LONDON, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has this week announced it is offering customers more fares for under £40 than ever before from Heathrow this winter, with the most affordable starting from £30 or under, each-way. These routes include Luxembourg (from £27), Palma (from £28), Malaga (from £30) and Bilbao (from £30). It’s… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined DHL, the leading international express services provider, for the opening of its new $10 million global gateway facility at O’Hare International Airport. To grow its thriving global air network, DHL has selected Chicago’s new state-of-the-art northeast cargo campus at O’Hare, which is on… Read the full press release
Airline will be the first to operate from Terminal 4 at Changi Airport, where it will unveil a spacious new signature lounge HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — An innovative and seamless travel experience, in addition to a spectacular and spacious lounge, is what Cathay Pacific customers can look forward to when the brand… Read the full press release
TORONTO, CANADA, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Autism Awareness month in Canada, Toronto Pearson is proud to be the first airport in the world to partner with MagnusCards, an app offering digital how-to guides (Card Decks) for people with autism and other cognitive special needs. The introductory Toronto Pearson set of ten… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today conducted its full-dress rehearsal for operations at Terminal 4 (T4), as it prepared to commence operations at the terminal on 31 October 2017. Airport community ready for opening Since October 2016, operational readiness trials, training sessions and workshops have been held to train… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Business aviation continues to do all it can to help those in need in the hurricane-ravaged areas of South Florida and the Caribbean. The latest demonstration of support comes from three south Florida business aviation organizations – the South Florida Business Aviation Association (SFBAA), Tampa Bay Aviation Association… Read the full press release
ZURICH, Switzerland, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The switch to winter time on October 29, 2017 also marks the start of the new winter timetable at Zurich Airport. The timetable will run up to and including March 24, 2018. In addition, winter opening hours will apply for the observation decks and public bus tours. This… Read the full press release
Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 1 December, Mirjam de Boer (45) will be the new Director of Asset Management at Royal Schiphol Group. She is succeeding Floor Felten, who will begin work as General Manager Strategic Planning & Development at Brisbane Airport on 1 March 2018. Since 2015, Mirjam de… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers travelling between London and New York JFK, will get an even better night’s sleep in the sky as new bedding from The White Company goes on board from this week. Club World customers on the airline’s flagship route can now enjoy luxurious bedding and amenity kits from the… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the biggest Dubai Airshow to date, Dubai Airports has surpassed expectations once again with the announcement of one of the most impressive Gala Dinner special guest artists ever, Ms. Jennifer Lopez. Famed for her spectacular international shows, Latino flare and endless hit singles over almost… Read the full press release
Hebron, Kentucky, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CVG is now the lowest-fare airport in the region, based on the average airfare ranking for the 2nd quarter of 2017 released by the US Dept. of Transportation this week. CVG ranked #69 among the top 100 domestic airports, the best ranking since the report was first published… Read the full press release
St. John’s, NL, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority and North Atlantic announced today that North Atlantic is constructing a gas bar, Orangestore, Tim Horton’s drive thru, and a quick service restaurant near the entrance to St. John’s International Airport. This new facility will offer a convenient and efficient option… Read the full press release
Recognized for leadership and advocacy for young women in aerospace industry Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing [NYSE: BA] South Carolina, received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace’s annual awards ceremony last night. “We are incredibly proud of Joan and the recognition she is… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A new era of aviation awaits the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah told aviation experts, consultants, and airport operators from around the world as he revealed new details of the ongoing Airport Modernisation Programme (AMP) at the 2nd Airports… Read the full press release
London City, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has awarded London City Airport the ERA Airport of the Year 2017 at the association’s annual General Assembly in Athens. The airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Hill, collected the award in front of an audience of airport and aviation industry figures on… Read the full press release
Award based on responses from more than 300,000 travelers Indianapolis, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been ranked as the top domestic airport in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Rankings were determined based on input from more… Read the full press release
Airport of the Year at National Transport Awards Outstanding Sustainability Programme at Airports Going Green awards Digital In-House Team of the Year and Best Corporate App at Digital Impact Awards London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This week – at separate ceremonies – Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards, a… Read the full press release
Crawley Borough Council approves Boeing plan to build hangar at Gatwick Multi-million pound development will support more than 100 jobs at the airport Facility will open in early 2019 to support Gatwick’s long and short haul fleets London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing’s proposed plan with Gatwick Airport to build a new aircraft hangar… Read the full press release
Daily nonstop service from San Diego starts Oct. 18 SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines continues to expand service for San Diego guests with the addition of new daily nonstop flights to Albuquerque starting Oct.18. The new route is Alaska Airlines’ sixth new nonstop destination to launch from San Diego since August, as the airline continues… Read the full press release
Airline increases its commitment to wildlife protection as a signatory to the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has joined a select group of private sector, non-government organisations and government agencies in a concerted response to combat wildlife crime across transportation networks. As a partner in the USAID Reducing… Read the full press release
Non-stop service to Penang to commence 6 February Award-winning airline continues robust expansion of its global route network with launch of second Malaysian destination DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights to Penang, the award-winning airline’s second Malaysian destination, on 6 February 2018, as… Read the full press release
The Airline’s New In-Flight Magazine Design Was Launched in January 2017 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to have won ‘Custom Redesign of the Year’ at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards for its in-flight magazine, Oryx. Created by leading global publisher Ink, the magazine redesign was launched on board… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Pupils at a Bangor Primary School are celebrating with the arrival of their new eco garden, thanks to support from George Best Belfast City Airport. The financial support from the airport’s Community Fund, alongside the work of dedicated volunteers, has transformed the children’s play area from… Read the full press release
Club 49 members can now ship 100 pounds of cargo for $10 within 24 hours of travel ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced a new benefit for members of its Club 49 program. The new perk, dubbed “Freight for Less,” enables members to save up to 90 percent when… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) was ranked second in the Top 10 International Airports in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017 readers’ survey. The magazine’s World’s Best awards recognise the greatest airports, islands, cities, hotels, and cruise lines as voted by its 4.8 million readers and has… Read the full press release
ATHENS BECOMES WIZZ’S 144 DESTINATION WITH 8 NEW ROUTES TO START IN 2018 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today the start of its operations from Athens International Airport with the launch of 8 new routes in 2018, to Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania,… Read the full press release
Grand Rapids, MI, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Two organizations bearing President Gerald R. Ford’s name came together to celebrate a ribbon-cutting and dedication for a tribute room at the airport in the late president’s honor. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation officials joined President Gerald R. Ford’s son,… Read the full press release
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Connecting a passenger bridge to an aircraft within sixty seconds? Pretty soon, this will no longer be a pipe dream. Schiphol and bridge supplier CIMC-TianDa have signed a contract for the development of a robotic passenger bridge. Smart ICT and sensors will simplify the work of the… Read the full press release
Oakland, CA, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and JetSuiteX announce today (October 12, 2017) commencement of new daily jet service between the heart of the Bay Area and Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport starting in mid-November. JetSuiteX will offer a private air travel experience to Bay Area travelers heading to or from the… Read the full press release
Las Vegas, NV, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) this week presented hero-pilot Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger with the association’s American Spirit Award, for speaking out in opposition to the highly controversial concept of air traffic control (ATC) privatization. “We know that when an American hero and aviation expert with… Read the full press release