(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has resumed network growth for the first time since November 2021 with the launch of its inaugural Orlando–St. Thomas service, celebrating the new route with U.S. Virgin Islands-themed events before, during, and after the flight. The airline will also begin peak-day Baltimore–St. Thomas service from 7 February, operating daily throughout March,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, 2026-Feb-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will take place in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March, marking the first time the industry’s flagship air cargo event will be held in South America. Based on details shared in official… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport has opened Great Northern Market, a first-of-its-kind street food market hall in its new £1.3bn Terminal 2, featuring six globally inspired kitchens and Gooey’s cookies and coffee around a shared central dining space. Operated by Airport Retail Enterprises UK, the concept reflects modern dining trends and forms part of the airport’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata has appointed Thiemo van Spellen as Managing Director of dnata Netherlands, bringing extensive international logistics and commercial experience to lead operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where dnata handles around 500,000 tonnes of cargo and supports 16,000 flights annually. His priorities will include strengthening operational excellence, deepening customer partnerships, and guiding the next… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Discover Airlines is expanding its Nordic network by adding a new winter route from Munich to Ivalo in Finnish Lapland, operating weekly from mid-December to mid-April, while also introducing new summer services from Frankfurt to Bodø and from Munich to Evenes in response to sustained demand for northern destinations. The additions strengthen the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines will launch four-times weekly non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh in June 2026 using its medium-haul Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured with 40 Business Class and 263 Economy Class seats, subject to regulatory approvals. The new service, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, marks SIA’s return to the Saudi capital and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has confirmed a major expansion of its Sydney–Sapporo seasonal service for the 2026/27 winter, increasing flights from three per week to up to five per week and adding more than 10,000 additional seats. The move follows strong demand during the current ski season and continued growth in travel between Australia and Japan,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM has taken delivery of its 28th and final Boeing 787 Dreamliner, completing a fleet of 13 787-9s and 15 787-10s that will form the backbone of its long-haul operations for years ahead. Since introducing the first Dreamliner more than a decade ago, KLM has steadily expanded the fleet to combine efficiency, passenger… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport has appointed Zoom Cars as its new official on-airport taxi operator from 1 February under a five-year contract, replacing Arrow Cars after more than ten years of service. The family-run Bristol firm was selected for its strong employee standards, modern and increasingly electric fleet, and commitment to sustainability and customer service…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has completed Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport, handling a Brussels Airlines flight using exclusively electric ground support equipment from arrival to departure. The milestone demonstrates that comprehensive ground handling operations can be delivered with lower emissions while maintaining safety, efficiency, and punctuality. The achievement reflects Swissport’s broader strategy… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2026-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Ambulance NI has received more than £140,000 in charitable funding following the conclusion of a two-year partnership with Belfast City Airport, which supported the charity as its official Charity Partner. Based on details shared in official updates from both organisations, the contribution reflects funds raised… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, 2026-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has taken a significant step toward reshaping how next-generation medical treatments move around the world, with the first successful test shipments of human cell and blood material departing for the United States as part of the Precision Therapy Logistics Gateway (PTLG) project. Based on details shared… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport is turning its focus to the future of aviation with the launch of a new competition designed to inspire students across Luton to explore the careers, creativity and skills that keep an airport running every day. Based on details shared in official announcement, the initiative… Read the full news article
(NEWS) NOVA SCOTIA, Canada, 2026-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax International Airport Authority is redefining the first moments of arrival in Atlantic Canada with the completion of its International Connections Facility at Halifax Stanfield, a project that blends modern aviation infrastructure with a powerful sense of place rooted in Mi’kmaq culture. Based on details shared… Read the full news article
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
(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
(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
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has taken a public-facing step toward its next major aviation milestone with the launch of T5 In the Making, an immersive exhibition offering visitors an early look at the vision, design, and innovation behind Changi Airport Terminal 5. According to the organisers’ announcement, the exhibition was officially… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2025-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has marked the conclusion of a two-year charity partnership with AberNecessities, raising £96,000 directly for the children’s charity, according to the airport’s press release. The partnership, which began in January 2024, focused on supporting disadvantaged families across the North-East of Scotland by providing essential… Read the full news article
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(NEWS) MILAN, 2025-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Milan’s cargo landscape is gearing up for a major evolution as dnata confirms a €25 million investment to build a next-generation cargo facility at Milano Malpensa—an announcement that places Italy’s busiest airfreight gateway firmly on the map of future-ready logistics hubs. According to the company’s announcement, the development… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2025-Dec-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is set to transform the passenger experience at Melbourne Airport, as stated in the company’s official announcement, with more than 70 Seamless Bag Drop S7 Air and S7 Air Hybrid units scheduled for deployment — representing the newest generation of its self-service technology. The installation… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, 2025-Dec-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport is marking four years as the lead test hub for Stargate, the €24.8 million sustainability initiative funded under the European Green Deal and Horizon 2020 programme. Developed in 2021 in partnership with 22 European organisations — including Athens International Airport, Budapest Airport and Aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac… Read the full news article