Zurich Airport commences expansion and refurbishment of its baggage handling system

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today’s (19.03.2018) groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start for the expansion and refurbishment of Zurich Airport’s baggage handling system. The construction project will be implemented during ongoing operations until the end of 2025 and upon completion will ensure greater baggage handling capacity. Instead of the traditional spade, shortly… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Widnes Vikings announce new commercial partnership

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Widnes Vikings are proud to have formed a major new commercial partnership with Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Liverpool John Lennon Airport currently handles almost 5 million passengers per year with flights to over 60 destinations in the UK and across Europe. It is the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport… Read the full press release

Hillsborough art sculpture The Band of Life unveiled in its new home at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

An art sculpture to the 96 people who died at Hillsborough has been officially unveiled in its new home at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Band of Life – commissioned by Mayor Joe Anderson in conjunction with the Hillsborough Family Support Group to mark the 25th anniversary of… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport completes preparations for the large influx of Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix visitors

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has completed preparations for welcoming the large influx of international visitors expected for this year’s Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, its operator and manager, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced. The event, Bahrain’s most high profile of the year, will be held from… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain Polytechnic partner on initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bahrain Polytechnic to establish the first in a long-term research initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry. The ultimate goal of the project… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines introduces newly enhanced First Class service

SEATTLE, WA, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To give guests more of what they love, Alaska Airlines is investing in the First Class experience with West Coast-inspired upgrades. A flavorful new First Class menu will start flying this week, while new thoughtful product extras will be introduced throughout 2018. The new menu features fresh,… Read the full press release

IATA launches new solution for the air cargo industry — Dangerous Goods AutoCheck

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) that will enhance safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support the industry’s goal of a fully digitized supply chain…. Read the full press release

IATA adopts the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards

Dallas, TX, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a significant step forward in the digitalization of the dangerous goods supply chain following the adoption of the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards. The e-DGD is an electronic approach to manage the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), leveraging industry initiatives… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport launches new Global Entry kiosks

Program another reason Indy airport is Best Airport in North America INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers arriving from international destinations at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) may now spend less time in customs processing, as the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection launch new Global Entry kiosks — just… Read the full press release

Jade Liska promoted to Deputy Director of Aviation – Planning & Engineering at Kansas City Aviation Department

Kansas City, MO, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department is pleased to announce that Jade Liska has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Aviation – Planning & Engineering. The Aviation Department owns and operates Kansas City International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport…. Read the full press release

Brussels Airport commences redesign and expansion work in the drop-off area for departing passengers

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has commenced the redesign of their entire drop-off area to enhance passenger comfort and improve traffic flows in the zone. In addition to the free drop-off area for departing passengers, this zone also accommodates the bus station, a taxi drop-off area and the coach park. Traffic… Read the full press release

Swissport Zurich receives “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award from Cathay Pacific

For the second consecutive time, Swissport Zurich has won the prestigious “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award. Swissport was awarded two more distinctions for its Zurich airport performance. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For Philip Read, Station Manager Cathay Pacific at Zurich Airport, the receipt of these… Read the full press release

United Airlines and American Airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport

Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, United Airlines and American Airlines today announced that both major airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport. The plan will be considered by the City Council Aviation Committee on March 15. The number of gates assigned to each airline remains the… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport welcomes 11 new destinations and 2 new airlines into its summer schedule

Brussels Airport welcomes 11 new destinations and 2 new airlines into its summer schedule BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Where most of us will be advancing our clocks by an hour on 25 March, Brussels Airport will not only be adjusting the clocks, it will also switch to its new summer schedule. This… Read the full press release

Aeroflot to resume regular flights from Moscow to Cairo from 11 April 2018

Moscow, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — From 11 April 2018 Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to Cairo. Flights will operate three times per week on Airbus A320 aircraft to and from Sheremetyevo Terminal F. Ticket sales will launch on 13 March 2018. Flights between Moscow and Cairo will operate on the following… Read the full press release

New Zealand designed and built autonomous vehicle ohmio LIFT™ in a new phase of the trials at Christchurch Airport

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s first on-road testing of fully autonomous vehicles will change up a gear later this year with the inclusion of the first locally designed and built vehicle. The ohmio LIFT™ will hit the road in a new phase of the trials on private roads at Christchurch… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomes testing of world’s first self-piloted and electric air taxi

