Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has selected the V2500 engine to power 10 firm Airbus A321ceo aircraft today (21/06/2017) at the Paris Air Show. WIZZ already has 83 V2500 powered A320 family aircraft in service, with 19 more to be delivered. Deliveries… Read the full press release
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Jet Airways, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Delta Air Lines expand codeshare agreement
Codeshares on key sectors Mumbai-Paris, Chennai-Paris, Bengaluru-Amsterdam, and Mumbai-London, to offer greater choice and connectivity 12 new European destinations take number of codeshare destinations in European to 43 via Amsterdam and 27 via Paris as well as 34 in North America Mumbai, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service premier international airline,… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines announces codeshare agreement with Eurowings
Singapore, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy more options when travelling between Singapore and Europe as a result of a new codeshare agreement with Eurowings, which takes effect today (22 June 2017). Eurowings is a Dusseldorf-based subsidiary of Star Alliance partner, Lufthansa. The new codeshare partnership will provide Singapore… Read the full press release
Dubai International anticipates the Eid holiday rush
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International (DXB) is lining up extra staff and an exciting array of activities, promotions and entertainment as part of its preparations for the Eid holiday rush. With Eid coinciding with schools across the UAE closing for the summer, Dubai Airports is anticipating heightened traffic during the… Read the full press release
HMSHost introduces Keystone Roadside BBQ to Allentown, Bowmansville and Lawn travel plazas for Pennsylvania Turnpike travelers
New QSR concept offers BBQ sandwiches and bowls to drivers at three locations BEDFORD, PA, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for road-trip season, summer travelers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike now have a new BBQ joint to stop at when hunger sets in. Global restaurateur HMSHost, the food and beverage operator for… Read the full press release
TravelClick to release new Pricing Engine on its Central Reservations System (“CRS”)
Game-Changing Pricing Engine Allows Hoteliers to Create Highly Targeted Promotions, Discounts and Pricing Strategies to Drive More Business NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As pricing strategies in the hospitality industry continue to change, TravelClick(“the Company”), a global provider of innovative, cloud-based and data-driven solutions for hotels to maximize revenue, today (, June… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels awards the MainStay Suites in Sidney, Montana the Hotel of the Year Award
Choice Hotels awards the MainStay Suites in Sidney, Montana the Hotel of the Year Award ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, awarded the MainStay Suites in Sidney, Mont., the prestigious Hotel of the Year Award. The hotel is owned… Read the full press release
Clarion announces the return of its popular Meet Me at Clarion contest
Clarion announceS the return of its popular Meet Me at Clarion contest ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Clarion, the hotel brand which encourages people to Get Together Here, announced the return of its popular Meet Me at Clarion contest. The campaign includes the opportunity to win a special VIP group getaway… Read the full press release
Travelzoo® becomes the only U.S. listed company to have 80% of its board of director seats held by women
Landmark Achievement to be commemorated with Panel Discussion Featuring Female Leaders in Business, Fashion and Finance Events Spotlight Ongoing Gender Issue with 23% of Russell 3000 Companies Still Without Any Female Representation on their Boards NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Global travel deals publisher Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) today ( June 19, 2017) announced… Read the full press release
easyJet launches Airbus Skywise platform; a step forward in its predictive maintenance programme
easyJet launches Airbus Skywise platform; a step forward in its predictive maintenance programme LUTON, UK, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet deploys Airbus Skywise platform for gains in predictive easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (20 Jun 2017) announced a step forward in its predictive maintenance programme with Airbus with the launch of… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport wins two top awards at the inaugural UK Cheapflights.com Awards
United Kingdom, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has won two top awards at the inaugural UK Cheapflights.com Awards, recognising the airport’s thriving short-haul network and extensive food and drink offering. The airport picked up ‘Favourite Airport for Short-haul Flights’ as well as ‘Favourite UK Airport for Food & Drink’, as voted for… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport wins three awards at the annual Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards
United Kingdom, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has won three awards for the first time at the annual Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards ceremony, recognising the airport’s commitment to environment, health and safety (EHS) initiatives. For the first time, the airport’s construction team was recognised with a ‘Highly… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport launches new, couples’ pampering service to give men pre-holiday grooming
Gatwick launches free couples’ pampering service to get men groomed and ‘flip flop ready’ ahead of their holidays Treatments include foot waxing, MAN-icures and pedicures, and couples’ sessions are free for a limited time Nearly two thirds of men (64 per cent) admit to doing minimal personal grooming before a holiday, whereas 87 per cent… Read the full press release
Jack Wills opens its new store at Gatwick Airport
Jack Wills store opens in Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal 1,060 sq ft store will stock “fabulously British” holiday clothing all year round Peter Williams, Founder and CEO of Jack Wills, calls Gatwick a “natural and obvious fit” for the brand United Kingdom, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack Wills, the British fashion and lifestyle… Read the full press release
Qeshm Air to connect Tehran directly with Brussels
Belgium, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Commencing on Tuesday 27 June, the Iranian airline Qeshm Air will connect the Iranian capital Tehran directly with Brussels, the capital of Belgium and Europe, on a weekly schedule. Brussels Airport and Qeshm Air have been negotiating for some time to establish a direct flight that can stimulate the… Read the full press release
