Doncaster Sheffield Airport firefighters take on two-day cycling challenge to raise money for The Children’s Hospital Charity

Doncaster, England, 2018-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Nine firefighters from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) will set off on the 22nd September to take on a gruelling two-day challenge, cycling the width of the country to raise money for The Children’s Hospital Charity. The coast to coast challenge begins at Morecambe Bay then across the Yorkshire Dales peaking… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches new four times weekly Kyiv Boryspil service to/from Berlin Schönefeld

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (3 Sep) celebrated its first ever Ukraine flights (its 37th country) with the start of its new four times weekly Kyiv Boryspil service to/from Berlin Schönefeld, the first of its 12 new Kyiv winter 2018 routes commencing this week, 2 months earlier than… Read the full press release

Energy Crop Solutions and Andrew Swift win Heathrow’s first ever Sustainable Innovation Prizes

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Essex based start-up Energy Crop Solutions and local resident Andrew Swift have won Heathrow’s first ever Sustainable Innovation Prizes. Beating other applications from SMEs across the UK and airport workers, the winners were judged as the best solutions which could solve some of the sustainability challenges facing airports… Read the full press release

Flybe to host its first-ever Open House event on 13th September 2018 in Belfast

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, the largest regional airline operating out of George Best Belfast City Airport, will be bringing to life its new ‘Close To You’ strapline on 13th September 2018 when Flybe Country Manager, Ken Harrower will host the airline’s first-ever Open House for existing and potential customers in Northern… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific launches scheduled seasonal service from Hong Kong to Tokushima in Japan

The Cathay Pacific Group’s newest destination in Japan underlines a year of exceptional growth for Hong Kong’s home airline HONG KONG, 2018-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce a scheduled seasonal service from Hong Kong to Tokushima in Japan, as its record-breaking year of network expansion continues. The new two-times-weekly service… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport launches South Island Travel Store on Chinese travel service platform Fliggy

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has today (31 August 2018) announced the launch of a South Island Travel Store on Fliggy, a leading Chinese travel service platform and part of the Alibaba digital ecosystem, in a move designed to promote regional tourism and economic development. Chinese travellers can plan and… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports organizes trip for 31 orphans to Sir Bani Yas Island as part of its ‘Flight of the Children of Zayed’ initiative

Abu Dhabi Airports organizes trip for 31 orphans to Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has launched its ‘Flight of the Children of Zayed’ initiative. In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Abu Dhabi Airports organized a trip for 31 orphans on August 31st… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport recognised its partners at the Annual Auckland Airport Operations Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has recognised the performance excellence of airlines and operations partners at the Annual Auckland Airport Operations Awards held in Auckland last night. Each of these organisations play a critical role in New Zealand’s tourism industry. This year’s winners are: Airline of the Year: Cathay Pacific… Read the full press release

Qantas to operate the first ever direct flight between Melbourne and San Francisco

Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will today (1ST SEPTEMBER 2018) operate the first ever direct flight between Melbourne and San Francisco, making it easier to travel between the two cities and reducing travel times. The national carrier will operate four return flights per week on the route with the airline’s Boeing 787-9… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to further expand its operations in Ukraine with fourth Airbus A320 aircraft at its Kyiv base

FIVE NEW SERVICES TO LATVIA, GERMANY AND DENMARK 4 AIRCRAFT TO BE ALLOCATED AT KYIV AIRPORT BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the leading LCC in Ukraine and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, today (AUG 30, 2018) announced that it will further expand its operations in Ukraine by adding a fourth Airbus A320 aircraft at… Read the full press release

Jet Airways introduces new flights to and from Indore connecting the city to 14 destinations across its domestic network

Increases flights by 20% to strengthen presence Only airline to provide nonstop connectivity to Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Vadodara, Jodhpur, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow and Pune from Indore Day-return option from Indore to Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Nagpur Indore, India, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, is introducing a slew of… Read the full press release

Heathrow invites passengers to share submissions of distinctive holiday sounds

Heathrow invites public to capture the holiday feeling by sharing their genuine Sound Escape Passengers invited to share submissions of distinctive holiday sounds The airport is collaborating with award-winning composer and sound artist Nick Ryan Sounds will be combined to create a unique, captivating and immersive soundscape LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

British Airways as Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways announced as Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby British Airways will become the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby, flying the Men’s and Women’s squads to tournaments around the world. The multi-year, ground-breaking new partnership will also see the… Read the full press release

British Airways’ World Sale now on with huge discounts on flights and holidays

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ World Sale is now on with huge discounts on flights and holidays from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City. The sale, which ends at 11.59 pm on September 25 includes the airline’s new routes to Durban, Pittsburgh and The Seychelles and there are return flights to California available… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches its spring 2019 schedule and new international routes from key U.S. gateway cities

