Dubai-based flydubai takes delivery of its 50th aircraft

Marks the fulfilment of the airline’s vision set out in 2008 Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai received its 50th aircraft. The delivery of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008. Commenting on the completion of the order, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Holdings Plc provides trading update for H1 of the financial year ending 31 March 2016

FULL YEAR NET PROFIT GUIDANCE RAISED Budapest, Hungary, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today provides a trading update for the first half of the financial year ending 31 March 2016 (“first half” or “H1”) ahead of its… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes 25% increase in Delta Air Lines’ capacity for summer 2016

25% increase in Delta capacity for summer 2016 Shannon, Ireland, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The announcement of the introduction of the larger wide-bodied Boeing 767-300 aircraft on Delta Air Lines’ JFK service summer service is a further endorsement of the growing demand for transatlantic seats into Shannon Airport and the popularity of the airport’s US pre-clearance… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: resumption of flights on a major runway at JFK Airport following $400m modernization

Work includes delay reduction, durability and safety enhancements New York, NY, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the resumption of flights on a major runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport, following substantial completion of a $400 million modernization project designed to help reduce delays,… Read the full press release

The only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport

What is currently the only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport today for the very first time. The Ukrainian transport aircraft made a stopover at the Central German airport, arriving from Istres in France, before it continued its journey to its home base at Kiev Gostomel Airport. This is the third… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program aims to improve familiarity with air travel for those with autism

Calgary, AB, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program officially took flight today, helping individuals with autism, and their families, become familiarized with airport processes and the air travel experience. Working with Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), the pilot program included more than 40 family members in all. Individuals with… Read the full press release

Norwegian to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York

Cork to Boston services planned for May 2016 and Cork to New York planned for 2017 Fornebu, Norway, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, has today announced plans to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York – the new routes will be the only… Read the full press release

August Wilhelm Henningsen to succeed Dr Klaus-Juergen Juhnken as Chairman of the Flughafen Hamburg GmbH Supervisory Board

HAMBURG Germany, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — After more than 13 years as Chairman of the Flughafen Hamburg GmbH Supervisory Board, Dr Klaus-Juergen Juhnke is standing down at the end of September 2015. He will be succeeded by August Wilhelm Henningsen, former Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG. Dr Klaus-Juergen Juhnke… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport will host a Ready Set Fly event on Saturday, September 26th

Airport partners with The Arc San Francisco and JetBlue for educational program SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will host a Ready Set Fly event on Saturday, September 26th to provide a real-world experience of air travel to individuals and families with autism and developmental disabilities.  The event, developed… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport completed its annual emergency exercise

Simulated earthquake event tests emergency response, business continuity procedures SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today, testing procedures for communication, incident command, and recovery in coordination with multiple agencies. Although federal regulations require U.S. airports to conduct such a drill every three years, SFO… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Georgia Power celebrate the latest energy efficiency upgrades at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport

Airport adds 16,000 new LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have all LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials and Georgia Power leadership celebrated the completion of the latest energy efficiency upgrades at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. At a… Read the full press release

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts

Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have a total LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials will receive a $45,901 rebate check from Georgia Power for energy efficiency efforts as part of the utility company’s Commercial Energy… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority to offer 320 acres of surplus land at auction Saturday, Oct. 24

INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) will offer approximately 320 acres of surplus land at auction Saturday, Oct. 24, with Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company conducting the auction in cooperation with Colliers International. The auction will include residential development land, productive farmland, residential building lots and industrial/commercial sites. The land… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport, Transavia double daily route to Rotterdam from next summer

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of being Highly Commended in the 4-20 million passengers category at the World Routes Marketing Awards in Durban last night, Budapest Airport today confirms further enhancements with airline partner Transavia. Announcing the doubling of its daily route to Rotterdam from next summer, the Air… Read the full press release

Sudish Sukumaran won US$1million in popular Qatar Duty Free Millionaire Draw

Indian national wins US$1million in popular QDF Millionaire Draw Saudi national wins the luxury Bentley Continental GT Speed prize via online ticket purchase DOHA, Qatar, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free is delighted to announce that the winner of its US$1 million prize draw in September 2015 is Mr Sudish Sukumaran. Mr Sukumaran is… Read the full press release

SAS becomes the first European airline to fly the new long-haul Airbus A330-300 Enhanced

SAS is the first European airline to fly the new long-haul Airbus A330-300 Enhanced. The first commercial flight leaves today from Copenhagen to Chicago. SAS continues to strengthen its intercontinental offering with new aircraft and the launch of new routes to destinations with high demand. STOCKHOLM, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS’s thirteenth and… Read the full press release

