Category Archives: Airports

Patricia Bedient to replace Brad Tilden as chair of Alaska Air Group’s Board of Directors

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Part of the airline’s long-planned leadership succession SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s (AAG) Board of Directors announced today (Feb. 11, 2022) that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022. Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while Mr…. Read the full news article

Qatar Airways congratulates Chelsea F.C. for winning the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™ title

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Chelsea edged Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™ finals that took place at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium With just over nine months to go until the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, fans can now secure their complete travel packages at qatarairways.com/FIFA2022 DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways extends… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways to start flights between New Zealand and Fiji

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Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has announced it will be commencing daily commercial flights between New Zealand and Fiji from Monday 14th March 2022. From 14th March, Fiji Airways plans to launch daily flights from Auckland to Nadi and up to three flights a week from Christchurch, and… Read the full news article

Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline Swoop acquired six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft

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Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline to add six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft Airline to introduce non-stop service to Newfoundland this spring – enabling Canadians to reconnect coast-to-coast Domestic network expansion adds 14 new non-stop routes including service to Deer Lake and St. John’s, Newfoundland; and Saint John, New Brunswick CALGARY, AB, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

New IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) portal launched to help airlines and GSPs

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IGOM Portal, a major support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). IGOM is the established global industry standard for ground handling worldwide. The IGOM Portal is an online platform where, with… Read the full news article

Heathrow announces its updated sustainability strategy as the aviation industry emerges from the pandemic and ramps up to recovery

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Heathrow launches Heathrow 2.0: Connecting People and Planet kicking off a decisive decade of difference to help the airport build back better from the pandemic, with carbon reductions and ensuring Heathrow is a great place to live and work top of the agenda Heathrow is already delivering against the goals of its plan, announcing today the airport’s… Read the full news article

IATA partners with GL Events to ramp up its conference activity as face-to-face events become possible again

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a partnership with GL Events to support association’s conference activities. Convening the air transport industry to share best practices and address critical issues is fundamental to IATA’s mission. Prior to COVID-19, IATA hosted on average 16 executive events annually, each attended by… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines partners with ATP Flight School, the nation’s largest flight school

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Feb. 10, 2022) announced its partnership with the nation’s largest flight school, Jacksonville-based ATP Flight School. The new Spirit Direct Program will expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots to include ATP’s more than 2,000 qualified students and flight instructors. It also provides… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport signed the Toulouse Declaration joining other airports in their commitment to a net zero future

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport joins forces with a record number of airports across Europe to sign the ‘Toulouse Declaration’, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to a net zero future. The Toulouse Declaration, established by Airport Council International (ACI Europe), marks the first time that European Governments,… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces resumption of its services to Multan International Airport, Pakistan

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With three weekly flights to Multan, Qatar Airways will serve more cities in Pakistan than any other full service global airline to more than 140 destinations via the best airport in the world, Hamad International Airport. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways scheduled flights to Multan International Airport, Pakistan, will resume… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines plans for renovation and expansion of its lounges at Seattle and Portland airports

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All-new lounges planned for both airports with significant renovations in the near term SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has targeted a significant, multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of our most popular Lounges with plans for all-new locations at both at Seattle and Portland airports in the coming years. The revitalization of two current… Read the full news article

Qantas launches services to Broken Hill from Sydney

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (7TH FEBRUARY 2022) announced it will add Broken Hill to its domestic route network for the first time, with the airline to begin direct flights from Sydney. From 8 April 2022, Qantas will operate two weekly return flights between Sydney and Broken Hill with… Read the full news article

Ford International Airport unveils first-ever ad during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday

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Nearly 1 Million Viewers in West Michigan Expected to View Ad Created by Extra Credit Projects Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — West Michigan viewers gathering to watch Super Bowl LVI on Sunday will notice a first-ever ad from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Nearly 1 million West Michigan viewers are expected… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds Amman and Aqaba to its Jordanian destinations

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

The national airline will provide ultra-low fare flights to Amman and Aqaba from the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, will add two new Jordanian destinations to its ever-growing list of routes. Flying to the extraordinary cities of Amman… Read the full news article

Official ceremony for the Oman Air relocation to the new Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport

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Muscat, Oman, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has moved to the new Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, signaling the airline’s ongoing commitment to scheduled passenger service linking Muscat and Jeddah. The transition was marked by an official ceremony attended by His Excellency the Consul General of Oman Mr. Mubarak AlHanai… Read the full news article

SAS to start direct weekly flights to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm in June 2022

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS expands its network in North America and will start direct routes to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm in June 2022. SAS will operate three weekly flights from Copenhagen and four weekly flights from Stockholm with brand-new A321LR aircraft. Toronto is the fourth largest city in North… Read the full news article

