Aeroflot to start daily flights to Tbilisi, Georgia and Chisinau, Moldova

Moscow, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from October 26 Aeroflot is launching its own regular flights on the routes Moscow — Tbilisi — Moscow and Moscow — Chisinau — Moscow. Aeroflot will provide daily flights to the capital of Georgia on comfortable modern Airbus A320 from Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal D in accordance with the following… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Kona, Hawaii

SEATTLE, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is bringing more Hawaii to its customers in San Diego with new nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Starting March 5, 2015, the new flights will operate three times weekly.  Alaska is offering an introductory fare of… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company gears up for Bahrain International Airport’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise this December

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operators of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently hosted the kick-off meeting for BIA’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise scheduled to be held in December this year. The meeting was attended by BAC’s Management and officials from the Ministry of Transportation, the… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines launches “Make it Happen” campaign for great travel bargains

Subang, Malaysia, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines brings in a world of excitement with great travel bargains for travellers throughout its “Make it Happen” campaign commencing 20 October 2014 until 3 November 2014. Customers can enjoy attractive all-inclusive travel fare for domestic and international destinations for immediate travel until August 2015. Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior… Read the full press release

Arik Air to help raise funds to fight Sickle Cell disorder in Nigeria

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West Africa’s largest carrier has announced an initiative to help reduce the suffering, pain and sorrow of people with Sickle Cell disorder in Nigeria by joining forces with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria to combat the condition. The initiative is in the form of in-flight… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways recognised as one of the world’s most attractive employers on LinkedIn’s ‘Global 100 InDemand Employers’ list

ABU DHABI, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been recognised as one of the world’s most attractive employers on LinkedIn’s ‘Global 100 InDemand Employers’ list. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet, announced the rankings at its 2014 Talent Connect conference held… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways receives its first next generation B737-800 and its sixth B787 Dreamliner

Nairobi, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has received two new modern aircrafts with state-of-the-art features, bringing the number of its active aircrafts to 40.The airline’s first next generation B737-800 touched down at Kenya Airways’ hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Sunday (October 19, 2014) at 1700 hours, while its sixth… Read the full press release

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways honored with the ‘Employer of the Year’ award at Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014 in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was named ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014, which took place in Dubai last night. The prestigious accolade was revealed during a gala reception, attended by more than 400 senior professionals from… Read the full press release

Emirates to continue with its growth trajectory, in spite of global challenges

Sustainable network and capacity growth to continue in spite of global challenges DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will continue with its growth trajectory, in spite of global challenges like regional political instability, pandemic health issues in Africa and softening economic demand from dropping oil prices. Speaking today at the Aviation Festival Middle… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport and VIP-International unveil new business lounge for the passengers of international airlines

Moscow, Russia, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport and VIP-International unveiled “Star” — a new business lounge for the passengers of international airlines. The lounge is located in the “clean area” of Terminal F (3rd floor, opposite to Gates 51 and 52). Since the opening of this lounge, the Classic business lounge is closed for reconstruction. The new “Star” Lounge, with the area of 540… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines and ANA sign code-share agreement

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the flag-carrier airline of Ethiopia, and ANA, Japan’s leading airline group, signed a code-share agreement. From October 26, 2014, the travelling public will enjoy seamless bookings on ANA and Ethiopian Airlines Network from Japan to 49 destinations in Africa through joint connecting airports of both carriers in… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: Air Transat Canadian airline to start regular weekly flights between the Canadian cities of Toronto, Montréal and Budapest from June 2015

Budapest, Hungary, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Transat Canadian airline will start regular weekly flights between the Canadian cities of Toronto, Montréal and Budapest from June 2015. With this Budapest Airport will be able to offer direct trans-Atlantic connection again. The new flight will be served by a wide-body Airbus A 330-200 type aircraft arriving… Read the full press release

easyJet introduces new inflight retail range with focus on locally sourced fresh produce

Locally sourced products showcased in redesigned brochure  LONDON, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has introduced a new inflight retail range with a focus on locally sourced fresh produce. The lineup includes handmade Scottish shortbread, Swiss chocolate, Bonne Maman Lemon Tartlets and a selection of fresh sandwiches with locally sourced ingredients…. Read the full press release

easyJet announced six new routes from Amsterdam alongside some additional frequencies

easyJet announces plans for new Amsterdam base which opens in Spring 2015 with both business and leisure passengers to benefit from expanded services LONDON, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest and the Netherlands second largest airline, today announced six new routes from Amsterdam alongside some additional frequencies.  In total, easyJet will now connect… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino honored by Premier Traveler magazine as one of its 30 “Most Compelling Women in the Travel Industry”

CHICAGO, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino has been honored by Premier Traveler magazine as one of its 30 “Most Compelling Women in the Travel Industry”. According to Premier Traveler, the award recipients are women who are taking the lead in the travel industry right now. In the coming… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Business Class Airline” at Business Traveller Awards 2014 for the second year in a row

