Category Archives: Airports

Embraer and German Aerospace Center (DLR) Forge Collaboration for Aviation Technology Advancements

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt; DLR) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration regarding precompetitive technology research and development activities. The partners will evaluate the possibility of establishing a future cooperation on a wide range of activities,… Read the full news article

Finavia Offers Hassle-Free Parking Solutions for Passengers at Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia’s wide range of parking services serve passengers at Helsinki Airport, whatever their needs may be. Check out our tips for the smoothest parking! “It’s easy to get to Helsinki Airport by car. We offer the most suitable parking area for every need, whether you are going… Read the full news article

ERL Collaborates with SITA to Introduce Advanced Check-in and Bag Drop Services at KL City Air Terminal

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) signed a service agreement with aviation technology provider SITA to equip ERL with SITA Check-in Kiosks and SITA Self Bag Drop services at KL City Air Terminal in KL Sentral.  The new facilities are expected to be installed and operational by Q2 2024…. Read the full news article

easyJet Partners with Airbus to Pioneer Carbon-Removal Initiative in Aviation Industry

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London, UK, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS), to offer airlines worldwide carbon removal credits to advance their decarbonisation goals…. Read the full news article

British Airways Announces 1,250 Avios-Only Summer Holiday Fares Starting at £1 + 25,500 Avios

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More than 1,250 Reward Seats have been made available for August next year, and are expected to sell out in hours   Destinations include holiday hotspots Corfu, Ibiza and Mallorca All travel periods fall over the August Bank Holiday London, UK, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has unveiled its latest Avios-Only flights,… Read the full news article

Max Verstappen Triumphs at Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, Oracle Red Bull Racing Wins Constructors’ Cup

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The airline encourages fans to secure their Ultimate F1® Fan packages for the remainder of the season before they sell out. DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Amidst the shimmering lights of the Lusail International Circuit and the view of a waving checkered flag, Qatar Airways and Formula 1® fans alike roared with… Read the full news article

Vistara Adopts SITA’s Innovative Solutions to Cut Carbon Emissions by 15,000 Tons Annually

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SITA eWAS will help Vistara flights avoid weather disruptions, while SITA OptiClimb will reduce carbon emissions by 15,000 tons yearly Gurugram, India, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has become the first Indian airline to deploy both SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb® solutions…. Read the full news article

Blue Islands Trials Direct Flights Between Jersey and the Isle of Man with Business Community Support

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Guernsey, Jersey, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands is trialling direct flights between Jersey and the Isle of Man, with connections to and from Guernsey, following engagement with the local business community. Rob Veron, CEO, Blue Islands said, “We’re excited to trial direct flights to the Isle of Man. Through surveys and discussions… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Expands Service from Kansas City with Exciting New Routes to the Caribbean and Mexico

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Kansas City, MO, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In March 2023 Southwest Airlines announced that the carrier will increase its presence at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with new routes and increased service. On Saturday, October 7 the carrier will launch new weekly nonstop service to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica… Read the full news article

Federal Aviation Administration Grants Over $3.3 Million for Zero Emission Vehicles at San José Mineta International Airport

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SANTA CLARA, CA, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $3,334,533 to the San José Mineta International Airport for zero emission vehicles under the Airport Improvement Program. The representatives were joined by San José… Read the full news article

easyJet Launches ‘Orange Drop’: Weekly Deals on Flights and Package Holidays

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Starting with up to 15% off easyJet flights and extra savings on selected package holidays available to book now easyJet has launched ‘Orange Drop’ which will bring handpicked recommendations and the latest offers to customers each week Starting with up to 15% off more than half a million seats on selected flights to and from… Read the full news article

easyJet Marks 25 Years of Service at Belfast International Airport with Surprises and Expansion

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Northern Ireland’s largest airline easyJet has celebrated 25 years of flying passengers to and from Belfast International Airport The airline operated its largest ever flying programme from Belfast International this summer with 9.4% per cent more capacity than pre-pandemic, flying 3.2 million seats The airline welcomed an 8th A320 family aircraft to the base for… Read the full news article

Munich Airport Introduces Smart Baggage Trolleys with Interactive Tablets for Enhanced Passenger Experience

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MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from October 4th, passengers at Munich Airport can enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight information and… Read the full news article

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announce Largest-Ever Summer Sun Program for 2025 from Bristol Airport, Including Exclusive Kalamata Route

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Biggest ever Summer Sun programme offers 34 sunshine destinations and almost 110 departing weekly flights during peak periods – including brand-new and exclusive route to Kalamata Programme has been put on sale today in response to strong demand for Summer Sun and means customers and independent travel agents in the South West can book ahead… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Expands Reach in Saudi Arabia with New Gateways: Al Ula, Tabuk, and Yanbu

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The national carrier now operates over 125 weekly flights to nine cities in Saudi Arabia, solidifying its presence in the region. Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline, is proud to announce its expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the launch of services of two new… Read the full news article

