Nairobi, 2014-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways is set to re-introduce direct flights to Zanzibar from its Nairobi hub, as it opens up tourist attractions within the region. From June 2, the airline will be flying five times every week between the two cities. The frequency of these flights is expected to increase to… Read the full press release
12,000 iberia.com customers donated to UNICEF’s “100% Vaccinated Children” campaign. Madrid, Spain, 2014-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Six months ago Amadeus, Iberia and UNICEF’s Spanish Committee joined in a pioneering project aimed at raising funds for UNICEF’s endangered children’s projects. Amadeus developed a technological platform for Iberia.com enabling on-line ticket buyers to donate from 3 to 20 euros directly to… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Ryanair that it is to add five routes onto its winter schedule this year as another significant boost for the airport. The airport’s winter schedule, which starts at the end of October, will see Ryanair retain its new Paris, Berlin, Fuerteventura, Warsaw… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, will launch a new daily flight on the route Moscow – Kazan in the winter schedule 2014/2015, it will be the fifth daily flight. Tickets are already available for purchase. Flights S7-79/80 on the route Moscow – Kazan will be operated… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, 2014-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Friendly helpers at Frankfurt Airport: Starting immediately, passengers can book a new escort service called “My Airport Guide”. Specially trained employees meet passengers—for example, at the long-distance train station—and go with them to the check-in counter while taking care of their luggage. They then accompany the passengers through the security… Read the full press release
Budapest, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — No less than 15 protected bird chicks were rescued by Budapest Airport’s bird and wildlife protection specialists from the area of the airport. Every year the airport’s professional game warden collects the newly hatched birds of prey and relocates them to the safety of the Hortobágy National Park. This environmental… Read the full press release
Budapest, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport registered another spectacular, albeit virtual achievement this morning, with BUD’s Facebook page receiving no less than 30 000 likes. This is the number of people who regularly follow events happening at Budapest Airport as well as behind the scenes, as BUD’s Facebook page also provides a glimpse into… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Window or aisle? Front or back? With millions set to jet off this summer easyJet has revealed the most popular places to sit on the plane. The UK’s largest airline polled 10,000 passengers from countries across Europe on their seat preference and found that nationality, age and travel companion all… Read the full press release
Local communities to benefit from discount parking scheme at Gatwick Airport Scheme costs £20 per year for up to 250 visits to Gatwick’s short stay car parks Discount follows Gatwick’s innovative ‘Approved Operator Scheme’ LONDON, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick today launches its resident pick up discount scheme – designed specifically to save residents… Read the full press release
First passengers arrive at Star Alliance’s new home at Heathrow LONDON, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Terminal 2 – the home of Star Alliance at Heathrow – threw open its doors to welcome its first passengers, marking the start of a new travel experience for the 12 million Star Alliance passengers who pass through… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) today announced that following a successful trial period, the airline is taking steps leading to the implementation of baggage wrapping for customer bags as a permanent feature. On 22 January SAA introduced a complimentary baggage wrapping service to customers travelling out of Johannesburg. The trial… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, and Transaero Airlines (Transaero), the second largest Russian carrier, announce the signing of a five year Global Framework Agreement for worldwide ground handling services. Swissport received the “Preferred Supplier” status from Transaero. Both companies are looking forward… Read the full press release
Our Fall Travel Sale has Arrived! Act Fast–These Fares Won’t Last! DALLAS, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways are launching a three-day sale offering extra low fares for fall travel. Customers can take advantage of these low fares starting at $49, $99, $129, and $149 one-way to… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — A 52 year old Victorian is the 10-millionth person to become a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, marking a key milestone for the Qantas Airways loyalty program. Mr Grant Welsh has registered as a Qantas Frequent Flyer and joined 9,999,999 million others as a member of one of the world’s… Read the full press release
HOBART, Australia, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today unveiled its refurbished Boeing 717 jet aircraft with Tourism Tasmania ‘Tassie Devil’ decal, further strengthening its commitment to the State. The unveiling of the aircraft – named ‘The Tassie Devil’ with the unique decal – coincides with the launch of Boeing 717 services on the Melbourne –… Read the full press release