Award follows introduction of popular all-Business Class Business One service DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Qatar Airways has been named “Best Business Class Airline” at the high profile Business Traveller Awards 2014, which were held at The Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London, recently. The award follows… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Co. to host live webcast of its third quarter 2014 financial results on October 23, 2014

DALLAS, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its third quarter 2014 financial results.  Details are as follows: When: Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 12:30 PM Eastern Time Who: Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Tammy Romo,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities awarded 90 students with complimentary roundtrip airfare as part of the Lanzate!/Take Off! travel award program

DALLAS, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), has awarded 90 students with complimentary roundtrip airfare as part of the Lanzate!/Take Off! travel award program. The Lanzate! program is geared toward Hispanic college students with economic need who attend school far… Read the full press release

airberlin announces the appointment of Arnd Schwierholz as its Deputy Chief Financial Officer

BERLIN, Germany, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Arnd Schwierholz (44) has been appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer of airberlin. He will take up his position with Germany’s second largest airline on 27th October 2014. In Arnd Schwierholz, the airberlin finance department has gained a financial expert with more than twelve years of extensive experience… Read the full press release

airberlin continues to adapt its route network by focusing on increased efficiency and further reducing seasonal effects

airberlin strengthens long-haul network Tourism is a key pillar of the network strategy New opportunities in Italy due to codeshare with Alitalia New sunshine destinations from Austria and Switzerland Cancellation of loss-making routes BERLIN, Germany, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin will continue to adapt its route network by focusing on increased efficiency and… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport deploys new precision landing system GBAS (ground-based augmentation system)

ZURICH, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 October 2014 the first landing using the precision landing system GBAS (ground-based augmentation system) was used by a Swiss Airbus 320 at Zurich Airport. The new landing procedure now enables a GPS approach from the north on runway 14 even in low cloud or poor visibility…. Read the full press release

QantasLink welcomes Queensland Government’s decision on regulated air service routes

SYDNEY, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision on regulated air service routes, which ensures regional and rural communities across Queensland continue to have access to air travel. QantasLink was awarded the Brisbane – Roma – Charleville route and the Brisbane – Longreach – Barcaldine – Blackall route. As a… Read the full press release

Garuda Indonesia President & CEO Emirsyah Satar wins “APAC Airline Executive of the Year 2014” from CAPA Center for Aviation

SINGAPORE, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Garuda Indonesia President & CEO Emirsyah Satar was named winner of the prestigious “APAC Airline Executive of the Year 2014” from CAPA Center for Aviation – the leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services, covering worldwide developments– during the “CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence”… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport reports 1.9% increase in passenger volume during September 2014 compared to September 2013

VIENNA, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Report rose by 1.9% in September 2014 compared to September 2013 to 2,186,382 passengers. Total air cargo increased by 5.4%, whereas the number of flight movements was up 0.7% and the maximum take-off weight climbed by 4.2%. Vienna Airport reported a… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways’ number of UAE national staff on international work placements increased by over 130% compared to the end of last year

Abu Dhabi, 2014-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased the number of UAE national staff on international work placements by over 130 per cent compared to the end of last year, with 142 Emiratis currently in overseas positions across the airline’s global network. Over the… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports introduced new airport App that incorporates information from both Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC)

Dubai, UAE, 2014-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has introduced a new mobile App that puts all the information passengers need to easily navigate one of the world’s leading international airports at their fingertips, guiding them from check-in to boarding. The App incorporates information from both Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at… Read the full press release

Emirates Group presents in the GITEX Technology Week 2014

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai visited the GITEX Technology Week 2014 today, and tested some of the cool technology applications which were developed by Emirates’ Innovation Lab. Set up in 2012, the Innovation Lab is a platform where Emirates’… Read the full press release

Arab Idol season 3 now available for viewing on Emirates’ ice Digital Widescreen

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of Arab Idol are in for a special treat on their next Emirates flight: Arab Idol season 3 is now available for viewing on ice Digital Widescreen, the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system. The popular reality show can be enjoyed on-board one of the Emirates A380 and… Read the full press release

Ruslan International and Air Partner entrusted with carrying 18 tonnes of artefacts from Rabat in Morocco to Louvre Museum in Paris

Ruslan International, part of Volga-Dnepr Group and air charter broker, Air Partner, have been entrusted with carrying 18 tonnes of artefacts from Rabat in Morocco to Paris Vatry in France for an exhibition of ‘Medieval Morocco’ at the world famous Louvre Museum. LONDON, 2014-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The exhibition includes pieces of art… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport: Passengers can now print their boarding passes and drop off their baggage with ease at modern check-in and baggage drop kiosks

Hamburg, Germany, 2014-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamburg Airport now offers a new service to passengers, launched in September 2014 in cooperation with the IT specialist, Materna GmbH. Passengers can now print their boarding passes and drop off their baggage with ease at modern check-in and baggage drop kiosks, saving a lot of time. All… Read the full press release