Category Archives: Airports

Hundreds of classic, muscle and specialty cars to be showcased for the 11th annual KCI Cruise Car Show at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday, September 22

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To be Nationally Televised on Velocity Kansas City, MO, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is revving up for the KCI Cruise Night. On Saturday, September 22, the area east of Kansas City International Airport may look like a scene from the movie American Graffiti, as hundreds of classic, muscle and… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to build brand new, six-level multi-story car park in front of Terminal 2

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to record-breaking passenger numbers driving the need to create more car parking capacity, Budapest Airport is delighted to announce that a brand new, six-level multi-story car park is to be built in front of Terminal 2. The parking system around the terminals of Ferenc Liszt International Airport… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport inaugurated brand new passenger terminal section adjoining Terminal 2B

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Pier B, a brand new passenger terminal section of more than 10 000 square meters adjoining Terminal 2B, was inaugurated today (2018.09.13) at Budapest Airport. Going forward, the facility will be used to handle non-Schengen flights, including the wide body aircraft flying intercontinental long haul routes to North America,… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport as the principal partner of the third annual Eastside Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Three cheers for the best of East Belfast as the third annual Eastside Awards launches in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrating the achievements of the businesses and people of East Belfast. Open for entry until 19 October, new categories have been added to this year’s accolades recognising the… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East

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Passengers travelling through HIA can personalise their TUMI products at the store DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with TUMI to launch TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East. The TUMI store will be the ultimate destination for travellers looking for a unique… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to introduce India’s first non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester

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Non-stop service begins from 05th November, 2018 Jet Airways and Marketing Manchester jointly promote awareness of the new service Delhi, India, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline is all set to introduce the country’s first non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester effective 05th November, 2018. The airline’s latest service connecting India via… Read the full press release

Park’N Fly Launches Google Home Smart Speaker Agent Contest

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Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Park’N Fly has launched an exclusive Google Home contest offering Canadian travel agents the chance to win 1 of 5 Google Home smart speakers. The contest runs from September 15 to November 30, 2018. To enter, travel professionals must locate their agency Park’N Fly referral code which… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to host the “Aviation Climate Action Accelerator” event at Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco

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Airport convenes “Aviation Climate Action Accelerator” to lead carbon reduction in air transportation SAN FRANCISCO, California, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced an event for aviation industry partners and delegates during the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. The “Aviation Climate Action Accelerator”, to be held on Friday,… Read the full press release

Kansas City Aviation Department: Missourians might need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification for commercial air travel after January 21, 2019

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Kansas City, MO, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department wants to allay concerns travelers may have that they must use a U.S. passport to board their flights after October 10. For now, they have through January 21, 2019. The Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID program mandates that state-issued IDs and driver’s licenses… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport August 2018: 2.6 million passengers; up 3.4% on the same month last year

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has decidedly broken all records this summer with more than 5.2 million passengers in July and August 2018 versus 5 million in the summer of 2017. After the month of July with the largest number of passengers ever recorded, Brussels Airport welcomed almost 2.6 million passengers… Read the full press release

Air France to start 5 weekly flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Dallas-Fort Worth for the 2019 summer season

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Up to 5 weekly flights starting March 31th for the entire 2019 summer season; Operated by Airbus A330 equipped with the latest travel cabins and a capacity of 224 seats; Air France’s 13th destination in the US. PARIS, France, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting March 31th, 2019, Air France will fly from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to… Read the full press release

Air France to launch its Paris-CDG – Quito (Ecuador) route on May 14th next year

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PARIS, France, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting May 14th next year, the Air France network is expanding thanks to Joon, with the launch of its Paris-CDG – Quito (Ecuador) route. Customers will be able to travel between the two capitals by Airbus A340 in the comfort of the new long-haul travel cabins, with 30… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines adds the city of Cali as its fifth Colombian service station beginning December 20, 2018

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For ten years Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) has proudly served the country of Colombia, now it is adding the beautiful city of Cali as its fifth Colombian service station! Beginning December 20, 2018*, Spirit will connect Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with daily nonstop service. The connection will also provide a… Read the full press release

More than 75,000 people expected to attend the Eat Real Festival at the Oakland waterfront this Friday through Sunday

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More than 600,000 people have experienced the culinary adventure since 2009 Oakland, Calif., 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square’s biggest event of the year, Eat Real Festival, celebrates its 10th year at the Oakland waterfront this Friday through Sunday. More than 75,000 people are expected to attend the family-friendly festival with local food vendors,… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport August 2018: number of passengers up by 5.5% compared to last year

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In August, 3’099’820 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 5.5% compared to last year. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Local passengers increased by 4.9% to 2’171’082 in August 2018. The transfer rate is at 29.8% in the month under review (+0.3 percentage points vs. previous year) and transfer passengers… Read the full press release