Executive changes at Allegiant Travel Company

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Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. to assume Executive Chairman role; John Redmond to add Chief Executive Officer title LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced today (Feb. 7, 2022) that Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant chairman and chief executive officer, will assume the role of executive chairman of… Read the full news article

Emirates: UAE travelers can get 25% off their bookings during the Valentine’s celebrations

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Travelers can book their next holiday to select destinations and get 25% off when travelling with their loved ones or friends Dubai, UAE, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For a very Valentine’s celebration, Emirates is inviting travelers to enjoy a romantic break, adventure out to cooler or warmer climates or simply rekindle some quality time… Read the full news article

Satellite session with celebrated author Toshikazu Kawaguchi during the first weekend of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature at its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion

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DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates helped literature buffs take journeys of a different type, as they pondered the infinite possibilities of changing the past, or the future, through time travel. The airline hosted an intimate satellite session with celebrated author Toshikazu Kawaguchi during the first weekend of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature… Read the full news article

dnata to digitize its cargo operations in Iraq

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Implementation of digital cargo management system ‘OneCargo’ to deliver significant benefits for partners Erbil, Iraq, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, achieved an important milestone in Erbil. The company implemented the ‘OneCargo’ system, digitizing processes and maximizing efficiencies across its cargo operations in Iraq. The advanced… Read the full news article

Air Canada unveils its first-ever movie-themed livery in celebration of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red animated film

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Directed by Academy Award™ winner and Canadian Domee Shi Air Canada unveils its first-ever movie-themed livery on an A220 A contest to win trips to Toronto for the Canadian premiere special event Turning Red-themed elements throughout the customer journey, including in-flight entertainment, enRoute magazine, and more MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has today (Feb…. Read the full news article

Scotland’s airline Loganair announces new route to Oslo and new jobs at Aberdeen International Airport

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Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of its 60th anniversary celebrations last week, Scotland’s airline Loganair has announced an expansion at Aberdeen International Airport with the introduction of a new route to Oslo and the creation of over 20 new jobs. The year-round link between Aberdeen and the Norwegian capital will… Read the full news article

Boeing to showcase advanced systems and capabilities at the Singapore Airshow

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777X airplane showcased in daily flight display SINGAPORE, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Singapore Airshow this month, the largest in Southeast Asia, Boeing (NYSE: BA) will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of commercial, defense and support services by highlighting advanced systems and capabilities focused on safe and sustainable aerospace. Boeing’s presence at the show… Read the full news article

Boeing announces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with EPIC Fuels

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EPIC Fuels to supply fuel blend with SAF component made from inedible agricultural waste for production, test, Dreamlifter and delivery flights Largest SAF purchase to date demonstrates Boeing commitment to SAF as most immediate way to decarbonize aviation SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] today ( Feb. 7, 2022) announced a supply… Read the full news article

Blue Islands announces direct flights to Palma, Mallorca this Easter

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Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey residents can once again enjoy the glorious Mediterranean sunshine with Blue Islands, who are operating direct flights to Palma, Mallorca this Easter. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Our direct European services have been extremely popular over the past couple of years – we’re looking forward… Read the full news article

London City Airport adds Chambéry and Salzburg to its winter ski holiday roster

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New routes added to London City’s winter ski holiday roster   Complements existing SWISS and British Airways services to Zurich and Geneva  As restrictions ease, Britons expected to flock to the Alps this half-term  London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With this winter’s ski season now back on track, Brits and Europeans are… Read the full news article

easyJet launches Low Fare Finder tool to help customers easily find flights at the lowest price

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The airline has also launched a summer sun promotion for flights and holidays to Spain, Greece and Turkey with up to 20% off 100,000 seats and £200 off holidays on offer London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As the British public get back to flying restriction free in the coming weeks and months,… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport launches engineering Apprenticeship Programme for 2022

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has launched its prestigious engineering Apprenticeship Programme for 2022, with applications open from today (07/02/2022) to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week. As Gatwick celebrates its 45th year of the Apprenticeship Programme, the airport is on the hunt for four new Technical Apprentices in Engineering Mechatronics Maintenance… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport sign up to the “Toulouse Declaration” reinforcing the industry’s commitment to a net zero future

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Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As the “Toulouse Declaration” today (2022.02.04) marks a new chapter in Europe’s journey towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal, airports from across the continent have emerged as one of the strongest voices driving the initiative forwards. The Toulouse Declaration marks the first time that European governments, the European Commission,… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport announces Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) programme partners

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Bristol Airport has announced new partnerships with five organisations in the first round of funding from the Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) programme London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The ACT programme is a fund launched by Bristol Airport in July 2021 to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West…. Read the full news article