Category Archives: Airlines

Aeroflot increased flight frequency on Moscow-Tehran and Moscow-Ulan Bator routes

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Moscow, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has increased flight frequency on Moscow-Tehran and Moscow-Ulan Bator routes. An additional flight to Tehran will be operated on Wednesday from Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal D on А320 family aircraft, scheduled as follows: — SU512 flight departs Moscow at 22.10, arriving in Tehran at 03.25 next day local time). — SU513 return flight departs Tehran at 04.30, arriving… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda carried its millionth passenger

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MOSCOW, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Pobeda, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Aeroflot Group, today carried its millionth passenger. Anna Bryk, a student at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, bought a ticket for the Moscow-Sochi flight departing at 1:00 pm. A ceremony to celebrate the landmark was held at Pobeda’s home airport of Vnukovo. Participants included Russia’s Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov, Chairman of the Board… Read the full press release

The business idea “air interrail” across Europe won the TAP and Startup Lisboa competition

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The winning design in the business ideas competition launched by TAP in partnership with Startup Lisboa is called Waynabox and offers ‘air interrail’ across Europe. Waynabox is a website that sells travel experiences for a fixed price (150 euros), including two nights’ accommodation and flight. The catch is… Read the full press release

TAP: ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP passengers can use the internet while they wait for their flights. ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports. To get access on your mobile devices select _VINCI Airports in your Wi-Fi settings. Once you have completed the registration you will have free and unlimited… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport will deliver air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight at the airport

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Acts from across Europe to delight huge crowds with sky acrobatics and dare-devil feats Family fun day to also include wide array of free activities on the ground SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport will deliver an air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark a key milestone in Irish aviation… Read the full press release

Boingo Wireless to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a seven-year, $5.9-million concession agreement to Boingo Wireless, Inc., to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  Airport guests will continue to receive 45 minutes of free advertising-supported Wi-Fi service, but… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint elected the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today unanimously approved the nomination of Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint as the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City department that owns and operates Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport hosted a dedication of Admiral Boland Way in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce Boland

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The Airport Authority Honors Late Rear Admiral Bruce Boland with Dedication Ceremony  SAN DIEGO, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport hosted a dedication on Wednesday of Admiral Boland Way, on the north side of the airport, in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce Boland, a former Airport Authority Board member. Thella F. Bowens, President/CEO,… Read the full press release

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of USD 913 million Sukuk by Emirates Airline on Nasdaq Dubai

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• Listing underlines Dubai’s growth as global Capital of Islamic Economy • Nasdaq Dubai supports global visibility of airline’s Islamic capital-raising activities     DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards gives 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each to celebrate its 15th anniversary

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award winning frequent flyer programme, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by giving 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each. Emirates Skywards Members in select markets who travel to any Emirates destination during the promotional period (29 May and 31… Read the full press release

The café in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” in Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse transformed into airberlin lounge

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airberlin lounge opens in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — From June to August 2015, the café in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” in Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse is being transformed into an airberlin lounge. Deutsche Bank visitors can immerse themselves in the world of airberlin products… Read the full press release

airberlin and Jet Airways deepened their cooperation on freuquent flyer programmes

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways have deepened their cooperation, and from today, topbonus members can also earn and redeem award miles on the route network of our frequent flyer partner Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. airberlin will thus now offer topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to… Read the full press release

airberlin launches after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Would you like a cocktail or a beer after work? No problem! airberlin is now launching after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas. It all starts tomorrow at 4 pm in terminals C and A at Berlin-Tegel airport. By the end of June, after-work events will follow for… Read the full press release

airberlin will fly non-stop from Berlin to Florida this winter

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airberlin now offers more flights to the US from Berlin BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Miami’s booming! And this winter, airberlin will fly its passengers non-stop from Berlin to Florida. The first winter flight to Miami will take off from Berlin-Tegel on 5 November. Every Thursday and Saturday, airberlin will fly an A330-200… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website jal.com covering 26 regions

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Tokyo, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website (www.jal.com) covering 26 regions. Same promotion was firstly launched in 2014 and gained good reputation. During the new campaign period effective from June 3, 2015 to March 31, 2016, customers flying JAL can enjoy rewards and privileges… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland in search for new Aviation Director to replace Deborah Ale Flint

