Category Archives: Airports

Southwest Airlines launches daily service between BWI Marshall and Mineta San Jose International Airport from November 6

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Nonstop Flights to San Jose, CA Starting in November 2016 Baltimore, MD, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced its November 2016 schedule update today, including new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and San Jose, CA. The daily transcontinental service between BWI Marshall and Mineta San Jose International Airport is… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport hosts Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can as part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival

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Giant-sized watering can showcases tropical plants linked to destinations. Bristol, UK, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival, Bristol Airport will play host to Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can in the main check-in area of the terminal from Wednesday for a four week period. What’s believed to be the world’s… Read the full press release

Swissport Executive Aviation wins ONDA (Morocco National Airport Authority) FBO tender; will operate facilities in Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat and Tanger

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Executive Aviation, a business line of Swissport International Ltd., is the winner of the ONDA (Morocco National Airport Authority) FBO tender and will launch the first FBO product at Moroccan airports. Swissport Executive Aviation will operate facilities in Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat and Tanger. Jetex was also awarded… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) seeks antitrust immunity with Iberia to cooperate on flights between Europe and Japan

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TOKYO, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The first step has been taken to enable Iberia to join British Airways, Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their successful joint business on flights between Europe and Japan. JAL has submitted its application to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) seeking antitrust immunity with… Read the full press release

British Airways launches the only direct flight between London and Santiago in Chile from January 3, 2017

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LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching the only direct flight between London and Santiago in Chile from January 3, 2017. Santiago will become the airline’s lengthiest long-haul route, taking 14 hours 40 minutes, nearly an hour more than the current longest flight of 13 hours 50 minutes service to Buenos Aires…. Read the full press release

British Airways to start direct flights to Doha and Muscat from Heathrow Terminal 5 from October 30

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LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to experience uninterrupted, direct flights to Doha and Muscat from Heathrow Terminal 5. Previously, customers flying to the Middle Eastern cities had to stop off in Bahrain en route Doha and Abu Dhabi en route to Muscat, but from October 30, both… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to start three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose from March 16, 2017

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SEATTLE, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it will add new, three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose, beginning March 16, 2017. The nonstop service will connect California fliers to London, Beijing and Tokyo on Alaska’s partners British Airways, Hainan Airlines and Japan Airlines. “These… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines applies for new international service between Los Angeles and Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos

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DALLAS, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its bookable flight schedule from early November through Jan. 4, 2017, offering new nonstop service options through Southwest.com for Customers flying Southwest® in every time zone of the continental U.S.  The new routes were published a day after Southwest Airlines Chairman, President… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport reports 4% growth in April passenger traffic year over year

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Oakland, CA, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has released its April Passenger Traffic reporting, adding yet another month of consecutive growth. Total passenger traffic at the airport increased from 904,793 in April 2015, reaching 941,248 passengers in April 2016, representing 4% growth year over year.  This is based upon 3.4%… Read the full press release

itsu returns to Heathrow T5 with new store and exciting range of ‘ready to fly’ bespoke products

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LONDON, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This Summer, itsu will make a welcome return to Heathrow T5 with a beautifully designed new store and an exciting range of ‘ready to fly’ bespoke products. itsu’s first site at Heathrow T5 became a firm favourite with both passengers and ground staff alike who loved the Asian-inspired chain’s… Read the full press release

Jet Airways boosts operations to Saudi Arabia with additional daily services to Dammam from Mumbai and Delhi

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MUMBAI, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will launch additional daily services to Dammam from Mumbai and Delhi, further boosting its operations to the key Saudi Arabian port city. The airline will introduce the new services, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, starting July 1st, 2016*, adding to the single… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines deploys fifth Embraer for its initial flight from Vienna to Stuttgart

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• Austrian Airlines Embraer fleet: already more than 1,700 flights completed with about 2,100 flying hours • Almost new Embraer jets are replacing Fokker aircraft: greater traveling comfort for passengers Vienna, Austria, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning yet another Embraer jet in the Austrian Airlines fleet with the registration number OE-LWI took… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces daily flights from Muscat to Manchester from April 1st 2017

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Oman Air To Fly Daily To Manchester Muscat, Oman, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, confirms, based on the requests for information received, that it intends to start operating daily flights from its hub in Muscat to Manchester. The new service is scheduled from April 1st… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines expands fleet with two Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft

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KIEV, UKRAINE, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In May 2016, as part of the program of fleet renewal and expansion Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) received two Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. UIA leased two Boeing 737-800 NG from AerCap, the world`s leader in aircraft leasing. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport projects honored by the American Public Works Association

