Category Archives: Airports

Dragonair presents its well-received seasonal inflight menu, featuring crab roe dishes and hot pot rice with fusion ingredients

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HONG KONG, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is delighted to present its well-received seasonal inflight menu, featuring crab roe dishes and hot pot rice with fusion ingredients. This serves to further enhance the overall inflight dining experience for passengers. This autumn and winter, Dragonair will introduce a selection of exclusive hot pot dishes to First… Read the full press release

Boutique Air to start service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) on Nov 1

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Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) beginning November 1. The airline is receiving strong support from local leadership and the broader community. “We are excited… Read the full press release

Halifax International Airport Authority names Glen Boone Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development effective Nov 9, 2015

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Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Glen Boone has been appointed Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development at Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), effective November 9, 2015. In this new position, Mr. Boone will be responsible for matters related to real estate and commercial development. The primary objective of this role is to attract… Read the full press release

Norwegian further expands its international operations; to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, is continuing to expand its international operations by signing an agreement to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – the order will help more than quadruple its current long-haul fleet to 38 aircraft within the next five years. Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement is the… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches new route from Edinburgh to the Spanish island of Tenerife

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Edinburgh, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian will launch a brand new route from Edinburgh to Tenerife this week as it continues to expand at the airport. From Thursday 29th October Norwegian will operate two flights per week to the Spanish island of Tenerife with fares starting from £59.90 one way. Flights… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines provides air transport and cargo service for doctors in support of the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG)

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PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to support the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG). Caribbean Airlines provided air transport and cargo support for a group of doctors travelling to Guyana to perform medical procedures. Caribbean Airlines has a clearly defined Corporate Social Responsibility commitment which… Read the full press release

Qantas: American Airlines to showcase its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney travellers; ahead of its new daily, nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

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American to showcase its award-winning on-board products to Australian travellers Friday 13th November 2015 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas welcomes American Airlines’ state-of-the-art, flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney on Friday, 13 November  2015, where American will show customers its award-winning on-board products. As part of the carriers’ expanded partnership announced… Read the full press release

Keonnis Taylor joins Port of Oakland Aviation Marketing and Communications Department as Senior Marketing and Communications Representative

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New Spokesperson for Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA, 2015-10-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is pleased to announce that Keonnis Taylor has joined the Port of Oakland Aviation Marketing and Communications Department as Senior Marketing and Communications Representative. In her new role, Taylor will be the primary spokesperson and media liaison for Oakland… Read the full press release

First-ever Holiday Music Program at Calgary International Airport

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CALGARY, 2015-10-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is thrilled to present its first-ever Holiday Music Program at Calgary International Airport (YYC). We’re on the hunt for a variety of talent to perform holiday music at YYC during our busiest travel season. Your music will fill the terminal and bring cheer to… Read the full press release

EVA AIR: Star Alliance launched social media campaign in China targeting international frequent flyers

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Taipei, Taiwan, 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has launched a social media campaign in China, targeted at international frequent flyers in this market, as well as their friends, colleagues and family members. Using the slogan “you make the difference”, the Alliance is encouraging the traveller’s “circle of friends” to show their appreciation for… Read the full press release

Mike Stewart named VP for airline business development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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Washington, D.C., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Stewart has been named vice president for airline business development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. He will succeed Mark Treadaway, who previously announced his intention to retire from the Airports Authority as vice president for air service planning and development after a transition is completed. The… Read the full press release

Glen Boone appointed Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development at Halifax International Airport Authority

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Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Glen Boone has been appointed Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development at Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), effective November 9, 2015. In this new position, Mr. Boone will be responsible for matters related to real estate and commercial development. The primary objective of this role is to attract… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport worth $1.3 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2014

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24/7 Operations Contribute $1.3 Billion to Provincial Economy in 2014 Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a valuable provincial asset worth $1.3 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2014, according to the latest economic impact report, released today. This represents an additional $23 million in economic output over… Read the full press release

Vietjet to notify passengers of flight schedule changes via Zalo beside SMS

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Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM, 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With an aim at facilitating passengers and bettering its services, Vietjet will bring into force its system to notify passengers of flight schedule changes via Zalo beside SMS. Accordingly, the airline’s system will automatically send to passengers’ Zalo account a message updating flight schedule. Message… Read the full press release

Vietjet gives away more than 250,000 promotional tickets

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Ho Chi Minh City, 2015-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the promotional month of Hanoi and its newest domestic route connecting Hanoi with Chu Lai, Vietjet is giving away more than 250,000 promotional tickets just from VND 0.00. Tickets are applied for routes connecting Hanoi with Chu Lai, Ho Chi Minh City, Quy Nhon,… Read the full press release

List of Transaero flights cancelled for 22 October 2015

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The following Transaero flights on 22 October 2015 have been cancelled: UN28 Vnukovo – St. Petersburg UN29 St. Petersburg – Vnukovo UN31 St. Petersburg – Domodedovo UN32 Domodedovo – St. Petersburg UN41 St. Petersburg – Vnukovo UN42 Vnukovo – St. Petersburg UN107 Vnukovo – Novosibirsk UN108 Novosibirsk – Vnukovo UN109 Vnukovo – Yekaterinburg UN115 Vnukovo –… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to expand its flight service to Iran from March 11, 2016

