Southwest Airlines announces new service linking Long Beach Airport and Oakland starting June 5, 2016

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new service linking Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Oakland with four flights a day in each direction beginning Sunday, June 5, 2016.  Southwest® announced the news aboard the iconic RMS Queen Mary with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and other representatives of Long Beach government, business, and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurated its fourth United Kingdom gateway with direct flights between Doha and Birmingham

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Inaugural flight demonstrates airline’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom 73 flights per week now operate between the United Kingdom and Qatar Qatar Airways already serves London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh non-stop from Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today inaugurated the airline’s fourth United Kingdom (U.K.) gateway, with direct… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways signs pledge to drive development and commercialisation of sustainable aviation biofuels

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Airline signs industry sustainable pledge to develop biofuel DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed a pledge to support the airline industry’s commitment to sustainable aviation fuels.  As a member of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), a world-leading environmental research programme, the pledge unites Qatar’s national airline with industry… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group to announce its first quarter 2016 financial results on April 21, 2016

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SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2016. A conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time/11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may listen to… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to form wholly owned subsidiary called McGee Air Services

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Company to provide industry leading ground handling, aircraft cleaning and airport mobility services SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines, Inc. today announced the company plans to form a wholly owned subsidiary called McGee Air Services, a dedicated airline services company that combines deep industry experience with a singular focus on providing best-in-class… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Air France and Glasgow Airport celebrated start of new Paris to Glasgow route

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Edinburgh, Scotland, Country, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (30 March 2016) Air France and Glasgow Airport celebrated the start of the new Glasgow to Paris – Charles de Gaulle route. On board the official inaugural Air France flight from Paris, which was greeted by a water cannon salute upon arrival, were Henri de… Read the full press release

Cessna Aircraft Company delivers Canadian registered Cessna Citation CJ3+ aircraft to fractional operator AirSprint Inc.

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WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, this week delivered a Canadian registered Cessna Citation CJ3+ aircraft to fractional operator AirSprint Inc.. “With more than 150 Cessna Citation light jets in the region, the CJ-series has proven to be the light jet… Read the full press release

Bell Helicopter, Textron AirLand, Textron Aviation Inc. and Textron Systems to present at FIDAE 2016 in Santiago, Chile, March 29-April 3, 2016

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Fort Worth, Texas, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bell Helicopter, Textron AirLand, Textron Aviation Inc. and Textron Systems, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have announced their plans for the 19th edition of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE 2016) in Santiago, Chile, held March 29 through April 3, 2016. Textron will be… Read the full press release

Cessna Citation Latitude makes its FIDAE International Air and Space Fair debut at the Santiago International Airport March 29-April 3

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SANTIAGO, Chile, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that the Cessna Citation Latitude is making its FIDAE International Air and Space Fair debut at the Santiago International Airport March 29-April 3. The Latitude, Textron Aviation’s most recently certified business jet,… Read the full press release

Textron Aviation expands its sales relationship with Aviasur NZ Limited Partnership to include Cessna products

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SANTIAGO, Chile, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — “Aviasur has proven to be a strong partner for Textron Aviation,” said Bob Gibbs, regional vice president of Sales, Latin America and Caribbean. “Their reputation for providing excellent customer support will bring added value to our customers in the region as Aviasur’s offerings now represent both the Beechcraft… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants continues its Southern expansion with two new hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina slated to open in 2017

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New construction projects include luxury high-rise in heart of downtown and intimate boutique in historic Dilworth neighborhood SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will continue its Southern expansion for the brand with the addition of two new hotels in the Charlotte, North Carolina area – one… Read the full press release

Bombardier and Ryukyu Air Commuter celebrate the official unveiling of the airline’s Q400 Cargo-Combi aircrafts in Okinawa

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TORONTO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft celebrated today with Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) of Okinawa, Japan as the airline unveiled two of its Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft during a special ceremony held at the Japan Transocean Air Maintenance Center at Naha Airport, Okinawa. RAC, the launch customer of the Q400 Cargo-Combi… Read the full press release

Norwegian celebrates one year anniversary at Birmingham Airport with £29.90 flights to Malaga for winter

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Birmingham, UK, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian is marking its one year anniversary since taking off from Birmingham Airport for the first time by increasing flights to Malaga for the summer and putting on sale the first of its winter flights for 2016 from £29.90 today. Norwegian is the fastest growing airline at… Read the full press release

Boutique Air launches service between Vernal (UT), Denver and Salt Lake City beginning March 30th

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Boutique Air Announces Start Date for Vernal Flights to Denver and Salt Lake City Carrier to offer fares starting at $69 to Denver, $49 to Salt Lake City SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, UT, Denver International… Read the full press release

Carlson Wagonlit Travel announces the appointment of Matt Beatty as EVP, Traveler Services

