Subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland extended

Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full press release

HMSHost took over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport

BETHESDA, MD, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Overnight, global restaurateur HMSHost has successfully taken over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport. This past weekend’s transition of restaurant operations from SSP is the first step towards transforming the dining experience at Greensboro’s airport. HMSHost will continue to operate existing brands while renovating and rotating in… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines marks 30th anniversary of service to Shannon Airport

Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has restarted nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK, effective May 2, 2016. The U.S. airline, which marks its 30th anniversary of service to Shannon this year, has transported nearly 1.7million passengers since its inaugural flight to the airport on May 8, 1986. “We are… Read the full press release

London City Airport celebrates the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac, France

LONDON, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A great French icon made a flying visit to London City Airport this week to celebrate the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac. The vintage Citroen 2CV represented the best of France’s heritage while the new air link provides the quickest journey yet between the city of… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation kicks off Military Appreciation Month

CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation welcomes confectionery concessionaire Sarah’s Candies at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Something sweet has arrived at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Sarah’s Candies, a confectionery concessionaire with homemade local delights, celebrated its official grand opening today.​ The new store, located in Terminal 2, Concourse F, near Gate F8, features handmade chocolate candies. Sarah’s Candies is unique in that all the locally… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to cover peak capacity requirements with five wet lease agreements for the year 2016

• Objective: cover peak capacity requirements • Negotiations with up to five wet lease partners • Wet lease agreement with Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica takes effect at the beginning of May VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines plans to conclude up to five wet lease agreements for the year 2016…. Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines to keep its corporate headquarters in Atlanta for next twenty years

ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Atlanta today announced that Mayor Kasim Reed and Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson signed a 20-year Airport Use and Lease Agreement. The new lease will start July 1, 2016 and will keep Delta Air Lines’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta through 2036. “I am proud to… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport brings ease and convenience to its guests with new interactive mobile software app iFlyAT

Software application is designed to assist travelers at ATL ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials today launched iFlyATL, an interactive mobile software application designed to aid guests at the world’s most traveled airport. “iFlyATL will bring ease and convenience to our guests at Hartsfield-Jackson,” Aviation General Manager Miguel… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport officially reopened the departures hall

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport this afternoon officially reopened the departures hall during a short reopening ceremony. Following the ceremony a few hundred passengers could check in from the departures hall again. The reopening of the departures hall is an important symbol of the recovery of our country a mere 40… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to further improve travel experience for passengers by expanding its car parks

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to the continuous increase in traffic, Budapest Airport has decided to expand its car parks, to further improve the travel experience for passengers. The development will add more than a thousand new parking spaces, whereby passengers will have a choice of three different long term parking products,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport celebrated easyJet’s inaugural flight from Lyon, France to Budapest, Hungary

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Traditional firemen’s water canon arch of triumph, special easyJet and Lyon-style cake for the crew – this is how Budapest Airport greeted the first flight of the popular white-and-orange airline flight from the second largest city of France to Hungary. The budget airline will commence with weekly three… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways received His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum at its new premium lounge at Dubai International Airport

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is received at Qatar Airways’ new premium lounge Luxurious new lounge opening coincides with the official launch of Dubai International Airport’s Concourse D DUBAI, UAE, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (27 Apr 2016) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker welcomed… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways brings its superjumbo Airbus A380 on the maiden Doha – Atlanta flight on June 1

Award-winning airline brings its world-famous First Class service to America for the first time, to start service to Atlanta Doha – Atlanta Airbus A380 one-time service scheduled for June 1 only ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will mark a new chapter in its history of operations to the United States by flying… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named Best Business Class, and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for the Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Hamad International Airport

Publication’s readers chose Qatar Airways as having the best Business Class facilities and the Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport as the Middle East’s best airport lounge DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been announced as the winner of two prestigious accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards… Read the full press release

Victoria Beckham named world’s best dressed female celebrity traveller in British Airways’ Best Dressed Traveller List 2016

LONDON, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Victoria Beckham has been named the world’s best dressed female celebrity traveller in British Airways’ Best Dressed Traveller List 2016 – #bestdressedtraveller. The fashion designer beat stars including Amal Clooney and Angelina Jolie to the top spot, as compiled by the airline and Hollywood fashion stylist and Vanity… Read the full press release

Lufthansa to fly non-stop from Frankfurt to two new destinations in Lapland

From Frankfurt to Tromsø (Norway) and Ivalo (Finland) in winter FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Good news for all northern lights and winter sport fans: From the coming winter, Lufthansa customers can fly non-stop from Frankfurt to two new destinations in Lapland. From November 26 2016, Lufthansa will take off every Saturday to… Read the full press release

