West Africa’s Air Peace Broadens Its Global Reach Through New Travelport Partnership

(NEWS) LONDON, UK / LAGOS, NIGERIA, 2026-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Peace is taking another step onto the global travel stage as the West African carrier expands the availability of its flights through a new multi-year agreement with Travelport. Based on details shared in official updates, the partnership will make the airline’s full range… Read the full news article

Munich Airport Strengthens Its Five-Star Offering With the Opening of Terminal 1 Pier

(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2026-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport is preparing to open its new Terminal 1 Pier on April 13, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure and a capacity boost aimed primarily at non-Schengen traffic. Based on details outlined in official airport statement, the new pier is designed to strengthen operational efficiency… Read the full news article

Inside Emirates’ Multi-Billion-Dirham Plan to Create a New Home for Its Cabin Crew

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Airline has confirmed plans for a new purpose-built Cabin Crew Village in Dubai, marking a multi-billion-dirham investment aimed at supporting the airline’s expanding workforce. Based on details shared in the company’s official announcement, Emirates has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park (DIP) to acquire land… Read the full news article

Emirates Extends Landmark Sponsorship as Team New Zealand Prepares for Naples 2027

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has confirmed it will continue as naming sponsor of Emirates Team New Zealand, extending a partnership that has become one of the longest-running and most recognisable relationships in international sailing. Based on details outlined in official announcement from the airline and the team, the renewed agreement… Read the full news article

From trial to tarmac Changi Airport’s autonomous journey takes shape

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport has taken another step toward redefining the airport of the future, with fully driverless autonomous tractors now operating live on its airside to transport passenger baggage. Based on details shared through official announcement, the deployment follows nearly a year of intensive testing and signals a shift… Read the full news article

A new way to explore South Africa inside the SAA and CemAir domestic partnership

(NEWS) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa , 2026-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways is reshaping the domestic travel map with a new codeshare partnership with regional carrier CemAir, a move aimed at opening up parts of South Africa that have traditionally sat beyond the reach of the national airline’s network. Based on details shared in… Read the full news article

A champion’s journey takes wing as Aryna Sabalenka partners with Emirates

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is expanding its presence in global tennis with the appointment of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka as its first dedicated tennis ambassador, a move that aligns elite sport, international travel and the airline’s long-running investment in the game. The partnership, outlined in recent official announcements, reflects… Read the full news article

OurAfrica.Travel returns in March 2026 – register today!

Cape Town, South Africa, 2026-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ —   Block off your calendars – the OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show is back from 16 – 20 March 2026, offering a convenient opportunity to connect from across the globe in a time effective, affordable and very inclusive way. With 159 exhibitors from Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands and 192… Read the full news article

The Prestige Lounge Just Got Tastier Korean Air Brings Ramyeon to Incheon

SEOUL, 2026-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has taken another step in redefining the premium airport experience with the unveiling of its newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2. The reopening, which follows earlier lounge upgrades completed in 2025, forms part of a broader infrastructure expansion as the airline… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Expands Mediterranean and European Network with New Routes from Italy and Bulgaria

(NEWS) BUDAPEST, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air is accelerating its expansion across Southern and Eastern Europe with a series of new route announcements that strengthen its presence in Italy and Bulgaria while deepening connectivity with key leisure and cultural destinations across the Mediterranean and beyond. The latest developments underline the airline’s continued focus… Read the full news article

New Technology Partnership Helps flydubai Connect Passenger Data Across the Journey

(NEWS) DUBAI, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has taken a further step in its digital transformation journey through a new partnership with Amperity, aimed at unifying customer data and delivering more personalised travel experiences across the airline’s network. The collaboration reflects flydubai’s broader strategy of investing in innovation to enhance how passengers engage with… Read the full news article

Amadeus Backs ICAO Strategy to Expand Digital Identity and Aviation Capacity Worldwide

(NEWS) MADRID, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus and the International Civil Aviation Organization have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across global aviation systems, with a particular focus on ensuring that all countries can participate in and benefit from modern air transport. The collaboration supports ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative,… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Extends Starlink Connectivity to Boeing 787 Dreamliners Worldwide

(NEWS) DOHA, 2026-Jan-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has reached another industry milestone by becoming the first airline globally to install Starlink connectivity on Boeing 787-8 aircraft, extending its high-speed inflight internet offering across an even broader portion of its long-haul fleet. According to information shared by the airline, three Boeing 787 Dreamliners are… Read the full news article

From Mail Routes to Global Reach American Airlines Marks 100 Years of Flight

(NEWS) FORT WORTH, TX, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A century after a single mail flight departed Chicago for St. Louis, American Airlines is beginning a year-long celebration marking 100 years of flight, inviting customers to take part in a milestone that traces the evolution of one of aviation’s most recognisable brands. According to the… Read the full news article

Student Travel Demand Drives Ryanair–Erasmus Partnership Past One Million Passengers

(NEWS) SWORDS, Ireland, 2025-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair has passed a milestone in its long-running partnership with the Erasmus Student Network, having now transported more than one million Erasmus students across its European route network, according to the company’s press release. The achievement highlights the scale of student mobility supported through the collaboration, particularly… Read the full news article

Eurowings Expands Premium BIZ Seat Trial Across Its Network with Second Airbus A320neo

