Category Archives: Flights

Munich Airport and Lufthansa bring Bavarian flair to global passengers with festivities and themed flights for Oktoberfest

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(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2025-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport has officially launched the Oktoberfest season with a festive kickoff attended by Bavarian Minister of State for Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism Michaela Kaniber, Airport CEO Jost Lammers, and Lufthansa Hub Manager Heiko Reitz. Terminal 2 was filled with Bavarian spirit as traditional costume… Read the full news article

SAS announces major Business Class upgrade with expanded lounge access across Europe and Scandinavia

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(NEWS) STOCKHOLM, 2025-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced a significant upgrade to its Business Class offering, focusing on expanded lounge access for premium travelers. Through new partnerships with established lounge operators, SAS will add around 35 additional lounges at key destinations across Europe and Scandinavia, providing customers with an improved and… Read the full news article

Strategic Collaboration Between Korean Air and Boeing Aims to Enhance Data-Driven Maintenance and Reduce Flight Disruptions

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(NEWS) SEOUL, 2025-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership with Boeing to strengthen collaboration in predictive maintenance, marking a significant step in the airline’s Smart MRO strategy. The agreement, formalized at the MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference in Singapore, will combine Korean Air’s operational expertise with Boeing’s engineering and digital services… Read the full news article

New Assisted Travel lounge at London Luton Airport strengthens its commitment to inclusivity and customer excellence

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport (LLA) has unveiled its new Assisted Travel lounge, a dedicated facility designed to improve the airport experience for passengers with additional accessibility needs. Located airside and able to accommodate up to 50 travelers, the new lounge offers a range of tailored amenities, including a sensory… Read the full news article

Amadeus technology powers contactless check-in to boarding at Perth Airport in industry-first for Australia

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(NEWS) MADRID, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Perth Airport is set to become the first airport in Australia to offer a fully automated biometric departure process, following an expanded partnership with Amadeus. Nearly 100 new self-service check-in kiosks and around 40 automated bag drop units will be installed across the airport, all integrated with… Read the full news article

How KLM’s Airmail innovation blends AI and human expertise to deliver personalized travel content

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(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has unveiled its latest innovation in digital marketing with the official launch of Airmail, an AI-powered newsletter tool designed to deliver personalized travel inspiration and offers at scale. Developed in partnership with LiveWall and Cape, the platform enables local KLM marketing teams across 65 global… Read the full news article

Qantas and Jetstar Add Nearly 210,000 Seats Across the Tasman Including New Brisbane to Queenstown Flights

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article

New departures-level drop-off zone at Brussels Airport to open in 2026 with smoother access and expanded capacity

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(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has begun preparatory work on a new drop-off zone that will be located behind the Sheraton hotel, directly at the departures hall level. Expected to open by October 2026, the redesigned area will provide smoother and more direct access to the terminal, a larger capacity… Read the full news article

Expanded Qatar Airways–China Southern partnership boosts access from China to over 170 destinations worldwide

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(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership and increased frequencies on routes between Doha and Beijing Daxing, strengthening connectivity ahead of China’s Golden Week travel period. From 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will codeshare on China Southern’s three weekly non-stop flights between Beijing… Read the full news article

AirAsia launches Cebu hub to expand connectivity across the Philippines and strengthen links with Malaysia and Asia

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(NEWS) SEPANG, Malaysia, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia has officially launched Cebu as its newest hub in the Philippines, marking a significant step in its multi-hub strategy and reinforcing its commitment to growth and connectivity across Asean. Set to commence operations on 15 November 2025, the Cebu hub will initially serve five routes including… Read the full news article

Flight funding returns as Blue Islands continues to back Channel Islanders with travel support for opportunities and enrichment

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(NEWS) GUERNSEY, Jersey, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has opened applications for its latest round of flight funding, continuing its initiative to support Channel Islanders in pursuing opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has provided more than 500 flights to charities, organisations, and individuals,… Read the full news article