New study shows air transport sector in South Africa provides immense value to the people and economy
Johannesburg, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new data showing that the air transport sector in South Africa provides immense value to the people and economy of the country supporting some 490,000 jobs including tourism-related employment and contributing US$12 billion or 3.5% to the country’s GDP. These findings… Read the full press release
British Airways launches two cool new ski routes for winter from Heathrow
British Airways launches two cool new ski routes for winter from Heathrow LONDON, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As summer temperatures continue to rise across the UK, British Airways is launching two cool new ski routes for winter and more flights available from Heathrow for under £40 than ever before. The new Heathrow… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines® named Domestic Carrier of the Year for the eighth consecutive year by Airforwarders Association
DALLAS, TX, 2017-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is once again flying sky-high after recently winning one of the air cargo industry’s top awards. For the eighth consecutive year, the Airforwarders Association named Southwest Airlines® Domestic Carrier of the Year. Southwest Airlines Cargo has been the recipient since the award’s inception…. Read the full press release
AAAE again calls on carriers to drop continued opposition to modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge
Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With airlines collecting more than $1 billion in baggage fees in the first quarter of 2017, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again called on carriers to drop their continued opposition to modernizing a local airport user fee known as the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)… Read the full press release
Thomas Cook Group Airlines extends its seasonal service from Manchester to New York to a year-round programme
Manchester, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Cook Group Airlines’ rapidly expanding Europe-US network took another leap forward today ( June 19, 2017 ) with the extension of its popular seasonal service from Manchester to New York to a year-round programme. The airline announced today three additional direct flights from Manchester to John F…. Read the full press release
Wanderlust Festival tour comes to Squaw Valley, July 20-23, 2017
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Each year, Wanderlust, producer of the largest yoga and lifestyle events in the world, comes to Squaw Valley to create a retreat experience that lets wellness enthusiasts, mindful adventurers, families, and foodies come together for a weekend of transformative yoga, outdoor activities, organic dining, local wines, live… Read the full press release
Queensferry Crossing opening date announced
Queensferry Crossing opening date announced Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Economy Secretary Keith Brown today (Jun 20, 2017) revealed the date the Queensferry Crossing will open to traffic. Details of an opportunity for the public to walk across the new bridge were also announced. On a visit to the Forth Replacement Crossing… Read the full press release
Meadhon Guest House awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland
Meadhon Guest House awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A 17th-century guest house with links to Bonnie Prince Charlie and Robert Burns has been awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland. Meadhon Guest House in Jedburgh, the oldest house… Read the full press release
ICAO president announced as keynote speaker for the 27th ACI Africa/World Annual General Assembly Conference & Exhibition
Montréal, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) has announced Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as keynote speaker for the 27th ACI Africa/World Annual General Assembly Conference & Exhibition. Dr. Aliu will address delegates following the opening session of the conference, taking place from… Read the full press release
TAP recognized for its new safety video at the International Istanbul Film Festival
Lisbon, Portugal, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airline took the podium at the International Istanbul Film Festival with its latest onboard safety video TAP was recognized internationally for its new safety video, ranking second in the Tourism Companies category of the ‘International Istanbul Tourism Film Festival’ which took place last night in the… Read the full press release
The LOOK Hotel joins the Ascend Hotel Collection
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The LOOK Hotel, a new boutique hotel property in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, is among the latest independent hotel properties to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Known for inspiring individuality, the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, Hawaii welcomes its new General Manager Alastair McAlpine
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, Hawaii welcomes its new General Manager Alastair McAlpine Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alastair McAlpine has been appointed General Manager, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, Hawaii, encompassing both the 213-room AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele. As General… Read the full press release
Doncaster Sheffield Airport again the fastest growing airport in the UK
Doncaster Sheffield Airport again the fastest growing airport in the UK Doncaster, England, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport is celebrating regaining its title of the fastest growing airport, with over 1m passengers, in the country. The latest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) figures show that airport has seen a 43.1 percent… Read the full press release
New Terminal Transfer Bus service at O’Hare simplifies international connections for American Airlines passengers
New Terminal Transfer Bus service at O’Hare simplifies international connections for American Airlines passengers CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ —The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (06/19/2017) launched a new transportation service in partnership with American Airlines to eliminate the need for connecting passengers to be re-screened before boarding international flights. Beginning on… Read the full press release
Oman Air gives assistance to six employees to perform this year’s Hajj
Oman Air gives assistance to six employees to perform this year’s Hajj MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the names of six employees who will be receiving the airline’s assistance to perform this year’s Hajj. This draw, granting staff the… Read the full press release