American Airlines adds new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport starting May 5, 2017

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has announced it will add new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)) beginning May 5, 2017. The new service will be operated using Boeing 787-8 (Dreamliner) aircraft, configured with 28 Business Class seats and 198 Economy Class… Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Interjet’s new nonstop service between Mexico City and Chicago starting November 17, 2016

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexico-based carrier Interjet has announced it will begin nonstop service between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on November 17, 2016. The Mexico City-Chicago route will have two daily flights. The flights will be operated on Airbus A-320s with a 150-seat capacity. The flights… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches summer 2017 schedule at Belfast International Airport

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (20 Sept) launched its Belfast summer 2017 schedule, with 11 routes including Berlin, London and Milan, which will deliver 1.1m customers p.a. and support over 800* jobs at Belfast International Airport. Ryanair’s summer 2017 schedule will also see more frequencies to sun… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches improved ‘Rate My Flight’ service now available in 7 languages

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Sep) launched an improved ‘Rate My Flight’ service which is now available in 7 languages, allowing customers to provide real time reviews of their Ryanair flight via the Ryanair mobile app, from the moment they land. Ryanair’s ‘Rate My Flight’ function offers… Read the full news article

AAAE announces seven airports as first official airport members of its Airport Innovation Accelerator

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Seven airports have signed on as the first official airport members of the Airport Innovation Accelerator, which was established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation bringing together airports with corporate leaders, start-ups, regulators, airlines and key aviation stakeholders to drive creative… Read the full news article

AAAE again questioned continued opposition of U.S. airlines to updating Passenger Facility Charge

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today reporting more than $3.5 billion in baggage and reservation change fees flowing to airlines in the first half of 2016, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again questioned the continued opposition of U.S. airlines to updating an optional… Read the full news article

Revinate welcomed Dan Hang as its Chief Product Officer

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate, the software as a service (SaaS) company that helps hotels reinvent the guest experience, today announced Dan Hang has joined asits Chief Product Officer. Hang brings a proven record of success, where he recently ledproduct development and strategy at Trulia (IPO + acquisition by Zillow). At Revinate,… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s rewards program Club Carlson launches Members Only Rate

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the launch of the Members Only Rate, giving members the exclusive opportunity to save up to 10 percent off the lowest available rate at participating hotels when booking directly on Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski in Tennessee

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Hotel is near colleges and a state park PULASKI, Tenn. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski. The 68-room hotel joins… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb announces number of enhancements for the 2016.2017 season

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Highlights Include Enhancements to Learning Facilities, Upgrades to Roundhouse Lodge and GLC Patios and a Look at The Big Picture WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to winter is officially on. The mountain tops have already received their first dustings of snow, fueling the stoke for the ski season to begin, and… Read the full news article

Hyatt appoints Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has appointed its longtime executive Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy, designed to strengthen and support the continued growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands. Chu will report… Read the full news article

Jet Airways announces the appointment of Mr. Jayaraj Shanmugam as new Chief Commercial Officer

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MUMBAI, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the appointment of Mr. Jayaraj Shanmugam as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Since joining Jet Airways’ in mid-2015 and as Sr. Vice President of Products & Services, Mr. Shanmugam has been instrumental in sharpening the organization’s focus towards delivering superior guest… Read the full news article

IATA: 2016 World Passenger Symposium, Dubai, 18-20 October

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Distribution, Airport Processes, Onboard Connectivity Top Agenda at WPS GENEVA, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience. These include distribution and payments, airport processes, onboard connectivity, and baggage handling. The conference will… Read the full news article

IATA condemned effects of European air traffic controller strikes, called governments to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action

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MADRID, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the effects of air traffic controller strikes, which have caused 1 million minutes of delay across Europe this year, and called for governments to take steps to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action. “The current frequency of disputes is… Read the full news article

Get out and enjoy Oregon’s bicycling and parks infrastructure on Bike Your Park Day, Sept. 24

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Salem, OR, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In honor of the inaugural Bike Your Park Day, Travel Oregon and Adventure Cycling Association are encouraging Oregonians and visitors to get out and enjoy the state’s exceptional bicycling and parks infrastructure. Bike Your Park Day takes place on Saturday, Sept. 24, coinciding with National Public Lands Day,… Read the full news article

Dolphin Dynamics releases new connection with Flexible Autos for users of its Dolphin booking system

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — London based travel software developer Dolphin Dynamics has released a new connection with Flexible Autos for users of its Dolphin booking system. The new XML feed is the latest connection in a growing list of links with travel suppliers enabling Dolphin customers to search, price, compare and book flight,… Read the full news article

British Airways and Heathrow Airport to improve airport experience for premium customers with ‘First Wing’, set to open on April 2017

