Services to increase to three flights per week from the South Island gateway. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — It will be even easier to fly between Christchurch and Fiji from early January, when Fiji Airways adds a third permanent service. The Fiji national carrier already operates two-weekly services between Christchurch and Nadi,… Read the full press release
Doncaster, England, 2016-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — AN extra 35,000 seats are being added from Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport as Flybe launch their summer 2017 routes. The Flybe routes for next summer go on sale today (September 20) and the original eight destinations which were launched earlier this year will become 10 for next summer… Read the full press release
Volaris unveils the aircraft at a major event at Lic. Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport in Toluca, State of Mexico. With this acquisition Volaris strengthens its fleet – one of the youngest in America – with an aircraft is estimated to save more than 15 percent in fuel. MEXICO CITY, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
With three flights every week, Iberia will connect the two capital cities using its latest aircraft, the twin-engine Airbus A330-200 MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for expanding the joint business on flights between Europe and Japan to include Iberia (IB), the Spanish airline and Japan Airlines (JL) have today announced the… Read the full press release
The fuselage bears images of the flags of the 16 Latin American countries it now serves. Joining in the celebration are several companies that operate on both sides of the Atlantic –El Corte Inglés, Airbus, Meliá, American Express, and Avis. Throughout this year Iberia has engaged in numerous social, institutional, cultural, and customer-oriented activities to… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — “This has to be one of the most amazing adventures ever! A trip to Lapland to see the big man himself, Santa…WOW!!! This truly is a trip of a lifetime that you’ll never, ever forget. Such a magical experience” said Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development at Shannon… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport had six million reasons to celebrate its independence today as a milestone passenger number was reached by the airport. Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Galway passenger Emmet Keary’s day took-off in more ways than one as he was surprised with a pair of Aer Lingus flight tickets to New York to… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has announced it will add new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)) beginning May 5, 2017. The new service will be operated using Boeing 787-8 (Dreamliner) aircraft, configured with 28 Business Class seats and 198 Economy Class… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexico-based carrier Interjet has announced it will begin nonstop service between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on November 17, 2016. The Mexico City-Chicago route will have two daily flights. The flights will be operated on Airbus A-320s with a 150-seat capacity. The flights… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (20 Sept) launched its Belfast summer 2017 schedule, with 11 routes including Berlin, London and Milan, which will deliver 1.1m customers p.a. and support over 800* jobs at Belfast International Airport. Ryanair’s summer 2017 schedule will also see more frequencies to sun… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Sep) launched an improved ‘Rate My Flight’ service which is now available in 7 languages, allowing customers to provide real time reviews of their Ryanair flight via the Ryanair mobile app, from the moment they land. Ryanair’s ‘Rate My Flight’ function offers… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Seven airports have signed on as the first official airport members of the Airport Innovation Accelerator, which was established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation bringing together airports with corporate leaders, start-ups, regulators, airlines and key aviation stakeholders to drive creative… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today reporting more than $3.5 billion in baggage and reservation change fees flowing to airlines in the first half of 2016, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again questioned the continued opposition of U.S. airlines to updating an optional… Read the full press release
Distribution, Airport Processes, Onboard Connectivity Top Agenda at WPS GENEVA, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience. These include distribution and payments, airport processes, onboard connectivity, and baggage handling. The conference will… Read the full press release
MADRID, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the effects of air traffic controller strikes, which have caused 1 million minutes of delay across Europe this year, and called for governments to take steps to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action. “The current frequency of disputes is… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ First and Gold Executive Club customers travelling from Heathrow will soon have access to a new ‘First Wing’, creating a dedicated walkway from check-in to the lounges in Terminal 5. The First Wing, set to open in April, will be located next to the airlines First check-in… Read the full press release
Flagship A380 aircraft increases daily capacity by 44 per cent to cater for robust leisure and business travel demand to and from Sydney DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Sydney has become Qatar Airways’ first destination in Australia to be served by the super-jumbo A380 aircraft, just six months after it joined the carrier’s global… Read the full press release
Over 90% load factors on transatlantic flights as Norwegian gets ready to launch its latest low-cost route from London to Las Vegas Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has now flown three million low-cost long-haul passengers between Europe and the U.S. since low-cost transatlantic services began in 2013. Norwegian first launched low-cost… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch daily direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo’s Narita Airport from 16th December 2016,* responding to growing demand and marking the next step in its Asian growth strategy. The new route will be operated by an upgraded, two-class A330-300 with 297 seats – the aircraft widely… Read the full press release
“Top Chef” contestant provides an upscale dining experience to travelers with Lorena Garcia TAPAs y Cocina DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrity chef Lorena Garcia has teamed up with global restaurateur HMSHost to open Lorena Garcia TAPAS y Cocina at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport. DFW Airportpassengers now can enjoy creative,… Read the full press release
Passengers will be Treated to Latin American Dance and Musical Performances Washington, D.C., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport will host a series of performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Passengers traveling through the airport terminals will… Read the full press release
Popular Annual Airport Open House Benefits Special Olympics Virginia Washington, D.C., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull at Washington Dulles International Airport is expected to attract thousands of visitors for the airport’s annual free open house with a daylong schedule of activities, events and family fun on Saturday, September… Read the full press release
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Free books are now available at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) thanks to a partnership with the Kent District Library (KDL). KDL’s program “Little Free Library – Take a Book, Leave a Book” was installed today, and offers travelers a chance to pick up… Read the full press release
Digital format will allow pilots to quickly access key flight information and aircraft parameters Mumbai, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline will provide pilots across its Boeing 737 fleet with iPads loaded with applications to do performance calculations, view en-route and terminal charts, refer documents and checklists in digital format,… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today celebrates the first anniversary of its Lublin base. The airline based one of its new Airbus A320 aircraft in Lublin on 14 September 2015, after three years of successful cooperation with Lublin Airport, creating 36 direct… Read the full press release
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), remains committed to the development of the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga. Beginning December 16, 2016, CEB will increase its Clark-Cebu–Clark operations from three to six times weekly while Clark-Hong Kong-Clark will be up from seven to 10 times… Read the full press release
Critical Security Challenges Top Agenda GENEVA, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the appointment of John Redmond as the company’s president. A former president and chief executive officer of MGM Grand Resorts, Redmond brings more than 30 years’ experience in executive management in the hospitality and leisure travel industry to the position. Redmond has… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Singapore has been awarded a multi-year contract with Malaysia Airlines and its subsidiary Firefly for a full suite of ground services, including passenger, ramp, and cargo handling services. Operating out of Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 2, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly operate a combined total of 133 flights per… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport set an all-time record of 6.3 million passengers for financial year 2016 (FY16) through servicing the South Island tourism market, and in doing so pumped more than $180 million in new GDP into the regions of the South Island and generated a record $31 million… Read the full press release