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One additional daily flight to Teheran starting on March 11, 2016 Andreas Otto: “Clear signal for the upturn in economic ties between Austria and Iran“ Vienna, Austria, 2015-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is expanding its flight service to Iran, offering one additional daily flight to Teheran starting on March 11, 2016. As a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air carried 100 million passengers on its low-fare services over the past 11 years

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2015-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrates its biggest ever milestone with 100 million passengers carried on its low-fare services over the past 11 years. The 100 millionth passenger travelled on WIZZ’s London-Luton to Warsaw route today and to celebrate this… Read the full press release

The oldest café at Helsinki Airport transformed into Tapio Café

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HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Café Alvar A., the oldest café at Helsinki Airport, transformed into Tapio Café in October. The café is inspired by the Kalevala. Almost everything you see, experience or taste is Finnish. Café Alvar A. was designed as a joint effort by Iittala, Artek and the Aalto Foundation… Read the full press release

Finavia and EANS explore opportunities for closer co-operation

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Vantaa, Finland, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia and EANS, the air navigation service providers in Finland and Estonia, continue to assess opportunities for closer co-operation. The assessment of co-operation opportunities is based on the political goal of the Finnish and Estonian governments to increase the efficiency and safety of the management of airspace… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines Jan 1 – Sep 30, 2015: revenue up by 1%, costs cut by 13%, USD12.54 million operating profit

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KIEV, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines analyzed its performance within the period of January 1 – September 30, 2015. Notably, the period is marked with quality indexes upward trend. Thus, within the reported timeframe UIA increased revenue by 1%, cut costs by 13%, and secured 12.54 million USD operating profit compared… Read the full press release

“Bedtime Stories” installation will be available at the boarding gates of the two Lufthansa hubs in Frankfurt and Munich

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Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, all parents on business trips can be back at home for a common evening ritual – and help their children off to sleep with a bedtime story. Until the end of this year, the “Bedtime Stories” installation will be available as a mobile recording studio… Read the full press release

American Airlines takes over the US Airways space at Boston Logan’s Terminal B

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US AIRWAYS SIGNAGE ENDS FRIDAY BOSTON, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Saturday, October 17th, American Airlines will formally take over the US Airways space at Boston Logan’s Terminal B. New signage at curbside and throughout the Terminal will help customers find their correct drop-off and check-in locations. American Airlines will now have three check-in locations,… Read the full press release

Labor Negotiations: Allegiant highlights significant progress made towards a first contract for Allegiant’s pilots

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

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (10/15/15) Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) issued a statement that dismantles the recent request from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1224 for the National Mediation Board (NMB) to declare an impasse in pilot contract negotiations, and highlights the significant progress that has been made towards a first contract for… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport builds new infrastructure for local football club FC Melsbroek

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Along with Steenokkerzeel local council, Brussels Airport Company has filed an application for a building permit for the new infrastructure of FC Melsbroek and a youth house. The new soccer grounds are situated along Haachtsesteenweg, some 100 metres from the current football pitches. Brussels Airport Company is investing at its own impetus in energy-saving lighting… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and Transaero launch updated version of its flight and reservation checking service

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MOSCOW, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — An updated version of the reservation checking service is now available on the homepage of Transaero’s website to provide additional information to the airline’s passengers: http://info-services.transaero.ru/status Customers can now check their flight status (as part of the daily flight plan) without contacting the Transaero call centre, and see… Read the full press release

The Charleston County Aviation Authority launches database designed to identify women- and minority-owned companies interested in doing business with its 3 airports

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North Charleston, S.C., 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Charleston County Aviation Authority has created a database designed to identify women- and minority-owned companies interested in future business opportunities with the CCAA and its three airports. The initiative is one of several undertaken by the CCAA in 2015 to build partnerships in Charleston, Berkeley and… Read the full press release

LAWA: American Airlines adds another operations at Los Angeles International Airport’s Terminal 6

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Los Angeles, California, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines will mark another integration milestone when it begins operations from Terminal 6, effective Oct. 17, in addition to already operating at Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Travelers are encouraged to check the status of their flight on www.aa.com, on the mobile app… Read the full press release

Christchurch International Airport: One of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators Real Journeys to become new owner and operator of International Antarctic Centre

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-10-19 — /Travel PR News/ — One of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators is about to add Christchurch’s  International Antarctic Centre to its portfolio of successful tourism businesses. On the 30th October 2015, Real Journeys will become the new owner and operator of the attraction, investing in Christchurch’s tourism growth and the… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways celebrates Senior Citizen’s Day with 25% discount to Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 or above

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HONG KONG, 2015-10-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate Senior Citizen’s Day on 15 November, Cathay Pacific Airways is once again offering special fares to all Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 or above. A 25 per cent discount will apply for tickets to a wide range of destinations. Cathay Pacific Airways has… Read the full press release