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SAN Also Wins Award for Planning SAN DIEGO, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Two key improvement projects at San Diego International Airport have been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA), San Diego/Imperial Chapter. The new Rental Car Center (RCC) and the North Side Utilities Storm Drain project each won “Project of the… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport records slight growth in passenger and cargo volume in April of 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded slight growth in passenger throughput and cargo volume in April of 2016. During the month, passenger traffic and cargo traffic increased by 1.4% to 5.9 million and 1.2% to 365,000 tonnes respectively, compared to the same month last year. Flight movements declined… Read the full press release

HMSHost recalls multiple brands of trail mix due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes

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Bethesda, MD, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — HMSHost of Bethesda, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of trail mix, because they have the potential to be contaminated withListeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may… Read the full press release

Jet Airway to deploy its Airbus A330-200 aircraft to upgrade its daily flights between Mumbai and Singapore

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50% capacity increase to meet growing demand MUMBAI, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will upgrade its daily flights between Mumbai and Singapore by deploying its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-200 aircraft, effective June 1, 2016. The upgrade to a wide body aircraft will result in a 50 per cent increase… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches UK’s only direct flights to Oakland, California just in time for the summer

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LONDON, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues the expansion of its groundbreaking low-cost long-haul network by launching the UK’s only direct flights to Oakland, California just in time for the summer. From 12 May, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline commences the new year-round service offering the cheapest direct flights to the West… Read the full press release

London City Airport reveals items most commonly confiscated from hand luggage in the past 12 months

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London City Airport has revealed the top 10 most common and most unusual items confiscated from hand luggage in the past year, including dog shampoo, horse treats, fluffy handcuffs and a John West tuna 4-pack in sunflower oil Approximately 1 in 8 people (13%) in the UK have had an item confiscated at airport security… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport opens the world’s largest self-service bag drop zone

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£36 million investment creates new state-of-the-art check-in floor Investment in faster technology will facilitate passenger growth Gatwick another step closer to ambition to eliminate queues LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today opened the world’s largest self-service bag drop zone following an 18 month construction programme as part of the transformation of… Read the full press release

easyJet opens new check in area at world’s largest self-service bag drop in London Gatwick Airport

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State-of-the-art facility will help easyJet eliminate queues and aims to enhance the airport experience for customers LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today opened its new check in area in the North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport which is the world’s largest self-service bag drop. The fully automated bag drop… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to upgauge its Doha-Guangzhou service with the introduction of Airbus A380 on the route

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Daily A380 flight to commence on 1 July 2016 Qatar Airways becomes the first foreign carrier to fly the super-jumbo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport GUANGZHOU, China, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qatar Airways has announced that it will upgauge its Doha–Guangzhou service with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380 on the route. Guangzhou… Read the full press release

The Airport Operators Association announces the appointment of Henk van Klaveren as its new Public Affairs & PR Manager

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Leeds, United Kingdom, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Operators Association (AOA) is pleased to announce that Henk van Klaveren has joined the Airport Operators Association as its new Public Affairs & PR Manager. He replaces PA & PR Director Tim Alderslade, who joins BATA as its new Chief Executive. Henk has a strong… Read the full press release

Heathrow to exceed the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion

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Airports Commission unanimously recommended Heathrow expansion Heathrow will exceed the overall package of conditions the Commission set Measures include support for an early introduction of ban on scheduled flights for six and a half hours every night after expansion planning consent received and the necessary airspace is modernised Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye writes to the… Read the full press release

Four of the UK’s leading architectural practices showcase striking new concepts for Heathrow’s vision for expansion

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  Heathrow selects four of Britain’s best aviation architects to progress vision for expansion Striking new images showcase the best of British design and reveal a first look into the future at Britain’s global gateway Architects challenged to redefine what an airport should be with bold sustainable ideas, innovative technologies and integrated into local communities… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport presented a painted steel sculpture The Book to the City of Mississauga

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TORONTO, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On May 10, 2016, Toronto Pearson International Airport presented The Book – a painted steel sculpture – to the City of Mississauga. Aptly located at Celebration Square near the Central Library, this public art piece depicts an open book with two pages torn from its spine appearing to blow… Read the full press release

Allegiant celebrates new nonstop service to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the launch of low-cost, nonstop flights to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares to Las Vegas from El Paso as low as $43. “We are very excited to launch this new service… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

SAN DIEGO, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new, nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego. To celebrate Allegiant’s new route between El Paso and San Diego, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares for as low as $39.* “We are very excited to… Read the full press release

Oakland waterfront: Free special events for the public at Jack London Square through summer

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May kicks off season of free Jack London Square special events Family-friendly, outdoor activities through summer at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland and its Master Lessee, CIM Group, today released a schedule of free special events for the public at Jack London Square. Beginning in May, the… Read the full press release