Qatar Airways invites customers to book flights and receive match tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM

Football fans can enjoy great savings on flights to Doha and receive match tickets Promotion supported by Qatar Airways’ latest global TV campaign ‘Make Qatar Your Goal’ DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (18 October 2019) launched an exciting promotion to Doha as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: O’Hare Airport Transit Service Will Return to Service in Early 2020

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The O’Hare Airport Transit Service (ATS), an automated people mover, will remain out of service through the end of 2019 and into early 2020, the Chicago Department of Aviation announced today (10/18/2019). This delay is to ensure system safety and reliability after systems integration testing revealed a flaw… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces updates Rapid Rewards® points, Companion Pass® and a change to free same-day standby

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces several updates to Rapid Rewards® points, Companion Pass®, and a change to free same-day standby. Rapid Rewards Points Don’t Expire As of today, October 17, 2019, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points will no longer expire. No expiration means Customers have even more freedom on how they… Read the full press release

Norwegian and JetBlue sign Intent for an interline agreement

LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian and JetBlue have signed a Letter of Intent for an interline agreement. The partnership will allow customers to combine low fares in a convenient single booking for connecting flights between Europe and the Americas. Customers will have the possibility to book connecting flights on both airlines’… Read the full press release

Finnair and Fiji Airways announce new codeshare partnership

Nadi, Fiji, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki (HEL) and Nadi (NAN) in Fiji via three gateways served by Finnair. Finnair’s AY code will be added to Fiji Airways’ flights between Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Narita (NRT) and Nadi, offering an exotic new destination for Finnair customers in the South Pacific. Finnair’s flight numbers will… Read the full press release

Gulfstream Aerospace to showcase its unparalleled fleet at the 2019 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition

Interior And Flight Deck Technology Augment Award-Winning Aircraft In Las Vegas SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will showcase its unparalleled fleet of aircraft and a selection of customer-centric digital design tools at the 2019 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) October 22 through 24 in Las Vegas. Customers… Read the full press release

Blue Islands to operate services between Jersey and East Midlands

St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe’s Channel Islands-based franchise partner, Blue Islands, will operate services between Jersey and East Midlands with effect from Sunday 27 October 2019, with connections to/from Guernsey maintaining convenient connectivity to the heart of England. Flights can still be booked at www.flybe.com and are available from £39.99 one way…. Read the full press release

CVG announces the opening of the common-use Escape Lounge in Concourse B

Cincinnati, OH, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is excited to announce the opening of the common-use Escape Lounge CVG in Concourse B. Escape Lounges have signed an eight-year agreement to operate and manage the lounge and looks forward to being part of CVG’s Strategic Plan to encourage overall growth in… Read the full press release

SFO launched new online tool to allow users to track aircraft noise

Web-based system, available to the public, allows users to view flight tracks and noise around Airport SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has launched a new online tool to allow users to track aircraft noise. The new Aircraft Noise Tracker, available to the public, gives users… Read the full press release

SAS expands capacity of its Faroe Islands route this winter

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — During winter season, SAS will expand capacity of its Faroe Islands route by 41 percent. At the same time RNP landings have led to more stable operation of the route despite difficult weather conditions. The Faroe Islands continue to be a central investment and venture for SAS, who… Read the full press release

ITB to present latest IPK World Travel Monitor® findings exclusively at ITB Asia 2019

Asian outbound travel grows by six per cent – International trips within Asia a significant growth driver – City breaks report highest growth – ITB to present the latest findings of the IPK World Travel Monitor® exclusively at ITB Asia 2019 Berlin, Germany, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Trips abroad from Asia are continuing to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club’s Platinum members can now access HIA’s exclusive Al Safwa First Class Lounge

The award-winning airline is pleased to offer its valued Platinum Privilege Club members access to the exclusive Al Safwa First Class Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) when travelling in Business Class DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning frequent flyer programme (FFP) Privilege Club, is delighted to announce that its… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia

Four-times-weekly service via Penang operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, expanding to five-times-weekly from 27 October 2019 Eighth new destination added to the airline’s growing network in 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia touched down at Langkawi International Airport on Tuesday 15… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomed more than 200 students into its hangar during National Work Experience Month

British Airways’ expert engineers welcomed more than 200 young people into the airline’s world-class engineering facility during Work Experience Month to give them an insight into life as an engineer The airline’s engineers maintain a fleet of almost 300 aircraft and safety is its highest priority Taster sessions were designed to encourage more youngsters to… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines expands nonstop service to Cancun from five new cities in the U.S.

