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
Category Archives: Airports
Wizz Air launches twice weekly service from Budapest to Saint Petersburg in Russia starting 27 August
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Munich Airport’s Midfield Terminal Reports Impressive Results on Its First Year
Munich Airport’s Midfield Terminal Reports Impressive Results on Its First Year Munich Airport and Lufthansa report excellent first-year results COLOGNE Germany, 2017-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport’s midfield terminal is celebrating a birthday: On Wednesday the Terminal 2 satellite building will be one year old. The results to date are impressive: In… Read the full press release
Heathrow Makes A Major Push to Support More Offsite Construction in the UK
Heathrow Makes A Major Push to Support More Offsite Construction in the UK Heathrow to use £16bn expansion to push growth in off-site construction in UK In a first for a major infrastructure project, Heathrow invites communities across Britain to showcase why their area should host one of four new off-site logistics hubs New… Read the full press release
Nesma Airlines’ full content will now be available to over 68,000 Travelport-connected travel agencies in over 180 countries
Langley U.K., 2017-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform and Nesma Airlines have announced the signing of a new, multi-year, full content agreement. Nesma Airlines is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and is a member of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Nesma Group. Nesma Airlines operates scheduled domestic flights… Read the full press release
Qantas Airways to expand the acceptance of China’s UnionPay cards
Sydney, Australia, 2017-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Airways became the first Australian airline to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UnionPay International, China’s largest payment network provider, to expand the acceptance of UnionPay cards for payment across all Qantas customer touchpoints. The signing of the MOU took place yesterday at Qantas Mascot campus,… Read the full press release
The third series of Qantas’ Feels Like Home brand campaign will premiere on 30 April, 2017
Sydney, Australia, 2017-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will premiere the third series of its Feels Like Home brand campaign this Sunday, 30 April. Filmed in Perth and London, the third series highlights Qantas’ history-making route between the two cities – which goes on sale today ahead of the first flights in March 2018. The… Read the full press release