EVA Air Adds Washington, D.C. to Its North American Network and Introduces Fourth-Generation Premium Economy

(IN SHORT) EVA Air will launch a new nonstop route between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on 26 June 2026, operating four times per week and expanding its North American network to ten gateways with a total of 98 weekly flights. The service will be flown using Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring Royal Laurel, Economy, and the… Read the full news article

From Crisis Care to High-Tech Security Changi Recognises Its Service Champions

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport has recognised outstanding individuals and teams from across its ONE Changi community at its Annual Airport Celebration, highlighting those who have consistently demonstrated exceptional service and upheld the airport’s Service DNA of transforming everyday journeys into memorable experiences for passengers. Based on details shared in official… Read the full news article

British Airways Expands Avios-Only Programme with New London City Flights to Madrid and Toulon Saint-Tropez

(IN SHORT) British Airways has announced two new Avios-Only flights from London City Airport to Madrid and Toulon Saint-Tropez, bringing the total number of such services to over 50 since the initiative began in 2023. All seats on these flights will be available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, with bookings opening on… Read the full news article

Qantas Rolls Out Major Domestic Fare Sale with Economy from $99 and Business from $299

(IN SHORT) Qantas has launched its largest domestic sale in over five years, offering around 1.9 million discounted Business and Economy seats across 60 destinations. Economy one-way fares start from $99 on selected routes such as Byron Bay to Sydney, while Business fares begin at $299 between Melbourne and Sydney, including lounge access and higher… Read the full news article

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Jointly Celebrate Lunar New Year with Traditional Bokjori Displays Across Major Sites

(IN SHORT) Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are jointly celebrating the Lunar New Year by displaying traditional Bokjori decorations at eight key locations across South Korea from February 10 to February 23. Bokjori, woven strainers symbolizing the gathering of good fortune, are a cherished New Year custom in Korea. While Korean Air has hosted this… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Strengthens Leisure Network from Katowice with Dubrovnik Route and Increased Frequencies Across Key Destinations

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has launched a new direct twice-weekly service from Katowice to Dubrovnik starting 23 July 2026 as part of its largest-ever Summer 2026 programme from Katowice Airport where it will operate eight aircraft and deliver record seat capacity the new route strengthens Wizz Air’s leisure network from southern Poland and sits alongside… Read the full news article

Southwest Adds St. Thomas to Its Network and Strengthens Baltimore and Orlando Gateways

(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has resumed network growth for the first time since November 2021 with the launch of its inaugural Orlando–St. Thomas service, celebrating the new route with U.S. Virgin Islands-themed events before, during, and after the flight. The airline will also begin peak-day Baltimore–St. Thomas service from 7 February, operating daily throughout March,… Read the full news article

Thai Airways Taps Amadeus to Power a New Era of Smarter Airline Retailing

(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Feb-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus has deepened its long-standing partnership with Thai Airways International, rolling out a new suite of retailing technologies aimed at modernising how the airline creates, prices and distributes its offers. Based on details shared in official announcement, the collaboration is designed to deliver immediate commercial gains for… Read the full news article

Great Northern Market launches in Manchester Airport’s new Terminal 2 bringing street food to UK aviation first

(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport has opened Great Northern Market, a first-of-its-kind street food market hall in its new £1.3bn Terminal 2, featuring six globally inspired kitchens and Gooey’s cookies and coffee around a shared central dining space. Operated by Airport Retail Enterprises UK, the concept reflects modern dining trends and forms part of the airport’s… Read the full news article

New SAS–TAROM codeshare agreement enhances travel options via Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm

(IN SHORT) SAS and TAROM have launched a new commercial codeshare agreement effective from 9 February 2026 that expands travel options between Scandinavia and Romania by linking TAROM’s Bucharest services with SAS’ flights via major European hubs. The partnership strengthens Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo as transfer points, leverages SAS’ strong punctuality record, and enhances the… Read the full news article

dnata strengthens leadership in the Netherlands with appointment of new Managing Director Thiemo van Spellen

(IN SHORT) dnata has appointed Thiemo van Spellen as Managing Director of dnata Netherlands, bringing extensive international logistics and commercial experience to lead operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where dnata handles around 500,000 tonnes of cargo and supports 16,000 flights annually. His priorities will include strengthening operational excellence, deepening customer partnerships, and guiding the next… Read the full news article

Discover Airlines strengthens Munich and Frankfurt operations with broader Nordic program and record number of weekly flights

(IN SHORT) Discover Airlines is expanding its Nordic network by adding a new winter route from Munich to Ivalo in Finnish Lapland, operating weekly from mid-December to mid-April, while also introducing new summer services from Frankfurt to Bodø and from Munich to Evenes in response to sustained demand for northern destinations. The additions strengthen the… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines strengthens Saudi Arabia presence with new direct link to Riyadh alongside existing Jeddah services

(IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines will launch four-times weekly non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh in June 2026 using its medium-haul Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured with 40 Business Class and 263 Economy Class seats, subject to regulatory approvals. The new service, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, marks SIA’s return to the Saudi capital and… Read the full news article

Qantas Increases Direct Sydney–Sapporo Flights to Meet Growing Australian Demand for Hokkaido Travel

(IN SHORT) Qantas has confirmed a major expansion of its Sydney–Sapporo seasonal service for the 2026/27 winter, increasing flights from three per week to up to five per week and adding more than 10,000 additional seats. The move follows strong demand during the current ski season and continued growth in travel between Australia and Japan,… Read the full news article

KLM Finalises Long-Haul Fleet Renewal as Last Boeing 787 Dreamliner Enters Service

