Category Archives: Airports

HKIA conducts annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise

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HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling contingencies. The exercise aims to provide opportunities for the airport community, Government departments and related organisations to familiarise themselves with and practise cooperation in emergency… Read the full news article

IRELAND: Minister Pat Breen launches The Gateway Hub at Shannon Airport House

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Shannon, Ireland, 2017-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A building with one of Ireland’s most storied entrepreneurial histories will be the inspirational home for the country’s newest incubation hub unveiled today by Minister of State Pat Breen. The Gateway Hub at Shannon Airport House was today officially launched by the Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU… Read the full news article

Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill opens at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

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HMSHost’s own marketplace concept Makai Plantation also now open HONOLULU, HI, 2017-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill is now welcoming travelers with a lively beach and rock n’ roll atmosphere in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost, with joint venture partner GRL Corporation and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer… Read the full news article

Cancun International Airport deploys technologies from SITA

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CANCUN, Mexico, 2017-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA’s tech to provide great passenger experience and efficient operations at Mexico’s busiest international destination Flights are now operating at Terminal 4, Cancun International Airport, Mexico’s newest airport terminal. The airport’s operator, ASUR, has used innovative technologies from SITA, the global provider of IT to the world’s airports,… Read the full news article

Jet Airways announces Week long fare sale from Nov 8, 2017 to Nov 14, 2017

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Airline announces Week long fare sale from Nov 8, 2017 to Nov 14, 2017 on its non-stop and one-stop flights from India Mumbai, India, 2017-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways – India’s full-service, premier international airline, announced exciting travel options for the Winter season by offering up to 30% savings on travel from India to high–demand destinations served… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company inaugurates Airport Operations Centre to improve flight tracking and availability, and reduce departure delays

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), inaugurated an advanced Airport Operations Centre which promises improved flight tracking and availability, and reduced departure delays. The new centre streamlines communications between the airport and its partners, allowing each party to understand the… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport welcomes easyJet’s first ever flight from Bristol to Athens

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Bristol, England, 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched its first ever flight from Bristol to Athens. The new route to another European capital is part of Bristol’s ongoing expansion, including the first easyJet flight to Stockholm last Monday. The airline’s biggest base outside of London now flies to 65 destinations… Read the full news article

British Airways launches new route to Corsica from Heathrow Terminal 5

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will have even more choice of sunshine spots this summer with the launch of a new route to Corsica from Heathrow Terminal 5. Holidaymakers wanting to relax on pristine beaches, stroll through unspoilt coastal towns and explore charming hilltop villages should head to the picture-perfect… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways inaugurates services between Adana and Doha its fourth destination in Turkey

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Award-winning airline celebrates the launch of service to its fourth destination in Turkey Qatar Airways is the first five-star Middle Eastern airline to offer flights to and from Adana Qatar Airways now operates 41 weekly flights to Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport

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Airline now provides 40 daily nonstop flights to 26 top destinations from San Diego SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport. San Diego is the third West Coast city to see nonstop service to Mexico’s largest metropolitan city with Los Angeles and San Francisco added in August 2017. With more than 100 flights a… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines starts nonstop service from Connecticut, western Massachusetts and western Pennsylvania to Florida’s Gulf Coast

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Seasonal routes start November 9, 2017, include new service from Chicago to West Palm Beach MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With Old Man Winter right around the corner, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) is bringing the heat and its ultra-low fares to Connecticut, western Massachusetts and western Pennsylvania with new seasonal service to Florida’s Gulf Coast…. Read the full news article

Emirates and flydubai announce new, expanded partnership

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Nearly 14,000 sectors ticketed during the first week of operation New exotic destinations included such as: Zanzibar, Kathmandu and Kilimanjaro Combined network expected to reach 240 destinations by 2022 DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on the success of the initial phase of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced 16 additional… Read the full news article

London Heathrow launches AOE’s OM³ suite to transform digital experience for passengers

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s biggest Airport, London Heathrow, has announced that it will launch AOE’s OM³ suite as a significant step in transforming the airports digital experience. The announcement is further proof of the accelerating momentum that the OM³ suite has generated in the aviation industry, coming shortly after Auckland… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport hosts TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event from November 6, 2017 – 17, 2017

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Travelers May Sign Up Now for Appointments at Oakland International Airport Event:  Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:  November 6th – 17th, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time:  Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location:  Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Check-in Lobby Oakland, CA, 2017-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program during… Read the full news article

YVR earns two Excellence in Governance Awards from the Governance Professionals of Canada

