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
Category Archives: Airports
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
London Gatwick opens a new £2 million airline lounge style area for passengers who require special assistance
With 90 seats new special assistance area is more than double the existing area Designed with a premium lounge feel for passengers to enjoy before flying Up to 7% of UK population avoids air travel because of a disability GATWICK, UK, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has today (17/07/2018) announced the opening of… Read the full press release
Ekol Logistics to move into Budapest Airport’s new Cargo City
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport Zrt. and Ekol Logistics Kft. have signed a lease agreement, whereby the air cargo unit of Ekol will move to the new Cargo City, scheduled for opening at the end of 2019. Late this summer, Budapest Airport will commence the construction of the new Cargo City… Read the full press release
South African Airways again wins the ‘Best Airline Staff in Africa’ award at the Skytrax 2018 World Airline Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) continues to set the bar in customer service by winning once again the ‘Best Airline Staff in Africa’ award at the annual World Airline Awards hosted by Skytrax, the Oscars of the aviation industry, held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in London. In SAA’s sixth… Read the full press release
SJC hosted Working@SJC Career Fair to create job opportunities college-age and high school students interested in aviation careers
High School and College-Age Students Learn About Aviation Careers through Behind-the-Scene Tours, Mock Interviews and Career Panels San Jose, Calif., 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Working@SJC Career Fair hosted by Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in partnership with Alaska Airlines and the Bay Area Council on July 17, 2018, showcased to college-age and… Read the full press release
Boeing and VietJet sign MoU for additional 100 737 MAX airplanes
Agreement includes 80 737 MAX 10s, which would be largest commitment in Asia Deal to double Vietnamese carrier’s 737 MAX fleet to 200 FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —Boeing [NYSE:BA] and VietJet [HOSE: VJC] signed a Memorandum of Understanding today (July 18, 2018) at the 2018 Farnborough International for an additional 100 737… Read the full press release
Jet Airways launches a seven-day attractive global sale
Avail up to 30% discount on airline’s flights across its 20 city international network Seven-day sale commences from July 17, 2018 Mumbai, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today (July 17, 2018), announced a seven-day attractive global sale on Premiere and Economy fares, for its guests planning to travel across… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport welcomes Qatar Airways’ triple daily flights to Doha
MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will be increasing the frequency of its flights between Manchester and Doha to triple daily from May 2019. The middle eastern airline currently operates 16 flights per week between the two cities – double daily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays with… Read the full press release
Calgary Airport Authority expands its music program with performances from local artists
Calgary, Alberta, 2018-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) is excited to launch its expanded music program, welcoming guests to Calgary with musical performances from local artists throughout the airport. Working with Calgary-based music organizations, Calgary Folk Fest, Calgary International Blues Festival and the Honens International Piano Competition, YYC Calgary International… Read the full press release
Oakland’s Jack London Square expands its dining options with three new restaurants
American, Arab and Thai food options on the waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — New restaurants are settling into Jack London Square this summer bringing international flavor to Oakland’s waterfront. Two have already opened with a third to follow by September. The influx of dining spots is generating increased interest in the Square at… Read the full press release
Cestra ‘Ces’ Butner elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board
Second time in top job for Oakland business leader Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland business leader Cestra ‘Ces’ Butner has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board. The Board of Port Commissioners selected their colleague for the top post at a meeting last week. Commissioner Butner succeeds Joan… Read the full press release
Oakland International Airport welcomes Hawaiian Airlines’ daily service to Lihue, on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua’i
Hawaiian Airlines and Oakland International boost summer travel Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 17, 2018), 91 years after the very first flight between the US mainland and Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines begins daily year-round service between Oakland (OAK) and Lihue, on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua’i. The First Trans-Pacific Flight took off from Oakland… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport rated ‘very good’ on CAA’s accessibility report
Top 30 UK airports ranked on accessibility for disabled passengers 16 UK Airports ranked ‘very good’ – up from six airports in last year’s review Birmingham, Gatwick and Stansted have not met CAA expectations Manchester Airport ranked ‘poor’ for the second year in a row BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK… Read the full press release
British Airways launches a brand-new route to the German city of Cologne
LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — It may be the height of summer but Christmas markets and pints of Kölsch are on the horizon as British Airways launches a brand-new route to the German city of Cologne. The airline has announced it will be adding a new four-per-week service from Gatwick airport to the… Read the full press release
2018 ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence inductees announced
Programme recognizes consistent delivery of exceptional customer experience Montreal, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World is delighted to announce the 2018 inductees into the ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence. The honour recognizes those airports which, in the opinion of their passengers, have consistently delivered excellence in customer service. Passengers are… Read the full press release
Satellite launch company Virgin Orbit to operate and deliver one of the first launches of its LauncherOne system in Spaceport Cornwall
CORNWALL, England, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The first British satellite launch in 50 years could take place from Cornwall within the next three years following a new partnership with Virgin Orbit. Virgin Orbit, a satellite launch company, has selected Spaceport Cornwall as an ideal location to operate and deliver one of the first… Read the full press release
Edmonton International Airport to pursue certification in pharmaceutical logistics with IATA
International Air Transport Association seal of excellence guarantees quality control Edmonton, AB, 2018-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) will become the first airport community in Canada to pursue a certification in pharmaceutical logistics with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Because pharmaceutical products are often required urgently, they are frequently shipped by air…. Read the full press release