Category Archives: Airports

Spirit Airlines to start nonstop service from Orlando, Florida to Montego Bay, Jamaica and Denver, Colorado

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The new routes just keep coming in Orlando! Spirit Airlines(NYSE: SAVE), Florida’s hometown airline, is celebrating its recent expansion with three more routes from the City Beautiful to the beautiful island of Jamaica* and the Mile High City. Starting February 28, 2019, Spirit will begin nonstop service from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Montego Bay,… Read the full press release

SITA enhances its airport operations and passenger flow management solutions with the acquisition of MEXIA Interactive

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Acquisition will enhance SITA’s passenger flow and queue management capabilities Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, today (06 November 2018) announced the acquisition of private company MEXIA Interactive (“MEXIA”), a leading global provider of curb-to-gate passenger analytics for the air transport industry. The… Read the full press release

Hamburg, Germany to Host of the 2019 CAPA Low Cost Long Haul Global Summit

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The 2019 CAPA Low Cost Long Haul Global Summit will be held on 10-11 October 2019 at the Grand Elysée Hotel Hamburg. Hamburg, Germany, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — CAPA – Centre for Aviation, the world’s most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry, is pleased to announce Hamburg, Germany as… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport marks 10-year anniversary of Colonel H. Weir Cook Terminal

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Next decade to bring FedEx expansion, more tech, international flights INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) marks an historical milestone today (11/07/18) as the Colonel H. Weir Cook Terminal, which opened in 2008, celebrates its 10-year anniversary. The terminal, described as “new, bright and beautiful” recently by Travel +… Read the full press release

Gatwick Foundation Fund distributes a total of £300,000 in grants to seven Surrey-based community projects

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Grant will see five new ‘Community Fridges’ open, reducing food poverty by sharing surplus supermarket food across Mole Valley Project at Claridge House, Lingfield, will help adult carers to take time off Amber Foundation, Ockley, helps homeless, unemployed young people GATWICK, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick today (05/11/2018) announced the latest round of Gatwick… Read the full press release

London Gatwick to offer a total of 120 flights bound for Lapland this winter

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120 flights from Gatwick to Lapland are scheduled for December – more than any other airport in the UK The rise in flights is a response to the growing number of Brits looking to visit Father Christmas’ hometown  A number of new destinations – including Aarhus and Cologne – have also been added to Gatwick’s… Read the full press release

Gatwick Foundation Fund supports five projects across Sussex to support young and vulnerable groups

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Projects supporting older people include a cabaret tea club in Crawley for those at risk of social isolation and funding for 250 home visits in Horsham Grants for young people will help disadvantaged families with children across Sussex and cookery classes in Crawley to encourage team work Running costs for East Grinstead foodbank also supported… Read the full press release

British Airways expands its service between Heathrow and Inverness from summer 2019

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to significantly expand its service between Heathrow and Inverness by operating two daily return services from Monday to Friday and three return services at weekends from summer 2019. The increased schedule means that, for the first time since the Heathrow to Inverness route was reinstated in 2016,… Read the full press release

CDA announces the opening of new state-of-the-art ground transportation center at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today (11/07/2018) joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art ground transportation center serving O’Hare International Airport. The new Multi Modal Facility (MMF) directs rental car operations, public parking and other modes of ground transit into one centralized… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines brings 20 seasonal routes to Florida this winter

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida’s Hometown Airline is bringing the heat this winter with nearly 20 seasonal routes to the Sunshine State beginning today (Nov. 08, 2018).  Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is increasing its winter service with 20 seasonal routes to help its Guests swap the cold for the beaches, theme parks and warm weather of Florida…. Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new, nonstop service from Midway International Airport to California and Mexico

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation(CDA) announces that Southwest Airlines has launched new, nonstop service today (11/04/2018) from Midway International Airport (MDW) to California and Mexico, just in time for the upcoming holiday travel season. As of today, Southwest now has daily service between Midway and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The airline also began service from Midway to sunny Cabo San Lucas Aeropuerto… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches new routes just in time for the holiday season

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating autumn by beginning to operate several new routes just in time for the holiday season. More Options for California Travelers Northern California Expansion Southwest continues complementing its robust service for California travelers by strengthening its commitment to San Jose, California. By the end of this… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches a series of design engagement workshops to gather community input into its emerging plans for expansion

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Heathrow is running a series of collaborative design workshops from 6 November to gather community input into its emerging plans for expansion The airport has partnered with world-renowned architects Grimshaw to help identify opportunities for mitigation for those communities potentially impacted by an expanded airport  Workshops will help further refine the airport’s development proposals, that will… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Zurich Airport set to debut in Switzerland by 2020

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The IntercityHotel Zurich Airport will become the brand’s first venture into Switzerland when building works are completed in 2020. Construction is now beginning on schedule, and a number of characteristic features are already emerging. As with all IntercityHotels, the USP will be easy accessibility. The… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Alitalia’s five weekly nonstop flights to Rome

