Category Archives: Airports

ACI World and Amadeus Launch Third Annual Technology Innovation Awards for Airports Worldwide

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Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Montreal, Canada, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today (14 February 2023) opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world…. Read the full news article

Oman Air to Introduce First Freighter by End of 2023 as Cargo Business Booms

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Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value destinations New cargo destinations to be launched this year During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o   Increased cargo volumes by 36% o   Increased revenue by 44% Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Launches World’s First “Green Fares” for Sustainable Flying

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With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects New fare available from February 15, 2023 for flights throughout Europe and North Africa Successful test run shows growing interest in sustainable travel Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is further expanding… Read the full news article

Finavia Celebrates Milestones: 80 Years of Ivalo Airport and 70 Years of Oulu Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Finavia celebrates the major anniversaries of two of its airports. Ivalo and Oulu airports will celebrate their 80th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. “The airports of Oulu and Ivalo have served passengers and airlines for decades and have developed into important hubs for tourism and business…. Read the full news article

AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023, with plans to increase frequency and strengthen connectivity

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Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is set to restart four China destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao,… Read the full news article

IKHLAS Com Travel & Umrah partners with Dar Al Eiman to enhance comfort and peace of mind for Umrah travellers

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MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (IKHLAS), Capital A’s Muslim-friendly travel and lifestyle platform offering affordable Umrah packages and direct AirAsia X flights to Jeddah, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dar Al Eiman Investment Co (Dar Al Eiman) to strengthen its positioning in… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways introduces new Fly Your Way concept for more flexible and personalised travel options

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National carrier introduces branded fare concept for Customer choice and flexibility Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests flying with Fiji Airways will have more flexibility and choice with the introduction of an unbundled economy class fare concept. This new concept will be effective from 2nd March 2023 for USA and Canada, and 3rd March,… Read the full news article

Indy Airport Celebrates Black History Month with ‘Funky Naptown’ Exhibition and Art & Soul Festival Tribute

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Music, soul, history and art take center stage at IND in February INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will pay tribute to local arts and culture during Black History Month, kicking off a soulful prelude to Spring with music, art and history. As part of the month-long celebration,… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines and Lynn University Launch Groundbreaking Pilot Pathway Program for Aspiring Aviators

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Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway Launches in Boca Raton, Florida  MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aspiring pilots can now join the fast track to a rewarding career at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airlines while they finish college. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Lynn University today announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at Lynn’s… Read the full news article

Relive the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM with Discover Qatar’s Exclusive Transit Tour of State-of-the-Art Stadiums

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A guided coach tour to five FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadiums is now available for passengers with a minimum of eight hours of transit time Squash and golf simulator sessions are also available at Hamad International Airport’s Oryx Airport Hotel for passengers with a transit time of at least four hours Doha, Qatar, 2023-Feb-14 —… Read the full news article

Rev Up Your Engines: Qatar Airways Invites Motorsport Fans to Special Evening with Celebrity Appearances and Live Music at Lusail Boulevard

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Fans will see a Championship Rally car driven by Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah, a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 car driven by David Coulthard, a KTM MotoGP bike driven by Dani Pedrosa, a Red Bull drift car driven by Abdo Feghali, and much more from the world of Motorsport Spectators will also be treated to a… Read the full news article

Iberia Leads the Way in Innovation with Three Aenor Certifications

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Only three companies in Spain have obtained these UNE certificates simultaneously. The certificates position Iberia as a user of cutting-edge technology, and also as a generator and developer of projects with a high innovation content. The awarding of the certificates comes in the midst of the bidding process for the handling tenders. Innovation is one… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Launches New Route to Tel Aviv, Fares Starting at €54.99

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, and the Barcelona Air Route Development Committee (BARDC) meet today (JAN 9, 2023) at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat Airport to welcome a new route to Tel Aviv Ben Gourion International Airport. Tickets are available now… Read the full news article

easyJet Launches In-Flight Fundraiser for UNICEF’s Earthquake appeal in Turkey and Syria

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The emergency onboard collection will raise vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Donations will go directly towards easyJet and UNICEF’s emergency appeal supporting children and their families in the region who need it the most UNICEF is particularly concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport and easyJet Take Accessibility to New Heights with Familiarization Day for Passengers with Disabilities

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Luton, UK, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport (LLA) and easyJet have hosted an accessibility familiarisation day, providing passengers with both hidden and visual disabilities with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the airport’s end-to-end passenger journey. Underlining London Luton Airport’s commitment to providing a simple, friendly and safe service to… Read the full news article

Biometric Technology Takes Over: Seamless Travel from Check-In to Boarding at Frankfurt Airport

