Senior management and board changes at Wizz Air Holdings Plc

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces that terms have been agreed in principle with József Váradi, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, in respect of a new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air October 2015 traffic: 1,726,610 Passengers; up 23% YoY

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for October 2015. In October, the Company announced it surpassed the 100 million mark in total passengers carried since beginning operations only 11 years ago. Wizz Air continues… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Holdings Plc to purchase 110 Airbus A321 neo aircraft

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announces that shareholders today approved the proposed purchase of 110 Airbus A321 neo aircraft at a general meeting held at 13.00 (CET) at the offices of the Company in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air: New service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced a new service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 23 March, Wednesday and will later be operated on Mondays and Fridays. The new service is Wizz Air’s fourth… Read the full press release

Iberia confirms two long-haul Airbus A330-200s order

The fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft have a maximum range of 11,500 kilometres. The new A330-200s will lift to 29 the number of new long-haul aircraft Iberia has ordered, which includes 13 A330-200s and 16 late model A350-900s. MADRID, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia has confirmed an order for two long-haul Airbus A330-200s, to be… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental e Iberia estrenan “El Mundo en una maleta”, una promoción con la que repartirán cinco millones de Avios entre sus clientes para dar la vuelta al mundo

MADRID, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Se regalarán  5 millones de Avios, repartidos en 7 premios,  entre los clientes que alquilen su vehículo con Avis entre el 1 de noviembre y el 15 de diciembre a través de www.avisiberia.es. Avis Car Rental e Iberia estrenan hoy “El Mundo en una maleta”, una promoción con la que repartirán… Read the full press release

Korean Air: Biography of Hanjin Group founder Cho Choong-hoon titled ‘BUSINESS as an ART” has been published

Seoul, Korea, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — A biography of the late Chairman and founder of Hanjin Group, Cho Choong-hoon, titled ‘BUSINESS as an ART’, has been published and is now available to the public. An event, to launch the book detailing Mr. Cho’s extraordinary achievements, was held during the 70th anniversary celebration of the Hanjin… Read the full press release

Norwegian, UNICEF sent aircraft fully loaded with school supplies and emergency aid to Jordan for Syrian refugee children

Today (Nov 02, 2015), Norwegian and UNICEF have sent an aircraft fully loaded with school supplies and emergency aid to Jordan to help Syrian refugee children. The aircraft is now on its way from Copenhagen to Amman in Jordan as part of Norwegian and UNICEF Norway’s efforts to help some of the two million Syrian… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches two new routes at Birmingham Airport this week

Norwegian has carried over 70,000 passengers since launching its first flights in March The low-cost carrier has introduced more new routes than any other airline Low-cost flights to Tenerife and Gran Canaria launch this week BIRMINGHAM, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its rapid expansion at Birmingham this week with the… Read the full press release

IATA’s Tony Tyler: All the stakeholders must work together to ease the airspace congestion and reduce flight delays in the Gulf

​Abu Dhabi, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the importance of overcoming airspace congestion, taking advantage of innovations with the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and aligning with the global industry strategy for reducing aviation’s climate change impact for the further successful development of aviation in the Middle East. “The… Read the full press release

Middle East publication Aviation Business honoured Qatar Executive with Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award

Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Division Wins Key Accolade At Aviation Business Awards in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, has been honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. The Best Business Aviation… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands its code-share partnership with JetBlue

New routes from Boston Logan Airport provide Qatar Airways’ travellers with seamless onward connections DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue, adding 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from Boston Logan International Airport. The expanded partnership will take effect from 16th… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines engaged GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami

Istanbul, Turkey, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Oct. 25. To generate excitement for the new service, Turkish Airlines engaged 7-time GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company and its owner Ted Siebert to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami…. Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon on October 25, 2015

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the leading, fast growing and most profitable African Airline, is pleased to announce that it has started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport on October 25, 2015. The capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé, is the second largest city in the country after the port city… Read the full press release

Air France increases the number of destinations served by its new long-haul cabins

• This week, travel to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Boston (United States), Bangalore (India) and Osaka (Japan) in optimum comfort; • At the end of the winter season (March 2016), 30 Boeing 777s equipped with the new Air France cabins will serve 28 destinations worldwide. PARIS, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The move upmarket of Air… Read the full press release

easyJet issued research on how prices changed since its launch in 1995

easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has commissioned some research in the lead up to its 20th birthday on how much the price of popular products have changed since the airline started in 1995. LONDON, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has commissioned some research… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines: Daily nonstop service to and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) starting January 7, 2016

