Luxair Luxembourg Airlines to expand its fleet with 2 additional Boeing 737-700 aircrafts

LuxairGroup implements several measures to stimulate growth and stabilise its network Luxembourg, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines will take delivery of 2 additional Boeing 737-700 aircraft with 142 seats each in March and May 2019. As extra capacity is required in the short term, it was decided to opt for two planes… Read the full press release

SITA to continue its world-class technology with round-the-clock service support to Brisbane Airport

SITA technology drives Brisbane commitment to service as it connects Queensland 24/7 Brisbane, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane Airport, the premier gateway to Queensland and the third busiest airport in Australia, has again selected SITA as its technology partner as the airport continues its growth and transformation plans. The new agreement will see SITA… Read the full press release

Norwegian among the first carriers to operate Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Gatwick Airport

Airline among the first carriers to operate Boeing’s newest aircraft type at Gatwick Airport 737 MAX to initially be operated on selected Nordic routes LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is introducing its newest single-aisle aircraft at London Gatwick this summer to service selected short-haul flights to Europe. For the first time,… Read the full press release

Emirates to introduce two additional flights to its Toronto service

Dubai, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (July 30 2018) announced that it will introduce two additional flights to its Toronto (YYZ) service, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more choice and convenience to travellers. The additional Toronto flights will be introduced on August 18 2018 and will operate on a Saturday departing… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to introduce new city pairs Bengaluru – Guwahati and Hyderabad – Indore

Guests get to choose from 30 additional weekly flights connecting metros with emerging cities in India Excellent connectivity beyond Guwahati to Aizwal / Bagdogra / Jorhat / Imphal & Silchar Mumbai / Bengaluru, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premier international airline, has announced its plans to introduce new city pairs… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes Turkmenistan Airlines’ biweekly flights between Ashgabat and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the resumption of Turkmenistan Airlines’ biweekly flights between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), connecting the two nation’s capitals with flights operating every Friday and Sunday Saoud Al Shamsi, Acting Chief Commercial Officer (ACCO) of Abu… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport named UK’s favourite airport according to research by Saga

Doncaster, England, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Yorkshire’s award-winning Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) can add the accolade of the UK’s favourite airport to its collection according to research published by Saga today (27th July 2018). The survey of more than 9,500 Saga members revealed those opting for a regional departure (89%) over a major international… Read the full press release

Changi Airport expands its dining options with nine fresh new food concepts

SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — With 140 F&B options and growing, Changi Airport is a dining haven for every palate and occasion. From this month, foodies can look forward to nine fresh new food concepts from household brands – raising Changi Airport’s tasty credentials with five first-in-Changi brands and the airport’s largest 24-hour… Read the full press release

Airports and Airlines come together to help combat human trafficking

Montreal, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers a year, but this… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group launches new programme that promotes Singapore stopover holiday

SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today (Jul 26, 2018) announced the launch of its ‘Changi Stopovers’ programme, aimed at enticing­­ passengers travelling through Changi Airport to stop over[1] in Singapore and explore the Lion City. The programme provides attractive options for travellers to enjoy a Singapore stopover holiday when they visit… Read the full press release

CDA releases findings confirming no evidence of health risks in connection with the Residential Sound Insulation Program window

Independent testing finds screens as source of odors; CDA will develop a mitigation solution for homes affected by odorous windows  Chicago, IL, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today released findings by two independent experts that confirm there is no evidence of health risks in connection with the Residential Sound… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches three new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to the Romanian cities of Bucharest, Cluj and Iași

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airline groups including Wizz Air UK, today (JUL 27, 2018) announces the launch of three new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to the Romanian cities of Bucharest, Cluj and Iași. With fares starting from just £23*, seats are on sale… Read the full press release

easyJet inaugurates its first flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux, France

easyJet adds fourth aircraft to its London base Airline set to break the one million passenger barrier at the airport LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has launched its first flight from London Southend Airport to Bordeaux in South West France. The route  which took off yesterday afternoon is the… Read the full press release

easyJet partners with AirPortr to give passengers the option to check their luggage in online and collected from their doorstep

easyJet passengers can now check-in luggage from home LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched a partnership with home bag drop service AirPortr, giving passengers travelling from London Gatwick the option to check their luggage in online and then have it collected from their doorstep by friendly, professional drivers… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces Children’s Hospice South West as charity partner again for 2018

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted being Bristol Airport’s charity partner again for 2018. Each year Airport staff are asked to vote and support one charity and, for the fourth consecutive year, CHSW is the nominated charity of the year. Bristol, UK, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year alone the partnership raised… Read the full press release

British Airways launches a year round four-per-week service to Pittsburgh from Heathrow