Ryanair to launch 3 new routes to Malaga, Malta and Naples from Exeter as part of its Summer 2019 schedule

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (11 Sept) announced its first ever flights from Exeter, its newest airport, with 3 new routes to Malaga, Malta and Naples commencing in April, as part of its Summer 2019 schedule. Ryanair’s Summer 2019 Exeter schedule will deliver: – 3 new routes: Malaga,… Read the full press release

Ryanair to start a twice-weekly service from Cardiff to Malta as part of its Summer 2019 schedule

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ —Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (11 Sep) announced a new route from Cardiff to Malta, with a twice-weekly service commencing in April 2019, which will be a part of Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule. British consumers and visitors can now enjoy even lower fares and the latest “Always Getting… Read the full press release

American Association of Airport Executives, International Association of Airport Executives and Corporación Quiport S.A. to launch new International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) online training and certification program

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, with support from Corporación Quiport S.A. in Ecuador, operator of Quito International Airport, are pleased to announce the new International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) online training and certification… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority commemorates the seventeenth anniversary of the infamous tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001

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Ceremony to remember, celebrate ‘collective strength of the American People’ Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 11, 2018) the Indianapolis Airport Authority hosted a ceremony at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to commemorate the seventeenth anniversary of the infamous tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony, which included IAA… Read the full press release

London Gatwick August 2018: cargo traffic soared +22.3%; long-haul network grew by +18%

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Gatwick announces +18% growth in long-haul routes in August Cargo tonnage was up +22.3% with new Shanghai route due to add 3,700 tonnes of capacity 4.9m passengers travelled through Gatwick – its busiest August ever  Bristol, UK, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick’s cargo traffic soared in August, +22.3% year-on-year, as long-haul routes continued… Read the full press release

London Gatwick and Gatwick Aviation Museum to host behind-the-scenes look at the services which operate at the UK’s second largest airport

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Gatwick hosts free family event for second year in a row Airport teams in attendance to provide interactive displays for the public Event forms part of airport’s wider community engagement programme GATWICK, UK, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is partnering with the Gatwick Aviation Museum for a second year in a row to… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: August 2018, the busiest month in the Airport’s history

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Nearly one million passengers passed through Bristol Airport’s terminal last month, making this August the busiest month in the Airport’s history. Bristol, UK, 2018-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The record total of 951,973* passengers took traffic during the summer to over 1.8 million – a 6.7 per cent increase on 2017. This growth continues… Read the full press release

CDA issues a request for proposal to lease, finance, construct, and operate new concession at the O’Hare International Airport Multimodal Facility

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (09/11/2018) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified businesses to lease, finance, construct, and operate a dual purpose convenience and vending concession at the O’Hare International Airport Multimodal Facility that is set to open this fall. As part of its commitment to enhancing participation across airport… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West in Norway

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West in Norway. Located near a critical hub of international travel, the hotel brings the group’s portfolio… Read the full press release

Emirates to operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg during the autumn school holidays

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to increased demand for travel during the autumn school holidays, Emirates today (10 September 2018) announced it will operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg, temporarily replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft currently operating on the route. During the period of 25 to 29 October… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya

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Coastal Kenya becomes the latest must-see destination for tourists flying with the award-winning carrier Kenya’s second city offers visitors access to glorious beaches and a rich cultural heritage DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch direct flights to Kenya’s second city, Mombasa, opening up… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport and Shell Aviation broke ground on two new refuelling tanks in EIA’s Cargo Village

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Two, new, two-million litre tanks added for cargo use Edmonton, AB, 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and fuel tenant, Shell Aviation, broke ground today (September 5, 2018) on two new, two-million litre refuelling tanks in EIA’s Cargo Village. The new tanks will be purpose-built for handling air cargo freighters. The… Read the full press release

American Airlines expands its Grand Rapids route map with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) this winter

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is expanding its Grand Rapids (GRR) route map, with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) beginning this winter. The announcement of Phoenix-Sky Harbor marks the seventh nonstop flight served by American at the Ford Airport, and the seasonal flights to Phoenix on an Airbus A319… Read the full press release

HMSHost’s Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen at Louisville International Airport becomes a part of Kentucky’s Urban Bourbon Trail

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First ever Urban Bourbon Trail stop at the airport LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers and guests can now start or continue their journey on Kentucky’s Urban Bourbon Trail at global restaurateur HMSHost’s award-winning Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen at Louisville International Airport. Louisville Tourism and the Urban Bourbon Trail are celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month this… Read the full press release

flydubai announces double daily flights between Kiev and Dubai

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Ukraine remains an important market for the airline Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today (September 6, 2018) has announced that it will move its existing operations to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) Kiev with effect from 28 October 2018.  From 02 October, double daily flights will be available between Kiev and… Read the full press release