Category Archives: Flights

Turning Lessons Into Action: NBAA Reviews 15 Major Aircraft Accidents to Advance Business Aviation Safety Practices

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(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, NV, 2025-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As aviation safety takes center stage amid a year marked by several high-profile incidents, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has launched a major new resource aimed at advancing safety learning across the sector. The Spotlight on Safety Accident Compendium, unveiled during the 2025 Business Aviation… Read the full news article

British Airways Debuts Chic Lounges Blending British Heritage with Miami and Dubai Design Influences

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has taken its premium ground experience to new heights with the launch of two stunning airport lounges at Miami International Airport and Dubai International Airport — both showcasing the airline’s brand-new global lounge design concept. Created in collaboration with global design firm Gensler, the new concept… Read the full news article

Staying Connected Above the Clouds: Cathay Pacific Elevates Inflight Experience with Complimentary Wi-Fi for Gold and Premium Members

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is set to enhance its inflight experience by extending complimentary Wi-Fi access to Cathay Gold members across all cabin classes starting 15 November 2025. This initiative builds on the airline’s ongoing commitment to seamless connectivity in the skies and will soon include all Cathay members… Read the full news article

From Biodiversity to Customer Excellence, Shannon Airport Group Continues Its Winning Journey

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(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2025-Oct-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Airport Group has reaffirmed its leadership in Ireland’s aviation and sustainability landscape, earning national recognition for its groundbreaking environmental initiatives and commitment to service excellence. The Group recently secured the prestigious Chambers Ireland Environment & Biodiversity Award for its innovative Thady’s Hill Conservation Grazing Project… Read the full news article

How Emirates and flydubai are turning Dubai into the ultimate destination for digital-first travel experiences

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(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2025-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai is accelerating its drive toward a cashless future with a landmark collaboration between Emirates, flydubai, and Dubai Finance (DOF), reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026. The two airlines have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding with DOF in… Read the full news article

Redefining Airline Retailing: Travelport and Air Canada Partner to Deliver Richer Content and Personalized Offers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has taken a bold step forward in its digital transformation journey by making its complete range of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content available through Travelport+, the modern retailing platform used by thousands of travel agencies and travel management companies around the globe. This new milestone expands… Read the full news article

Daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha mark Cathay’s continued network growth

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Group has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha, beginning November 4, 2025. The new service marks the airline group’s fifth Chinese Mainland destination added this year, expanding its network in the region to 24 cities. Operated by Cathay Pacific,… Read the full news article

Air India Expands Loyalty Programme with Zomato Partnership Offering Points, Bonuses, and Daily Flight Vouchers

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(NEWS) NEW DELHI, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air India has announced a new partnership with food delivery platform Zomato that connects its Maharaja Club loyalty programme with one of India’s most widely used lifestyle apps. Effective immediately, Zomato users can link their Maharaja Club accounts to earn rewards while ordering food, further expanding the… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Expands Climate Protection Efforts with Loyalty Benefits for CO₂ Offsetting and SAF Use

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group’s loyalty program, Miles & More, is enhancing its sustainability focus by awarding both miles and Points to members who purchase CO₂-offsetting packages. These packages, available during booking, before departure, or even after flights, allow travelers to offset their flight-related emissions through a mix of Sustainable… Read the full news article

Eurowings Strengthens Market Position as Customers Gain Direct Access to Codeshare Flights via Website and App

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has taken a major step in expanding its digital services by enabling customers to search, book, and check in for codeshare flights directly through its website and mobile app for the first time. With AEGEAN Airlines and Smartwings as the initial partners, travelers now gain… Read the full news article

Charleston International Airport Secures Historic First Nonstop Flight to Mexico with Breeze Airways

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(NEWS) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint by launching its first-ever international route, connecting Charleston International Airport directly to Cancun, Mexico. Starting January 17, 2026, the “Seriously Nice” airline will offer weekly nonstop flights, marking a milestone for both Breeze and Charleston International, which will see its… Read the full news article

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