Belfast City Airport Tops UK Punctuality Rankings for Q1 2023, Continuing its Record of Excellence

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been ranked the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 2023 according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the beginning of 2023 revealing that Belfast City Airport experienced… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Launches MotoGP™ Travel Packages for Qatar Grand Prix 2023, Offering Unique Experiences and VIP Hospitality

Fans around the world have the opportunity to enjoy a seamless trip to Qatar, experiencing the thrill of MotoGP™ racing with travel packages, or race tickets only from Discover Qatar Privilege Club members can earn Avios and Qpoints by booking MotoGP™ travel packages DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Title Sponsor of… Read the full news article

Finnair Unveils Major Revamp for Finnair Plus Loyalty Program with Avios Integration and Enhanced Benefits

Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will renew its Finnair Plus loyalty program by introducing Avios as its new loyalty currency in early 2024. Partnering with IAG Loyalty to adopt Avios will bring new opportunities for existing and new Finnair Plus members to collect and use the program’s new loyalty currency. The… Read the full news article

Heathrow Airport Enlists Ex-Undercover Officer Danni Brooke to Train Team in Identifying ‘Airport Dads’ and Offering Stress Relief

Danni Brooke, star of C4’s Hunted, drafts an internal memo to brief airport teams on decoding anxious passengers’ body language  Heathrow colleagues will be on high alert across all four terminals during family holiday season  New signage has been installed across the airport and ‘Airport Dads’ will be given freebies and vouchers to get in the… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Partners with VEDA by Ovolo to Offer Contemporary Plant-Based Dining Experience

Enhancing its wellness dining proposition with a new menu designed with great attention to detail Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is bringing customers a new contemporary range of plant-based dishes developed in collaboration with leading Hong Kong-based plant-forward restaurant, VEDA by Ovolo. This innovative partnership further enhances the wellness… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Expands Fare Benefits for Enhanced Customer Experience

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Southwest Airlines added Wanna Get Away Plus and Transferable Flight Credit™ to our fare lineup as new benefits for Customers. Now, we’re introducing more fare enhancements as part of our ongoing commitment to provide Customers with more choices, more flexibility, and more value when they fly… Read the full news article

Emirates Boosts London Heathrow Service with Additional Flights for Winter Season

Airline will operate additional flights to/from London Heathrow between 31 October 2023 and 30 March 2024 to meet demand and offer customers more travel choices this winter season. Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will operate an additional five-a-week service to London Heathrow starting… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Duty Free Launches ‘Curated’ Beauty, Living, and Wellness Area to Spotlight Irish Brands

Over 100 Irish brands showcased at the world’s first Duty Free Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for Irish brands in Shannon Airport Duty Free’s new Beauty, Living and Wellness area. The store, which is the first and oldest Duty-Free shop in the world, has unveiled a brand-new area… Read the full news article

Hamad International Airport Leads Global Collaboration to Launch Smart Data Hub Handbook for Aviation Industry Advancement

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, resulting in the production of an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH). Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACI’s World Airports… Read the full news article

Air Canada Clinches Fifth Consecutive Title as North America’s Favorite Airline in 2023 Trazee Awards

The Trazees are selected by the readers of trazeetravel.com with an audience in the 25-40 age demographic MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “Travel connects people, families, cultures and communities, and Air Canada is thrilled to be recognized again by this important and discerning demographic as their favourite airline in North America. We’re continuing… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways Welcomes Third Airbus A350 to Modernize Fleet and Explore New Destinations

Acquisition of third A350 to help expand network Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A350-900XWB (A350) as part of a journey to modernise the National Carrier’s fleet. Named the Island of Beqa, the brand new aircraft, is the third A350 to join the Fiji Airways… Read the full news article

Copeland Distillery’s Premium Spirits Take Off at Belfast City Airport’s World Duty Free

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Copeland Distillery has secured new listings at Belfast City Airport’s World Duty Free. The Distillery’s gin, rum and whiskey range has only been on-shelf for six weeks so far, but sales are already off to a flying start, with the Distillery’s Traditional Irish Gin fast… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cup: South Africa and New Zealand Set to Renew Rugby Rivalry at Twickenham Stadium

The Springboks and All Blacks will vie for the new Qatar Airways Cup trophy in London on 25 August It is the first time the two teams have played at Twickenham Stadium since 2015 Qatar Airways resumes flights to Auckland, New Zealand on 1 September 2023 Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — One… Read the full news article

Cathay Enhances Business Plus Corporate Loyalty Program for SMEs and Growing Businesses

Bringing corporate customers even more rewards with Business Plus Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Business Plus just got “miles” more rewarding with a well-timed revamp of Cathay’s corporate loyalty programme and travel management platform. Aimed at SMEs and growing businesses, Business Plus allows SMEs to manage their business travel in a… Read the full news article

