Record days in June; Passenger volumes holding steady at over 1 million per month SAN JOSE, Calif., 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger volumes at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) have been strong and stable through the summer with the Airport reporting 1.12 million passengers in the month of June, a 4.6% year-over-year increase… Read the full news article
MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — During the summer vacation, climbing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test their personal limits at dizzying heights in the Munich Airport Center (MAC). Experienced climbers and newbies alike will get to try out new challenges between August 7 and August 30, 2023, when the MAC Forum… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a strong period for Budapest Airport in all respects: the series of developments worth more than 100 billion HUF over the past 4.5 years and the outstanding quality of the airport ecosystem have been confirmed by numerous awards based on… Read the full news article
There are many career opportunities in the aviation sector that don’t involve flying, from operations and sales to management positions CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — City Colleges of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), announced today a new collaboration that will offer a free Continuing Education course through… Read the full news article
The technology enables a passenger to securely create a digital credential held on their mobile wallet Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA announced a co-innovation agreement with Indicio, the market leader in open-source verifiable data technology and trusted digital ecosystems, to accelerate the development and deployment of digital identities for travel. As… Read the full news article
National Airline partners with Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Scheme for training of young Fijians Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Fiji Airways and the Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Service (TSLS) will pave the way for more Fijian to eventually join Fiji’s National Airline as pilots… Read the full news article
Charlotte, North Carolina, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official. CLT ranks the seventh busiest airport worldwide and nationwide for arrivals and departures, according to Airports Council International (ACI) 2022 final rankings, which were released this month. Preliminary rankings were made public in early spring. For passenger traffic the Airport lands at 10th nationwide and 19th globally. Charlotte… Read the full news article
Handmade bracelets help Airport share excitement for weekend concerts San José, Calif., 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — “Swifties” arriving Thursday afternoon at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will have an opportunity to trade friendship bracelets with the Airport ahead of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour performances, scheduled at nearby Levi’s Stadium this weekend. A… Read the full news article
New tool clarifies correct hand baggage allowance when connecting across carriers Amsterdam, Netherland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers connecting between SkyTeam member airlines can travel with confidence knowing their hand baggage complies with every airline in their itinerary, thanks to SkyTeam’s new Carry-on Calculator. Available on SkyTeam.com, customers simply enter their class of travel… Read the full news article
easyJet has hosted students from local schools at London Luton Airport to inspire more young people to discover an exciting career in aviation Visits included a girls engineering day for a local girls schools and a Cyber and Data placement week as well as critical career development skills like CV writing, teamwork and health and… Read the full news article
Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €40 million for H1 2023, having delivered a very strong performance in Q2 2023. The positive H1 performance demonstrates an increased seasonality in the business with a Q1 operating loss of €81m being offset by a €121m… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The founder of charity One Water, Duncan Goose, visited the World Duty Free store at Bristol Airport on 26th July as part of a round-Britain tour to raise awareness of the millions of people around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water. Duncan… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport appoints new leaders for the US and Canada. Nelson Camacho becomes CEO for the region. He will be driving Swissport’s development in one of its largest, most important markets. Stacey Brown starts as regional Chief People Officer. Nelson Camacho, formerly the company’s Chief Operating Officer for… Read the full news article
Job Posting Issued This Week Seeks Multilingual Applicants for New Union Position Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is seeking to hire 15 customer service professionals as Airport Information Ambassadors as part of an ongoing effort to improve the passenger experience at the world’s second busiest airport,… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Great service and resilient demand drive a strong start to 2023 – Our teams welcomed 37 million passengers in the first half, which included some of the busiest days on record. We are giving great passenger service, with almost all passengers waiting less than five minutes at security… Read the full news article
The 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts China, Eurasia and North America representing more than half of demand for aviation staffing through 2042 OSHKOSH, Wis., 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With the global commercial airplane fleet expected to double by 2042, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts industry-wide demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the… Read the full news article
National Airline thrilled to announce the return of former flight attendants Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is thrilled to announce the return of Cabin Crew who were regrettably let go during the challenging times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre… Read the full news article
Manchester, UK, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Few things are as fun or as exciting as a family holiday, but travelling through an airport with young children can sometimes be a challenge. Millions of passengers travel through Manchester Airport every summer, many of whom will be young families taking their first trips abroad together…. Read the full news article
Kansas City, MO, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department reports that 1,093,679 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in June, a 17.5-percent increase from June 2022. Passenger boardings were up 17.4 percent, with a total of 541,297 boarded. Year-to-date passenger boardings are 2,736,320, up 20.3 percent…. Read the full news article
easyJet has taken delivery of its 67th A320neo Family aircraft this month; making over 20% of the easyJet fleet NEO-technology A320neo Family aircraft use around 15% less fuel than their equivalent predecessors, and have up to 50% noise reduction at take-off, landing and whilst taxiing easyJet has an orderbook for a further 164 A320neo Family aircraft,… Read the full news article
Tennessee-Based Carrier to Fly From O’Hare For First Time With Service to Marion, IL (MWA), Kirksville, MO (IRK) and Owensboro, KY (OWB) Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Contour Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced that the regional carrier will launch new daily service next month from O’Hare International Airport… Read the full news article
Starting 11 December 2023, Iberia will operate daily flights between Madrid and Doha, significantly increasing capacity between the two oneworld hubs Global travellers can now enjoy worldwide connectivity via Doha, London, and Madrid with increased Avios benefits DOHA, LONDON, MADRID, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is highlighting aviation career fields and its pathway program for aspiring Pilots at EAA AirVenture 2023. As part of the outreach to the next generation of aviation professionals, the carrier is hosting a tent at the airshow offering career information and aviation-related activities. Southwest also flew a… Read the full news article
Repeat push by Qantas for people to reunite with COVID-era travel credits Double Qantas Points offer expires shortly Ad campaign rolling out in support Sydney, Australia, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is embarking on another push to remind Australians to use around $400 million[1] in remaining COVID-era travel credits held by the airline. In… Read the full news article
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) is excited to announce a joint marketing campaign with TravelBag (DNATA UK), one of the world’s leading air and travel service providers. This strategic collaboration aims to promote the Maldives as the ultimate holiday destination, targeting B2C audiences… Read the full news article
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights to Headline CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) proudly present the 2023 Chicago Air and Water Show, August 19 and 20 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with… Read the full news article
Expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline for careers in commercial aviation $950,000 for flight training and education scholarships, including programs for underserved youth in Los Angeles ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to grow and diversify talent required to meet significant long-term demand for… Read the full news article
New liaison to support United Nations efforts to advance a harmonized aviation ecosystem ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is deepening support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to promote aerospace safety, security and sustainability. The company named its first liaison to the United Nations agency,… Read the full news article
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating for accessibility services following the publication of an annual report conducted by The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The aviation regulator’s Airport Accessibility Report, which assesses 26 of the largest UK airports, details airports’ efforts in providing… Read the full news article
WARSAW, Poland, 2023-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Bel Trading & Consulting Ltd has established itself as a highly successful enterprise specializing in the provision of top-notch drone security services for civil airports. In today’s aviation landscape, the vulnerability of civil aircraft during takeoff and landing is well-known, especially when facing potential collisions with small… Read the full news article