Media invited to attend the National Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training School on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Pittsburgh International Airport

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media are invited to attend the National Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training School on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7-8:00 PM. This session will present dramatic photographic opportunities of emergency aircraft training scenarios with an aircraft fuselage simulator. Findlay Township, PA, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Allegheny County Airport Authority Fire Department will host… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: Midway International Airport Pre-proposal event was a great success

CHICAGO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Pre-proposal meeting and Concessions Connections events for the Midway International Airport Concessions Request for Proposal (RFP) were a great success. More than 250 individuals attended the event held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place on September 17, 2015. The purpose of the… Read the full press release

FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Eduardo Angeles to present at the 2015 Airports Going Green Conference

CHICAGO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that Eduardo Angeles, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Associate Administrator for Airports, will present at the 2015 Airports Going Green Conference. This is an exciting opportunity for Conference attendees to learn about the FAA’s initiatives for airport sustainability, emissions reduction,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines starts direct regular flights on Salekhard – Tyumen route in Russia

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens direct regular flights on the route Salekhard – Tyumen from the 24th of September 2015. The airline will perform flights twice a week. Departure from Salekhard on Thursdays and Sundays at 16:25, arrival in Tyumen at 18:30…. Read the full press release

Porter Airlines launches non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

TORONTO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines arrived today in the City of Bridges with its inaugural flight to Pittsburgh. Passengers enjoyed non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. “Pittsburgh has a rich history and strong identity,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Passengers travelling to and… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority report: night noise at Heathrow Airport decreased by 25% over the past 9 years

Over the past 9 years, the area around the airport affected by higher levels of night noise has decreased by 25% 25% fewer households affected by these noise levels at night than in 2006 Heathrow begins trialling steeper approaches this week, which could reduce noise for people living under flight paths LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel… Read the full press release

New advertisements featuring Glasgow as leading UK investment destination live at Heathrow Airport

LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In Heathrow’s latest bid to drive growth in the UK’s great cities and regions, new advertisements featuring Glasgow go live today across all the terminals at the UK’s only hub. The six-week partnership with Glasgow City Council is part of a year-long campaign seeking to drive foreign direct… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport hosts series of musical and dance performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sep 15 – Oct 15

Washington Dulles International Airport will host a series of musical and dance performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15.  Washington, DC, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport will host a series of musical and dance performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines to operate daily non-stop service between Sea-Tac Airport and Edmonton International Airport (EIA)

Delta Air Lines to begin service between Seattle-Tacoma and Edmonton Edmonton, AB, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmontonians and western Canadians will have a convenient new option to access Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Beginning December 15, 2015, Delta Air Lines will operate daily non-stop service between Sea-Tac Airport and Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The new… Read the full press release

Finavia: CAPA World Aviation Summit 2015, 7 to 8 October 2015 in Helsinki

Vantaa, Finland, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The commercial air traffic sector will set its sights on Helsinki in October. Decision-makers in the commercial air traffic sector, and tourism sector directors will be Finavia’s guests in Helsinki at the CAPA World Aviation Summit 2015 at Kalastajantorppa from 7 to 8 October 2015. The two-day… Read the full press release

Daily flights to Dubai from Helsinki Airport during the winter season

Vantaa, Finland, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai is worth a second visit after seeing the shopping centres and the world’s tallest building. You can reach this metropolis daily from Helsinki Airport during the winter season. Dubai is a popular winter destination and for good reason.  The sun is always shining, everything works well… Read the full press release

Aeroflot Group’s passenger traffic up 13.3% in the first 8 months of 2015 YoY

Moscow, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results for Aeroflot Group («the Group») and Aeroflot — Russian Airlines («the Company») for August and the first eight months of 2015. January- August 2015 Operating Highlights Passenger traffic for Aeroflot Group in 8M 2015 was 26.3 mln, up 13.3% year-on-year. Aeroflot airline’s passenger traffic was 17.3… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to add sixth Airbus A320 aircraft to its Warsaw fleet

FOUR NEW WARSAW ROUTES AND ONE NEW POZNAN ROUTE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will add a sixth Airbus A320 aircraft to its Warsaw fleet from 13 May 2016. The new aircraft will serve four new routes from… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines gears up for 50th year celebration Manila-Sydney operations

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is boosting services between Manila and  Sydney by shifting to daily flights from the current five weekly frequencies. Beginning October 25, 2015, flights depart Manila at 10:05PM via PR 211 every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, arriving Sydney at 9:30AM (AUS time)… Read the full press release