Category Archives: Airports

Qatar Airways Cargo introduces its Climate Control Centre and launches weekly freighter service to London’s Heathrow airport

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Qatar Airways Cargo introduces its Climate Control Centre and launches weekly freighter service to London’s Heathrow airport   The cargo carrier introduces its Climate Control Centre, a new transit facility for temperature-controlled shipments at Doha hub London Heathrow will join the cargo carrier’s freighter network starting 3 June Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches three weekly flights to Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Qatar’s national carrier continues Middle East expansion with the launch of three weekly flights to Yanbu, increasing to four weekly from 23 June DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues to grow its network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of three weekly flights to Yanbu, its ninth… Read the full press release

Burger Federation and Spizzico restaurants opens at Qatar Duty Free

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Burger Federation and Spizzico restaurants opens at Qatar Duty Free   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in partnership with HMSHost International, the leading company in providing the best dining experiences for travel venues, is pleased to announce the opening of two new restaurants in the North Node of… Read the full press release

Easyjet Marks Bristol Airport’s 60th Anniversary With “Spirit of Bristol” Airbus A319

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London Luton, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has today unveiled an aircraft especially named to help celebrate Bristol Airport’s 60thanniversary. The Airbus A319 has been named Spirit of Bristol to mark the airport’s milestone. easyJet, Bristol’s largest airline, started operations out of Bristol in 2002 and today the airport is the airline’s largest UK… Read the full press release

Global Passenger Traffic Rises in First Quarter

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Montreal, Canada, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2017 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.8%, compared to the same month a year ago. Capacity grew 6.1% and load factor climbed by half a percentage point to 80.4%,… Read the full press release

14% Increase in Global Air Freight Demand in March

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Montreal, Canada, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14% expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. This was the fastest pace of growth recorded since October 2010. Freight capacity, measured… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches twice weekly service from Budapest to Saint Petersburg in Russia starting 27 August

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Budapest to Saint Petersburg in Russia. The newest WIZZ service will commence on 27 August and will be operated two times a week. Seats on the new route are already on… Read the full press release

Flughafen Zürich AG introduces new retail destination — THE CIRCLE

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Flughafen Zürich AG operates one of the biggest retail platforms in Switzerland and will continue to strengthen its position with THE CIRCLE. With a wide variety of uses, the new destination will offer a new and interactive form of customer dialogue. Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Swiss retail sector is under… Read the full press release

Dubai International announces drop in passenger wait time during first quarter of 2017

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DUBAI, UAE, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger wait times at Dubai International (DXB) have dropped by as much as ten per cent during the first quarter of 2017 thanks to the implementation of new technologies at the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic. Recent results show that in the first three months of… Read the full press release

Lufthansa and Tirana International Airport Celebrate 10 Years of Service With Anniversary Flight

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TIRANA, Albania, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, on May 4th 2017, Lufthansa is celebrating its ten year anniversary of continuous flight service between Germany and Albania. Ten years ago, in May 2007, Lufthansa started its regular, non-stop service from its hub in Munich to Tirana. Today, the connection links the Albanian capital with… Read the full press release

Swissport Taking Action After Technical Breach in Credit Agreement

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Financial Position Remains Strong; Has Sufficient Liquidity to Meet All Obligations Taking Action to Improve Group Capital Structure, Restructure Holding Companies Delays Publication of Full Year 2016 Audited Financial Statements; 2016 Trading Performance in Line with Expectations ZURICH, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Group (“Swissport” or “the Group”) today notified its lender group under… Read the full press release

EASA Publishes Proposed Regulation of Small Drone Operations in Europe

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today a proposal to regulate the operation of small drones in Europe. All interested parties are welcome to comment this proposal from 12 May until 12 August 2017. The proposal provides a framework to safely operate drones while allowing this industry… Read the full press release

Get Discounted Companion Fare in May and June With Your New Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card

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Popular cardholder benefits now available on Virgin America-operated flights SEATTLE, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new, limited-time promotion makes Alaska’s Famous Companion FareTM offer even sweeter for new Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® consumer cardholders this May and June. New cardholders who apply in May and June can buy one ticket and get their first… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Marks 10th Year of Flying to Kerala With Additional Flights

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Thiruvananthapuram, INDIA, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways is celebrating 10 years of flying to the southern Indian state of Kerala with the introduction of additional flights to the popular destination. The airline has launched a fourth daily non-stop service between Kozhikode and its Abu Dhabi hub offering convenient onward connections to cities worldwide…. Read the full press release

Economy Class Passengers Gets Enhanced Travel Experience With #VistaraPriority

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New Delhi, India, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, today announced the launch of #VistaraPriority, a priority handling service that is designed to enhance the travel experience of its Economy Class customers. #VistaraPriority is an optional service that provides the added convenience of priority check-in, baggage handling, and boarding for a… Read the full press release