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The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport Frankfurt, Germany, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – simply by… Read the full news article

Fraport AG and TAV Airports Holding Donate €1 Million to Aid Earthquake Victims in Turkey

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Operating company of Antalya Airport donates amount in the millions / appeal made to entire workforce for donations / Fraport to double employee donations   Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG has joined forces with TAV Airports Holding to donate €1  million to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Re-Launches Lavish Premium Lounge at Paris CDG with Triple Daily Flights and Unmatched Amenities

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Airline celebrates the re-opening of the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Spanning over 1,000 square metres, the lounge is equipped with two dining areas and can accommodate more than 200 passengers Paris, France, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways re-opened its luxurious Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport… Read the full news article

Lynn McClelland appointed CEO of dnata Catering and Retail Division in UK

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Lynn McClelland as Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Catering and Retail division in the United Kingdom. In her role, Lynn will head dnata’s catering and retail operations at 18 airports across the UK. Under Lynn’s leadership, dnata will continue to… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport Offers 1,500 Job Opportunities at Upcoming Jobs Fair

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Jobs fair will take place at Manchester Chamber of Commerce tomorrow between 10:00 and 14:00 Positions on offer with airport operator MAG include roles in security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Ground handling agent Swissport seeks ramp and baggage agents, lounge hosts and customer service agents For more information see www.manchesterairport.co.uk/recruitment Manchester, UK, 2023-Feb-09… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport’s AeroZone Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Educating Young Minds

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Facility was opened by Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, on 7 February last year More than 3,500 school pupils have benefitted since its launch AeroZone offers teaching space and interactive zones designed to teach children about workings of an airport and careers on offer For more information on AeroZone, download the AeroZone brochure here, or… Read the full news article

KLM to Boost Greater China Flights with Increase in Frequency, Subject to Approval

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — From the start of the Summer schedule 2023 on 26 March, KLM is planning to increase the frequency of flights to Greater China in response to the lifting of travel restrictions by the Chinese government. The planned increase is subject to government approval. KLM will operate a… Read the full news article

London Gatwick Airport Donates £34,000 to East Surrey Hospital for SASH Charity

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Staff from London Gatwick Airport visited East Surrey Hospital last week to hand over a cheque for £34,000, which was raised by airport staff and passengers for the SASH Charity over the past year. Since SASH Charity – the Trust’s charity – became one of Gatwick’s official… Read the full news article

Swiss International Launches Bristol to Zurich Flight, Connecting Business and Leisure Travelers to the Heart of Switzerland

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday 4 February Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) inaugural service commenced between Bristol and Zurich. The route provides business travellers with increased opportunity to trade in one of the world’s leading financial centres and opens the door for multiple onward connections for leisure travellers. With a… Read the full news article

IATA and Somalia Government Deepen Cooperation to Boost Aviation’s Economic and Social Benefits

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Nairobi, Kenya, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia agreed to deepen and formalize cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation in Somalia. Under an agreement signed by Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President, Africa… Read the full news article

Chicago Midway Airport Receives Upgrade to ‘A’ Rating from Standard & Poor’s, Signaling Strong Fiscal Stability

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S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Chicago Midway International Airport Revenue Bond Ratings to ‘A’ From ‘A-” Touting Strong Passenger Recovery Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced, today (02/06/2023), Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) revenue bonds to ‘A’ from ‘A-’ and rated its… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to sponsor 2023 Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, Attracting 30,000 Visitors from Around the World

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The airline announces a Fabulous February following a line-up of exciting events and special promotional holiday packages DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will sponsor the 2023 edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), one of the longest-running and most anticipated events in Qatar’s annual social… Read the full news article

Relax Before Your Flight with Cathay Pacific’s Reopened Lounges

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As more flights are resumed, the airline is progressively reopening its lounges for customers to enjoy before they fly Hong Kong, China, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today (February 6, 2023 ) of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to… Read the full news article

Finavia to Invest Over EUR 15 Million in Upgrading Airports for Improved Smoothness, Safety, and Sustainability

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, airport company Finavia will invest more than EUR 15 million in the renovation of runways at the Helsinki Airport, Kuopio Airport and Kuusamo Airport. Some of the money will be spent on water protection and energy efficiency. Sustainable development projects are also underway at several… Read the full news article

Discover the Wonders of Malaysia with Exciting Deals from Malaysia Aviation Group Subsidiaries!

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KLIA, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Airline subsidiaries under Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings, invite travellers to explore the wonders of Malaysia, with attractive deals to domestic destinations for immediate travel until 31 August 2023. Malaysia Airlines is offering travellers enticing deals starting from RM89 all-in one-way within Peninsular Malaysia… Read the full news article