Wizz Air unveils its new livery with Budapest 2024 Olympic and Paralympic design elements at Budapest Airport BUDAPEST 2024 DESIGN LIVERY AIRCRAFT JOINS THE FLEET BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, in partnership with Budapest Airport and the Budapest 2024 Olympic… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On May 1st 2017, Air France will fly between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Montreal with its second Boeing 787 (flight AF344 and AF345). Montreal will be the first transatlantic destination served by this new generation aircraft. THE BEST OF AIR FRANCE BETWEEN FRANCE AND QUEBEC For Air France… Read the full press release
Qatar Duty Free and Moncler open pop-up boutique retail space in Hamad International Airport Moncler opens its first store in Qatar at Hamad International Airport, Doha The temporary boutique heralds the start of a much larger brand presence for Moncler in Qatar Duty Free The luxury retail experience takes visitors on a journey to… Read the full press release
British Airways launches its very own exclusive brand of gin for premium customers London, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is introducing its very own exclusive brand of gin for premium customers. From today (November 23), the specially made tipple – British Airways Gin – will only be served to the airline’s First… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (November 23, 2016) announced a feature that provides traveling passengers with live updates on taxicab wait times at Chicago airports. The new text messaging feature allows travelers to request and receive real-time taxicab wait times at O’Hare and Midway… Read the full press release
The airline was presented with the award as part of the Customer Festival held in Dubai DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named Best Customer Experience at the Customer Show Awards 2016 hosted by Terrapinn, at a ceremony that was held in Dubai on Tuesday 15th November 2016. Terrapinn… Read the full press release
Multiple award-winning airline also clinched two other awards by leading travel titles in China this November DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been honoured for the fifth year in row as Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2016 Business Traveller China Awards. The Doha-based carrier also claimed the… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive will welcome partners and visitors on board its latest Gulfstream G650ER – one of the world’s fastest business jets – during its participation in the Middle East Business Aviation Association show 2016 taking place 6-8 December at Dubai World Central. Qatar Executive will be showcasing the… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has officially launched digital membership card for its Privilege Club members, providing them with a more convenient option to redeem Qmiles when travelling across the airline’s global network. Available to all Privilege Club membership tiers – Burgundy, Silver, Gold and Platinum – the new digital… Read the full press release
Over $300,000 donated by the Alaska Airlines Foundation in 2016 SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, as part of a second donation cycle for the year. In 2016, donations total $307,500 to 27 organizations; the… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (Nov. 21, 2016) begins new flights between San Diego and Newark, New Jersey, the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and the New York City area. “We continue to offer more nonstop options from San Diego for our valued Southern California customers,” said John… Read the full press release
Applications now open for Cathay Dragon Aviation Certificate Programme 2017 HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Dragon Aviation Certificate Programme (CDACP), the newly renamed flagship initiative under the Cathay Dragon Youth Aviation Academy, offers young people an invaluable learning opportunity to explore the fascinating multi-faceted world of aviation over a period… Read the full press release
The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park opens in downtown Denver DALLAS, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) and the Downtown Denver Partnership are pleased to welcome Mile High residents, employees and visitors to take a spin on the ice at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park. The rink opened today (November… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recognized 19 recipients of its inaugural Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety. The inaugural Kern Award winners are: Michael L. Baker,… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new interactive online experience of some of Scotland’s most spectacular viewpoints is set to put adventurous visitors in a spin during the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016. Paramotoring off Ben Nevis – Scotland’s tallest mountain at 1,346 metres high – and biking up Ben… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Welcome Scheme which recognises the special efforts made by tourism businesses to provide for visitors with an interest in our Gaelic heritage is being launched at the Highland Tourism Conference in Inverness today (November 22). VisitScotland’s Experiencing Gaelic is a newly-developed Welcome Scheme and is… Read the full press release
VisitScotland: New partnership between The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Scottish Diaspora Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced a new partnership with the Scottish Diaspora. The partnership will look to ignite renewed interest in Scotland’s national fabric while at the same time reaching out… Read the full press release
VisitScotland: Over 1 million passengers travelled on Borders Railway in its first year Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A commemorative stone sculpture has been unveiled at Tweedbank Station to mark the day Her Majesty The Queen opened the Borders Railway and became Britain’s longest serving monarch. The Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh,… Read the full press release
Evelyn Lamous from Chicago meets members of the Clanranald Trust at Heathrow Airport Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air passengers in London were forced to do a double take this weekend as kilted Highlanders, a ceilidh band and even the famous Calanais Standing Stones were spotted at Heathrow’s Terminal Five. The… Read the full press release
MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the opening of this year’s edition of the ever-popular Christmas and Winter Market last Saturday, the seasonal scents of gingerbread and mulled wine are again wafting over the Forum in the Munich Airport Center (MAC). For the 18th consecutive year, the big covered space between the… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 24, 2016), China Eastern (MU) announced non-stop thrice weekly service to Nanjing, China starting on December 20. This new, year-round service marks the first connection between Canada and Nanjing, a city rich with tourist attractions, education and business opportunities. “Nanjing—what an amazing new destination,” said… Read the full press release
Second joint Rezidor / prizeotel hotel project in Erfurt, Eastern Germany Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and prizeotel are proud to announce their second joint hotel project in Erfurt, Eastern Germany, only a couple of days after announcing the signing of the prizeotel Bern, Switzerland. This new signing… Read the full press release
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Riga Barona with 78 spacious apartments Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful and dynamic midscale hotel brand, today (24 Nov 2016) announces the opening of a new residence in Riga Barona. Offering 78 spacious apartments, and operated by The Rezidor Hotel… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, oneworld® global airline alliance member, announces the addition of Moscow — Pisa scheduled flights to the summer schedule of 2017. Tickets are available now. Direct flights to the Pisa airport will start on April 26, 2017 and will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights will depart from… Read the full press release
Low-fares coach provider launches seat giveaway for travel on services to more than 90 destinations across the UK Free seats available to book now at www.megabus.com* PERTH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Market leading low-fares coach provider megabus.com is reducing the cost of travel even further by offering thousands of free seats on its… Read the full press release
Company scoops Top National Depot and Top London Depot awards London driver named ROSCO Safe Driver of the Year Two Stagecoach companies recognised with awards for overcoming adversity PERTH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group was once again among the winners at the 2016 UK Bus Awards. Several Stagecoach Group businesses were recognised… Read the full press release
Bombardier C Series aircraft Same Type Rating offers operators significant cost savings Six airBaltic pilots have completed minimal differences training and are now qualified to fly the CS300 aircraft Montreal, Canada, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today (November 23, 2016) that Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency… Read the full press release
Contract strengthens Bombardier’s position as industry-leading rail services provider New agreement continues long-term partnership with Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT) Increases scope of work to operate AMT’s fleet on all of its commuter rail lines Latest contract strengthens Bombardier’s position as industry-leading rail services provider Montreal, Canada, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail… Read the full press release
Normandy is the first Region to choose the new version of BOMBARDIER OMNEO trains for its intercity services Normandy is the first Region to choose the new version of BOMBARDIER OMNEO trains for its intercity services 200 km/h Premium version focuses on increasing passenger comfort with WiFi, redesigned wider seats and power outlets The… Read the full press release
Cessna announces second aircraft in Citation Longitude flight test program successfully completed its first flight WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (NOVEMBER 21, 2016) announced that the second aircraft in the Citation Longitude flight test program has successfully… Read the full press release