Iberia once again the world’s most punctual international airline in November according to FlightStats

With 92.35% of its flight on time, Iberia was the world’s most punctual international airline in November according to FlightStats. In the same month the low-cost unit Iberia Express was the world’s most punctual budget airline, with a rating of 94.64%. MADRID, SPAIN, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia was one again the world’s most… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: Aer Lingus Regional restores its flights to Edinburgh from March 2016

SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has today welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus Regional is to restore flights to one of the UK’s most popular tourist cities, Edinburgh, from March next year as a major boost for the airport and region. The new service, which will be operated for Aer… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport’s tips to avoid stress or delays this holiday season

Calgary, AB, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — December is the busiest time of year at Calgary International Airport (YYC), so if you are one of the thousands of passengers travelling during this period, here are some helpful tips to help you avoid stress or delays. Arrive Early at YYC Be sure to leave plenty of… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company launches the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In close co-operation with the airport community and partner companies, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), launched the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’. In light of the surge in construction… Read the full press release

Air France’s AF747 tribute flight over France takes off on 14 January 2016

PARIS, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 January 2016, Air France is offering its customers a unique experience on board an exceptional tribute flight over France and its legendary landmarks! More than 45 years after the first flight from Paris to New York on 3 June 1970 by the aircraft affectionately known as… Read the full press release

Air France introduces two new routes: Paris-Orly – New York-JFK and Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Teheran

PARIS, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — As from June 2016, Air France will be enhancing its flight schedule with two additional routes: Paris-Orly – New York-JFK and Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Teheran. A DAILY SERVICE FROM PARIS-ORLY TO NEW YORK-JFK The daily Paris-Orly – New York-JFK service will be operated by Boeing 777-200, equipped… Read the full press release

bmi regional and Bristol Airport hosted residents of Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm for Christmas party and scenic flight over the UK

Christmas came early for youngsters from a local hospice yesterday, when they joined bmi regional at Bristol Airport for a special Santa Flight. BRISTOL, England, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the season’s most anticipated festive treats, bmi regional together with Bristol Airport invited hosted young people and their families for a Christmas… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States

As the global launch customer of the Airbus A350, Qatar Airways is the first carrier to fly the aircraft to Europe, Asia and the Americas DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States. The ferry flight left Hamad International Airport this… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces increased frequencies to its gateways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Frequency Across Saudi Arabia Rises To 130 Services Per Week Including An All-Premium Class Airbus A319 To Jeddah And Riyadh DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced increased frequencies to its gateways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab country of the Middle East, starting this month. With 39… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces November traffic figures

Norwegian carried close to 2 million customers in November, an increase of 11 per cent. Norwegian’s November traffic figures are characterised by growth on intercontinental and European routes. The load factor also increased this month – by 4.1 percentage points to 83 per cent compared to the same month last year.  Fornebu, Norway, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s new services give Brits chance to combine ‘sun and city’ break in the U.S. and Caribbean

New services from New York to Martinique and Guadeloupe offer Brits chance to combine a low-cost ‘sun and city’ break in the U.S. and Caribbean LONDON, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — UK passengers travelling on Norwegian’s low-cost flights to the U.S. this winter now have the chance to add some sun to their city… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport announces October 2015 as 23rd straight month of passenger growth for the Airport

Oakland, CA, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Perhaps it is the glorious weather in Oakland that has the Oakland International Airport blowing into the fall season with a flurry of passengers. October 2015 announced 23 straight months of passenger growth for the Airport. What this means is that for nearly two years, and counting, OAK has… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport awards contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge at OAK to MAG USA

Oakland, CA, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport and MAG, owner of the third and fourth largest airports in the United Kingdom (Manchester and Stansted), announce today that MAG subsidiary, MAG USA, has been awarded a contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge at OAK. The contract, awarded by the airport’s owner,… Read the full press release

IHG® and Malaysian company the Winbond Group to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of management agreements with leading Malaysian company, the Winbond Group, to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in the capital city of Malaysia: Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kuala Lumpur… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport: ASL Airlines France announces 2016 summer direct flights to Dublin and Paris from Halifax, now available for booking

Halifax, N.S., 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Airlines France is pleased to announce that the direct route to Dublin and Paris, departing from Halifax, is now available for booking. ASL Airlines France, formerly known as Europe Airpost, confirmed the continuation of its route from Halifax to Dublin and Paris for the 2016 summer… Read the full press release

