Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport will be ready to receive after-dark flights from the end of April following the completion of a runway and airfield lighting upgrade. The enhancements to the runway and airfield lighting were key conditions set by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Australia’s Civil Aviation… Read the full press release
Only U.S. airport to rank in the top 10, in annual poll conducted by PrivateFly Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been voted one of the world’s most scenic airport landings in a poll of global travelers and travel industry experts coming in at number 9. Conducted… Read the full press release
Issuing of instructions begins “Eligibility Determination Process” that will see train system providers demonstrate their capability of meeting operating and performance requirements Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) achieved an initial milestone today in its efforts to provide travelers with a first-class, swift, convenient, and reliable way to… Read the full press release
Europe’s largest regional airline takes off for summer with four routes from Liverpool including brand new Newquay route. LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2016 Summer Schedule recently with a choice of four routes and up to 65 flights a week from Liverpool John Lennon Airport,… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet have launched its Winter flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) for 2016 with some 600,000 low fare seats to and from Liverpool now on sale at easyJet.com on 3,700 flights and available to book for travel until 5 February 2017. LJLA expects to see continued growth… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in air traffic figures in March 2016. During the month, passenger volume rose by 4.8% to 6 million, while flight movements increased by 2.2% to 35,060, compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced mild growth of 1.1%… Read the full press release
New destination and 25 per cent more flights to Italy BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Alitalia today announced that they will strengthen their commercial agreement to expand their flight offer between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italia. In particular businesses and holidaymakers will benefit from the enhanced cooperation. Their mutual passengers… Read the full press release
OMAHA, NEB., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Feedback from more than 170,000 travelers reveals that Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is number one in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports. “The beauty of Omaha’s airport is that the passenger comes first,” said Keith Backsen, Executive Director of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The airport is a breeze… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair have today (13th April 2016) launched its Winter 2016/17 schedule for Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), with a new route to Sofia and five new winter services to Bergerac, Gran Canaria, Pisa, Porto and Szczecin, plus more flights to Alicante and Malaga. The addition of these new… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines begins adding new low fare nonstop service today from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte, N.C. (CLT); Kansas City, MO (MCI); Nashville, Tenn. (BNA); Portland, Ore. (PDX); St. Augustine, Fla. (UST); Seattle (SEA); and Minneapolis (MSP). To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering special introductory fares… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a third route from Niš. The new service to Dortmund in Germany will commence on 20 August with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Wizz Air had started operations to its second Serbian… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from its Katowice base. Starting 31 October, WIZZ will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays, from Katowice to Dubai World Central Airport in the United Arab Emirates. Wizz Air… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) today launched a new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Pre-Board Pals program brings furry guests and their volunteer sidekicks, to one of Canada’s busiest airports to interact with and bring smiles to… Read the full press release
MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chaplaincy team at Manchester Airport are joining forces with Greater Manchester Police to promote diversity and respect within multi-cultural communities. Part of a national community led initiative, ‘We stand together’ celebrates our differences, promotes respect and tolerance and builds a stronger, safer more cohesive society. Manchester Airport… Read the full press release
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines today begins new non-stop service to Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare; the carrier currently serves Denver and Orlando, Fla. from Kansas City. To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering special introductory fares as low as $29 one-way to celebrate the new service. Nationally, Frontier is… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will join Delta Air Lines, Wings for Autism, The Arc Georgia and The Arc Midlands on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Airport’s first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum. The new room provides a soothing, supportive environment and contains… Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Express, the Domestic Strategic Business Unit of the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group is pleased to announce that it is ready to stretch its wings with 4 weekly flight services to Hawassa with the Q-400 aircraft as of 16 April 2016. The flight to Hawassa, which will become… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week and this week, many airlines have returned to Brussels Airport. With flights optimally spread over the 18 hours available a day, an average of 225 flight can take off and 225 flights can land every day. Given the current passenger payload of the aircrafts, this corresponds with the forecast 800 departing passengers per… Read the full press release
First alliance-branded lounge in the Gulf region, fifth in worldwide network DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today officially opened its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport. Situated in the newly-built Concourse D, Terminal 1, the lounge has been designed to offer high-end hospitality and amenities for… Read the full press release
From 2017 easyJet will base three aircraft in Palma between March and October to match passenger demand and offer a new lifestyle option to easyJet’s crew LONDON, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced today that the airline has chosen Palma as the location of its first seasonal base and… Read the full press release
Overwhelming support for Gatwick expansion from London councillors London residents continue to choose Gatwick over Heathrow Concerns over noise and air quality the key issues LONDON, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than a month until Londoners go to the polls, 62% of the capital’s councillors have come out in support of Gatwick expansion… Read the full press release
3.1 million passengers travelled through Gatwick in March, +5.8% year on year, marking three years of consecutive month on month growth Norwegian’s Boston route kicks off Gatwick’s summer of long-haul with 20 new routes including Hong Kong, Cape Town, Vancouver, Lima and Costa Rica Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said:“Three years of consecutive month on month… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aircraft manufacturer Airbus teamed up with aviation charity fly2help and Bristol Airport to host a very special action packed day of flight for local young people and their families. The young people, all aged four to 16, came from charities Reach, CLIC Sargent and Ronald McDonald House Bristol. They… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of British Airways’ launch of flights on May 4 to San Jose in California, one of the world’s tech capitals, the airline has launched a trade promotion. To be in with a chance to win a pair of return tickets to the city, agents simply need to book… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ premium customers can enjoy a brand new 15-minute hands-on facial featuring the very latest BIOTEC Energising Skincare System at the airline’s ELEMIS Travel spas. The new BIOTEC products work to ‘switch your skin back on’ for a visibly healthy, nourished and more energised look – ideal for… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Atlantic and Flybe have announced a sale fare to a range of worldwide destinations including Barbados, Las Vegas and Orlando. The return fares are on sale now until 21st April and are valid for travel on various dates throughout 2016 and 2017. Return Economy fares from:… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), California’s largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership withSouthern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continentalU.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport announces the appointment of Scott Weenink as Company Secretary. Sir Henry van der Heyden, Auckland Airport’s Chair, says, “The Board is delighted to approve Management’s recommendation to appoint Scott Weenink as Company Secretary, and directors look forward to working with Scott on the governance of… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has established two new standby bank facilities totalling NZ$200 million. These have been established to refinance existing NZ$80 million and NZ$35 million undrawn facilities, which are set to mature on 30 April 2016. The two new undrawn standby facilities are provided by BNZ (NZ$125 million)… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport is to build a state-of-the-art new distribution centre for Fonterra’s New Zealand consumer business (Fonterra Brands New Zealand), the two companies announced today. Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) is scheduled to occupy the new premises under a long-term lease from March 2017. The 11,000sqm facility… Read the full press release