Norwegian Reward thanks members with 20% discount on Premium class flights to U.S.

Passengers encouraged to join free scheme as number of UK members continues to grow Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, the third largest low-cost carrier in Europe, is offering members of its loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, a 20 per cent discount on Premium class flights to the U.S. when booked by 26th October…. Read the full press release

Finnair’s Airbus A350 XWB marks first-ever visit to Norway at Oslo Airport

OSLO, NORWAY, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Friday afternoon marked the first-ever visit to Norway by the new long-haul Airbus A350 XWB. Finnair is the first European airline to fly the A350 XWB, and marked the occasion at Oslo Airport.  On Wednesday, 7 October, Finnair took delivery of its first new long-haul Airbus, A350… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport welcomed the first A350 XWB operated by Finnair

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (October 12, 2015), Brussels Airport welcomed the first A350 XWB operated by Finnair, the very latest airplane developed by Airbus as the most energy-efficient aircraft of its kind and its most silent plane yet. Starting from next year, Finnair’s A350 will be landing at Brussels… Read the full press release

Christchurch airport welcomed its six-millionth passenger in a year

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch reached a significant post-quake milestone today, with its airport welcoming the six-millionth passenger in a year. The last time Christchurch Airport reached the 6-million passenger mark was in October 2010, but today as Stephanie Simmons from Waimate checked in for a Jetstar flight to Auckland… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways launches new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai

Bangkok, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces the launch of new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai. The new service will serve daily flight starting from October 11, 2015 onwards. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said “Bangkok Airways foresees the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch daily non-stop flights between Doha and Adelaide, Australia on May 2, 2016

Major expansion in Australia with Daily non-stop Flights from Doha to the capital city of South Australia from May 2 Adelaide is Qatar Airways’ First A350 Route to Australia Australian network rises to 28 flights a week across four key cities DOHA, Qatar, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today unveiled the launch date of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Danish carrier SUN-AIR sign code-share agreement

New Agreement With Danish Carrier Opens Up A Range Of Exciting Destinations In Scandinavia And Europe DOHA, Qatar, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar and one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has signed a code-share agreement with Danish carrier SUN-AIR, a franchise of British Airways. From October… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand strengthens partnership with United Airlines

Air New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will enter the New Zealand market, launching a San Francisco – Auckland service from July next year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand and United Airlines have a longstanding partnership and in April this year signed a Statement of Intent to deepen… Read the full press release

flydubai launches flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk

Dubai-based carrier now serves 10 points in Russia confirming its commitment to the market  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, today, inaugurated flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve these cities.  Offering one of the most comprehensive networks from… Read the full press release

Jet Airways provides guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats before their flight departure date

Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a new customer-centric initiative, providing guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats well before their flight departure date. Guests can reserve their preferred seats on domestic and select international routes for a nominal charge at the time of making a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches twice-weekly service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

TWO FLIGHTS PER WEEK FROM JUST RSD 3,399* Budapest, Hungary, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 28 March 2016 and is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Kiev to Aktau, Kazakhstan

Kiev, Ukraine, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — November 18, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. UIA offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on modern Boeing… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Airlines to serve 261 destinations in 101 countries this winter 2015

Eurowings flight schedule now available – Lufthansa Group Airlines offer 261 destinations in 101 countries – Leisure travelers benefit from additional flights Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group Airlines – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS – will become even more attractive for leisure travellers this winter, as… Read the full press release

CDA: Volaris Airlines launches twice weekly service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico

CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris Airlines has announced new international service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico starting on December 8, 2015 with twice-a-week flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight schedules, including dates and times of operation for the new Chicago-Durango service, are as… Read the full press release

dnata to acquire 30% share in Milan-based ground handler Airport Handling SPA

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% share in Milan-based ground handler, Airport Handling SPA.  dnata will also have majority representation on the board through which it will control day-to-day operations.  dnata will also have a Call Option… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways becomes Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet with the delivery of the airline’s 70th 777 aircraft