British Airways and British Airways Holidays announce major End of Summer Sale with discounted flights and getaways worldwide

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-1 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and British Airways Holidays have unveiled their “End of Summer Sale,” giving travellers the chance to book discounted flights and holiday packages for travel in late 2025 and throughout 2026. Running until 30 September 2025, the sale covers a broad mix of destinations, from European… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines expands SEC football coverage with added flights, inflight game streaming, and new Knoxville route

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(NEWS) DALLAS, TX, 2025-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has announced an expanded commitment to SEC football fans this fall, reinforcing its role as the Official Airline of the Southeastern Conference. The Dallas-based carrier will operate 59 flights for 19 games across the season, with 13 of those covering SEC matchups, making it… Read the full news article

Harry Reid International Airport introduces AI-powered system to display real-time security wait times

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(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has introduced an AI-powered system that provides travelers with real-time security wait times, marking a major step forward in streamlining the passenger experience at one of the nation’s busiest airports. The new system uses artificial intelligence to track passenger flow at security… Read the full news article

Ryanair partners with Booking Holdings to bring flight access and price transparency to Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, and Agoda users

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(NEWS) SWORDS, Ireland, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair has announced a landmark partnership with Booking Holdings, the global travel leader whose portfolio includes Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, and Agoda. The agreement, unveiled on August 26, will allow travelers booking through these platforms to access Ryanair’s extensive network of more than 235 destinations with full price… Read the full news article

Eastern Hokkaido’s Nature and Culture Spotlighted in JAL and HAC Campaign Featuring Scenic Video and Easy Booking Options

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(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Hokkaido Air System (HAC) have launched a new promotional video, FLY Deep Hokkaido – summer edition –, highlighting the spectacular natural scenery and cultural attractions of Eastern Hokkaido. Available on the HAC official website and YouTube channel, the video showcases the World Natural Heritage… Read the full news article

Mesa Selected for FlightSafety’s Next Flagship Aviation Training Facility, Bringing Jobs and Global Reach

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(NEWS) COLUMBUS, OH, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — FlightSafety International has announced a major expansion in Arizona with plans to build a 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa, reinforcing both the company’s global growth strategy and the state’s increasing prominence in aviation. Scheduled to break ground in October 2025 and open in early 2028, the… Read the full news article

Strong Demand Secures Another Year of Qantas’ ‘Palau Paradise Express’ Connecting Brisbane to Koror

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has extended its direct Brisbane–Palau service, the ‘Palau Paradise Express,’ for another year following strong demand and record growth in Australian visitors to the Pacific island nation. Since Qantas opened bookings in November 2024 and the route’s launch in December 2024, Palau has experienced a 113%… Read the full news article

New Terminal One at JFK to welcome Qatar Airways operations and debut luxury 15,000-square-foot premium lounge

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(NEWS) DOHA/ NEW YORK, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will relocate its New York operations to the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2026, where it will also open its first-ever dedicated lounge in the United States. The award-winning carrier, recently named World’s Best Airline 2025… Read the full news article

AirAsia Malaysia Expands Network with New Kota Kinabalu–Taipei–Fukuoka Route Strengthening Regional Tourism and Trade

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia has inaugurated its first-ever route to Japan, launching a daily fifth-freedom service linking Kota Kinabalu, Taipei, and Fukuoka. The inaugural flight on 15 August 2025 achieved full capacity from Taipei to Fukuoka and strong demand on the return leg, signalling robust interest in the new service. The launch positions Kota Kinabalu… Read the full news article

Korean Air Launches Rail & Fly Partnership with Swiss Federal Railways for Seamless Swiss Connections

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air will introduce a Rail & Fly program with Swiss Federal Railways from August 2025, allowing passengers to travel easily between Zurich Airport and major Swiss cities using combined flight and train tickets. The service offers flexible travel within a day before or after flights, with seat reservations available for CHF 5…. Read the full news article