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Aug 30, 2018) announced the beginning of its spring 2019 schedule and the addition of new international routes from key U.S. gateway cities. The carrier extended its bookable flight schedule through April 7, 2019, and flights are available to be booked today at Southwest.com…. Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes thrice weekly Tianjin Airlines service from Chongqing, China

Heathrow welcomes first direct flight to Chongqing, a Chinese economic powerhouse and popular tourist destination Route now the 10th direct Chinese connection from Heathrow, the UK’s only Hub airport and gateway to China Expansion will allow Heathrow to establish even more links to China, and compete with rival EU Hub airports LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 —… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority employee Agostos Nyemah earns Hoosier Hospitality Award

Nyemah is a shining example of Hoosier Hospitality Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Indianapolis Airport Authority employee Agostos Nyemah has a unique gift among Hoosiers – one that he recently stepped outside of his job description to leverage in helping an international passenger get to his destination. That above-and-beyond act earned him… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus to operate between London City Airport and Dublin Airport from 28th October

Aer Lingus will operate London City Airport’s third busiest route from 28th October following leasing deal with CityJet LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus will operate between London City Airport (LCY) and Dublin Airport from this October, bring its award-winning service to one of LCY’s most popular routes, and making travel… Read the full press release

British Airways to add more aircraft, more routes and more frequencies at London City Airport this winter

LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its busiest ever summer at London City Airport with news that more aircraft, more routes and more frequencies will be added to the network this winter. Four additional Embraer E190 aircraft will join the BA CityFlyer fleet during 2019, bringing the total fleet number to 26… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches daily nonstop service between Seattle and Columbus; the only nonstop flight between the Pacific Northwest and Central Ohio

Route becomes the first nonstop flight between the Pacific Northwest and Central Ohio Seattle, Washington, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is ready to touch down in Buckeye Country. The airline announced today (Aug 29, 2018) it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio…. Read the full press release

Ryanair launches £9.99 winter sale on Derry Airport route to Edinburgh

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (29 Aug) celebrated its new City of Derry Airport route to Edinburgh by launching a £9.99 winter sale. This new route to Edinburgh will commence in October, with a five-times weekly service, as part of Ryanair’s Winter 2018 schedule, which includes a route… Read the full press release

Emirates announces expanded service to Riyadh from 1 September 2018

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from 1 September 2018. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior… Read the full press release

Emirates offer special fares to the Scottish capital to celebrate its inaugural flight to Edinburgh on October 1st

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the inaugural flight to Edinburgh on October 1st, Emirates is offering passengers attractive fares to the Scottish capital. Travellers in the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 10th September 2018 for travel between 1st October and… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland promotes Thanh Vuong to Principal Engineer in the Maritime Project Design and Delivery Department

Thanh Vuong oversees capital improvements, dredging and cranes Oakland, Calif., 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland today (August 28, 2018) promoted Thanh Vuong to Principal Engineer in the Maritime Project Design and Delivery Department. The department manages more than $50 million worth of seaport capital projects each year and provides upkeep… Read the full press release

JJ Ruddle’s restaurant opens at Shannon Airport

New restaurant, the final phase of a €2.1m investment in the food and beverage facilities, opens at Shannon Airport Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The standard for airport food in Ireland has been reset, with a new offering in Shannon stirring up memories of the glory days of dining there. In another… Read the full press release

Eric Born agrees to extend its contract as President and CEO of Swissport International AG to December 31, 2019

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — HNA Group and Eric Born announced today (27.08.2018) that they have agreed to extend Eric Born’s contract as President and CEO of Swissport International AG to December 31, 2019. “Given Eric’s outstanding leadership, his understanding of the airport ground services and air cargo handling industry, and his… Read the full press release

ACI World launches policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports

Montreal, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (August 27, 2018) launched a policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports. Drone operations are expected to soon surpass the number of… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Primera Air’s nonstop, low-fare service to London

Low-cost trans-Atlantic carrier announces second route to Brussels at event with state, local officials Washington, D.C., 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport and Primera Air, a low-cost European airline, celebrated the National Capital Region’s first nonstop, low-fare service to London on Thursday with delegations from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District… Read the full press release

Royal Schiphol Group welcomes Kees Boef as new director of Corporate Affairs

Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kees Boef (52) will become the new director of Corporate Affairs of Royal Schiphol Group as of 1 October 2018. He currently serves as Corporate Communications Director at Achmea (since 2015). He also worked at Schiphol earlier in his career. Kees Boef has considerable experience in… Read the full press release

Qantas to upgrade lounges in Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Tamworth and Tokyo through its extended lounge improvement program

SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (23RD AUGUST 2018) announced an extension of its global lounge improvement program. The multi-million dollar program will see the national carrier upgrade six lounges in Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Tamworth and Tokyo. Announcing the investment as part of its record financial results, Qantas Group CEO… Read the full press release