The new satellite terminal at Munich Airport boasts 27 new gate positions

Historic milestone for Munich Airport Cologne, Germany, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Another chapter in the history of Munich Airport will begin on April 26, 2016: with the launch of the new satellite terminal – Germany’s first midfield terminal – Europe’s only five-star airport is again setting new standards for excellent service, passenger comfort and sustainability…. Read the full press release

Discount Airport Parking Website Announces Expansion Plans

Roanoke, VA, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — AirportParkingHelper.com, a leading national authority on airport parking and related travel topics, recently announced a number of expansion plans for 2016. Website founder Jennifer Church said she has acquired a partner who will provide critical services to the popular Virginia-based website, which plans to nearly double its online… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority Q1: Traffic at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport increased 2.86% as compared to the first quarter of 2015

WINNIPEG, CANADA, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — First quarter passenger traffic at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport increased 2.86% as compared to the first quarter of 2015. Consolidated revenue of Winnipeg Airports Authority and its subsidiaries was $29.6 million for the first quarter, compared to $28.1 million for the same period in 2015. Earnings before interest, depreciation… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport prepares for 20 million annual passengers by 2020

Vantaa, FINLAND, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Helsinki Airport is going through a large-scale expansion that aims to improve the airport’s facilities as well as strengthen its competitive position among the big European airports. The improvements are expected to take several years. The development program for the Helsinki Airport was launched in spring 2014… Read the full press release

Finavia: Lufthansa introduces direct connections from Frankfurt to Ivalo Airport in the 2016–2017 winter season

Vantaa, FINLAND, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Lapland will have an even better reach for passengers next winter when Lufthansa introduces direct connections from Frankfurt to Ivalo Airport in the 2016–2017 winter season. Lufthansa will commence flights to Ivalo just before the winter season, on 17 December. The airline will provide flights on Saturdays until… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Verdi union called for token strikes at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover airports on Wednesday 27 April

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Verdi union has called for token strikes in the areas of ground handling, passenger checks and (partly) airport fire services at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover airports on Wednesday 27 April. As a result, there will be extensive cancellations of flights on Wednesday at Lufthansa’s… Read the full press release

Shannon Free Zone signs economic cooperation MOU with China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Zone

Agreement to encourage range of economic initiatives, from cross-border investment to aviation services SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Free Zone has signed an official accord for economic cooperation with a Chinese equivalent, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ). The Memorandum of Understanding, signed last week in Shanghai, will provide… Read the full press release

Cape Verde’s international airports to implement Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) and Altéa Departure Control (DC)

Amadeus revolutionises check-in systems at Cape Verde’s international airports with Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS). The use of common infrastructure means increased flexibility and scalability of airport operations and a reduction in operating costs for the airport and their airline customers. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a country spanning an… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport achieves Level One Mapping certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program

Winnipeg, Canada, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) is pleased to announce that Winnipeg Richardson International Airport has achieved Level One Mapping certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program. “Winnipeg Airports Authority is committed to monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and developing innovative reduction strategies to continue on our journey towards becoming a… Read the full press release

ASL Airlines France annonce l’ouverture d’une nouvelle ligne régulière vers Oujda au départ de Bastia

Bastia, FRANCE, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Airlines France continue à développer son réseau de lignes passagers et annonce l’ouverture d’une nouvelle ligne régulière vers Oujda au départ de Bastia. « L’ouverture de la ligne Bastia-Oujda par ASL Airlines France vient renforcer notre réseau de lignes régulières qui relie entres elles des régions entretenant… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Ivano-Frankivsk and Alicante, Spain

Effective 26 June 2016, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights between Ivano-Frankivsk and Alicante, Spain. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, at the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The new weekly flights will be operated on modern Boeing 737… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports reports 9.5% increase in passenger traffic in Q1 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 9.5% increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), compared to Q1 in 2015. Between January and March this year, 6,044,025 passengers traveled through AUH, compared with 5,521,110 during the… Read the full press release

Allegiant treated nearly 1,000 passengers with surprise refunds for tax season

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

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Click to tweet: .@Allegiant refunds airfare to nearly 1,000 passengers for tax season http://gofly.us/Afoyy Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) passengers were treated to a tax season surprise last weekend, as the company provided all passengers on six separate flights with surprise refunds for the airfare portion of their itinerary. One flight per… Read the full press release