Joint Release With SNOC SINGAPORE, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore. Under the three year agreement from now until 30 April 2018, SIA will provide an agreed value of air tickets for… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman came top in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’ categories at a glittering ceremony which… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports today confirmed that construction is expected to begin later this year on the expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central’s (DWC’s) existing passenger terminal which will boost the current capacity of 6 million passengers a year to 26 million. As Dubai International nears its capacity… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today lauded the Dangerous Goods Panel of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for committing to develop new packaging standards for lithium battery shipments on aircraft that would protect the aircraft and all on board from the effects of a… Read the full press release
Feedback from over 200,000 passengers through onboard survey covers 36 customer touchpoints Emergence of next generation of business class traveller Key factors influencing their airline choice include connectivity and value for money Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai published today new research focussing on the latest travel trends, behaviours and preferences based on the… Read the full press release
MADRID, 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia has announced a new partnership agreement with Avis Budget Group that has become the exclusive car rental partner of the airline’s loyalty programme, Iberia Plus. The partnership launch campaign, “We Travel Together”, highlights the opportunity for Iberia Plus members to earn Avios for every rental booked. Iberia Plus Members will also receive 750… Read the full press release
Best Airline Worldwide, Best First Class, Best Economy Class, and Airline with the Best Cabin Staff DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ innovation, investments in product, and customer service were recognised last night with an array of accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East 2015 Awards. At the ceremony attended by over 350 industry executives,… Read the full press release
MUNICH, GERMANY, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that Columbus, the State Capital of Ohio in the United States, will join its global freighter network with the launch of a weekly service to Rickenbacker International Airport from 27 May 2015. The new freighter service to America’s… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opened new flights to popular touristic destinations – to Naples (Italy) and Athens (Greece). Flights are performed from the 2nd of May 2015 every day on Saturdays on modern comfortable Airbus A320 family liners. Flight to Naples departs… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, and Meridiana fly open a new flight on the route Saint Petersburg – Naples as a part of the code share agreement. From the 3rd of June 2015 S7 Airlines passengers will have an opportunity to take direct… Read the full press release
WODEN, Australia, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is calling on all Rockhampton pilots to polish up their aviation safety skills. Local pilots can improve their aviation knowledge and get the latest news on safety at a special briefing being held by CASA in Rockhampton next week. Issues to be… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — With airlines collecting record baggage fees in 2014 totaling billions of dollars, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again called on carriers to drop their opposition to modernizing a local airport user fee known as the Passenger Facility Charge that finances the construction of new runways,… Read the full press release
BELFAST, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shortlisted in the NI Responsible Company of the Year category sponsored by Allstate NI, Belfast City Airport has demonstrated its commitment to responsible business practice, with positive impacts across its people, the planet and the places where it operates and advocates the benefits to encourage others to follow… Read the full press release
Five-star airline awarded for its designer Missoni sleeper suits which offer passengers luxurious and exclusive on-board hospitality HAMBURG, Germany, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways emerged victorious at a recently held award night in Hamburg for offering excellence in delivering a premium five-star on-board product to its passengers. The Onboard Hospitality Awards awarded the five-star… Read the full press release
Al Maha Airways receives its first four A320 aircraft from Airbus and joins them to the Qatar Airways fleet DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group has set a new industry record, with the delivery of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day, from aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The new… Read the full press release
Freddie Award results prove there is more to love about being a Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program member and Cardmember DALLAS, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, has been named Best Redemption Ability, Best Airline Customer Service and Best Loyalty Credit Card at InsideFlyer magazine’s 27th annual… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is on a mission to hire an additional 500 Ramp Agents. Southwest Airlines Ramp Agents provide the famous Southwest Hospitality by handling cargo and baggage service, directing and servicing aircraft, and performing related activities on the airport ramp. Paid relocation assistance may be available for… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today announced the continuation of its partnership with Hugo’s, the fine-dining restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, to offer First Class and Business Class passengers an exclusive inflight menu featuring a selection of classic European dishes. The latest menu resulting from this collaboration… Read the full press release
Popular Mexican low-cost carrier providing more options for international travel DALLAS, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris launched new service today from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Guadalajara, giving passengers another convenient low-cost option for traveling to Mexico. The low-cost carrier will use Airbus A320 aircraft and will operate out of DFW’s International… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has launched an all-new mobile app for both Apple and Android smartphones, as well as for the Apple Watch. Introducing a redesigned user interface with new features, the app aims to provide a functional and seamless user experience. Features include a contextual homepage that displays the… Read the full press release
(Joint Release With Airbus) SINGAPORE, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of the new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore is now underway, following the completion of initial ground-breaking works. Due to open in the first quarter of 2016, the new facility will offer type rating and recurrent training courses for all in-production… Read the full press release
Links Ahmedabad with Bhopal and Indore, as also with Hyderabad via Pune Ahmedabad, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premiere international airline, has introduced new flights between Ahmedabad and Bhopal/Indore as well to Hyderabad via Pune with immediate effect. These new ATR services will operate six days a week except on Saturdays. Jet… Read the full press release
• Austrian Airbus A320 with special Building Bridges branding • The Eurovision Song Contest as a first-time “green event” VIENNA, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) as the host broadcaster and Austrian Airlines as the official carrier presented an Airbus A320 of the Austrian Airlines fleet with special lettering before… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A Philippine Airlines A320 aircraft receives a water cannon salute upon arrival in Quanzhou, China (Jinjiang) – the flag carrier’s newest international destination. PAL now operates thrice weekly flights (Tuesdays /Thursdays /Saturdays via PR356/357) between Manila and Jinjiang where majority of Chinese – Filipinos trace their roots. Philippine… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has released an updated version of its app for iPhone and iPad that includes support for Apple Watch among a number of new additions designed to maximise user convenience. Anyone with an Apple Watch can see the Special Offers and My Reservations sections of the app, with information updated every time the… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot children amenity kit for kids from 6 to 11 years was awarded by annual international Travel Plus Airline Amenity Bag Awards. Amenity bag for children from 3 to 6 was also rewarded by the jury and entered nomination short-list. Children amenity kits design deserves special attention. All amenity kits were decorated with children drawings — winners of the art… Read the full press release
New Delhi, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding Lucknow and Bengaluru to its fast growing network, Vistara today opened bookings for the two new destinations. Starting May 18, 2015 Vistara will offer daily flights on the Delhi-Lucknow-Delhi route increasing the frequency to double daily flights from June 16, 2015 onward. The Delhi-Bengaluru-Bombay daily return flight… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) outlined several key areas of recent proposed rules for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that should be enhanced to maintain the safety of the national airspace system (NAS). “We… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new 5-year partnership agreement with two quality Flight Training organizations for the provision of cadet pilots to the airline. Courses will start from September 2015 and will initially involve up to 40 cadets… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its continuous efforts to further enhance its relationship with key partners and customers, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) – the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) – hosted an appreciation dinner for travel agents and airline country managers from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release