Alliance enhances customer experience through improved connectivity and airport services DOHA, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, projects an increase of 18% in membership cooperation for the year 2014. The increase is the result of more codeshares and bilateral agreements amongst its member airlines, benefiting global customers by offering more destinations… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy seamless travel to more destinations in the United States, as a result of an expansion of a codeshare agreement with Asiana Airlines. With the expansion of the agreement, Singapore Airlines now codeshares on Asiana-operated flights beyond Seoul’s Incheon International Airport to Honolulu, Seattle… Read the full press release
VIENNA, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Austrian airline NIKI, which belongs to the airberlin group, is aiming to launch a daily service from Vienna to Abu Dhabi this upcoming winter. Subject to government and regulatory approvals, the first flight will take off from Vienna on 24th November 2014. This will be the first long-haul… Read the full press release
Joint Release with JetBlue Airways SINGAPORE AND NEW YORK, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines, the world’s most awarded airline, and JetBlue Airways, New York’s Hometown Airline™, have filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into a bilateral codeshare agreement. Singapore Airlines and JetBlue have been interline partners since 2011. The… Read the full press release
Manila, Philippines, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers and crew on Philippine Airlines’ long-haul international flights can now be assured of round-the-clock access to some of the best medical advice in the world while in the air – thanks to a new agreement that the flag carrier has forged with MedAire, the world’s leading provider of… Read the full press release
Manila, Philippines, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is eyeing to double its flight frequencies to Canada following the successful conclusion of air talks between negotiating panels both countries. With the Philippine government panel securing an additional seven flight frequencies per week to Canada, PAL said it will file its manifestation before… Read the full press release
Germanwings to make available all published fares, including its BASIC fare and ancillaries via Amadeus Industry-first agreement sees the Lufthansa-owned German carrier become the first customer to add light ticketing functionalities on top of their current full ticketing offer to travel sellers Madrid, Spain, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Germanwings and Amadeus today announce a new… Read the full press release
Winnipeg, Canada, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Plaza Premium Lounge, the world’s leading airport lounge provider, will launch its first independent pay-per-use lounge at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The new lounge will be located in the departures area and is expected to open in Autumn 2014. The innovative Plaza Premium Lounge has been thoughtfully designed to enhance… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a series of recommendations to help drive improvements in the way the aviation industry manages aircraft noise. More people in the UK are affected by aviation noise than any other country in Europe. With the Airports Commission currently considering proposals for increasing… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Pilots attending this weekend’s AeroExpo event at Sywell Aerodrome will be able to hear first-hand how general aviation will be regulated over the coming years. The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s newly-launched GA Unit will be holding an inaugural event on Sunday 1 June at the Northamptonshire show, to put… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air is to move its Qatar operation from Doha International Airport to the newly opened Doha Hamad International Airport, from 22nd May 2014. The move follows the new airport’s soft opening on 30th April and most of the airlines currently flying from Doha International Airport will, over the… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — More than a half of all tickets offered by low-budget airline «Dobrolet» for June were booked during the first day of sales. The sale was opened on May 26 at 23:17 Moscow time, and within the first 24 hours 13.7 thousand tickets were booked on Moscow-Simferopol-Moscow route. From June 11 to June 22, the load factor on flights from Moscow to Simferopol is 99.9%,… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport is following its customers’ parking desires with new car parking choices from June 9. The changes follow a year-long review which included extensive market research to gather customer feedback. Chief Commercial Officer Blair Forgie says the review considered feedback from more than 1500 customers and included… Read the full press release
SAN DIEGO, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert H. Gleason has been reappointed Board Chair of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. The City Council unanimously approved his reappointment on May 21, 2014. Gleason was originally appointed to the Board by former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders in 2009… Read the full press release
Fans join in grand opening celebration; HMSHost’s fourth Sammy’s location CLEVELAND, OH, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will now be able to experience the city’s rock and roll culture without ever leaving the airport, at Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill, a new restaurant opened by HMSHost, AIRMALL and Rock ‘n’ Roll… Read the full press release