(IN SHORT) KLM has taken delivery of its 28th and final Boeing 787 Dreamliner, completing a fleet of 13 787-9s and 15 787-10s that will form the backbone of its long-haul operations for years ahead. Since introducing the first Dreamliner more than a decade ago, KLM has steadily expanded the fleet to combine efficiency, passenger… Read the full news article

West Africa’s Air Peace Broadens Its Global Reach Through New Travelport Partnership

(NEWS) LONDON, UK / LAGOS, NIGERIA, 2026-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Peace is taking another step onto the global travel stage as the West African carrier expands the availability of its flights through a new multi-year agreement with Travelport. Based on details shared in official updates, the partnership will make the airline’s full range… Read the full news article

Munich Airport Strengthens Its Five-Star Offering With the Opening of Terminal 1 Pier

(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2026-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport is preparing to open its new Terminal 1 Pier on April 13, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure and a capacity boost aimed primarily at non-Schengen traffic. Based on details outlined in official airport statement, the new pier is designed to strengthen operational efficiency… Read the full news article

From trial to tarmac Changi Airport’s autonomous journey takes shape

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport has taken another step toward redefining the airport of the future, with fully driverless autonomous tractors now operating live on its airside to transport passenger baggage. Based on details shared through official announcement, the deployment follows nearly a year of intensive testing and signals a shift… Read the full news article

From Belgian labs to global patients Brussels Airport’s role in the next era of medicine

(NEWS) BRUSSELS, 2026-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has taken a significant step toward reshaping how next-generation medical treatments move around the world, with the first successful test shipments of human cell and blood material departing for the United States as part of the Precision Therapy Logistics Gateway (PTLG) project. Based on details shared… Read the full news article

A cultural welcome unfolds at Halifax Stanfield’s new International Connections Facility

(NEWS) NOVA SCOTIA, Canada, 2026-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax International Airport Authority is redefining the first moments of arrival in Atlantic Canada with the completion of its International Connections Facility at Halifax Stanfield, a project that blends modern aviation infrastructure with a powerful sense of place rooted in Mi’kmaq culture. Based on details shared… Read the full news article

A new way to explore South Africa inside the SAA and CemAir domestic partnership

(NEWS) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa , 2026-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways is reshaping the domestic travel map with a new codeshare partnership with regional carrier CemAir, a move aimed at opening up parts of South Africa that have traditionally sat beyond the reach of the national airline’s network. Based on details shared in… Read the full news article

The Prestige Lounge Just Got Tastier Korean Air Brings Ramyeon to Incheon

SEOUL, 2026-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has taken another step in redefining the premium airport experience with the unveiling of its newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2. The reopening, which follows earlier lounge upgrades completed in 2025, forms part of a broader infrastructure expansion as the airline… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Expands Mediterranean and European Network with New Routes from Italy and Bulgaria

(NEWS) BUDAPEST, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air is accelerating its expansion across Southern and Eastern Europe with a series of new route announcements that strengthen its presence in Italy and Bulgaria while deepening connectivity with key leisure and cultural destinations across the Mediterranean and beyond. The latest developments underline the airline’s continued focus… Read the full news article

New Technology Partnership Helps flydubai Connect Passenger Data Across the Journey

(NEWS) DUBAI, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has taken a further step in its digital transformation journey through a new partnership with Amperity, aimed at unifying customer data and delivering more personalised travel experiences across the airline’s network. The collaboration reflects flydubai’s broader strategy of investing in innovation to enhance how passengers engage with… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Extends Starlink Connectivity to Boeing 787 Dreamliners Worldwide

(NEWS) DOHA, 2026-Jan-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has reached another industry milestone by becoming the first airline globally to install Starlink connectivity on Boeing 787-8 aircraft, extending its high-speed inflight internet offering across an even broader portion of its long-haul fleet. According to information shared by the airline, three Boeing 787 Dreamliners are… Read the full news article

From Mail Routes to Global Reach American Airlines Marks 100 Years of Flight

(NEWS) FORT WORTH, TX, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A century after a single mail flight departed Chicago for St. Louis, American Airlines is beginning a year-long celebration marking 100 years of flight, inviting customers to take part in a milestone that traces the evolution of one of aviation’s most recognisable brands. According to the… Read the full news article

Inside Changi’s Future as Terminal 5 Takes Shape Through a New Public Exhibition

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has taken a public-facing step toward its next major aviation milestone with the launch of T5 In the Making, an immersive exhibition offering visitors an early look at the vision, design, and innovation behind Changi Airport Terminal 5. According to the organisers’ announcement, the exhibition was officially… Read the full news article

Student Travel Demand Drives Ryanair–Erasmus Partnership Past One Million Passengers

(NEWS) SWORDS, Ireland, 2025-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair has passed a milestone in its long-running partnership with the Erasmus Student Network, having now transported more than one million Erasmus students across its European route network, according to the company’s press release. The achievement highlights the scale of student mobility supported through the collaboration, particularly… Read the full news article

Eurowings Expands Premium BIZ Seat Trial Across Its Network with Second Airbus A320neo

(NEWS) COLOGNE/BONN, 2025-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has expanded the rollout of its new Premium BIZ Seat concept by introducing a second Airbus A320neo equipped with the upgraded 2×2 seating configuration, extending the trial beyond the initial Berlin–Dubai test route. The move allows passengers across the airline’s wider European network to experience the premium… Read the full news article

Emirates Elevates First Class Travel with Hotel-Style Sleep Rituals and Spa Enhancements

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is redefining rest at 40,000 feet with a new suite of First Class sleep and wellness enhancements designed to transform long-haul travel into a deeply restorative experience. According to the airlines’ press announcement, from December, the airline will begin rolling out refined loungewear, upgraded bedding, an… Read the full news article