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
Category Archives: Airports
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
Indianapolis Airport Authority employees named to the 2019 Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and to the Airport Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 List
Stanley K. Lacy program, Airport Business find top protégés at Indy airport INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Two rising young stars within the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s management team are in the spotlight this month for their professional achievements, leadership potential and community commitment. IAA’s Manager of Communications Megan Carrico and Business Development Analyst… Read the full press release
BUD Security Kft celebrates its fifth birthday
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The security screening of twenty-five thousand passengers and thousands of bags checked in per day, guaranteeing the security of an airport with 13 million per year – these are the main responsibilities of BUD Security Kft celebrating its fifth birthday in July. The subsidiary of Budapest Airport (100%… Read the full press release
Norwegian unveils summer 2019 schedule with 37% more weekly departures from Ireland to the USA and Canada
Airline confirms summer 2019 schedule with new route and increases from Dublin and Shannon Flights from Cork Airport to Providence-Boston to return next summer LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian today (Jul 20, 2018) continues its growth in Ireland by announcing its new expanded 2019 summer schedule with 37% more weekly departures to… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Innovation Hub and SAP launch startup innovation challenge to explore the potential of blockchain technology in the aviation industry
The idea contest from the Lufthansa Innovation Hub and SAP.iO Berlin Foundry seeks blockchain-based solutions that make the traveler’s customer experience, processes, supply chains, and maintenance procedures at airlines smoother, safer and more interconnected Ideas can be submitted in three categories until August 31, 2018 Participants can further develop their ideas in exchange with experts… Read the full press release
Emirates to introduce two additional flights to Lyon and one to Paris per week
Lyon to become daily service with two extra flights per week Paris to get one additional flight per week DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (18 JULY 2018) announced that it will introduce two additional flights to Lyon and one to Paris per week, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more… Read the full press release
London Gatwick welcomes the arrival of quieter and more fuel efficient aircraft of easyJet
easyJet’s new A321neo aircraft are quieter and more fuel efficient Gatwick reduces noise impacts while growing passenger numbers Gatwick investing in major infrastructure to facilitate next generation of aircraft GATWICK, UK, 2018-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is investing for the arrival of a new fleet of larger, quieter easyJet aircraft, which will reduce… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific to start new non-stop service between Hong Kong and Seattle on 31 March 2019
Non-stop services to “The Emerald City” start from March 2019 HONG KONG, 2018-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific will commence a new non-stop service to Seattle on 31 March 2019, becoming the only airline that will directly link Hong Kong with the fastest-growing city on the west coast of the United States. Cathay Pacific… Read the full press release
Swissport International kicks off the integration of the Aerocare organization in Australia and New Zealand
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Process integration of Aerocare into the Swissport network is in full swing. The global leader in Airport Ground Services and Air Cargo Handling kicks off the re-branding of its operation in Australia and New Zealand at Sydney Airport. The conversion of all locations and all Aerocare Ground Service… Read the full press release
Gatwick rolls out 100% electric vehicle car sharing service
Scheme run by Bluecity – only company operating a pan-London 100% electric vehicle car sharing service – with over 300 pickup/ drop off points Ten cars based at Gatwick, with additional capacity ring fenced and ambitious plans to expand the network across London and surrounding areas Vehicles produce zero emissions supporting Gatwick’s carbon neutral status… Read the full press release
UK’s aerospace and aviation sectors sign up to The Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter
50 companies in aerospace/aviation have signed up to the Charter. Members of the Charter include aerospace manufacturers, airlines, airports, trade bodies and others. Bristol, UK, 2018-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter reflects the aspiration of the industry to see gender balance across all levels. The Charter: Commits organisations to… Read the full press release
Luggage storage start-up Stasher wins top prize in Hotel Jumpstart
Luggage storage start-up Stasher wins top prize in Hotel Jumpstart Leading travel tech start-up programme led by Expedia Affiliate Network and Hotels.com London, UK , 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Luggage storage start-up, Stasher, has won Hotel Jumpstart, a mentorship-driven accelerator programme for innovative travel tech start-ups led by Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) and… Read the full press release
easyJet expands its fleet with its first A321neo aircraft
LUTON, England, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has celebrated the delivery of its first A321neo aircraft, marking the milestone with a flight into Farnborough International Airshow today (18 / 07 / 2018). easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren was joined by UK Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling, Airbus CEO Tom Enders and President of… Read the full press release