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — South Island testing of autonomous air travel is being welcomed by Christchurch Airport. California-based company Kitty Hawk, operating as Zephyr Airworks in New Zealand, has revealed it’s testing the world’s first self-piloted and electric air taxi. The airport company has been in discussions with the American company… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland releases new 5-year strategic plan that pairs business expansion with community benefits

The Port of Oakland releases new 5-year strategic plan that pairs business expansion with community benefits Oakland, Calif., 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland released a new 5-year strategic plan today (March 12, 2018) that pairs business expansion with community benefits. Called “Growth with Care,” the plan envisions more jobs and… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Thomas Cook’s holiday offerings for summer 2019

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Cook has launched eight destinations for package customers looking to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport next summer. This will be the first time in over ten years the company has offered holidays from Liverpool. Holidays to the popular hotspots of Lanzarote, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start direct flights from Novosibirsk to Neryungri 1 June 2018

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights from Novosibirsk to Neryungri starting 1 June 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights of S7 Airlines from Novosibirsk to Neryungri will be carried out daily on Fridays. Flights will depart from Tolmachevo Airport at 02:30 and arrive at Neryungri Airport at 08:10 local time. Return flights will depart… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority to host exhibits to commemorate historical event following death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading up to the 50th anniversary of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s iconic speech following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Indianapolis Airport Authority will host two exhibits at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in memoriam of these history-shaping events. The exhibitions are part of a larger commemoration… Read the full press release

London Gatwick launches a nationwide competition for secondary schools

Gatwick invites schools nationwide to submit their best energy saving ideas Students have opportunity to achieve a CREST Bronze Award in conjunction with competition Winning team to receive behind the scenes tour of the airport  LONDON, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is launching a nationwide competition for secondary schools via its ‘Learn… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlisle Lake District Airport (CLDA) has unveiled Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, as its airline partner with flights to George Best Belfast City Airport, Dublin Airport and London Southend Airport. The six times weekly service to Belfast City Airport, which… Read the full press release

Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group announce partnership to boost number of people travelling through Singapore

Sydney/Singapore, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) today (13 March 2018) announced a S$5 million partnership to promote Singapore as a destination and a connecting gateway to Asia, Europe and Australia. With the return of Qantas’ Sydney-London services via Singapore from 25 March, the three-year tripartite… Read the full press release

Arik Air to move all its Port Harcourt flights to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 Lagos from March 17, 2018

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From that date, all daily flights to Port Harcourt International will cease to operate from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) and will depart and arrive at MMA2. The decision to move all outbound and inbound Lagos-Port Harcourt flights to MMA2 is informed by the need to enhance passenger… Read the full press release

Royal Schiphol Group names Dick Benschop as new CEO

As from 1 May 2018, Dick Benschop (60) will be the new President of Royal Schiphol Group. He will be leaving Royal Dutch Shell to succeed Jos Nijhuis, who is retiring as head of the airport. Schiphol, Netherlands, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1998 to 2002, Benschop was State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways announces 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route

Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe franchise partner, Eastern Airways, is today introducing 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route, providing two flights a day on Monday to Friday services and a new Sunday service. The double daily service, offering day return options, starts today (Monday 5 March… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways expands its fleet with a second ATR 72-600 aircraft

Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A second ATR 72-600 aircraft is to be introduced to the Eastern Airways fleet following its delivery from the production line in Toulouse, France. The regional airline commissioned two new aircraft last year, representing a considerable investment by Eastern Airways, and the first, MSN 1448, arrived in… Read the full press release

WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline flying nonstop to Denver International Airport from Calgary International Airport

First Canadian airline operating nonstop from Calgary to Denver CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 8, 2018), with the departure of flight 1570 from Calgary International Airport (YYC), WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline flying nonstop to Denver International Airport (DEN) from Calgary. The new service operates daily year-round. “Denver is a… Read the full press release

Flybe expands its schedule to London City from George Best Belfast City Airport

Extra 12 return flights a week to and from London City Up to six flights a day Includes new morning and early evening flights Features additional Saturday and Sunday services New schedule starts Monday 7th May 2018 Liverpool, UK, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, the largest regional airline operating from George Best Belfast City Airport,… Read the full press release