HONG KONG, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated a significant achievement last Saturday (26 September) with the delivery of the airline’s 70th777 aircraft – also the last and 53rd 777-300ER (Extended Range) of the confirmed orders – that has made Cathay Pacific Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet…. Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes inaugural year-round China Eastern Airlines flight between Auckland and Shanghai

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the inaugural year-round China Eastern Airlines flight between Auckland and Shanghai. The year-round service started on Saturday, 26 September 2015 with four flights per week and from January 2016 it will increase to daily flights. In total, the new year-round service adds… Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai takes delivery of its 50th aircraft

Marks the fulfilment of the airline’s vision set out in 2008 Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai received its 50th aircraft. The delivery of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008. Commenting on the completion of the order, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Holdings Plc provides trading update for H1 of the financial year ending 31 March 2016

FULL YEAR NET PROFIT GUIDANCE RAISED Budapest, Hungary, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today provides a trading update for the first half of the financial year ending 31 March 2016 (“first half” or “H1”) ahead of its… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes 25% increase in Delta Air Lines’ capacity for summer 2016

25% increase in Delta capacity for summer 2016 Shannon, Ireland, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The announcement of the introduction of the larger wide-bodied Boeing 767-300 aircraft on Delta Air Lines’ JFK service summer service is a further endorsement of the growing demand for transatlantic seats into Shannon Airport and the popularity of the airport’s US pre-clearance… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: resumption of flights on a major runway at JFK Airport following $400m modernization

Work includes delay reduction, durability and safety enhancements New York, NY, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the resumption of flights on a major runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport, following substantial completion of a $400 million modernization project designed to help reduce delays,… Read the full press release

The only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport

What is currently the only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport today for the very first time. The Ukrainian transport aircraft made a stopover at the Central German airport, arriving from Istres in France, before it continued its journey to its home base at Kiev Gostomel Airport. This is the third… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program aims to improve familiarity with air travel for those with autism

Calgary, AB, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program officially took flight today, helping individuals with autism, and their families, become familiarized with airport processes and the air travel experience. Working with Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), the pilot program included more than 40 family members in all. Individuals with… Read the full press release

Norwegian to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York

Cork to Boston services planned for May 2016 and Cork to New York planned for 2017 Fornebu, Norway, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, has today announced plans to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York – the new routes will be the only… Read the full press release

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts

Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have a total LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials will receive a $45,901 rebate check from Georgia Power for energy efficiency efforts as part of the utility company’s Commercial Energy… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport, Transavia double daily route to Rotterdam from next summer

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of being Highly Commended in the 4-20 million passengers category at the World Routes Marketing Awards in Durban last night, Budapest Airport today confirms further enhancements with airline partner Transavia. Announcing the doubling of its daily route to Rotterdam from next summer, the Air… Read the full press release

SAS becomes the first European airline to fly the new long-haul Airbus A330-300 Enhanced

SAS is the first European airline to fly the new long-haul Airbus A330-300 Enhanced. The first commercial flight leaves today from Copenhagen to Chicago. SAS continues to strengthen its intercontinental offering with new aircraft and the launch of new routes to destinations with high demand. STOCKHOLM, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS’s thirteenth and… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines starts direct regular flights on Salekhard – Tyumen route in Russia

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens direct regular flights on the route Salekhard – Tyumen from the 24th of September 2015. The airline will perform flights twice a week. Departure from Salekhard on Thursdays and Sundays at 16:25, arrival in Tyumen at 18:30…. Read the full press release

Porter Airlines launches non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

TORONTO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines arrived today in the City of Bridges with its inaugural flight to Pittsburgh. Passengers enjoyed non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. “Pittsburgh has a rich history and strong identity,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Passengers travelling to and… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority report: night noise at Heathrow Airport decreased by 25% over the past 9 years

Over the past 9 years, the area around the airport affected by higher levels of night noise has decreased by 25% 25% fewer households affected by these noise levels at night than in 2006 Heathrow begins trialling steeper approaches this week, which could reduce noise for people living under flight paths LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel… Read the full press release