Formula 1 Arrives in Doha: Qatar Airways Prepares for Qatar Grand Prix 2023

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Qatar Airways, Formula 1®, BWT Alpine F1 Team and the Qatar Motor Motorsport Federation Unite for a Captivating Photo Opportunity at the Hamad International Airport Hangar Attendees of the photo opportunity included Minister of Sports and Youth, His Excellency Mr. Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali; Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al… Read the full news article

Heathrow Introduces Pre-Bookable Security Slots for Passenger Convenience

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Heathrow launching 6-month trial for passengers to pre-book a slot at security giving them extra peace of mind when travelling The trial will initially open to passengers in Terminal 3 travelling with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic – with more airlines added during the trial Findings from the trial will inform… Read the full news article

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) Welcomes Visitors to Its New Educational and Immersive Visitor Centre on World Animal Day

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Immersive experiences for visitors to the UAE’s first National Park Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) can now enjoy an immersive introduction to the UAE’s indigenous flora and fauna, learn about the Reserve, its work to conserve this beautiful but fragile ecosystem, and more, at… Read the full news article

British Airways Unveils Stylish and Sustainable New Uniform Collection for its Global Team

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British Airways has unveiled a new uniform for the first time in nearly 20 years Designed by British, Ghanaian Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng, OBE, Boateng spent time shadowing colleagues in their roles at the airline to create the unique collection More than 1,500 British Airways’ colleagues inputted into the design and… Read the full news article

Emirates Celebrates Decade of Direct Flights Between Milan and New York, Connecting Key Trade and Tourism Hubs

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1.8 million passengers have travelled with Emirates on the route since operations began in 2013 Airline has facilitated trade between Italy, the US and the rest of the world by uplifting over 37,000 tonnes of export cargo over the past ten years Milan, New York, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest… Read the full news article

Emirates Receives 2024 APEX World Class Airline Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Passenger Experience

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has recently been crowned as a 2024 APEX World Class Airline winner for mastering guest experience and delivering outstanding customer service, at the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards held in Long Beach, California. Evaluated through a comprehensive audit of quality of service, safety, and health control initiatives, Emirates is one of just… Read the full news article

Emirates Signs Agreement with Shell Aviation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Dubai Hub

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Over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF to be supplied by Shell Aviation to Emirates for use at its Dubai (DXB) hub Agreement includes Emirates using Avelia platform for tracking SAF delivery and its environmental attributes. DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Expands Fleet to Meet Growing Demand for Ultra-Low-Fare Travel

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The national airline adds a new state-of-the-art Airbus A321 aircraft to its modern and sustainable fleet, taking total aircraft to 11 Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE and the second largest airline in Abu Dhabi by seat capacity, has announced the addition… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport Leads European Airports in Adoption of Next-Generation Aircraft for Reduced Emissions

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Luton, UK, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More flights at London Luton Airport (LLA) were operated using quieter, more fuel efficient “next generation” aircraft this summer than at any other major European airport. Data gathered from aviation intelligence and data specialist RDC Aviation, shows that between April and August 2023, more than a third… Read the full news article

Aeroplan Launches 20th Anniversary Points Matching Week to Support Children’s Hospital Transportation Program

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Aeroplan Points Matching Week takes place from October 2 – 8 Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program will be matched by Aeroplan and its partners TD, CIBC, and Avis Budget Group All donated points benefit the Hospital Transportation Program, connecting children with the medical care they need away from home  MONTREAL,… Read the full news article

Teleport and SF Airlines Forge Strategic Air Cargo Partnership

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Partnership with SF Airlines strengthens connectivity between China and Southeast Asia, and opens new opportunities to the U.S. and European markets SF Airlines gains access to Teleport’s logistics capabilities to support international expansion into Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Teleport, the market leader for air logistics in Southeast Asia,… Read the full news article

KLM Announces Winter Schedule Updates

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s winter schedule this season will run from Sunday, 29 October 2023 to Sunday, 31 March 2024. The French city of Marseille has been added to the network. KLM is also offering over 20% more seats to Canada this winter compared to last year. Over the winter… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Unveils Expo 2023 Doha Aircraft, Showcasing Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

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A330-300 Expo 2023 Doha aircraft touches down in Doha Qatar Airways embodies commitment to sustainability and innovation with Expo-themed livery and enhanced in-flight experiences Attending the reveal were Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker; President of Ashghal, H.E. Dr. Engr. Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi; Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport,… Read the full news article

Maurice J. Gallagher Reclaims CEO Role at Allegiant Travel Company as John Redmond Resigns

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Gallagher, renowned for establishing Allegiant as a leader among ultra-low-cost carriers, assumes role after John Redmond resigns LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced that John Redmond has resigned as chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.  Maurice J. Gallagher, former CEO, current… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Unveils Upgraded Cabin Interior for Short- and Medium-Haul Routes, Enhancing Comfort and Convenience

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Four makes eight: Large overhead compartments hold up to twice as many suitcases For the first time on short-haul routes: holder for tablets and smartphones at every seat More legroom with new ergonomic seats  Cologne, Germany, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa guests will experience a new cabin interior on short- and medium-haul routes… Read the full news article