Summer 2019 schedule: Ryanair announces twice weekly service from Liverpool to Corfu, Greece

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 Oct) announced a new route from Liverpool to Corfu, with a twice weekly service from June, as part of Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule, which will be launched shortly. North West consumers and visitors can now enjoy even lower fares and the latest… Read the full press release

Indonesia’s busiest airports to take advantage of SITA’s world-class technology

World leader in airport technology continues partnership with PT Angkasa Pura Supports, subsidiary company of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Mangupura, Bali, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As world leaders gather in Bali for the IMF-World Bank Group meetings, PT Angkasa Pura I Persero (AP1), which operates 13 airports across Central and Eastern Indonesia,… Read the full press release

WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out of YYC Calgary International Airport

Investment will support 650 jobs and $100 million in economic output CALGARY, CANADA, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (October 10, 2018) announced that it’s connecting Alberta to the world as it launches its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary. WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out… Read the full press release

Norwegian offers UK holidaymakers the chance to book flights to the USA for less with East Coast five-day Flash Sale

Six transatlantic routes included in the five-day sale from £134.90 one-way LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Oct 11, 2018) launched an East Coast five-day Flash Sale offering holidaymakers from across the UK the chance to book flights to the USA for less. For five days consumers will be able to… Read the full press release

SFO unveils designs to honor civil rights leader Harvey Milk in the new Terminal 1 facility

Airport makes public call for Milk images to be included in dedication designs SAN FRANCISCO, California, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) unveiled its designs to honor civil rights leader Harvey Milk in the new Terminal 1 facility, scheduled to open in phases beginning July 2019. The unveiling will include… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport named the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler

Announcement marks the fifth consecutive year Indy airport awarded with top title Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Using feedback from nearly half a million travelers, Condé Nast Traveler has named the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Condé Nast awarded the title… Read the full press release

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport ranked the tenth best U.S. airport according to Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Puts BWI Marshall Airport in Top 10 Baltimore, MD, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was ranked the tenth best U.S. airport, according to the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. This week, Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its comprehensive… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes HKSAR Government measures to strengthen the transport connectivity of Lantau with other cities in the Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong, China, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific welcomes the commitment of the Hong Kong SAR Government of making its “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” a priority as outlined in the 2018 Policy Address given today by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, The Hon Mrs Carrie Lam. The airline welcomes the Government’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA)

Passengers can capture and share their favourite moments at the Prada Voyage Podium DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers will be able to capture their favourite moments at a Prada Voyage photo… Read the full press release

Cape Town International Airport named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony

Cape Town, South Africa, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held at the Durban International Convention Centre last night. The gala awards ceremony was attended by senior executives from major… Read the full press release

British Airways to operate daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow next summer

Nashville is the fastest new route to move to a daily service in 10 years Additional two weekly services added on flight from London LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to increase its flights to Nashville next summer, operating a daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow. The addition of two… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport to introduce new larger Duty Free offering with Lagardere Travel Retail

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Doubling the size of the international retail space at Christchurch Airport is one of the many changes coming as a result of the appointment of a new world leading concessionaire. The airport has just signed a new eight-year concession with Lagardere Travel Retail, which, along with the… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport introduces the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants

Christchurch Airport is introducing the world’s first online marketing portal for Alipay merchants. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport’s ‘South’ programme is leading the New Zealand rollout of Alipay, a Chinese smartphone app and payment system that has more than 800-million users. Alipay is rapidly becoming the most popular way for… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to introduce daily flights from Vienna to Montreal in 2019

 Daily Austrian Airlines flights from Vienna to Montreal as of 29 April 2019  Partner Air Canada to assume flight service on the Vienna-Toronto route  “We succeeded in attracting a strong partner to Vienna”, says CCO Andreas Otto  VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting late April 2019, Austrian Airlines, Austria’s home carrier will introduce… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay to improve services for passengers requiring special assistance

CORNWALL, England, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 200,000 passengers passed through Cornwall Airport Newquay between May and August this summer, with more than 2,500 requesting additional support within the terminal due to long term illness or disabilities. With the busy summer season coming to an end, the Airport is planning how we continue to… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield received Certificate of Accreditation at the ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation ceremony

Efforts Recognized with Level 2 Accreditation Halifax, N.S., 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield’s environmental sustainability efforts were recognized this week at the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Joyce Carter, President & CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority, and several members of the Senior Leadership Team received a… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces eight new ground transport initiatives in preparation for the ‘summer peak’

Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport today (03 October 2018) announced a suite of new ground transport initiatives in preparation for the ‘summer peak’, the busiest travel period of the year. The eight new ground transport initiatives will improve access to, from and around Auckland Airport for travellers, employees and freight… Read the full press release

flydubai to operate flights to 39 destinations from DWC during the refurbishment project period at DXB

flydubai has announced today  that it will operate flights to select destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) in order to provide more travel options to passengers flydubai flights to select destinations will operate for 45-day period from 16 April 2019 to 30 May 2019 39 routes will operate from DWC* The scheduling of flights to… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport completes best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit by the British Safety Council

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen Airport has successfully completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council, demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of health and safety management systems and associated arrangements. The airport underwent a comprehensive, quantified and robust evaluation of its… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport’s new accessible toilet facility recognised by Changing Places

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new accessible toilet facility within Aberdeen Airport’s departure lounge has been recognised by Changing Places – an official body supporting people with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The new room, as well as a custom-built toilet block, officially opened last week within the departure lounge as part… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport forms North Sea Heliports Alliance (NSHA) with six largest heliports in Europe

Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The six largest heliports in Europe have official launched the North Sea Heliports Alliance (NSHA) at last week’s WindEnergy conference in Hamburg. Aberdeen International Airport is the busiest heliport in the world and forms the NSHA with colleagues from Emden, Esbjerg, Humberside, Avinor Stavanger and Den Helder Airports…. Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ five flights a week to Mumbai

MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The North is set to get direct access to Mumbai next month when Jet Airways begin five flights a week to the Indian city. As well as being a global business destination and financial centre, Mumbai also offers visitors a wealth of leisure options, and easy access… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport’s new security lanes slashed average passenger processing time to only 6 minutes

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new security search system and equipment at George Best Belfast City Airport has slashed average passenger processing time to only 6 minutes. The £1.5 million investment has seen the complete refurbishment of the security search area, with the introduction of new security lanes which can process… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific increases frequencies to Adelaide, Frankfurt, Madrid and Tokyo

Hong Kong, China, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Our customers have spoken, and we have listened. Not only are we adding more and more destinations to our already expansive global network*, we are also increasing the frequency of services on some of our most popular routes across three continents to give our passengers more… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority appoints Domenico D’Ambrosio as Vice President of Marketing, Innovation and Chief Revenue Officer

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Domenico D’Ambrosio has been hired for the newly created position of Vice President of Marketing, Innovation and Chief Revenue Officer for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.  He starts October 3. D’Ambrosio comes to the Airport Authority from Verizon, where he most recently held the position of Market President, overseeing sales and operations in a market comprising 14 states. D’Ambrosio started… Read the full press release

Spirit brings hundreds of jobs to Orlando with 12 new routes and international service from Orlando International Airport

Spirit celebrates 12 new routes and international service from Orlando International Airport with an announcement to bring hundreds of jobs to the area MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Orlando is seeing even more yellow with a massive expansion by Florida’s hometown airline! Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) celebrates its first day of international service out of Orlando… Read the full press release

Flybe celebrates 35 years operating from George Best Belfast City Airport

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is celebrating 35 years operating from George Best Belfast City Airport. To mark the occasion, representatives from Flybe including the Chief Executive, Christine Ourmières-Widener; the Chief Commercial Officer, Roy Kinnear and Flybe’s Country Manager for Ireland, Ken Harrower, hosted a celebratory reception… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrated International Heart Day with healthy lifestyle and wellness event amongst staff and stakeholders alike

Celebrating the International Heart Day Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports hosted last week a healthy lifestyle and wellness event at Al Bateen Executive Airport and its headquarters (HQ), providing a range of services and raising awareness amongst staff and stakeholders alike. Participants included staff from the airport… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes new Ryanair twice weekly Ibiza service for 2019 summer season

Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, has today (02 October 2018) welcomed the announcement by Ryanair that it is to deliver a twice weekly Ibiza service for next year’s summer season as another major boost in a very positive year for the airport. Ryanair will operate the new… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrates the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh

Edinburgh becomes Emirates’ second destination in Scotland and eighth in the UK New service connects travellers from Edinburgh and east of Scotland with Emirates’ global network  Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today (1 October 2018) celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh…. Read the full press release