TravelTech’s Hong Kong to London Hackathon To Be Sponsored By Travelport

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Langley, U.K., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), today announced its sponsorship and involvement of the unique Hack Horizon hackathon which will give 32 participants exclusive access to its technology whilst on a flight from Hong Kong to London. Flying at 40,000 feet, 32 of the best entrepreneurs, developers, engineers and technology designers… Read the full press release

Embraer Makes A Milestone With Delivery of Its 1100th Business Jet

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Brazil, 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer delivered today its 1,100th business jet. The milestone aircraft is the industry’s best-selling Phenom 300, and the customer is NetJets, the world’s largest private aviation company, with a portfolio of services that includes fractional ownership, jet cards, aircraft management and charter.  “Embraer scored the four-digit mark in business… Read the full press release

A Cut Above the Standard Sports Bar: ACC American Cafe Now Open At Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Collegiate sports and top travel restaurateur connect in ACC hometown Maryland U.S., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The new ACC American Café by global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with OHM Concession Group, is now open at Piedmont Triad International Airport and showcasing the spirit of the Atlantic Coast Conference for travelers to this college sports… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo services now operates at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

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Dallas, Texas, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it’ll be adding its award-winning Cargo services to its new operation at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) starting June 5, 2017. The carrier begins passenger service one day before with flights between Chicago Midway (MDW) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI),… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways supports Formula E – the electric street racing series – for the Paris and New York City ePrix

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Formula E event in Paris will be named the “2017 Qatar Airways Paris ePrix” Electric street racing series to touchdown in Paris and Brooklyn, New York, this summer Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Formula E – the electric street racing series – for… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings PGA TOUR Grill at Jacksonville International Airport

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HMSHost’s PGA TOUR Grill focuses on healthy eating for an active lifestyle JACKSONVILLE, FL, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Tee time is set and the food and drinks are ready at PGA TOUR Grill – the newest dining destination at Jacksonville International Airport. Developed by global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with the PGA TOUR®,… Read the full press release

Birmingham Airport Authority President and CEO Alfonso Denson, A.A.E. to receive AAAE Distinguished Service Award

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Alexandria, VA, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Alfonso Denson, A.A.E., President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Al is an invaluable colleague who has… Read the full press release

Jet Airway expands scope of eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year

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Announces new destinations and other value-adds, including a simplified application process Mumbai, India, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, has expanded the scope of its popular eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year. The revised program will make it easier for Indian students and those from Sri Lanka,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces direct services connecting Chennai with Paris and Bengaluru with Amsterdam

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Announces direct flights between Chennai-Paris and Bengaluru-Amsterdam, in codeshare with Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Delta Air Lines First Indian carrier to connect key South Indian cities directly with Europe and onwards to North America Attractive all-inclusive introductory return fares starting at INR 33,995 for Economy and INR 129,999 for Premiere Chennai, India,… Read the full press release

SFO Museum presents Elaine Mayes: It Happened in Monterey exhibition

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New exhibition of twelve images documenting the historic Monterey International Pop Music Festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of San Francisco’s Summer of Love SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — SFO Museum is pleased to partner with photographer Elaine Mayes to present twelve images from her historic documentation of the Monterey International Pop Music… Read the full press release

SFO’s Information Technology team recognized at the annual “CIO 100” awards for the second consecutive year

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Airport information technology team honored for a second year in a row SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored by IDG’s CIO magazine, a worldwide resource for Chief Information Officers and information technology leaders.  For a second consecutive year, SFO’s Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) team… Read the full press release

easyJet marks 50 million passengers to and from Belfast International Airport

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easyJet marks 50 million passengers to and from Belfast International Airport   LUTON, UK, 2017-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (02 MAY 2017) celebrated carrying 50m passengers from Belfast Airport. easyJet launched services from Belfast in 1998 and since introducing their first flight to London Luton has remained committed to… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport: Aberdeen passengers will now be able to travel direct to Riga and Faro

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport started May with the launch of two new destinations ahead of the summer season. The airport today (2nd May), launched its third and fourth new routes of the year which will now see Aberdeen passengers able to travel direct to Riga and Faro. Low-cost… Read the full press release

London City Airport’s 30th Birthday Celebrations Includes Hosting the Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta

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London, 2017-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport will accommodate the first mass cross-London flight to launch from a major airport, when it plays host to the annual Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta® in June this year. The official ballooning event of The City of London, which is being staged at the airport… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Claims Top Prize in Routes Europe Marketing Awards 2017

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Shannon Airport Claims Top Prize in Routes Europe Marketing Awards 2017   Ireland, 2017-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport became an aviation king of Europe overnight as it claimed a prestigious Routes Europe 2017 award held at the Titanic, Belfast. The award winners are selected for their outstanding achievements in airport marketing, with… Read the full press release