(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts weighing more than 30 tonnes from Shanghai to Hong Kong, marking the arrival of one of the most significant cultural exhibitions ever staged in the city. The priceless collection will be unveiled at the Hong Kong Palace Museum… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SAN FRANCISCO / CHICAGO, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines is taking another step toward redefining the connected travel experience through a new partnership with Lyft, enabling MileagePlus® members across the U.S. to earn miles on everyday rides. The collaboration allows United’s loyal flyers to collect airline miles each time they book an… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MANAMA, 2025-Nov-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Capital A Berhad, the parent company of AirAsia, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore the establishment of Bahrain as AirAsia’s first Middle East hub — a move that could significantly reshape regional connectivity between Southeast Asia and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ABU DHABI, UAE, 2025-Nov-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Teleport, Southeast Asia’s eCommerce logistics specialist, has expanded its long-standing collaboration with Etihad Cargo — the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways — through the launch of a new dedicated freighter service from Phnom Penh’s Techno International Airport (KTI). Scheduled to begin during the winter… Read the full news article
(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
Millions of visitors pack Munich’s Theresienwiese festival grounds each year during Oktoberfest, bringing both economic boom and logistical challenges. Key takeaways: Biggest upside is economic, not volume growth. Oktoberfest injects €1B+ into Munich’s economy, supports ~12–13k seasonal jobs, and boosts brand equity across Bavaria. 2025 demand is record-high but manageable. Expect ~90%+ hotel occupancy and… Read the full news article
(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
VAT split: London vs rest of UK creates uneven pricing rules. Licensing gap: Wolverhampton effect sparks safety concerns. Rising costs: congestion, ULEZ, insurance and airport fees squeeze margins. EV strain: mandates outpace charging and vehicle affordability. Driver status: worker rights, backlogs and safeguarding under scrutiny. Ireland contrast: national system, regulated fares, no surge pricing. Next… Read the full news article
Challengers rise: UK ride-hail market splinters beyond Uber and Bolt. Cabbidder launches: bidding model cuts costs on airport and long-distance trips. Sherbet expands: £40m boost for electric black-cab fleet and AI booking. VAT ruling: Supreme Court shields rivals from Uber’s tax burden. More choice: on-demand, fixed-fare, luxury, and bidding apps now compete. Driver focus: lower… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) SAN JOSÉ, CA, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Waymo has secured approval to operate its autonomous ride-hailing service at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), marking a significant step toward expanding self-driving transportation in the Bay Area. The rollout will begin with fully autonomous testing using Waymo employees, followed by commercial service for travelers… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A new travel app, Cabbidder, has entered the UK market with the aim of reshaping how passengers book airport transfers and long-distance taxi journeys, according to a press release just published on TravelPRNews.com. Instead of calling multiple firms and comparing inconsistent quotes, customers can now publish their… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cabbidder, a new UK travel app, has officially launched with the goal of making airport transfers and long-distance taxi bookings easier and more transparent. Instead of calling multiple firms, passengers can post their journey details once in the app and receive offers from licensed Hackney and Private Hire Operators nationwide. The platform simplifies… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ZURICH, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air Cargo has signed a five-year partnership with Swissport to manage and modernize its long-standing freight terminal, Cargo Building 9, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effective September 1, 2025, the deal gives Swissport full responsibility for operating, subleasing, and upgrading the 232,500-square-foot facility, with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in Asia to adopt the services of EcoVadis, the global leader in sustainability ratings, in a move to enhance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework. The Tokyo-based airline will use EcoVadis’ Sustainability Intelligence Suite to evaluate suppliers, address… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has strengthened its emergency response capabilities with the arrival of two new state-of-the-art Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) trucks. The multimillion-dollar investment, made possible through $3 million in federal grant funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Airport… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL, 2025-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer, in collaboration with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), has announced the final weeks of applications for its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program, which offers 45 places for engineers in Brazil. Applications close on September 7, with candidates from nearly 30… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) On August 1, 2025, ANA Holdings acquired all shares of Nippon Cargo Airlines via a simplified share exchange, making the ANA Group Japan’s largest integrated passenger-and-cargo airline and the world’s 14th-largest by cargo tonnage. The deal merges NCA’s fleet—including eight Boeing 747-8Fs—with ANA’s six 767 freighters and two 777 freighters, substantially increasing capacity… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IATA’s 2024 WATS report, drawing on data from over 240 airlines, delivers an in-depth view of global air transport metrics for the previous year. Key highlights include an 11.8% rise in premium-class traffic—totaling nearly 117 million passengers—and Asia-Pacific’s leadership with 22.8% premium growth. Jeju–Seoul topped the busiest airport-pair rankings at 13.2 million flyers,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched its new air cargo operations at Auckland Airport, unveiling a cutting-edge facility that expands the company’s logistics network in New Zealand and throughout Asia-Pacific. With direct airside access, advanced cargo screening systems, cold storage for perishables, and digital infrastructure for real-time monitoring, the 8,500-square-metre terminal aims to set a new… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article
New collaboration reshapes cargo payments and boosts efficiency for freight forwarders and cargo players across the UAE (IN SHORT) PayCargo has launched its digital cargo payment platform in the UAE, with Emirates SkyCargo as the first regional carrier to adopt the system. The integration allows freight forwarders and other stakeholders to make instant payments via… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata has signed an MoU with International Airlines Group, becoming the inaugural ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme. The pact establishes a long-term framework to drive innovation, consistency and value across North American stations, with services due to commence in Q4 2025. David Barker of dnata and Gurm Nijjer of IAG emphasized… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Stagecoach has launched “we’ve got you,” an emotionally driven brand promise marking a major pivot in its marketing. The initiative leverages authentic, insight-led storytelling to showcase real customer experiences that emphasize the importance of reliable bus travel in everyday life. Directed by Nate Camponi and featuring an acoustic cover of “I’ve Got You… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) WFS, a subsidiary of SATS, has opened a new 4,800 m² E‑Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling warehouse at Copenhagen Airport, raising its total cargo space there to 21,500 m². The expanded facility supports freight forwarders with services ranging from weight and dimension capture, security screening, and consolidation/deconsolidation to customs preparation, labeling, repacking, and transportation logistics…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has partnered with Hitachi and Hitachi Consulting to launch an automated system that rapidly generates optimal flight‑schedule overhaul plans in response to disruptions such as severe weather. The new platform integrates ANA’s operational insights with Hitachi’s optimization algorithms to analyze aircraft schedules, maintenance plans, crew rostering, and airport conditions in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air and Romaero have opened Romania’s first aircraft maintenance center at Romaero’s Băneasa facility near Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Starting in October, the center will perform heavy and light maintenance on Wizz Air’s Romanian-based fleet of 43 aircraft, as well as visiting planes from nearby countries. A three-year contract with a certified… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Boeing is donating $200,000 from its Charitable Trust to central Texas flood relief—$100,000 to the Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command for shelters, meals, and support services, and $100,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for local rescue and recovery. Boeing employees will further aid relief through fundraising, volunteerism, and a matching… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport’s operator and owner have committed £11.5 million to refurbish two former Monarch hangars into maintenance hubs—a new easyJet facility with an apprenticeship campus and a second major airline’s engineering base—alongside a logistics consolidation centre. These projects, housed in previously vacant structures acquired in February 2024, will create up to 150… Read the full news article