New flight gives access to Southern California INDIANAPOLIS, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines launches its inaugural, nonstop flight out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego today (June 4, 2017), providing a long-awaited direct, seasonal route for Indy businesses and leisure travelers to the southern West Coast. The flight is… Read the full press release
Airport receives top honors for print, digital, social media campaigns SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, which fosters and supports the efforts of marketing and communication professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service, honored the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in their annual Hermes… Read the full press release
Carrier also introduces new international service from Ft. Lauderdale, including nonstop flights to Grand Cayman, and reaches new milestones in Denver and Nashville DALLAS, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — With the arrival of Southwest Airlines Flight 2120 from Chicago Midway (MDW), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ushered in a new era of air travel as it… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Previously Sales and Marketing Director with cleaning technology company, Kärcher, and a former European Marketing Director for Dyson, Nigel brings a wealth of international business experience to the new role which will be instrumental in raising Bristol Airport’s profile as the major gateway for the South West of the UK. As… Read the full press release
SAS launches new route from Stockholm to Chambéry in the French Alps for the 2018 skiing season Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2018 skiing season, SAS will open a new route from Stockholm to Chambéry in the French Alps. Chambéry Airport is the closest airport to get to and from… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter service to London’s Heathrow Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — A Qatar Airways Cargo Airbus A330 freighter touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport yesterday (03 June 2017), marking the start of freighter services to the carrier’s second airport in London. Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates freighters… Read the full press release
Monthly passenger totals continue rise thanks to new airlines and new flights. Oakland, CA, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Officials at Oakland International Airport today (May 31, 2017) released April traffic reports, which indicate that total passengers at the airport increased 12.8%, from 941,248 in April 2016, reaching 1,061,616 passengers in April 2017. The… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has added a second Scandinavian city to its route network today (30 May 2017). Operating five times a week from Singapore Changi Airport, SQ362 flies to Stockholm, via Moscow. This will complement SIA’s existing flights to Copenhagen in Denmark, boosting connectivity between Southeast Asia and… Read the full press release
Queenstown Airport to open new Park and Ride by the end of June Queenstown, New Zealand, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ —Queenstown Airport today (29 May 2017) announced the shuttle operator, timetable and special launch pricing for its new 150-space Park and Ride offering which is due to open at the end of June…. Read the full press release
Service increase moves carrier to the #2 airline position at OAK OAKLAND, CA, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 25, 2017), Spirit Airlines adds two cities to its roster of destinations from Oakland International Airport (OAK). The Fort Lauderdale-based airline commences nonstop service to Baltimore (BWI) and Detroit (DTW), with daily departures scheduled… Read the full press release
HMSHost brings Balducci’s market in Philadelphia International Airport Global restaurateur and the ‘Food Lover’s Market’ partner on new location for the benefit of travelers PHILADELPHIA, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost and Balducci’s are putting taste first in Philadelphia International Airport’s Concourse C. HMSHost officially opened the doors to this new… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today ( 26 May 2017) welcomes the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s appointment of two new members of the Board, as well as the reappointments of six existing members. The two new members are Carlson Tong and Lin… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced Steve Langhart has been promoted to Director of Cargo Sales. Langhart will be responsible for leading the Cargo Sales Team, including field, national, and inside sales, as well as all business development efforts. Langhart joined Southwest Airlines® in 2008, holding a variety… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Via Airlines has started a new passenger service between Chicago Midway International Airport and Branson Airport with flights three times a week. “This new service is a great option for travelers who want a quick, convenient flight to Branson, Missouri from Chicago,” said Ginger S. Evans, Commissioner, Chicago Department… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that the construction management team for the Runway 10L-28R renovation project at O’Hare International Airport is a recipient of a “Project Achievement Award” from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Chicago Chapter. The award was presented to the CDA’s Owner’s… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global aviation alliance member, announces the launch of new flights between Moscow and Tehran (Iran). The tickets are already available for purchase. The flights from the Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Tehran will be performed from 22 June 2017 on Mondays and Thursdays. Departure from Moscow — at 20:40, arrival — at 01:45 local time…. Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (25 May) launched a 5 point plan to grow European tourism by 10% and highlighted the benefits of low cost aviation to the regions. Speaking at the Malta Tourism Conference, Ryanair’s Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs, emphasised how low fare flights were… Read the full press release
SITA’s early research with Microsoft HoloLens shows airport operations in a mixed reality environment Early research with Microsoft HoloLens shows potential of mixed reality Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A new world of mixed reality is emerging and SITA Lab, the research arm of air transport IT provider SITA, is exploring… Read the full press release
SITA launches first payment solution for airlines to accept payments securely at airports First payment solution to support secure payments on common-use platforms now available Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA has launched the first payment solution which addresses the need for airlines to be able to accept payments securely at… Read the full press release
SITA Lab unveils intelligent check-in kiosk KATE Autonomous, mobile kiosks will move themselves to where they are needed in the airport Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA Lab, which explores the future of technology in air travel, has unveiled KATE, an intelligent check-in kiosk that will autonomously move to busy or… Read the full press release
Mobile Repair Team To Assist Customers At Europe’s Busiest Business Aviation Airport SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (May 21, 2017) announced it will enhance its support of customers traveling through Paris by positioning a Field and Airborne Support Team (FAST) at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, considered Europe’s busiest airport… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eight months after earthworks began and the foundation stone was laid, all the floors of the first airport hotel in Hungary with direct terminal access have been constructed, and the highest point of the structure has been reached. During the traditional topping-out ceremony, the managers of WING Zrt.,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines launches daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Cancun International Airport CHICAGO, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines has announced it will start daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) on November 9, 2017. “The addition of international flight options is always great… Read the full press release
Flybe starts operating nine new routes to regional France from George Best Belfast City Airport BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ —Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, starts operating nine new routes to regional France from George Best Belfast City Airport this weekend (27th May 2017) using its new weekend leisure hub via… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport extends support for Cregagh Primary School breakfast club BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Pupils at an east Belfast primary school are celebrating their favourite meal of the day at their Breakfast Club, thanks to a three-year commitment from George Best Belfast City Airport. The financial support,… Read the full press release
Third apprentice lands employment through George Best Belfast City Airport’s ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship’ scheme BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A third Belfast young person has found success through George Best Belfast City Airport’s ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship’ scheme. Through Swann Training Services, Michael Cullinan joined the programme as an onsite firefighter… Read the full press release
New runway sweeper from Norway at Queenstown Airport Queenstown, New Zealand, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — None of our team are shy of getting on a shovel on snow days and we have plenty of weapons in our arsenal to proactively and reactively keep the runway clear and the terminal operational. New this… Read the full press release
Everest mountaineer John Burke returns to hero’s welcome at Shannon Airport Ireland, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — John Burke returned to a rousing Shannon Airport and Co. Clare welcome today (22 May 2017) and dedicated it to his wife Aoibhín and the cause the couple have championed – encouraging young people through personal… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2017-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today (22. MAY, 2017) started operating from Frankfurt Airport. The maiden flight took off to Sofia with 180 passengers on board. The newest WIZZ route will operate daily, as well as the recently announced Budapest service,… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport invests on two new fire stations on the airport tarmac Belgium, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport today (May 19, 2017) laid the symbolic first stone of two new fire stations on the airport tarmac, west and east of the airport terrain. The two new buildings will accommodate not only the… Read the full press release