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5-YEAR VETERAN DEBORAH ALE FLINT NAMED TO HEAD LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Oakland, CA, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland said today it’s beginning a search to replace Deborah Ale Flint who announced she will resign next month as Aviation Director. Ms. Ale Flint will become head of Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full press release

Star Alliance widens its distribution channels for its fare products

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Autopricing now also available on SABRE FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the airline alliance offering customers the largest number of destinations for round the world travel, has widened its distribution channels for its fare products. Travel agents connected to the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) can now book and automatically calculate the… Read the full press release

Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today. This morning, Mr So met with AA management to become acquainted with the scale and complexity of round-the-clock airport operations at the Integrated Airport Centre. He was briefed on the airport’s contingency… Read the full press release

CDA 2015 Airports Going Green conference will bring together airport leaders on Sunday, October 25, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you planning to attend the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) 2015 Airports Going Green conference? Make sure to join us on Sunday, October 25, as Prabh Banga, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Sustainability for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, leads a Sustainability Reporting Workshop. The workshop… Read the full press release

oneworld member S7 Airlines unveiled loyalty card for children aged over 2 years to collect miles and get award air tickets

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, on Children’s Day announces a new offer within the frequent flyer programme “S7 Priority”. From the 1st of June 2015 children aged over 2 years can collect miles and get award air tickets. “We are very glad to… Read the full press release

oneworld member S7 Airlines opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, from the 2nd of June 2015 opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk. Mirny is a new town on the S7 Airlines flight map. The airline also operates daily flights to the capital of… Read the full press release

Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority: Clear restrictions in place on carrying e-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices on aircraft

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WODEN, Australia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Clear restrictions have been placed on the carrying of e-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices on aircraft. The restrictions mean electronic smoking devices can only be taken on board an aircraft in carry-on baggage or on the person of a passenger. Electronic smoking devices must not be… Read the full press release

London City Airport compiled a list of items holidaymakers would never travel without

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LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport (LCY) has asked its passengers which items they would never travel without, producing some surprising results. The list, compiled from a survey of 500 passengers setting off from the UK, reveals interesting holidaymaker habits including the fact that in an age when it seems everyone… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company hosts Routes Middle East & Africa in Manama, 31 May – 2 June

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The inaugural Routes Middle East & Africawill open this weekend in Manama, capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event, which takes place 31 May – 2 June, will be hosted by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed to… Read the full press release

Air France and Ministry for Culture and Communication are inaugurating ESCALES CULTURE to promote France’s rich cultural heritage

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PARIS, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fleur Pellerin, Minister for Culture and Communication and Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France are inaugurating ESCALES CULTURE, a new partnership to promote France’s rich cultural heritage. France has an exceptionally rich heritage, which is what makes it the leading destination for travellers from all over… Read the full press release

South African Airways strengthened its position in West Africa with the upcoming introduction of flights between Ghana and US

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JOHANNESBURG, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) the leading carrier on the African continent, has –  in what is a significant achievement for the airline – strengthened its position in West Africa, with the upcoming introduction of a second West African country linking air travel to North America. “Following months of SAA efforts… Read the full press release

British Airways started new direct daily flights to Kuala Lumpur

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LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning film star Michelle Yeoh was on hand to watch world-famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo fit a pair of dazzling crystal high heels on British model Georgia May Jagger to help kick off the celebrations in Kuala Lumpur to mark the start of British Airways’ newest long-haul route…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to use the world’s newest aircraft A350 XWB on its route to Philadelphia, US

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Philadelphia will be served with the World’s Newest Aircraft from 1st January 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the state-of-the-art aircraft. Qatar Airways plans to begin operating… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker held high level meetings in Rome to discuss the airline’s recent expansion in Italy

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Airline Group Chief Executive discusses economic and aviation matters with Her Excellency Mrs. Federica Guidi during recent Rome visit Rome, ITALY, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker held high level meetings and a large press conference in Rome recently, to speak with Italian media to discuss… Read the full press release

Wings for Autism community and volunteers to kick off an initiative with 20 children and their parents at Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Earlier this month, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Southwest Airlines staff at Midway International Airport joined with the Wings for Autism community and volunteers to kick off its initiative with 20 children and their parents. Wings for Autism is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum… Read the full press release