(NEWS) COLOGNE/BONN, 2025-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has expanded the rollout of its new Premium BIZ Seat concept by introducing a second Airbus A320neo equipped with the upgraded 2×2 seating configuration, extending the trial beyond the initial Berlin–Dubai test route. The move allows passengers across the airline’s wider European network to experience the premium… Read the full news article

Emirates Elevates First Class Travel with Hotel-Style Sleep Rituals and Spa Enhancements

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is redefining rest at 40,000 feet with a new suite of First Class sleep and wellness enhancements designed to transform long-haul travel into a deeply restorative experience. According to the airlines’ press announcement, from December, the airline will begin rolling out refined loungewear, upgraded bedding, an… Read the full news article

KLM Introduces New Pilot Training Funding Model with Guaranteed Cockpit Jobs for Graduates

(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM is introducing a new funding model for its Flight Academy that significantly lowers financial barriers for aspiring pilots while guaranteeing successful graduates a position with the airline. As outlined in the company’s press release, from January 2026, students who complete their training at the KLM… Read the full news article

Heathrow Unveils £1.3 Billion 2026 Investment to Modernise Terminals and Improve Passenger Journeys

(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has unveiled plans to invest £1.3 billion during 2026 as part of a wide-ranging programme aimed at improving passenger experience while strengthening the airport’s UK-wide supply chain. The investment forms part of Heathrow’s long-term ambition to become an “extraordinary airport,” designed to meet future demand through better… Read the full news article

Suceava Returns to Wizz Air’s Network with New Aircraft and Expanded European Connections

(NEWS) BUDAPEST, 2025-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava “Ștefan cel Mare” International Airport, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in northeastern Romania. The relaunch is supported by the allocation of two Airbus A321neo family aircraft, bringing Wizz Air’s total fleet in Romania to 41 aircraft,… Read the full news article

flydubai and AWS collaboration signals growing role of cloud and AI in modern aviation

(NEWS) DUBAI, 2025-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has entered a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at strengthening the airline’s digital capabilities and accelerating innovation across its operations and customer experience. Announced in Dubai, the partnership will see AWS support flydubai through structured innovation engagements focused on cloud computing, data analytics, machine… Read the full news article

Meet Mahjong The Therapy Dog Bringing Calm and Compassion to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

(NEWS) CHARLOTTE, NC, 2025-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is welcoming a very special new member to its award-winning CLT Canine Crew — a therapy dog whose journey to the terminal was shaped by compassion, coincidence and a belief in second chances, according to their press release. Mahjong, a two-and-a-half-year-old Australian… Read the full news article

A festive journey at 30,000 feet as Manchester Airport and TUI bring Christmas magic to local children

(NEWS) MANCHESTER, 2025-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — For one festive day this week, Manchester Airport transformed air travel into pure Christmas magic, as more than 120 local children boarded a special charity flight in search of Father Christmas himself. The annual “Search for Santa” experience, operated in partnership with Childflight and TUI, offered young passengers… Read the full news article

Vilnius opens new skies as flydubai and Wizz Air launch routes linking the Baltics to Dubai and Northern Europe

(NEWS) VILNIUS / DUBAI / TURKU, 2025-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Vilnius is stepping into a new phase of international connectivity as two airlines launch new services to Lithuania’s capital, strengthening its links to both the Middle East and Northern Europe and underscoring the city’s growing appeal as a year-round destination for tourism, culture, and… Read the full news article

From Desert Safaris to Corporate Travel Solutions World Travel Awards Celebrate dnata’s Excellence

(NEWS) DUBAI, 2025-Dec-4 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Travel Group has earned ten accolades at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s leading travel services groups, according to their press announcement. Representatives from dnata Travel, Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel Management, and dnata Representation Services gathered at the… Read the full news article

Travel Sellers Gain Direct Access to Wizz Air Fares and Bundles Through New Kyte Integration

(NEWS) BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2025-Dec-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air has taken a major step in its distribution strategy by partnering with travel technology platform Kyte, making the low-cost carrier’s fares and ancillary services available to third-party travel sellers through a modern API channel. The move introduces Wizz Air content to intermediaries including TMCs and… Read the full news article

Embraer Strengthens Production Resilience with a Deep Data Collaboration with Aquarela Analytics

(NEWS) SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, 2025-Dec-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer has introduced Smart Planning, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to optimize material management and increase supply-chain efficiency for aircraft production according to their  announcement. Developed over a ten-month collaboration with Aquarela Analytics, the system analyzes large volumes of data to support better… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Joins the Global Sunflower Movement as Inclusive Travel Gains Worldwide Momentum

(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Dec-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, marking a significant step in the airline’s efforts to make air travel more inclusive for passengers with non-visible disabilities according to their press announcement. Launched on December 1, the initiative allows travellers with conditions such as chronic illness,… Read the full news article

A Renewed Flight Path Strengthens Ties as Qantas Returns to Port Moresby Ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ NRL Debut

(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reconnect Sydney and Port Moresby from March 2026, reinstating a route that is expected to take on new significance as Papua New Guinea prepares to enter Australia’s premier rugby league competition in 2028. The twice-weekly Boeing 737 service, adding almost 35,000 seats annually, comes at a… Read the full news article

A Fresh Era of Refined Comfort Takes Flight as Qantas Unveils Its Revitalised A380 First Experience

(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is elevating the long-haul premium experience for its First customers with a refreshed suite of dining, wellness, and comfort upgrades rolling out progressively across its A380 network from December, according to their press release. The enhancements, shaped through traveller feedback and detailed inflight trials, reflect the Flying… Read the full news article