4th and August 31st, 2016 will… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the launch of low-cost, nonstop flights to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares to Las Vegas from El Paso as low as $43. “We are very excited to launch this new service… Read the full press release
SAN DIEGO, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new, nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego. To celebrate Allegiant’s new route between El Paso and San Diego, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares for as low as $39.* “We are very excited to… Read the full press release
BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, Wizz Air participated with its newest Airbus A321, and it was the first time ever an Airbus A321 was… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has restarted nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK, effective May 2, 2016. The U.S. airline, which marks its 30th anniversary of service to Shannon this year, has transported nearly 1.7million passengers since its inaugural flight to the airport on May 8, 1986. “We are… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A great French icon made a flying visit to London City Airport this week to celebrate the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac. The vintage Citroen 2CV represented the best of France’s heritage while the new air link provides the quickest journey yet between the city of… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian’s loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, has won the “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards – the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry. The “Best up-and-coming Award” otherwise known as the “210 Award” is a new Freddie Award category that honours up-and-coming… Read the full press release
Lufthansa is launching various promotions regarding the European Cup New Fanhansa aircraft for the German national team’s flight to France The winner’s plane will continue to fly until the World Cup in 2018 COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will once again turn into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France. A… Read the full press release
MUMBAI, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways today announced it is to partner with Etihad Airways on a unique new collaboration with the global fashion industry. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced a comprehensive new global agreement with WME | IMG to become a major long-term partner to the fashion… Read the full press release
• Objective: cover peak capacity requirements • Negotiations with up to five wet lease partners • Wet lease agreement with Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica takes effect at the beginning of May VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines plans to conclude up to five wet lease agreements for the year 2016…. Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Atlanta today announced that Mayor Kasim Reed and Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson signed a 20-year Airport Use and Lease Agreement. The new lease will start July 1, 2016 and will keep Delta Air Lines’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta through 2036. “I am proud to… Read the full press release
Software application is designed to assist travelers at ATL ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials today launched iFlyATL, an interactive mobile software application designed to aid guests at the world’s most traveled airport. “iFlyATL will bring ease and convenience to our guests at Hartsfield-Jackson,” Aviation General Manager Miguel… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport this afternoon officially reopened the departures hall during a short reopening ceremony. Following the ceremony a few hundred passengers could check in from the departures hall again. The reopening of the departures hall is an important symbol of the recovery of our country a mere 40… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Traditional firemen’s water canon arch of triumph, special easyJet and Lyon-style cake for the crew – this is how Budapest Airport greeted the first flight of the popular white-and-orange airline flight from the second largest city of France to Hungary. The budget airline will commence with weekly three… Read the full press release
Bristol, UK, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On sale from today and commencing on 16 July, the weekly flights will depart on Saturday direct from Bristol to Jersey. With fares from just £80 one way or £125 return, the route offers excellent value for money. Jersey is just a short flight from Bristol yet takes… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) loyalty program, Rapid Rewards®, has been named Program of the Year for the Americas by the Freddie Awards, one of the most prestigious honors for loyalty programs in the travel industry. Rapid Rewards was also recognized as Best Customer Service at Inside Flyer magazine’s… Read the full press release
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is received at Qatar Airways’ new premium lounge Luxurious new lounge opening coincides with the official launch of Dubai International Airport’s Concourse D DUBAI, UAE, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (27 Apr 2016) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker welcomed… Read the full press release