Edmonton Airports announces the 2016 appointments to its Board of Directors

Maureen McCaw elected Chairperson Edmonton, AB, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Edmonton Airports) is pleased to announce the 2016 appointments to its Board of Directors. The new appointments continue to build on the already strong governance and community leadership commitment of the Board. As a financially independent, not-for-profit corporation, the Edmonton Airports… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flights to Nagpur, India from Doha

Residents of Nagpur can now travel to more than 150 destinations worldwide through seamless connections offered at Hamad International Airport in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, now offers non-stop flights to Nagpur from Doha, effective today taking the airline’s total weekly passenger flights… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: Jetstar’s new air services provide another option for both domestic and international travellers visiting New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The return of competition on several regional air routes is being welcomed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). Jetstar’s new regional air services starting today provide another option for both domestic and international travellers wanting to visit more of New Zealand, TIA Chief Executive Chris… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands route network in Macedonia with three new Skopje services

THREE NEW ROUTES FROM SKOPJE TO BERLIN, BRATISLAVA AND COPENHAGEN Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth to its low fare route network from Macedonia with three new Skopje services. WIZZ will connect the Macedonian capital with Berlin Schoenefeld from… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to open its 23rd base on 1 July 2016 in Iasi, Romania

ONE BASED AIRCRAFT IN IASI, FIVE NEW ROUTES IN JULY Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will open its 23rd base on 1 July in Iasi (Romania) with one new Airbus A320. Already served by WIZZ flights, Iasi will… Read the full press release

New consultation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on UK’s Transition Altitude change

LONDON, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest stage in the process to change the UK’s Transition Altitude has begun, following the launch of a new consultation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Transition Altitude (TA) is the height at which climbing and descending aircraft change from operating their altimeters by reference to an… Read the full press release

Portugal’s leading airline TAP and Ethiopian Airlines announce code-share services between Portugal and Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP, Portugal’s leading airline and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest African airline, both Members of Star Alliance, have started code-share services between Portugal and Ethiopia as of November 24, 2015. These flights are made available for bookings through both carriers own websites – at www.flytap.com and www.flyethiopian.com – as well… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways suspends its non-stop service between Doha and Osaka Kansai International Airport, Japan, after 31 March 2016

Airline will suspend its non-stop service from Doha to Osaka after 31 March 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces that it will suspend its non-stop service between Doha, its home airport, and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), Japan, after 31 March 2016, due to commercial reasons. Qatar Airways first started service… Read the full press release

Aeroflot introduces regular flights between Moscow and Saratov from December 15, 2015

Moscow, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow and Saratov starting from December 15, 2015. The timetable for the flights will be: – Flight SU 1362 leaving Moscow daily at 16:25, arriving in Saratov (Central Airport) at 18:00 (local time). – Return flight SU 1363 leaving Saratov at 19:45, arriving in Moscow at 21:20 (local time). Flights will be operated from Sheremetyevo Airport… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Virgin Australia re-introduces direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga are about to be re-introduced, in time for South Islanders to plan a 2016 winter getaway. Virgin Australia has just announced it will offer the flights on a Boeing 737-800, to begin on June 25 and run weekly every Saturday for… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths named CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year

Dubai, UAE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths was named the CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year. A new category established for 2015, this award is given to the airport executive who has demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of their business and the industry…. Read the full press release

Dubai Airports announces line-up of UAE bands for musicDXB

DUBAI, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced a line-up of five up-and-coming UAE bands for musicDXB, an initiative launched with Katy Perry’s performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner and a pop-up show by UK swing kings Jack Pack at Dubai International, the world’s largest stage and number one international airport. “Katy Perry… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation opens third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1

CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has opened a third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1. O’Hare’s newest Mother’s Room is located past security in Terminal 1, B Concourse across from Gate B10. This amenity offers… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: Rideshare companies now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place

CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rideshare companies are now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place. The new City of Chicago regulations became effective on Sunday, November 22. Currently Lyft and Uber are authorized to pick-up passengers. The move comes in time for the busy holiday travel season… Read the full press release

CASA Australia: Air operators given extra year to make the transition to the new fatigue rules

WODEN, Australia, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air operators are being given an extra year to make the transition to the new fatigue rules. This follows consultation with the aviation community that found both CASA and air operators needed more time to make a smooth and safe transition to Civil Aviation Order 48.1. The transition… Read the full press release