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ First and Gold Executive Club customers travelling from Heathrow will soon have access to a new ‘First Wing’, creating a dedicated walkway from check-in to the lounges in Terminal 5. The First Wing, set to open in April, will be located next to the airlines First check-in… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways again honoured with Best Up in the Air Experience at the Future Travel Experience Awards

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Qatar Airways wins the coveted award for the second year in a row that names the leading airline in customer experience innovation DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded Best Up in the Air Experience at the Future Travel Experience Awards for the second consecutive year, at the Future… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways increased daily capacity of its flights to Sydney with A380 aircraft

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Flagship A380 aircraft increases daily capacity by 44 per cent to cater for robust leisure and business travel demand to and from Sydney DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Sydney has become Qatar Airways’ first destination in Australia to be served by the super-jumbo A380 aircraft, just six months after it joined the carrier’s global… Read the full news article

Scotland hosts World Canals Conference, 19th – 22nd September

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 300 experts from around the globe have arrived in Scotland as the prestigious World Canals Conference gets underway in Inverness, the gateway to the majestic Caledonian Canal. Hosted by Scottish Canals and opened today (19 September) by Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity,… Read the full news article

Devil’s Porridge Museum in Dumfries & Galloway honoured with Five Star Museum award by VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A state-of-the-art museum in Dumfries & Galloway which charts the history of a munitions factory during World War 1 has achieved VisitScotland’s highest Quality Assurance grading. The Devil’s Porridge Museum in Eastriggs near Annan received the Five Star Museum award from VisitScotland following a recent assessment visit by… Read the full news article

Moray Chamber of Commerce with VisitScotland host tourism insight breakfast in Moray Speyside at The Mansion House Hotel, Elgin, 23 September

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two emerging trends in tourism – craft beer and coastal tourism – will be the subject of a tourism insight breakfast in Moray Speyside. Organised by Moray Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with VisitScotland, the event takes place at The Mansion House Hotel, Elgin, between 8am and 10am… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation to participate at InnoTrans 2016 in Berlin, Germany, September 20-23, 2016

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Debut of MOVIA Maxx metro platform designed to meet the unique needs of rapidly-growing cities New TALENT 3 train solves operational flexibility challenges and is first EMU to feature PRIMOVEbattery Full portfolio of services offerings on display, including the OPTIFLO solution for servicing signaling assets Berlin, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces the appointment of François Cognard as VP, Sales, South-East Asia and Australasia

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Montréal, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today the appointment of François Cognard as Vice President, Sales, South-East Asia and Australasia. Mr. Cognard is an accomplished senior sales leader who will focus on capturing growth and replacement opportunities in the regions that include Australasia – a region of Oceania that comprises Australia,… Read the full news article

Bombardier Business Aircraft announces to deliver two brand new Learjet 75 aircraft to Zenith Aviation

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Bombardier to further expand presence of itsLearjet aircraft in Europe Learjet 75 aircraft deliver exceptional and unmatched performance Montréal, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that Zenith Aviation, Britain’s leading bespoke charter service provider, will take delivery of two brand new Learjet 75 aircraft. “We are delighted to be once again… Read the full news article

Norwegian marks three million passengers between Europe and the U.S. since 2013

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Over 90% load factors on transatlantic flights as Norwegian gets ready to launch its latest low-cost route from London to Las Vegas Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has now flown three million low-cost long-haul passengers between Europe and the U.S. since low-cost transatlantic services began in 2013. Norwegian first launched low-cost… Read the full news article

Norwegian Reward members to benefit from 10% discount on all GetYourGuide activities and earn CashPoints

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Loyalty scheme members receive 10% discount on all travel activities worldwide Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has partnered with GetYourGuide, the largest travel activity booking website. Members of the airline’s award-winning loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, can now reduce the cost of future flights when choosing from nearly 30,000 tourist… Read the full news article

Norwegian honours Roald Dahl with the author’s portrait set to appear on the tail of its aircraft

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As part of author’s centenary celebrations, Roald Dahl will become the airline’s first British hero to grace aircraft Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian is proud to announce that world-famous author Roald Dahl will become its first ever British ‘tail fin hero’, with the author’s portrait set to appear on… Read the full news article

Mxi® Technologies welcomes Jon Slangerup as its new Chairman and CEO

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Industry veteran to lead aviation MRO market leader through next phase of growth Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance software, announced today that Jon Slangerup has been named Mxi’s new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Mr. Slangerup will be responsible for working with the… Read the full news article

Beechcraft Corporation receives FAA certification on all 400XPR program elements

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WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification on all 400XPR program elements. All components of the exclusive factory-approved, engineered and supported upgrade package are available for installation on Beechjet 400A/Hawker… Read the full news article