Daily Nonstop Flights Between Baltimore/Washington and Orlando Begin January 7, 2016 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Is the fall chill already getting you down? Toss the pumpkin latte and start planning your next Florida vacation. Flying to the Sunshine State with more cash left in your pocket for theme parks, mojitos and… Read the full press release

Logistics Management awarded Southwest Airlines Cargo its Quest for Quality Award

DALLAS, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The People of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Cargo are celebrating by taking home one of the industry’s leading awards. Logistics Management once again awarded the Texas-based airline its Quest for Quality Award. This is the 19th consecutive year Southwest has taken home the award. “Our amazing People continue… Read the full press release

Less-advantaged youngsters took part in Dragonair “Journey of Dreams” aviation programme

HONG KONG, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today welcomed a group of young people from the Child Development Fund (CDF) to the airline’s headquarters, where they took part in the “Journey of Dreams” aviation programme. The first part of the programme consisted of an interactive workshop called “Aviation 360”, which allowed the youngsters to… Read the full press release

Dragonair presents its well-received seasonal inflight menu, featuring crab roe dishes and hot pot rice with fusion ingredients

HONG KONG, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is delighted to present its well-received seasonal inflight menu, featuring crab roe dishes and hot pot rice with fusion ingredients. This serves to further enhance the overall inflight dining experience for passengers. This autumn and winter, Dragonair will introduce a selection of exclusive hot pot dishes to First… Read the full press release

Boutique Air to start service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) on Nov 1

Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) beginning November 1. The airline is receiving strong support from local leadership and the broader community. “We are excited… Read the full press release

Norwegian further expands its international operations; to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, is continuing to expand its international operations by signing an agreement to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – the order will help more than quadruple its current long-haul fleet to 38 aircraft within the next five years. Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement is the… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s passengers donation to fill airplane with school supplies and emergency aid to Syrian refugee children

Still time for UK passengers to donate to “Help us fill a plane!” initiative ahead of emergency aid flight to Syria Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s passengers have been in a generous mood by donating more than £130,000 to UNICEF’s work for children. Low-cost airline Norwegian flies from Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches new route from Edinburgh to the Spanish island of Tenerife

Edinburgh, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian will launch a brand new route from Edinburgh to Tenerife this week as it continues to expand at the airport. From Thursday 29th October Norwegian will operate two flights per week to the Spanish island of Tenerife with fares starting from £59.90 one way. Flights… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines provides air transport and cargo service for doctors in support of the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG)

PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to support the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG). Caribbean Airlines provided air transport and cargo support for a group of doctors travelling to Guyana to perform medical procedures. Caribbean Airlines has a clearly defined Corporate Social Responsibility commitment which… Read the full press release

Qantas: American Airlines to showcase its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney travellers; ahead of its new daily, nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

American to showcase its award-winning on-board products to Australian travellers Friday 13th November 2015 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas welcomes American Airlines’ state-of-the-art, flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney on Friday, 13 November  2015, where American will show customers its award-winning on-board products. As part of the carriers’ expanded partnership announced… Read the full press release

Keonnis Taylor joins Port of Oakland Aviation Marketing and Communications Department as Senior Marketing and Communications Representative

New Spokesperson for Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA, 2015-10-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is pleased to announce that Keonnis Taylor has joined the Port of Oakland Aviation Marketing and Communications Department as Senior Marketing and Communications Representative. In her new role, Taylor will be the primary spokesperson and media liaison for Oakland… Read the full press release

EVA AIR: Star Alliance launched social media campaign in China targeting international frequent flyers

Taipei, Taiwan, 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has launched a social media campaign in China, targeted at international frequent flyers in this market, as well as their friends, colleagues and family members. Using the slogan “you make the difference”, the Alliance is encouraging the traveller’s “circle of friends” to show their appreciation for… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport worth $1.3 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2014

24/7 Operations Contribute $1.3 Billion to Provincial Economy in 2014 Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a valuable provincial asset worth $1.3 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2014, according to the latest economic impact report, released today. This represents an additional $23 million in economic output over… Read the full press release

Vietjet to notify passengers of flight schedule changes via Zalo beside SMS

Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM, 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With an aim at facilitating passengers and bettering its services, Vietjet will bring into force its system to notify passengers of flight schedule changes via Zalo beside SMS. Accordingly, the airline’s system will automatically send to passengers’ Zalo account a message updating flight schedule. Message… Read the full press release