Category Archives: Airlines

Smarter Business Travel Takes Flight with TAP FORBIZ as TAP Air Portugal Expands Corporate Partnerships

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(NEWS) LISBON, Portugal, 2025-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP Air Portugal has introduced TAP FORBIZ, a new corporate travel programme designed to make business flying smarter, more flexible, and more rewarding for companies of every size. By offering tailored tools that simplify travel management and reduce costs while rewarding both managers and employees, TAP FORBIZ… Read the full news article

Originair’s Blenheim-Christchurch Flights Strengthen South Island Links as Christchurch Airport Builds on Last Year’s Growth

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(NEWS) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2025-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has strengthened its role as a key gateway for the South Island, celebrating the launch of Originair’s new service between Blenheim and Christchurch. The route, which began on 19 October, was welcomed with a ceremonial water arch as the aircraft taxied in, marking the… Read the full news article

Turning Lessons Into Action: NBAA Reviews 15 Major Aircraft Accidents to Advance Business Aviation Safety Practices

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(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, NV, 2025-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As aviation safety takes center stage amid a year marked by several high-profile incidents, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has launched a major new resource aimed at advancing safety learning across the sector. The Spotlight on Safety Accident Compendium, unveiled during the 2025 Business Aviation… Read the full news article

British Airways Debuts Chic Lounges Blending British Heritage with Miami and Dubai Design Influences

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has taken its premium ground experience to new heights with the launch of two stunning airport lounges at Miami International Airport and Dubai International Airport — both showcasing the airline’s brand-new global lounge design concept. Created in collaboration with global design firm Gensler, the new concept… Read the full news article

Staying Connected Above the Clouds: Cathay Pacific Elevates Inflight Experience with Complimentary Wi-Fi for Gold and Premium Members

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is set to enhance its inflight experience by extending complimentary Wi-Fi access to Cathay Gold members across all cabin classes starting 15 November 2025. This initiative builds on the airline’s ongoing commitment to seamless connectivity in the skies and will soon include all Cathay members… Read the full news article

How Emirates and flydubai are turning Dubai into the ultimate destination for digital-first travel experiences

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(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2025-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai is accelerating its drive toward a cashless future with a landmark collaboration between Emirates, flydubai, and Dubai Finance (DOF), reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026. The two airlines have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding with DOF in… Read the full news article

Redefining Airline Retailing: Travelport and Air Canada Partner to Deliver Richer Content and Personalized Offers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has taken a bold step forward in its digital transformation journey by making its complete range of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content available through Travelport+, the modern retailing platform used by thousands of travel agencies and travel management companies around the globe. This new milestone expands… Read the full news article

Daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha mark Cathay’s continued network growth

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Group has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha, beginning November 4, 2025. The new service marks the airline group’s fifth Chinese Mainland destination added this year, expanding its network in the region to 24 cities. Operated by Cathay Pacific,… Read the full news article

From Dubai to the world: Emirates Skywards turns 25 with silver style and surprises for millions

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(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee campaign featuring a special silver aircraft livery and 25 days of giveaways for its 37 million members worldwide. Running from 25 September to 20 October, the programme offers a 25 million Miles raffle, bonus Miles… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines Celebrates Historic Win at IWSC 2025 as Tsurusora PREMIUM Earns Top Spirits Award

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(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines and its agricultural subsidiary JAL Agriport have achieved a historic milestone with their sweet potato distilled spirit, Tsurusora PREMIUM, winning the highest gold award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2025 in the spirits category. Produced in partnership with Kitaya Co., Ltd., the award marks the first time Japan… Read the full news article

Air India Expands Loyalty Programme with Zomato Partnership Offering Points, Bonuses, and Daily Flight Vouchers

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(NEWS) NEW DELHI, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air India has announced a new partnership with food delivery platform Zomato that connects its Maharaja Club loyalty programme with one of India’s most widely used lifestyle apps. Effective immediately, Zomato users can link their Maharaja Club accounts to earn rewards while ordering food, further expanding the… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Expands Climate Protection Efforts with Loyalty Benefits for CO₂ Offsetting and SAF Use

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group’s loyalty program, Miles & More, is enhancing its sustainability focus by awarding both miles and Points to members who purchase CO₂-offsetting packages. These packages, available during booking, before departure, or even after flights, allow travelers to offset their flight-related emissions through a mix of Sustainable… Read the full news article

Eurowings Strengthens Market Position as Customers Gain Direct Access to Codeshare Flights via Website and App

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has taken a major step in expanding its digital services by enabling customers to search, book, and check in for codeshare flights directly through its website and mobile app for the first time. With AEGEAN Airlines and Smartwings as the initial partners, travelers now gain… Read the full news article

Charleston International Airport Secures Historic First Nonstop Flight to Mexico with Breeze Airways

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(NEWS) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint by launching its first-ever international route, connecting Charleston International Airport directly to Cancun, Mexico. Starting January 17, 2026, the “Seriously Nice” airline will offer weekly nonstop flights, marking a milestone for both Breeze and Charleston International, which will see its… Read the full news article

Hamad International Airport and Beijing Daxing Sign Sister Airport Agreement to Boost Qatar–China Aviation Links

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(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar’s award-winning global hub, has signed a Sister Airport Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), strengthening aviation cooperation between Qatar and China while expanding global connectivity through Doha. The agreement, signed at Beijing Daxing’s state-of-the-art terminal, builds on Qatar… Read the full news article

