São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show an agreement with United Airlines to add additional E175 jets to the United Express fleet. The agreement consists of ten firm orders, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 second-quarter backlog. Additionally, Embraer… Read the full press release
Canadian carrier exercises options as it prepares for the milestone delivery of the 500thBombardier Q400 aircraft in June Growth of WestJet Encore’s fleet to 36 Q400aircraft follows expansion of service to eastern Canada TORONTO, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm order… Read the full press release
Airline lodges detailed submission to European Commission’s review of European air transport policy Says aviation is “global, not local”, and urges EC to put competition and consumers first in Strategic Aviation Package Calls for easing of restrictions on market access and investments by non-European airlines ABU DHABI, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways,… Read the full press release
Addition of the CS300 aircraft to SWISS’ fleet showcases confidence in the C Series family of aircraft Montréal, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that launch operator SWISS has converted 10 of its 30 firm-ordered CS100 aircraft to the larger CS300 aircraft. The original purchase agreement for 30 CS100 aircraft was signed… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited, which is a subsidiary of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) (NYSE: AYR), announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show a firm order for 25 E-Jet E2s, consisting of 15 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s with an additional 25 purchase rights for 15 E190-E2s… Read the full press release
GENEVA, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued comments clarifying key elements of its Cabin OK initiative which have been misunderstood in some reporting. The IATA Cabin OK initiative for carry-on bags aims to provide passengers with a greater assurance that their carry-on bags will travel with them in… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) have announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show, a firm order for eight E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the contract, which will be… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to provide travellers with enhanced connections between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Under the expanded codeshare agreement, Hong Kong Airlines will place its… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will connect the Middle East to the Scottish capital with the launch this week of daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh. Edinburgh is Etihad Airways’ first Scottish destination, and its third point in the UK, alongside a… Read the full press release
Airline to launch its sixth destination in Pakistan on 1 August; and five additional weekly flights to Karachi from 1 July New services to make Pakistan the fourth most highly served country in the Emirates network, as the airline marks 30 years of service to Pakistan DUBAI, UA.E. 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates,… Read the full press release
TOKYO, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Tokyo 2020 Official Partner (passenger air transport services category) agreement today with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With this agreement, JAL will become an official partner of both the Tokyo 2020… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Both passengers and aircraft movements at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered steady growth in May 2015. During the month, passenger volume rose by 12.1% to 5.8 million, while aircraft movements increased by 4.2% to 34,115 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced a slight… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports was declared winner of the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa, at a ceremony in Dubai recently. The award category recognises an organisation’s approach in engaging all its employees, especially in communicating a… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., & London, UK, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the past 12 months, dnata has invested more than GBP20 million in facilities, equipment, training and technology to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom. The air services provider marked another milestone last month: commencement of passenger and ramp handling at London’s Gatwick… Read the full press release
BERLIN, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Air Serbia are extending their collaboration. With immediate effect, topbonus members can also collect and redeem award miles on the entire route network of its Serbian partner, Air Serbia. Thus, airberlin also now offers its topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to and from Serbia… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2015-2016. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and… Read the full press release
SJC’s 2nd Largest Carrier Continues its Expansion in Response to Silicon Valley Travelers’ Needs; 3rd New Nonstop Market for SJC in 2015 San José, Calif., 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Eugene, Oregon, to begin Nov. 5, 2015. This daily flight is… Read the full press release
Every month, passengers leave behind hundreds of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and many other items FRANKFURT, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — It usually comes as a shock when passengers realize after their flight has departed that they’ve left something behind in the terminals, such as their computer, smartphone, or glasses. Forgetting or losing items… Read the full press release
Airline announces resumption of nonstop flights to Sydney in December SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed the return of Qantas Airways, which announced plans to resume nonstop service between SFO and Sydney beginning December 20, 2015. Qantas plans a build up to a schedule of six flights per… Read the full press release
Nonstop flights scheduled to begin June 22nd INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and OneJet are pleased to announce today the addition of nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Flights between the two cities are scheduled to begin June 22nd. The flights will be offered… Read the full press release
Alliance-wide initiatives gain momentum in 15th anniversary year MIAMI, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers. Over the last few years, the alliance has focused on improving the travel experience for passengers on its 20 member airlines. Various projects have… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday, KLM won the Best Airline for Inflight Retail Award for the second consecutive year at the Airline Retail Conference in London. British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines were runners-up. This prize for inflight sales is awarded by a panel of experts, who assess criteria such as the selection… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet applies cutting-edge technologies to its operation with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced – during a pan-European event at Milan Malpensa, its second largest base after London Gatwick – that it has successfully completed automated drone… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Wins Bombardier’s Airline Reliability Performance Award For 5th Year in a Row MUNICH, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable aviation group in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has – for the fifth year in a row – won the 2015 Airline Reliability Performance Award… Read the full press release
MILAN, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam was awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special award on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in a ceremony held in Milan. The prestigious award was bestowed… Read the full press release
Miami, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the South African National Flag Carrier, wants to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent. With more than 80 years of operations and a leading position in Africa, SAA has a crucial role to play in driving aviation traffic growth and… Read the full press release
Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies. Working with airline members of IATA and aircraft manufacturers, an optimum size guideline for carry-on bags has been agreed that will make the best… Read the full press release
Dublin Venue for IATA’s Next AGM Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Conesa is the first Mexican to hold this position. Conesa succeeds Calin… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Chicago Fire Department (CFD) and several other city, state and federal officials conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise today at Midway International Airport. The exercise was a simulated incident involving a fire onboard an aircraft volunteers posing as victims. The exercise was intended… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline continues Middle East expansion with flights to Abha beginning September 2, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that it will begin flights to Abha, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, beginning September 2. The non-stop service from Doha will operate four times a week. The city of Abha is… Read the full press release