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for spring break,  Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is giving Guests more ways to escape the cold for Mexico’s Riviera Maya. America’s fastest growing airline will expand its nonstop service to Cancun from five new cities in the U.S., including Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Austin, Nashville and Philadelphia. These new… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines to build a state-of-the-art headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida

Spirit plans to add 225 more jobs and move 1,000 Miramar-based employees to a new state-of-the-art campus in Dania Beach, Florida, in 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today (Oct. 17, 2019) announced its intention to build a state-of-the-art headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida. The company… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport congratulates Ahoghill for receiving top honour at the Best Kept Awards 2019

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahoghill has received the top honour at the Best Kept Awards 2019, in association with George Best Belfast City Airport. Crowned the ‘Best of the Best’, Ahoghill won the prestigious overall award after topping the ‘Best Kept Large Village’ category by impressing judges with its well-presented village… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific enhances experience with significantly enriched inflight entertainment offering

Feel more with the airline’s enriched onboard library and enjoy a true entertainment experience on every flight Hong kong, China, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group is giving customers more of what they love with four times the entertainment available to discover and enjoy every time they fly. This significantly enriched inflight… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels expects to open more than 30 new Comfort hotels in Japan by 2033

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan and expects to open more than 30 new Comfort hotels in the market by 2033. Choice Hotels Japan has been the exclusive franchisor of the Comfort brand in… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s l’Opéra, the most advanced and high fidelity audio system in business aviation unveiled at NBAA-BACE

Bombardier’s l’Opéra will be showcased at Bombardier’s static display at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) with a purpose-designed vignette that will simulate the full sound system experience   Bombardier’s l’Opéra integrates full-range speakers which are customized per floorplan and purposefully positioned to achieve optimum sound in any cabin layout Using the nice Touch interface, Bombardier’s l’Opéra positions… Read the full press release

ANA HOLDINGS announces partnership with Agility Robotics

Partnership is first step in development of a new outdoor-capable Avatar robot New model will bring increased mobility and physical capabilities to enable a wide range of new Avatar services TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) signed a memorandum of understanding with Agility Robotics, a startup spinoff of… Read the full press release

VisitScotland offers top tips for vegan experiences with a Scottish flavour ahead of World Vegan Day on 1 November

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — It is estimated that a quarter of the British population will be vegan or vegetarian by 2025, with flexitarians* making up almost half of all UK consumers. Luckily Scotland has lots to offer those that want to embrace a sustainable lifestyle and eat more veggies. Ahead of… Read the full press release

Lapland Airports recognised with Airport Carbon Accreditation certification

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Finnish Airport company Finavia has achieved carbon neutrality at all its airports this year after having worked towards this goal for a long time. The next target is zero emissions. “We have worked hard to cut emissions resulting from our own operations and do our part in… Read the full press release

Lufthansa campaign #LifeChangingPlaces enters third round

Brand campaign #LifeChangingPlaces enters third round Campaign tells the moving story of a Lufthansa flight attendant whose social commitment in Ethiopia is changing her life Supplementary installations at the Lufthansa Hubs in Frankfurt and Munich collect donations for help alliance COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelling can change a life: The inspiring power… Read the full press release

TAP launches a new way to travel in Economy

Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Total flexibility of choice for the customers. From now on, TAP offers its customers an onboard experience that goes beyond the traditional Economy and Business Class on medium haul flights. To provide maximum flexibility of choice and always listening to the suggestions of its customers, TAP launches EconomyXtra,… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises unveils five new itineraries for its ultra-luxury ship Silver Dawn

Monaco, Europe, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises unveils five new itineraries for Silver Dawn—the 10th ship in the cruise line’s ultra-luxury fleet. The Fincantieri-built, 596-guest vessel will depart Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 22, 2021, spending her inaugural season in the Mediterranean, before crossing to Fort Lauderdale. Part of Silversea’s new collection of voyages… Read the full press release

SAS supports Sweden’s Paralympic Committee ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo in August 2020

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has today signed an agreement with Sweden’s Paralympic Committee (SPK) regarding a partnership ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo in August 2020. The partnership will mean that the Paralympic team will fly to Japan with SAS and that SPK, together with SAS, will be one… Read the full press release

IATA 2019 Global Passenger Survey shows passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience

Warsaw, Poland, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience. The survey acts as the voice of the passenger, providing objective and in-depth insights into the preferences and behaviors of air… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its first ever flights from Armenia

4 New Routes, 130,000 Customers P.A. At Yerevan & Gyumri  DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (16 October) announced its first ever flights from Armenia, the 40th country in the Ryanair network, with two new routes from Yerevan to Milan Bergamo and Rome Ciampino starting in January 2020, and two… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Aruba Airport

116-room select service hotel becomes second Hyatt-branded hotel in Aruba CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 16, 2019) that Hyatt Place Aruba Airport is officially open, marking the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Aruba and fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Caribbean. The new hotel is managed by Pelca Development V.B.A,… Read the full press release