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YVR’s governance model and diversity recognized by experts from across Canada Richmond, B.C., 2017-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (November 2, 2017), YVR received two Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs) in Toronto from the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) – one for Best Overall Corporate Governance (non-public entity) and one for Best Practices in… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport to commence trial flight paths to make way for modern flight navigation systems

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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — A trial to bring a global aviation navigation upgrade programme to the South Island has been announced in Christchurch today by Airways New Zealand, Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (BARNZ), Christchurch Airport and New Southern Sky. The 12-month arrivals-only flight paths trial will commence later this… Read the full news article

Heathrow becomes an accredited Living Wage employer

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Heathrow becomes an accredited Living Wage employer as part of its vision for the airport to be a great place to live and work Accreditation from The Living Wage Foundation will see 3,200 airport workers receive the living wage in this first phased transition and by the end of 2020 Heathrow’s vision goes further than accreditation… Read the full news article

Gatwick now offers Vodafone 4G internet

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Major upgrade delivers download speeds of up to 200 megabits per second 300 new mobile antennas and 46 kilometres of fibre optic cabling installed Customers used enough data to download over three million music tracks in July alone LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick now offers Vodafone’s most reliable network ever and the… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways reaffirms its commitment to fight against illegal wildlife trade

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Qatar Airways attends a meeting of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce at Lancaster House, London Airline signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration in 2016, demonstrating its commitment to protecting wildlife from illegal trade and transportation  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways attended a meeting of the signatories to the United For Wildlife Transport Taskforce… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines commences new international service from South Florida to Turks and Caicos Islands, Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic

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DALLAS, TX, 2017-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Furthering its reach, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today began operating new international service daily from Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Providenciales International Airport (PLS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the carrier’s 11th country served. In addition, Southwest® initiated new service between its South Florida gateway at FLL and both San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO), and Punta… Read the full news article

FACE-UP competition: IATA calls on graduates to present their thesis on air transport logistics

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched FACE-UP –  a competition for recent graduates to present their thesis at the 2018 World Cargo Symposium(WCS) in Dallas, USA. To be eligible, graduates must have a thesis topic about air transport logistics (e.g. air cargo, supply chain management, mobility, IT… Read the full news article

British Airways launches its latest winter sun campaign

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London, UK, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To bring some sunshine to Brits as the temperatures start to drop and the days start to draw in, British Airways is launching its latest winter sun campaign. The airline offers great value flights and holidays from Gatwick to destinations which include the Caribbean, Florida, Mexico and the… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 2017-18 Winter schedule

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Belfast, Northern Island, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has begun operating its 2017-18 Winter schedule with a total choice of up to 540 flights a week across 13 routes from George Best Belfast City Airport.  Winter flights operate through to 24th March 2018. The Winter schedule includes the addition of… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport wins the Best Community Engagement award at the UK Airport Safety Week

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Belfast, Northern Island, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport is celebrating after winning the award for Best Community Engagement during UK Airport Safety Week. The week-long initiative, held in May, is organised annually by the Airport Operators Association (AOA) at airports across the UK. The accolade was presented during a ceremony… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flights from Doha to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Sarajevo is the airline’s fourth Eastern European destination launch this year, following Skopje, Prague and Kyiv Award-winning airline continues rapid expansion of its global route network, adding 26 new destinations through 2018 Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways non-stop flight from Doha to Sarajevo touched down today at Sarajevo International… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline ever to fly Airbus A350 to the Maldives

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Award-winning airline launches its Airbus A350 starting 31 October Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it is the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways marks fifth year anniversary of its service from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique

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Mozambique continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations on the airline’s Africa network Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to celebrate its five-year anniversary of operating direct flights from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique. On 31 October, the airline celebrated this milestone by giving away gifts to… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific enhances offerings of its loyalty programme – the Marco Polo Club

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Earn more club points with Cathay Pacific wherever you fly from 8 December 2017 Hong kong, China, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific continues to improve the offerings of its loyalty programme – the Marco Polo Club – in response to members’ feedback. Effective 8 December 2017, all Marco Polo Club members will… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines opens sales for its summer season 2018

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Airline adds more flights for California with new nonstop options from Oakland, connects San Antonio with both the Bay Area and Southern Florida, and adds new international gateways connecting more U.S. cities with Cancun, Mexico! Dallas, TX, 2017-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is looking forward to summer 2018 as autumn sets… Read the full news article

Ukraine International Airlines announces non-stop service between Copenhagen and Kiev starting April 25, 2018

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KIEV, Ukraine, 2017-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — April 25, 2018, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights between the capitals of Denmark and Ukraine. The flights will be operated on Boeing 737-800 aircraft with two-class cabin configuration, Business Class and Economy Class, six times per week. Effective April 28, 2018, the carrier, will offer… Read the full news article