Liverpool Airport welcomes Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On 31st October 2018 Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its Liverpool Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos, and 34 routes in total. Ryanair’s Liverpool S19 schedule will deliver: 3 new routes to: Copenhagen (2 weekly), Corfu (2 weekly) and Paphos (2weekly) 34… Read the full press release

BAC to present latest developments in its Airport Modernisation Programme at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company will showcase the Airport Modernisation Programme’s (AMP) latest developments in front of the global aerospace community at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018, which is the biggest to date. BAC is a Gold Sponsor of the commercially-focused biennial airshow, which brings together leading civil and… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 2018-19 Winter schedule featuring a total of 14 routes

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2018-19 Winter schedule this past weekend (Sunday 28th October 2018) featuring a total of 14 routes with a choice of up to 272 flights a week from George Best Belfast City Airport. From the 8th February 2019, passengers will see an… Read the full press release

All car rental facilities at O’Hare International Airport will operate from one centralized location

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting this Wednesday, October 31, 2018, all car rental facilities at O’Hare International Airport will operate from one centralized location. The new Multi Modal Facility (MMF) consolidates the airport’s rental car operations into a sleek, modern facility that will improve the experience and level of service for all rental car users at O’Hare. The facility will serve both large and small market operators,… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka

A380 network expands East and West to reach 50 destinations worldwide 22 percent capacity increase on route to Hamburg; 38 percent on Osaka flight; enabling more passengers to enjoy the comforts of the A380 DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its flagship A380 aircraft… Read the full press release

Emirates to launch the world’s first “biometric path” at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport

Use of biometric technology across multiple points from check-in to boarding is first in the world in terms of its integration across airport stakeholders Advanced stage of implementation with testing programme already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar programme is part of Emirates’ continued investment… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways continues its winning streak by adding 10 new international service awards in October

The airline continues its winning streak by adding 10 new accolades to its growing collection, including awards from Business Traveller, Kayak and Condé Nast Traveler The national carrier for the State of Qatar also receives a High Commendation for the Global Excellence Award at the 2018 CJ You Awards DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

EVA Air and Copa Airlines make travel to/from Asia and Panama more convenient with new code-sharing agreement

Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance members EVA Air and Copa Airlines began a code-sharing agreement on 04 November, 2018, making travel to/from Asia and Panama more convenient and extending services for both airlines’ passengers. Under the code-share, Copa passengers can take EVA-operated flights to Taipei from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago… Read the full press release

YYC to host a Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 11, 2018

CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — What: YYC Calgary International Airport will host a Remembrance Day ceremony for airport travellers and employees who wish to pause and remember those who have served in past conflicts, and honour the men and women who serve our country today (October 29, 2018). The airport community Honour Guard will include uniformed representatives… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines inaugurates new route between Vienna and Cape Town

Twice per week to the city on the Cape Peninsula  Flights will be operated deploying a Boeing 777  VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — During the night from Saturday to Sunday at 10:30 p.m. local time, the first Austrian Airlines flight landed in the South African metropolis of Cape Town. Austrian Airlines operates two… Read the full press release

Live emergency exercise at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on October 30, 2018

WINNIPEG, MB, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) will be conducting a live emergency exercise on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The exercise will involve a simulated incident in the terminal and on the airfield with on-airport and off-airport emergency personnel participating. In order to maintain the… Read the full press release

Oman Air resumes its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives on 28th October. The service is operated by the new B737 –MAX 8 aircraft. Oman Air flights from Muscat to Maldives will operate on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday… Read the full press release

SAS launches new campaign: “The Arrivals” in the We Are Travelers series

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The new SAS We Are Travelers campaign “The Arrivals” launching on October 30th, 2018 captures the evasive moment of arrival. “The Arrivals” campaign imagery and film are created by award winning photographer Peter Funch and Danish filmmaker Jeppe Rønde. “The Arrivals” is the name and concept behind the new SAS… Read the full press release

Emirates set to launch world’s first “biometric path” in Dubai International airport

Use of biometric technology across multiple points from check-in to boarding is first in the world in terms of its integration across airport stakeholders Advanced stage of implementation with testing programme already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar programme is part of Emirates’ continued investment… Read the full press release

Emirates debuts its iconic double decker aircraft A380 in St. Petersburg

The airline will temporarily operate the A380 on its Dubai – St. Petersburg route until October 28th Passengers travelling for the autumn holidays will now have the chance to experience the world’s largest commercial passenger jet Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked aviation history yesterday as the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport provides guests with 4,000 new braked trolleys

Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has rolled out a fleet of 4000 new braked baggage trolleys at its domestic and international terminals. The new trolleys are an upgrade in safety, design and functionality, and unlike many airports in the world, travellers will be provided complimentary use of the trolleys… Read the full press release

HKIA Launches off-airport check-in services at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge boundary crossing facilities

HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In tandem with the commissioning of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is launching off-airport check-in services at the HZMB boundary crossing facilities for the convenience of passengers using the bridge to connect to destinations around the world. At the Hong Kong Boundary… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport 2018/19 winter timetable: fly from Zurich directly to 151 destinations in 66 countries around the world

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Countries around the world. There are a number of new additions to the winter timetable. SWISS is increasing the number of flights in its European route network. It will also offer twelve direct flights a week to Bremen. Edelweiss Air, also part of the Lufthansa Group, will… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport opens bidding process for the Domestic Parking Garage Food Truck Lease

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Bids (RFB) process for the Domestic Parking Garage Food Truck Lease, and invites you to attend the Informational Conference scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. PST at the SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road,… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport and PIVO to combine expertise in aviation fire-fighting training

Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The province of Flemish-Brabant and Brussels Airport Company have signed a declaration of intent concerning fire-fighting training for aviation. The Provincial Institute for Education and Training (PIVO) and the fire brigade of Brussels Airport want to expand an expertise training around aircraft incident control, with the purpose of… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport and flybmi join forces to sponsor Santas on the Run charity event on December 9

The annual Santas on the Run 2k fun run is taking place in Bristol on Sunday, December 9. Bristol, UK, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Santas on the Run is the biggest and most spectacular festive charity event, which attracts thousands of people from the city and beyond, of all ages and abilities. Organised by… Read the full press release

SAS travellers can now enjoy both upgraded lounges with innovative technology features, and new service products at Copenhagen airport

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — At Copenhagen airport passengers traveling with SAS can now enjoy both upgraded lounges with innovative technology features, and new service products. The new products will make time spent in the airport more efficient and pleasant. Travelers can now beat the effects of jet lag and winter depression with light… Read the full press release

Belgian chocolatier Godiva to launch its first in-store interactive wall display at Hamad International Airport

New concept to delight chocolate lovers at HIA Interactive display is a first of its kind for Godiva DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with premium Belgian chocolatier Godiva to launch its first in-store interactive wall display in travel retail designed to appeal to chocolate-loving passengers travelling… Read the full press release

flydubai becomes the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki

Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE national carrier to offer year-round direct flights to Finland The new route is code-shared with Emirates and gives passengers access to more than 200 destinations worldwide on the combined network DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has inaugurated its new daily service to Helsinki becoming the first… Read the full press release

EWR, JFK, LGA & SWF now provide passengers with free, unlimited access to high-speed Wi-Fi

High-speed Wi-Fi allows passengers to easily stream, download and browse internet throughout airports during unlimited free sessions Part of agency’s commitment to best-in-class customer service offers seamless, high-speed experience at all Port Authority airports at time of record passenger volumes New York, NY, 2018-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a major improvement from past… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rome Fiumicino International Airport

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rome Fiumicino International Airport. The fourth Radisson Blu to arrive in Italy, the new hotel will be part of a long-term plan… Read the full press release

Discover Brussels and sample delicious Belgian specialities during The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday 28th October

Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday 28th October, marathon and half marathon runners will flock to Brussels to discover our European capital on foot. The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon is an increasingly international event: a record number of participants (28%) will come from outside the country. Runners can still register… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport as headline sponsor for the Big Bang Fair South East, UK’s biggest single celebration of STEM for young people

Gatwick’s education programme designed to help young people gain confidence, raise aspirations and offer opportunities they may not otherwise have had Airport will be headline sponsor which enables Big Bang Fair to run over two days Sponsorship to highlight the importance and relevance of STEM subjects in the world of work, including among the 24000… Read the full press release

Zero emission fuel cell electric double-deck bus launched at Gatwick’s Annual Transport Forum

Fuel cell electric bus trial to be run on Metrobus Fastway service 100 Airport has increased its financial support for local buses so that services can run during early mornings, evenings and weekend Gatwick’s staff car-pooling service saves 20,025 vehicle miles, 7,009g of NOx and 8,230kg of CO2 since launching just two months ago GATWICK,… Read the full press release

CDA unveils new photo exhibit featuring images of BCIA and various landmarks in Beijing at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (October 23, 2018), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) , representatives from Sister Airport Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) and Choose Chicago joined CDA representatives for the unveiling of a new photo exhibit at O’Hare International Airport. The exhibit, consisting of 24 panels, is on display in O’Hare’s Terminal 5 International Arrivals Hall and… Read the full press release