Emirates Elevates In-Flight Experience with Flavorful Onam Celebrations and Malayalam Entertainment

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates joins the celebration of the Kerala harvest season, with a myriad of delicious treats onboard and an array of entertaining Malayalam movies. From 20 – 31 August 2023, authentic Onam dishes will be served across all cabin classes, on flights to and from Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport Introduces High-End Shopping and Culinary Delights Near Departure Gates

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers can enjoy shopping at all the airport’s shops. Many shops and brands are open in the gate area after passport control. If you are travelling outside of the Schengen-area, your flight departs from the gate area after passport control. Many shops have opened at the gate… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport Poised for Busiest Month of the Year Following Strong Summer Start

Almost three million people travelled through Manchester Airport in July 96 per cent of those passengers got through security in under 15 minutes August set to be the busiest month of the year, with up to 107,000 passengers coming through per day. Manchester, UK, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is gearing up… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines Expands UK Reach with New London-Gatwick Route

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa is pleased to announce that it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023. The new service will be operational every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as per the below schedule.   Flight Number Frequency Departure Airport Departure… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Presents Striking New Look for Formula 1® Ahead of Qatar Grand Prix 2023

Qatar Airways revs up excitement with unveiling of new Formula 1® livery ahead of the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2023 Celebrate the unmatched motorsport experience with Qatar Airways Holidays’ Ultimate F1® Fan Packages which include access to the Geneva International Motor Show in Qatar DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Exciting Collaboration to Promote Jersey and Guernsey as Short Break Destinations for Football Enthusiasts

Guernsey, Jersey, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands is partnering with Southampton Football Club in an exciting collaboration that will promote Jersey and Guernsey to the club’s fanbase and followers. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We are excited to announce our collaboration with Southampton FC, to showcase the Channel Islands to its… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Unveils Expanded Flight Schedule for Northern Summer 2024

Singapore, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong demand for air travel to its key markets. This includes restoring Airbus A380 services between Singapore and Frankfurt, deploying… Read the full news article

San Francisco International Airport Brings the Sounds of Golden Gate Park Music Scene to Terminal 3

Experiential program lets travelers enjoy iconic performances through the years SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced return of its “SFO Celebrates” experiential series honoring the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live performances and a memory wall in… Read the full news article

Kansas City International Airport Hosts Hiring Fair to Fill a Wide Range of Positions in New Terminal

Kansas City, MO, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is teaming up with several airport partners for the Kansas City International Airport Hiring Fair. It will be held Tuesday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the new airport terminal. Employers will be on hand to interview and hire… Read the full news article

Indianapolis International Airport Ranked Among Top Favorites in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has once again made the list of Travel + Leisure’s top airports, with thousands of readers ranking it as a top favorite domestic airport in the magazine’s 2023 World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure readers’ pick their Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus Achieves IATA “Airline Retailing Maturity” Status, Strengthening Partnership with Travel Agencies

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has announced that it has been granted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Airline Retailing Maturity” status  as an airline, under the ARM index Program. This status recognises that Aer Lingus has a shared goal of modern retailing with our travel agency partners. This is a… Read the full news article

Global Air Travel Continues to Rebound: June 2023 Sees 31% Increase in Passenger Traffic

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets. Total traffic in June 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 31.0% compared to June 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 94.2% of pre-COVID levels. For the first… Read the full news article

easyJet Reaches 500,000 Passenger Milestone at Belfast City Airport

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has marked a significant milestone at Belfast City Airport, warmly welcoming its 500,000th passenger since it launched operations in July 2021. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Rock Choir was invited to perform in the terminal while the 500,000th passenger, Abby Wood, who arrived on a… Read the full news article

SkyTeam’s Santiago Lounge Now Welcomes Priority Pass Members for Enhanced Travel Experience

Lounge access for more SkyTeam customers, whatever their class of travel AMSTERDAM/SANTIAGO de CHILE, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members traveling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class… Read the full news article

easyJet Launches Innovative Summer Flight School to Challenge Gender Stereotypes and Inspire Future Aviators

easyJet’s Summer Flight School will offer free Pilot and Cabin Crew training experiences for kids ages 7 – 12 this summer holiday to inspire more kids to get into aviation The initiative is part of the airline’s work to drive greater diversity in the industry by challenging outdated gendered stereotypes of jobs like pilots and… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines Recognizes Top Performing Travel Agencies for Their Contribution to Tourism and Aviation Industry

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline brand, has recognized travel agencies in an event held at Skylight Hotel on August 6, 2023. Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from… Read the full news article