According to IATA, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) allows to reduce the C02 emissions up to 80% throughout their entire life cycle They are produced from waste (biofuels) and from the capture of C02 (e-fuels), thus promoting a circular economy and technological development Iberia and Repsol have been working on the production of these fuels, a… Read the full press release
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dnata expands retail catering presence in Australia with new contract win
Sunshine Coast, Australia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia. The company won a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline, Bonza, to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100% Australian menu…. Read the full press release
Travel Through Time with Historic Environment Scotland’s Summer Events Program 2023
Historic Environment Scotland announces summer events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 1,000 years of history is set to come alive across many of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches its 2023 summer events programme. As part of this year’s fun packed programme, Easter sees the… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu Hotel Opens its Eighth Location in Riyadh, the Heart of Saudi Arabia’s Capital
Brussels / Riyadh, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its eighth hotel in Riyadh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. This new addition forms an integral part of the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release
AirAsia Launches 10 Million FREE* Seats Mega Sale for Travel to Asia, Asia Pacific, and Beyond!
Flights to domestic and international destinations as low as RM23* and RM60, respectively Fly to our long-haul destinations from just RM329* Newly launched routes to China starting from RM299* For booking from now till 19 March 2023 with travel period between 4 September 2023 and 13 Aug 2024 Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Receives $32 Million for Concourse E Renovations Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Charlotte, NC, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT is receiving $32 million for Concourse E renovations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The concourse modernization will include new carpet in gate areas, terrazzo flooring in main passenger circulation areas, new LED lighting, seating with integrated power, fresh paint,… Read the full press release
easyJet Celebrates Mother’s Day by Inspiring Young Girls to Pursue STEM Careers Through Behind-the-Scenes Workplace Tours
This Mother’s Day, easyJet invited daughters to join their high-flying mothers at work in a bid to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and data scientists 10 year old Harriet joined pilot mum Debbie Thomas at Luton airport to explore the flight deck of an A320 easyJet aircraft and budding young maths whizz, Amaryllis… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport Implements Impressive Salary Hikes of Over 17% for Employees Despite Economic Challenges
Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — It is important for Budapest Airport that the employees of the BUD group should be able to count on the company even in difficult economic circumstances, which is why the airport operator increased the salaries of its employees by an average of 13 percent last March and… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport’s Departure Lounge Gets a £4 Million Makeover with Revamped Brigg & Stow Bar Now Open for Business
London, UK, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marks the opening of the refurbished Brigg & Stow Bar at Bristol Airport. As part of a £4 million redevelopment of the Departure Lounge, the improvements to the lay-out of the bar will provide an enhanced customer experience for those travelling through the airport this year. Customers… Read the full press release
Nominations Open for 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Aviation Industry
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations working in the aviation value chain and will close at 23:59 CET on 19 April 2023. The annual awards… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport honours airlines and partners at annual Aviation Awards for 2022 excellence
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday evening, 8 March, according to annual tradition the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards were presented. With these awards, Brussels Airport wants to honour airlines and partners who in 2022 have excelled in the area of punctuality and performance, network development and safety and environment. 11 awards… Read the full press release
easyJet offers millions of winter 2024 seats with flights to 125 destinations now on sale
Flights for easyJet’s winter 2024 schedule are now on sale with seats to 125 destinations from the UK available to book between 1 December 2023 and 23 March 2024 Customers can book early to get the best fares for next winter from the UK to the slopes of Europe or winter sun destinations including Tenerife,… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus flies Irish Oscar nominees and their families to Hollywood
Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is proud to announce its support for Irish talent ahead of the Oscars which take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, 12th March. Several members of the cast and crew from Irish nominated films and their families flew to Los Angeles courtesy of Aer… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airlines announces direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan starting May 1st
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004. The upcoming… Read the full press release
Mitie wins contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport
Mitie has been awarded a new contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport Sustainability is at the heart of the contract with Mitie embracing the circular economy to support the decarbonisation of waste management This contract builds on Mitie’s expertise in managing waste in the aviation sector, with similar contracts also being held… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Launches Daily Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Top Florida Destinations
Daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando start today MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO),… Read the full press release