The Ultimate Bucket List: How Preferred Hotels & Resorts Is Redefining Luxury Travel by Private Jet

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(NEWS) NEW YORK, NY, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has announced the launch of its first private jet journey, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience, in partnership with Bucketlist Xperiences. The 17-night itinerary, scheduled for October 6–23, 2026, will take just 29 couples… Read the full news article

Munich Airport and Lufthansa bring Bavarian flair to global passengers with festivities and themed flights for Oktoberfest

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(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2025-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport has officially launched the Oktoberfest season with a festive kickoff attended by Bavarian Minister of State for Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism Michaela Kaniber, Airport CEO Jost Lammers, and Lufthansa Hub Manager Heiko Reitz. Terminal 2 was filled with Bavarian spirit as traditional costume… Read the full news article

SAS announces major Business Class upgrade with expanded lounge access across Europe and Scandinavia

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(NEWS) STOCKHOLM, 2025-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced a significant upgrade to its Business Class offering, focusing on expanded lounge access for premium travelers. Through new partnerships with established lounge operators, SAS will add around 35 additional lounges at key destinations across Europe and Scandinavia, providing customers with an improved and… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways makes history with partnership at the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris

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(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has secured a historic role as the first ever Presenting Partner of the Ballon d’Or®, football’s most prestigious individual award ceremony. The 69th edition of the event, which honours the world’s best players, will be held on 22 September 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet… Read the full news article

Strategic Collaboration Between Korean Air and Boeing Aims to Enhance Data-Driven Maintenance and Reduce Flight Disruptions

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(NEWS) SEOUL, 2025-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership with Boeing to strengthen collaboration in predictive maintenance, marking a significant step in the airline’s Smart MRO strategy. The agreement, formalized at the MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference in Singapore, will combine Korean Air’s operational expertise with Boeing’s engineering and digital services… Read the full news article

New Assisted Travel lounge at London Luton Airport strengthens its commitment to inclusivity and customer excellence

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport (LLA) has unveiled its new Assisted Travel lounge, a dedicated facility designed to improve the airport experience for passengers with additional accessibility needs. Located airside and able to accommodate up to 50 travelers, the new lounge offers a range of tailored amenities, including a sensory… Read the full news article

From coast to coast Air Canada highlights 31 trailblazing restaurants shaping Canada’s dining scene in 2025

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(NEWS) MONTRÉAL, 2025-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has announced the 31 finalists for its 2025 Best New Restaurants list, highlighting a diverse mix of culinary talent and fresh dining concepts across 10 Canadian cities. Stretching from St. John’s to Victoria, the list captures the creativity, diversity, and innovation that define Canada’s dining scene… Read the full news article

How KLM’s Airmail innovation blends AI and human expertise to deliver personalized travel content

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(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has unveiled its latest innovation in digital marketing with the official launch of Airmail, an AI-powered newsletter tool designed to deliver personalized travel inspiration and offers at scale. Developed in partnership with LiveWall and Cape, the platform enables local KLM marketing teams across 65 global… Read the full news article

Qantas and Jetstar Add Nearly 210,000 Seats Across the Tasman Including New Brisbane to Queenstown Flights

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article

New Partnership Between Wyndham Rewards and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Brings Hotel Stays and Air Travel Closer Together

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its award-winning Wyndham Rewards program by partnering with KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of Singapore Airlines Group, to give members more flexibility in how they use their points. The collaboration allows Wyndham Rewards’ 120 million enrolled members to earn KrisFlyer miles… Read the full news article

Expanded Qatar Airways–China Southern partnership boosts access from China to over 170 destinations worldwide

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(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership and increased frequencies on routes between Doha and Beijing Daxing, strengthening connectivity ahead of China’s Golden Week travel period. From 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will codeshare on China Southern’s three weekly non-stop flights between Beijing… Read the full news article

AirAsia launches Cebu hub to expand connectivity across the Philippines and strengthen links with Malaysia and Asia

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(NEWS) SEPANG, Malaysia, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia has officially launched Cebu as its newest hub in the Philippines, marking a significant step in its multi-hub strategy and reinforcing its commitment to growth and connectivity across Asean. Set to commence operations on 15 November 2025, the Cebu hub will initially serve five routes including… Read the full news article

Flight funding returns as Blue Islands continues to back Channel Islanders with travel support for opportunities and enrichment

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(NEWS) GUERNSEY, Jersey, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has opened applications for its latest round of flight funding, continuing its initiative to support Channel Islanders in pursuing opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has provided more than 500 flights to charities, organisations, and individuals,… Read the full news article

John Millman joins students as Emirates launches nationwide initiative to support young people through tennis

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(NEWS) BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has expanded its community impact in Australia with the launch of its Force for Good program, a five-year initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged children and young people through tennis. In partnership with the Australian Tennis Foundation, the airline is investing $2.25 million to provide opportunities… Read the full news article

Korean Air Cargo and Swissport join forces to modernize JFK freight terminal with sustainability and automation at the core

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(NEWS) ZURICH, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air Cargo has signed a five-year partnership with Swissport to manage and modernize its long-standing freight terminal, Cargo Building 9, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effective September 1, 2025, the deal gives Swissport full responsibility for operating, subleasing, and upgrading the 232,500-square-foot facility, with… Read the full news article