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Five-times weekly, year-round flights to launch May 2019 Washington, D.C., 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced Tuesday that Italian airline Alitalia will begin five weekly nonstop flights to Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) on May 2, 2019, providing a new option when traveling between the U.S. Capital Region and… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines announces non-stop flights between Singapore and Seattle

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Fifth US city in SIA network, and fourth served non-stop from Singapore Announcement coincides with tomorrow’s launch of non-stop Singapore-Los Angeles flights Singapore, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Seattle will become the fifth US city in Singapore Airlines’ route network – and the fourth to be served non-stop from Singapore – when new flights… Read the full press release

Swedavia and Norwegian Air Shuttle partner to provide airport parking benefits to Norwegian Reward members

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In partnership with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Swedavia continues to develop its range of parking products for members of the airline’s Norwegian Reward customer loyalty programme. These parking benefits are currently available at five of Swedavia’s airports. Åre Östersund Airport, from which Norwegian will launch service to Stockholm in… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport launches its 2018 Santa Flights adventure

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Over 2,000 seats for one of the most sought after Christmas events Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 2,000 lucky children and their parents will get to meet Santa 15,000 ft above sea level as Shannon Airport launches its 2018 Santa Flights adventure today. Short of Christmas Eve itself, Santa’s busiest day… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces five new route to Cyprus, France and Romania this Winter season

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — This week (29th October 2018) has seen the start of the Winter season at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and with it came five new route launches to destinations in Cyprus, France and Romania. Over the past few days Ryanair have commenced the first of their twice weekly… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific provides convenient access to Guangdong ports through codeshare agreement with Chu Kong Passenger Transport

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Cathay Pacific to codeshare on Chu Kong Passenger Transport’s high-speed ferry services to Guangdong ports Hong Kong, China, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific customers around the world will soon enjoy convenient access to seven key Greater Bay Area (GBA) ports in mainland China’s Guangdong province, through the airline’s new codeshare agreement with Chu… Read the full press release

GTA dnata expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with new, long-term partnership with Air Transat

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Toronto, Canada, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, significantly expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with the start of a new, long-term partnership with Air Transat. Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday airline, operates approximately 140 weekly flights from Toronto during peak season.  Starting from November, GTA dnata… Read the full press release

Lineage and Dreisbach announce the opening of world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility, Lineage Cool Port Oakland

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Oakland, CA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage”) and Dreisbach Enterprises (“Dreisbach”) announced the official opening of Lineage Cool Port Oakland (“Cool Port”), the world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility. Set on 25 acres at the Port of Oakland’s waterfront, Cool Port will serve as the newest hub for… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start direct flights from Irkutsk, Russia to Phuket, Thailand from December 30

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the global airline alliance oneworld®, from December 30, 2018 opens direct regular flights from Irkutsk to Phuket. Tickets for the new flight are already on sale. Flights from the Airport Irkutsk will be operated on Sundays. The flight departs from Irkutsk at 6:50 pm and lands at the airport of the island of Phuket at 1:00 am local time…. Read the full press release

AAAE and IAAE partner with Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring an array of professional development and training programs to airport executives

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, are proud to announce a major new agreement with the Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring a wide-ranging array of professional development and training programs… Read the full press release

AAAE launches new Scholarship named in honor of late aviation industry leader and mentor, Claudia B. Holliway

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is proud to announce the creation of the Claudia B. Holliway Women in Aviation Scholarship, named after a respected leader and mentor in the airport industry who passed away last fall. In addition to creating the new scholarship, AAAE has… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Steve Szalay as its new Managing Director

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Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has today (Monday 5 November 2018) confirmed it has appointed Steve Szalay as its new Managing Director. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Mr Szalay went on to hold a series of senior executive roles within the aviation sector including positions with UK… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week service to Mumbai

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Huge trade and investment benefits from direct connection as businesses and organisations across the Northern Powerhouse welcome route Tourism benefit predicted for the North as UK is the second most popular long-haul destination for Indian visitors 130,000 passengers a year set to benefit from direct route, with 500,000 people of Indian origin living in Manchester… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport expands network with 8 new destinations this winter season

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport is expanding its network this winter season with 8 new destinations. The airport now connects directly our country with 164 passenger destinations. The airport is also strengthening the connectivity to existing destinations. The aviation winter season runs from the end of October to the end… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes new Wizz Air service between Tirana and Dortmund

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Tirana International Airport: New flight Tirana–Dortmund begins, operated by Wizz Air TIRANA, Albania, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, started today (30 October 2018) a new service connecting Tirana with the German city of Dortmund. The low-fare route will operate two weekly flights, on Tuesdays… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport sponsors Bonham’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – supported by Hiscox

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More than 400 veteran cars expected to take part in total with 114 international entries Gatwick to offer spectators vouchers for free tea and coffee plus rare photograph opportunity with veteran car Gatwick sponsorship also provides economic boost for businesses on Crawley High Street GATWICK, UK, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick’s partnership with the… Read the full press release