Dozens of area employers looking to fill hundreds of jobs ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 40 local employers looking to fill 500-plus jobs will participate in a March 1 job fair sponsored by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Positions as varied as aviation maintenance technicians to security officers to construction workers to… Read the full press release
Ribbon-cutting welcomes new Georgia brewery-based Airport lounge ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials, working with concessionaire Delaware North, will mark the opening of a new lounge Wednesday, Feb. 24. Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge will offer a large selection of craft beers from the Terrapin Brewery, based in… Read the full press release
Carbon expert to identify hidden environmental costs of construction Financial incentives to encourage use of electric vehicles on the airfield Gatwick’s environmental footprint ‘same as early 90s’ despite passenger numbers doubling GATWICK, UK, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport – which already aims to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2020 – has… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline will soon fly double-daily from Doha to Bucharest Seven extra flights per week from summer 2016 in response to increased passenger demand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will double the amount of flights on its Doha to Bucharest route from this summer, enhancing the service from a daily to… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — London is the location for Qantas’ next flagship global lounge, with construction on a new, dedicated facility at Heathrow Airport to begin in September 2016. The premium lounge will occupy a split-level space in Terminal 3 that will have capacity for approximately 230 people and offer views over the… Read the full press release
Link to Great Western Main Line part of airport’s plans to reduce emissions and congestion Journey times between Heathrow airport and the Thames Valley, and all points west to be cut dramatically Increased access to Britain’s hub airport, will increase export opportunities for local business LONDON, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is urging supporters… Read the full press release
Milestone Part of Near-Total Overhaul of Concessions to Enhance Passenger Experience at the Nation’s Airports Washington, D.C., 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport announced that their massive overhaul of nearly every store and restaurant has reached a major milestone with the opening of the 100th new… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The first ten aircraft of the type Airbus A350-900 will be based in Munich from January 2017. This will equip Lufthansa’s second-largest hub with the world’s most modern long-haul passenger aircraft. The A350-900 is also one of the most environmentally friendly aircraft. “We are delighted that we are… Read the full press release
PUNTA GORDA, Fla., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today inaugurates new low-cost, nonstop service to southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) from St. Louis and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares as low as $58.* “Allegiant is very pleased to launch these new… Read the full press release
Airport-wide display explores cultural and geographic complexities of borders SAN DIEGO, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport today unveiled Point of Entry; the airport Art Program’s 2016 temporary exhibition. The theme of this year’s exhibition was inspired by the geographic, cultural, and social intricacies of borders – both real and perceived. The… Read the full press release
BOSTON, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — If you had to spend your February vacation last year shoveling record breaking snow like we did, then you’re ready for a trip away. Starting today, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will have reduced prices for travelers using Logan Express. It’s one more way to help make your… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, the South African national flag carrier, will reroute its flights from Douala International Airport in Cameroon to Yaoundé, due to the closure of the airport in Douala for reconstruction work. SAA’s four weekly flights from Johannesburg to Libreville (Gabon) and onwards to Douala in Cameroon will… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport’s 2016 interim results for the six months to 31 December 2015 will be announced this Friday, 19 February 2016. An analyst and media webcast with our Chief Executive, Adrian Littlewood, and Chief Financial Officer, Phil Neutze, will be held at 11.30am on that same day…. Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air launches today twice-weekly flights between its base at Cluj-Napoca and Munich Memmingen in Bavaria. Wizz Air announced the route last September as part of its 2016 Summer Schedule. Wizz is now operating the flights on Mondays and Fridays between Cluj-Napoca and Munich’s western regional airport at… Read the full press release
MUMBAI, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has announced an exciting offer ‘Luck-E-Ticket’ giving its guests an excellent opportunity to win two free return tickets daily. As part of the offer, guests booking tickets in First Class, Premiere or Economy on jetairways.com or the Jet Airways mobile app stand a… Read the full press release
As of today Embraer 195 with the registration OE-LWA operating scheduled flights on short- and medium haul routes Embraer aircraft going to operate flights to Central and Eastern Europe e.g. Belgrade, Warsaw and Tirana, but also to Hamburg, Thessaloniki and on many more routes 15 further Embraer Jets will be inaugurated by the end of… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — On 9 February 2016, Air France officially inaugurated its Airbus A380, the Company’s largest super jumbo in its long-haul fleet, on the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Mexico route. To celebrate the event, Frédéric Gagey, Air France Chairman and CEO, Pieter Elbers, KLM President & CEO, and a delegation led… Read the full press release
Increased investment to help accommodate record passenger growth New tender process to include projects associated with second runway Gatwick expansion remains the cheaper, faster and more sustainable scheme LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced the acceleration and expansion of its investment programme, totalling £2.5billion, to cope with rapid passenger… Read the full press release
Star Alliance and Heathrow Express have teamed up to offer Star Alliance Gold Card holders a special benefit when travelling on Heathrow Express trains – a free upgrade. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Making use of this offer is very simple. Customers just need to purchase a standard class single or… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to start flying from Stansted this summer adding a fourth London airport to its network. From May 28 the airline will launch flights to the popular holiday sunspots of Faro, Malaga, Palma and Ibiza. The Stansted flights will be operated by the wholly owned British Airways… Read the full press release
California’s largest carrier of air travelers files slot application to add service at fifth airport in L.A. Basin Dallas, TX, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today confirmed its interest and application to bring more low-fare service to Greater Los Angeles by adding new Southwest® service in 2016 at Long Beach… Read the full press release
Hainan Airlines Service Provides Access to New Market for Business and Tourism Calgary, AB, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority and Hainan Airlines today announced new non-stop scheduled passenger service connecting Calgary International Airport (YYC) with Beijing, China beginning June 30, 2016. “This is outstanding news for YYC and Hainan Airlines but… Read the full press release
Since the fall of 2015, SAS has offered SAS Go Light on selected destinations in Europe and the response from SAS customers has been very positive. Therefore SAS now launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations. SAS Go Light is designed for customers who want to travel light with only carry-on bags, and who… Read the full press release
HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — From the beginning of May, it will be possible to fly directly from Helsinki to China’s third largest city Guangzhou, also known as Canton. Guangzhou, a seaport city of thirteen million peoplelocated in the heart of southern China, is one of China’s most important trade and industrial centres…. Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will offer nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Great Falls, Montana (Great Falls International Airport (GTF)) from June 11 to August 14, 2016. The summer service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays using a 70-seat CRJ-700 aircraft. Both Saturday and Sunday flights depart Chicago… Read the full press release
ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP today (Monday 1 February 2016) visited Aberdeen International Airport to unveil details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977. A total of £20 million will be invested in the… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority has once again received recognition of its efforts in creating one of the best places to work in Alberta. The accolade marks the seventh time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a vibrant workplace for its more than 300 employees who work… Read the full press release
American Council of Engineering Companies recognizes tower as top project in California SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored as the top engineering project in the State of California in 2015. The tower was recognized with the annual “Golden State… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport ranks among Germany’s top employers. That is one of the results of a recent study conducted by the German news weekly Focus. At a special ceremony in Berlin, the airport’s operating company FMG was honored as the “Best Place to Work in the Transportation and Logistics… Read the full press release
New service by United Airlines represents longest Dreamliner flight in the world SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today welcomed the announcement by United Airlines of its plan to launch non-stop passenger services between Singapore (SIN) and San Francisco (SFO)[1] in June this year. The inaugural SFO-SIN flight will take off… Read the full press release