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
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
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
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
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
SJC travelers to gain more international flavors, craft beer, and national favorites San José, Calif., 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Silicon Valley airport travelers are set to gain several new places to eat well while on the move as global restaurateur HMSHost has secured a six-year contract extension valued at approximately $267 million. The San… Read the full press release
Cancun today, then Austin in April and Oakland in July INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking off just in time for last-minute, spring-break plans or for a summer getaway, Southwest Airlines’ launched its first international nonstop flight to Cancun, Mexico out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) today (March 10, 2018). The airline’s… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport announces EUR 100 million investment in ultramodern logistics buildings BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport Company will be investing EUR 100 million in ultramodern logistics buildings. This investment will further strengthen the crucial position of Brussels Airport as the 2nd most important logistics cluster in our country, serving the top players… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — bmi has announced it will be expanding the Paris CDG service from its Bristol hub, with increased frequencies starting from 14 May 2018. The airline currently flies twice daily between Bristol and Paris but, in response to demand from customers, will be adding a further flight three times… Read the full press release
Swissport now holds 100% of Aerocare, the leading ground handler in Australia/ New Zealand Swissport International Ltd. successfully concluded the acquisition of Aerocare with effect from March 7, 2018. The Swiss company, global market leader in ground and cargo handling, now holds 100% of the leading ground handler in Australia/ New Zealand. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-12… Read the full press release
British Airways trials biometric technology in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York airports LONDON, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is trialling biometric technology to speed up boarding and arrivals processes in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Customers are breezing through new biometric boarding gates at Orlando International Airport, with… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport shortlisted in the ‘Under 4 Million Passenger’ category of the Routes Europe Marketing Awards BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has once again been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious aviation marketing awards – and completed an impressive awards shortlisting hat-trick… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s enhanced London City schedule BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, the largest regional airline operating from George Best Belfast City Airport, has boosted its schedule to London City with an extra 12 flights a week on a new schedule that starts on Monday 7th May… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces a total of 143 routes for its London winter 2018 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (7 Mar) launched its London winter 2018 schedule, with 142 routes in total, including 3 new London Stansted routes to Belfast, Edinburgh and Nantes, which will help deliver 24.5m customers… Read the full press release
Ryanair launches new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos as part of its Winter 2018 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (6 Mar) launched new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos, which will operate twice weekly from the end of October, as part of its Winter… Read the full press release
Ryanair commits to ambitious future environmental targets with its new Environmental Policy Airline Offers Customers Voluntary Co2 Offsets Funds Raised To Support Climate Change Projects DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s greenest airline, today (7 Mar) launched a new Environmental Policy, which commits to ambitious future environmental targets building on impressive achievements to… Read the full press release
SJC travelers to gain more international flavors, craft beer, and national favorites SAN JOSÉ , CA, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Silicon Valley airport travelers are set to gain several new places to eat well while on the move as global restaurateur HMSHost has secured a six-year contract extension valued at approximately $267 million…. Read the full press release
British Airways and Qatar Airways expand codeshare partnership LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether you fancy a “surf in Perth” or a “thriller in Manila” – following an extended joint business agreement between British Airways and Qatar Airways, customers will be able to choose flights to these two cities plus 12 other exciting destinations…. Read the full press release
ACI World announces the world’s top airports for customer experience in 2017 Wave of new award winners reflecting increased competition amongst airports – Mar 06, 2018 Montreal, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World announces the winners of the 2017 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards . In 2017, over half of the world’s 7.7 billion… Read the full press release
Dallas, USA, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata officially opened a 37,000 sq. ft. cargo centre that includes the only dedicated cool-chain perishable cargo facility at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Following the recent acquisition of a cargo facility in Houston, this state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products, and further establishes… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Ain International Airport announced the opening of the first Costa Coffee F&B outlet in the airport. Located before the check-in area accessible to passengers and the public, the Costa Coffee outlet is the newest addition to the airport. The menu is designed to… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as the winner of “Best Airport in the Middle East”, for the second year in a row, at its annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The ASQ is the only worldwide program to… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — After welcoming nearly ten million shoppers since opening in July 2015, the award-winning McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is announcing the start of construction on Phase II. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, Phase II will deliver 84,000 square feet of additional retail space and up to… Read the full press release
YVR is expanding parking options to improve capacity, efficiency and customer satisfaction Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 1, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) opened its newest parking option, Value Long Term. Located at Templeton Station on the Canada Line, the lot is a four-minute free train ride from the terminal… Read the full press release
Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Eurowings’ weekly service between Newquay and Berlin Cornwall, England, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has announced the strengthening of its links to Germany today (27 / 02 / 2018) confirming Eurowings will be adding the airport’s fourth German destination this summer. Set to begin on… Read the full press release
Airport’s £2.7 billion investment programme and North Terminal transformation recognised, while maintaining strong customer service Airline Moves project also cited after airport’s three biggest airlines seamlessly switch terminals over 72 hours Award is Gatwick’s third of this kind in recent months LONDON, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the… Read the full press release
Lesley Hall appointed Environment, Health and Safety Director Bronwen Jones appointed Development Director Gatwick Airport’s CEO, Stewart Wingate, said: “These appointments demonstrate Gatwick’s ongoing commitment to providing our passengers with the very best airport facilities and service possible.” LONDON, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has announced today (01/03/2018) that Lesley Hall has been… Read the full press release
FIVE BASED AIRCRAFT BY MARCH 2019 AN INVESTMENT OF $570 MILLION* 200 NEW DIRECT JOBS A NETWORK OF 27 ROUTES OVER 2 MILLION SEATS ON SALE IN 2019 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the largest low-cost carriers in Central and Eastern Europe, today… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which features a unique Indigenous livery, touched down in Alice Springs today (2ND MARCH 2018). The livery showcases the artwork of the late Northern Territory artist and senior Anmatyerre woman, Emily Kame Kngwarreye*. Based on her 1991 painting, Yam Dreaming, the design depicts the culturally… Read the full press release
An open-ceiling verandah, panoramic views of the apron and a designer setting creates the ultimate oasis of serenity and warmth HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers another great reason to arrive early, relax and pamper themselves before… Read the full press release