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MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Matt Beatty will join the global executive team as Executive Vice President, Traveler Services. Beatty has worked at CWT for nearly 25 years and moves to the executive team having been President, US Military & Government Markets, since 2011. He will continue… Read the full press release

Lufthansa provides more passenger comfort in the A350-900

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COLOGNE, Germany, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The A350-900 provides Lufthansa passengers with a comfortable traveling experience. With its wider cabin passengers have more room and a generous sense of space. A self-service section in Business Class provides more passenger comfort, plus new seats in economy and larger monitors. Thanks to a special lighting concept,… Read the full press release

North West launches first guided busway on 3 April 2016

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Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers will be travelling in first class comfort and style from Sunday (3 April) when new services launch on the North West’s first guided busway. The 4.5-mile bus-only guideway between Leigh, Tyldesley and Ellenbrook provides super-smooth, rapid connections for passengers thanks to a unique concrete track. It… Read the full press release

Vistara launches its exclusive signature lounge for its Business Class and Club Vistara Gold customers at New Delhi’s T3 terminal

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New Delhi, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In a constant endeavor to make the flying experience joyful, Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier that is setting new service and customer experience standards, unveiled its exclusive signature lounge for its Business Class and Club Vistara Gold customers at New Delhi’s award-winning T3 terminal. The Vistara… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing to display selection of the most talented fashion designers from the House of iKons

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Beijing, China, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wolfgang Gieler presents in collaboration with House of iKons and Four Seasons Hotel Beijing a selection of the most talented fashion designers worldwide. Fresh of the runway in London, the pieces of seven designers from the House of iKons family will be displayed at Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release

Arqaam Capital and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts partner to manage and operate Four Seasons Resort Hvar, Croatia

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Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arqaam Capital (“Arqaam”), the specialist emerging markets investment bank, has entered into a partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to manage and operate Arqaam’s luxury mixed use resort currently being developed on the island of Hvar in Croatia. Four SeasonsResort Hvar,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa hosts Surfing Champions Trophy from August 8 to 14, 2016

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Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As surf season gets underway in the Maldives, so too does the build up to the country’s hottest invitational:Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. And kicking off 2016’s illustrious line-up, big wave legend Shane Dorian has confirmed his return to defend last year’s… Read the full press release

Embraer forecasts delivery of 720 new jets in 70 to 130-seat segment in Latin America over the next 20 years

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Santiago, Chile, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Commercial Aviation released today, during FIDAE (Feria del Aire y del Espacio), its market outlook for Latin America, which forecasts that the region will take delivery of 720 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years, representing 11% of the worldwide… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor’s “E-scapes” and “Thank You” digital campaigns won three awards at The Travel Marketing Awards 2016 ceremony in London

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is delighted to announce that it won three awards at The Travel Marketing Awards 2016 ceremony in London, United Kingdom. The Travel Marketing Awards honor the most original ideas and best performances in advertising, marketing and digital campaigns over the past year. The “E-scapes”… Read the full press release

Dubai International smartwatch app now available on iOS and Android

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First international hub to offer smartwatch experience on both iOS and Android  Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tech savvy, early-adopting passengers flying through Dubai International (DXB) will now have timely, important travel information delivered to them on their smartwatch following the launch of a new service integrating the gadget with Dubai Airports’ popular… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates launch of three new routes from Skopje

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today joined Skopje airport authorities to celebrate the launch of the third new route from Skopje in less than a week, and to mark the announcement of a new route to Hamburg. Wizz Air commenced flights from… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises® took delivery of its second ship Viking Sea

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Los Angeles, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced it took delivery of Viking Sea, the company’s second ship. The delivery ceremony took place today when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On April 3, Viking Sea will set sail from Istanbul and will make her way… Read the full press release

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., announces the appointment of Craig Bond as VP of operations for South Asia and Southeast Asia

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, today announced the appointment of Craig Bond as vice president of operations for South Asia and Southeast Asia. In this capacity, Bond will have responsibility for a portfolio of 11 Oakwood-branded serviced apartments currently… Read the full press release

Jet Airways inaugurates daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto

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The airline will operate daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The first aircraft of Jet Airways landed in the morning of Easter Sunday on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Effective today, India’s premier international airline will operate three daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels & Resorts presenta EcoTouch, un programa innovador para eventos y reuniones sostenibles

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El hotel Meliá Castilla de Madrid ha reunido a las principales cuentas especializadas en la organización de eventos para dar a conocer las características del programa  Mallorca, España, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — La marca de hoteles Meliá Hotels & Resorts ha presentado su nuevo programa para la celebración de eventos y reuniones, EcoTouch Meetings,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

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CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro combines the brand’s effortless luxury experience with a Brazilian design and hospitality in an urban resort setting. Guests can enjoy its prime beachfront location in the exclusive… Read the full press release