Swissport now holds 100% of Aerocare, the leading ground handler in Australia/ New Zealand Swissport International Ltd. successfully concluded the acquisition of Aerocare with effect from March 7, 2018. The Swiss company, global market leader in ground and cargo handling, now holds 100% of the leading ground handler in Australia/ New Zealand. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-12… Read the full press release
British Airways trials biometric technology in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York airports LONDON, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is trialling biometric technology to speed up boarding and arrivals processes in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Customers are breezing through new biometric boarding gates at Orlando International Airport, with… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport shortlisted in the ‘Under 4 Million Passenger’ category of the Routes Europe Marketing Awards BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has once again been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious aviation marketing awards – and completed an impressive awards shortlisting hat-trick… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s enhanced London City schedule BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, the largest regional airline operating from George Best Belfast City Airport, has boosted its schedule to London City with an extra 12 flights a week on a new schedule that starts on Monday 7th May… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways unveils further expansion plans and significant number of new destinations for 2018 – 2019 at ITB Berlin Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hits back at his neighbours for the illegal blockade on Qatar at ITB opening day press conference Brand-new exhibition stand unveiled at a ceremony attended… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways officially announces FC Bayern München partnership at ITB in Germany Five-year partnership agreement with FC Bayern München commences 1 July 2018 and lasts until 30 June 2023 Qatar Airways currently operates 35 flights per week between Doha and Germany DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces a total of 143 routes for its London winter 2018 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (7 Mar) launched its London winter 2018 schedule, with 142 routes in total, including 3 new London Stansted routes to Belfast, Edinburgh and Nantes, which will help deliver 24.5m customers… Read the full press release
Ryanair launches new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos as part of its Winter 2018 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (6 Mar) launched new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos, which will operate twice weekly from the end of October, as part of its Winter… Read the full press release
Ryanair commits to ambitious future environmental targets with its new Environmental Policy Airline Offers Customers Voluntary Co2 Offsets Funds Raised To Support Climate Change Projects DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s greenest airline, today (7 Mar) launched a new Environmental Policy, which commits to ambitious future environmental targets building on impressive achievements to… Read the full press release
Jet Airways introduces authentic ‘Filter Coffee’ on its select international flights from India Airline introduces South India’s favourite brew for the very first time in the world, on its flights to London, Amsterdam, Paris and Toronto Mumbai, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In another global first, Jet Airways, India’s premier, full service international airline,… Read the full press release
JV will transform SIA’s ‘KrisShop’ and Scoot’s ‘Scootalogue’ programmes into omni-channel e-commerce platforms SIA to hold 70% stake; DFASS and SATS to each hold 15% DFASS to be exclusive supplier of the JV SATS to manage on-board fulfilment Singapore, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA), DFASS and SATS have agreed to establish… Read the full press release
SJC travelers to gain more international flavors, craft beer, and national favorites SAN JOSÉ , CA, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Silicon Valley airport travelers are set to gain several new places to eat well while on the move as global restaurateur HMSHost has secured a six-year contract extension valued at approximately $267 million…. Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai welcomes Boris Blobel as its General Manager Pudong, Shanghai, China, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai announces the appointment of Boris Blobel as its General Manager. A German national, Boris was raised in Germany and Japan. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management from Purdue University, USA… Read the full press release
Partnership Gives Hotels an Edge with Early Access to New Beta Products and Unique Data NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today (March 6, 2018) announced the Company’s expanded relationship with longtime partner Google to enable hoteliers to drive more direct bookings… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Emirates is highlighting the integral role played by its female employees through a special video which documents the breadth and diversity of the operational and technical roles performed by women in the Group. The video gives the audience a behind the… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has mandated Citi and Standard Chartered Bank as Global Coordinators and Joint Lead Managers, along with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, BNP Paribas, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and Noor Bank as Joint Lead… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific’s first Airbus A350-1000 has rolled out of the paint shop in Toulouse, France. We will be taking delivery the first of these 20 technologically-advanced aircraft by the middle of the year. The Cathay Pacific Group, which already has one of the most modern fleets in… Read the full press release
British Airways and Qatar Airways expand codeshare partnership LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether you fancy a “surf in Perth” or a “thriller in Manila” – following an extended joint business agreement between British Airways and Qatar Airways, customers will be able to choose flights to these two cities plus 12 other exciting destinations…. Read the full press release
British Airways now open for new apprenticeship applications LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is open for new apprenticeship applications today (March 05, 2018) to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2018. The airline has 145 places open this year across several areas of the company, including; Operations, Engineering and Head Office. Full… Read the full press release
Tennis star Kyle Edmund announced as new ‘British Airways Ambassador’ LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (March 05, 2018) announced a new partnership with tennis star, Kyle Edmund. The 23 year-old who was recently a semi-finalist at the Australian Open, has also today been officially ranked as number one in Britain…. Read the full press release
British Airways adds a new collection of Oscars and BAFTAs award-winning films to its in-flight entertainment system LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 90th Academy Awards ceremony (the Oscars) yesterday, and the British Academy Film Awards (the BAFTAs) last month, British Airways has added a collection of award-winning films to a… Read the full press release
British Airways unveils its brand-new World Traveller Plus and World Traveller seats New World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins at Gatwick 50 per cent larger entertainment screens with swipe control Six-way adjustable headrests and leg and footrests in World Traveller Plus USB sockets at every seat LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group to launch action next month offering lower fares for its own distribution channels and to Direct Connect partners. Lufthansa Group to offer lower prices for long-haul seat reservations on NDC booking channels from April onwards. Customers of Direct Connect partners to enjoy additional mileage credits. COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group to present interactive travel experiences at the International Tourism Fair Berlin Lufthansa Group present in hall 25, booth 156 across three floors with aug-mented and virtual reality as well as 3D projections Experience Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS and Miles & More across 614 square meters COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group’s six all-female crews to take off to Berlin for World Women’s Day Six all-female crews of the Lufthansa Group will take off to Berlin for World Women’s Day 12 pilots fly passengers from Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne, Zurich, Vienna and Brussels to the German capital. Lufthansa FlyingLab presents lectures by female digital experts on… Read the full press release
ACI World announces the world’s top airports for customer experience in 2017 Wave of new award winners reflecting increased competition amongst airports – Mar 06, 2018 Montreal, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World announces the winners of the 2017 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards . In 2017, over half of the world’s 7.7 billion… Read the full press release
Dallas, USA, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata officially opened a 37,000 sq. ft. cargo centre that includes the only dedicated cool-chain perishable cargo facility at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Following the recent acquisition of a cargo facility in Houston, this state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products, and further establishes… Read the full press release
Lufthansa to offer “A la carte dining” meals to Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers on its intercontinental flights In the future, seven selected menus can be ordered on long-haul flights for an extra charge COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — From summer 2018 Lufthansa Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers will be… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Ain International Airport announced the opening of the first Costa Coffee F&B outlet in the airport. Located before the check-in area accessible to passengers and the public, the Costa Coffee outlet is the newest addition to the airport. The menu is designed to… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as the winner of “Best Airport in the Middle East”, for the second year in a row, at its annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The ASQ is the only worldwide program to… Read the full press release