British Airways and American Airlines Unveil Bridge Bar at JFK Airport Terminal 8
British Airways and American Airlines feature Betty Buzz and Aviation American Gin as part of their joint New York JFK Terminal 8 Greenwich LoungeTM experience It is the first time the beverage brands have come together, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with British Airways and American Airlines in the new Bridge Bar Lounge customers can enjoy a… Read the full press release
Belfast City Airport completes exterior reconfiguration for improved access and parking options for motorists and pedestrians
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a review of site access for motorists and pedestrians, a programme of exterior reconfiguration works have completed at George Best Belfast City Airport. The reconfiguration ensures improved traffic flow and access on site, and provides more choice for motorists when parking or picking up/dropping off… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces over seven new destinations at ITB Berlin 2023 trade show
World’s Best Airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022 Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1® partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of the QVerse DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways marks International Women’s Day with first all-female freighter flight and week-long celebrations for female staff
The activities included networking opportunities, aircraft hangar tours, and visits to the Integrated Operations Centre, simulator centre, leadership learning and health and wellness sessions and more Qatar Airways Cargo successfully conducted its first-ever all-female flight from Hamad International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 5th March Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines selects AWS as preferred cloud provider for digital transformation
Southwest Airlines uses AWS to optimize operations, streamline infrastructure costs, and advance delivery of digital customer experiences SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider as the airline advances… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines expands international options with new nonstop routes from Kansas City and Long Beach airports
Airline publishes flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights a day; Adds more international service from Kansas City, Mo.; Plus, Southwest goes to the Northwest from Long Beach with nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore. DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is preparing… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality Enhances H Rewards Loyalty Program with More Flexibility and Personalization for Over 200 Million Members, Introduces Next Generation IntercityHotel and Zleep Hotels Danish Design Concept
Frankfurt am Main/Berlin, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality announces comprehensive enhancements to its loyalty program, H Rewards, providing more flexibility, benefits and personalization to over 200 million members. Deutsche Hospitality introduces its partnership with Fritz Hansen, a leading Danish design company. The next generation IntercityHotel brand is being revealed with urban design,… Read the full press release
Moxy Hotels debuts in Brooklyn with boundary-pushing design and dining venues
A playful vibe, eclectic interior design, and four new dining and drinking venues from the team behind broken shaker NEW YORK, NY, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Williamsburg debuts today (MARCH 7, 2023) as the brand’s first hotel in Brooklyn, featuring interiors by BASILE Studio in collaboration with Lightstone Design Studio and four new… Read the full press release
Marriott International to bring iconic luxury brand, The Ritz-Carlton, to Phuket in 2025 with new property at stunning Andaman Sea location
The Ritz-Carlton, Phuket is slated to debut on Thailand’s island paradise in 2025 PHUKET, THAILAND, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc., announced plans to introduce The Ritz-Carlton, its iconic luxury brand, to Phuket, Thailand following the signing of an agreement with Asset World Corporation (AWC). The agreement stipulates plans for the strategic… Read the full press release
IHG’s voco brand continues rapid expansion, driving growth in conversion space
The emerging IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand reaches milestone in just five years of its first-ever hotel opening DENHAM, UK, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Launched in 2018, voco hotels has quickly become the fastest-growing brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Premium collection with properties in 18 countries and new-to-market hotels opening in Japan,… Read the full press release
IHG® Hotels & Resorts opens new beachfront hotel, voco Dubai The Palm, offering guests a slice of ‘voco life’ with rooftop pool and Mediterranean lounge bar
voco Dubai The Palm is now open on West Palm’s beachfront Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, is making waves with the opening of voco Dubai The Palm, a brand-new beachfront hotel situated on the iconic… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs management agreement for new Hotel Indigo in innovative Nonprofit City in Riyadh
The signing is aligned with IHG’s ongoing support of the Saudi Vision 2030 by bringing new hospitality experiences that align with ongoing developments in the Kingdom Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with… Read the full press release
DFW Airport Anticipates Record Spring Break Travel Numbers with Over 4.2 Million Passengers Expected
Dallas, TX, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) anticipates welcoming over 4.2 million passengers for the Spring Break period from Mar. 2, through Mar. 20. This reflects a 14.3% increase compared to last year and an 11.8% increase when compared to Spring Break 2019. This increase underscores the strong… Read the full press release
Calgary Airport Authority appoints Chris Dinsdale as new President & CEO to lead growth and improve customer experience
CALGARY, AB, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Matthew Heffernan, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dinsdale as the new President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority/YYC). After an extensive international search, Chris Dinsdale was identified as the best strategic leader… Read the full press release