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Direct Flights Launch as AirAsia X Expands into Europe with Seamless Connections for Singapore Travellers

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia X will begin direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul on 14 November 2025, operating four times weekly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The move represents AAX’s first step into Europe, offering travellers from Singapore and Southeast Asia seamless Fly-Thru connectivity to Türkiye’s largest city. Passengers can benefit from extensive onward… Read the full news article

AirAsia Rewards and PETRONAS Mesra Offer Double Points and Holiday Prizes in New Loyalty Campaign

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia rewards and PETRONAS Mesra Rewards have launched a limited-time campaign running until 31 August 2025, allowing members to link accounts through AirAsia Xchange for double point conversions, free bonus points, and the chance to win major prizes. First-time linkers receive 100 AirAsia points and 1,000 Mesra Rewards points, while enhanced rates during… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport Unveils Nature-Inspired VIP and Meeting Facilities Designed for Comfort and Privacy

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(IN SHORT) Finavia has introduced its newly designed VIP and meeting facilities at Helsinki Airport’s arrivals hall, giving travelers an early taste of Finland through interiors inspired by the country’s nature and seasons. The spaces, designed by SIO Sisse Collander, offer privacy, comfort, and flexibility for meetings and events, with all furnishings sourced from Finnish… Read the full news article

American Introduces U.S. Nonstop Flights to Budapest and Prague While Expanding European and South American Service

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(IN SHORT) American Airlines is launching six new summer 2026 routes: DFW to Athens and Zurich, and an extended seasonal link to Buenos Aires; MIA to Milan year-round; and PHL to Budapest and Prague seasonally. The airline will deploy Boeing 787-8s and 777-200s across these services, with fares and schedules available August 11. Additionally, American… Read the full news article

Germany’s Top Leisure Carrier Boosts Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman and Beirut Services with Expanded Winter Timetable

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(IN SHORT) Eurowings is expanding its 2025/26 winter network with new and enhanced services to the Middle East. Düsseldorf will launch thrice-weekly flights to Dubai from 13 December, boosting Germany’s total weekly Dubai connections to 28 across five airports. Stuttgart begins twice-weekly non-stop flights to Amman from 27 October, while Nuremberg and Cologne/Bonn introduce weekly… Read the full news article

Innovative Qantas x July Luggage Debuts CaseSafe Technology for Global Baggage Visibility

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(IN SHORT) Qantas and July have launched a co-branded luggage collection featuring July’s CaseSafe tracking built into TSA locks, enabling travelers to monitor bags via Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub. The suitcases offer durable battery life, global connectivity, and integration with the Qantas app’s baggage tracking. Two styles—midnight black Qantas Edition and… Read the full news article

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation Forge Joint Venture to Launch Electric Air Taxis in Japan

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(IN SHORT) ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation are forming a joint venture to launch electric air taxi services in Japan, aiming to operate over 100 eVTOL aircraft in a phased national rollout beginning in Tokyo. Public demonstration flights of ANA-branded Joby aircraft will take place at Expo 2025 Osaka from October 1–13. Joby’s five-seat, zero-emission… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways Celebrates Japan–Hawai‘i Harmony at Fifth ʻAha Mele Music Festival

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways will host its fifth ANA ʻAha Mele festival in Honolulu from November 19 to 22, featuring pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii alongside friends Fumiaki Miura, Shutaro Matsui and Kento Tsubosaka, plus first-time collaborator Raiatea Helm. The lineup includes an intimate Blue Note Hawaii show and a gala at Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell…. Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Viasat Partner to Deliver Complimentary High-Speed In-Flight Internet

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways is launching free, high-speed Wi-Fi on its Boeing 767-300ER international flights, powered by Viasat’s Amara system. Rolling out on three aircraft by FY 2025 and completing all six by FY 2026, the service will eventually cover more than 80 percent of ANA’s international fleet by 2030. The upgrade lets passengers… Read the full news article