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will shortly become the only airline to offer a direct flight from the UK to Pittsburgh. From April 2, 2019, the airline will launch a year round four-per-week service to the Pennsylvanian city from Heathrow. The new route will take the number of US destinations the airline… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific launches direct service between Manila and Melbourne on August 14, 2018

CEB maintains lead in Sydney route as Melbourne service shows strong demand Pasay City, Philippines, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific is optimistic that the upcoming launch of its direct service between Manila and Melbourne will further boost its market share in Australia on the back of competitive fare offerings… Read the full press release

Göteborg Landvetter Airport welcomes Qatar Airways’ new direct route to Doha

The new non-stop service also means great cargo potential for export companies in western Sweden. Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The five-star carrier Qatar Airways, which was named the top airline in the world in 2017, is now launching a direct route to Doha, the capital of Qatar, from Göteborg Landvetter Airport, with… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport installs Welcome to Yorkshire tourist information centre

Doncaster, England, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Yorkshire’s award winning Doncaster Sheffield Airport will be giving passengers an even warmer welcome to the region from today (Tuesday 24 July) following the installation of the iconic Welcome to Yorkshire branding in the terminal and a revamped tourist information centre. The refurbishment is a joint investment between… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ ultramodern aircraft A350-1000 lands in United States for the first time

Award-winning airline brings renowned German football team FC Bayern München to the U.S. for the team’s 2018 U.S. tour Qatar Airways is the Global Launch Customer for the state-of-the-art A350-1000 aircraft, which commenced commercial service in February 2018 Qatar Airways became the long-term Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern München this month DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-26 —… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific successfully trials Bluetooth low-energy beacons at its cargo hub in Hong Kong

Airline has been working with Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence to enable end-to-end shipment tracking with real-time information HONG KONG, 2018-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has undertaken a proof of technology trial of Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) beacons in the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, the airline’s cargo hub in Hong Kong. The trial,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to increase the number of flights on Moscow — Lipetsk route to two per day

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld global alliance, will increase the number of scheduled flights along the Moscow — Lipetsk route to two per day, starting on 1 August 2018. The additional daily S7 Airlines flight will depart from Moscow at 8.40 a.m. and arrive in Lipetsk at 9.40 a.m. The return flight is to leave the airport in Lipetsk at 10.15 a.m. and… Read the full press release

Qantas brings its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service to Hong Kong from December 2018

SYDNEY, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (24TH JULY 2018) announced Hong Kong as the next destination for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. From December 2018*, customers travelling on selected Qantas flights to Hong Kong will experience the Dreamliner’s next generation Economy, Premium Economy and Business class cabins: Brisbane to Hong Kong from 19… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes new addition to its dining offer with the opening of Spuntino this December 2018

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hidden away in the heart of Soho at No.61 Rupert Street is Spuntino, a restaurant that consists of 27 stools and a popcorn machine.  The New York comfort-food inspired eatery has developed a cult following with London foodies and is soon to be opening its doors at… Read the full press release

Oman Air increases frequency of flights to Salalah

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ —  Oman Air, the national airline for the Sultanate of Oman, has increased its frequency of flights to Salalah, the principal city of the Dhofar region, to cater for the increase in demand from holidaymakers looking to experience the Khareef season which brings in its wake lovely weather… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate nine new dining options in Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s North Terminal

Local flavors and nationally-recognized favorites planned DETROIT, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Detroit’s thriving culinary scene is coming to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The Wayne County Airport Authority awarded global restaurateur HMSHost and its partners AJA & Associates, LLC and Ellis Infinity – both part of the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces more than HK$9.8 million granted from the Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund and Fisheries Enhancement Fund to eight projects

HONG KONG, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) announced today (23 July 2018) that more than HK$9.8 million in total has been granted from the Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund (MEEF) and Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF) to eight projects for a 12-month period with effect from 1 July 2018 to 30… Read the full press release

Emirates and flydubai announce codeshare agreement for flights between Dubai and Zagreb, Croatia

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and its partner airline flydubai announced today (July 23, 2018) that flights between Dubai and Zagreb in Croatia will be operated by flydubai from 2 December 2018 to 30 March 2019 after which flights will be operated by Emirates. The move will ensure that capacity is… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches direct five-times weekly flights to Gothenburg, Sweden from 12 December

Service to Gothenburg will commence 12 December 2018 and marks Qatar Airways’ second Swedish destination after Stockholm Direct flights will be operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft five times per week DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch direct five-times weekly flights to Gothenburg,… Read the full press release

Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport voted best Alliance Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth year in a row

Accolade Received Fourth Year Running Star Alliance Voted Best Airline Alliance at Skytrax Los Angeles, USA, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport was voted best Alliance Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth year in a row. “We are honoured that our customers… Read the full press release