Japan’s largest carrier becomes world’s first airline to reach milestone; EVERETT, Wash., 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world’s… Read the full news article
Luzhu District, Taiwan , 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance members EVA Air and Avianca began code-sharing on 17 August, 2016, making travel between Asia and Central America more convenient and extending services for both airlines’ passengers. Under the code-share, Avianca passengers can take EVA-operated flights to Taipei from Los Angeles, New York and San… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its UK expansion today, by putting on sale two new routes from London Gatwick to Keflavik, Iceland and Rovaniemi, Finland. From 30th October, Norwegian will add its first UK service to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. Three weekly flights will operate direct to Keflavik throughout… Read the full news article
Vancouver, CANADA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today announced that Beijing Capital Airlines (BCA) will begin service between Vancouver and Hangzhou, via Qingdao on December 30, 2016. The new, thrice-weekly service marks the first time Beijing Capital Airlines will fly to any destination in North America. “We are thrilled Beijing Capital… Read the full news article
Dresden, Germany, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Co-working spaces are an urban trend that reflects the new ways of working. They are places where freelancers, creatives and digital nomads can work together in office communities. Workspaces are booked for as long as you need them. The Dresden Airport Conference Centre is now home to… Read the full news article
Pembroke Pines, FL, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2016 FCCA Trade Show, the largest cruise tourism trade show in the Caribbean, will offer exhibitors a prime opportunity to target an influential audience of tourism stakeholders, travel agents and cruise line presidents, CEOs and executives who decide where cruise ships call, what sells onboard and… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will treat 10 students from Metta School to a joyride in supercars on Saturday 20 August, in conjunction with the Light Up The Night Carnival organised by the Airline in the lead-up to this year’s FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. Metta School is a… Read the full news article
From September 26, 2016, Air France customers will be able to travel to Quebec thanks to a new daily service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City. The Montreal-Quebec service will be operated by Air France bus, equipped with 52 seats and Wi-Fi. PARIS, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Company’s… Read the full news article
50 new noise monitors are being added to more than double the airport’s existing network New figures show a 5.5% increase in the proportion of quieter, new generation aircraft using the airport Heathrow launches its second ‘Blueprint for Noise Reduction’ today LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new… Read the full news article
51% of residents in 12 local constituencies support expansion at Heathrow, and 35% oppose 59% of residents feel positive about the airport, and only 8% feel negative LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Populus polling released by Heathrow today shows support for the airport’s expansion plans remains strong in local communities. … Read the full news article
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its new A320 aircraft fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic wing-tips known as Sharklets. The aircraft has been named in honour of Abram Ioffe, a prominent Russian physicist. A320 aircraft is delivered to Aeroflot directly from the manufacturer. The new A320 is equipped with CFM56 engines and can accommodate 158 passengers in a spacious… Read the full news article
Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The two new TAP’s A330 that cross daily the Atlantic Ocean, operating the also new airline’s routes to the USA: Boston and New York – JFK, have now the names of two singular personalities: John Dos Passos and João Vaz Côrte-Real. With Portuguese ancestry, John Dos Passos, and… Read the full news article
Doncaster, England, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — PASSENGERS flying from Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport can now head to the channel island of Guernsey thanks to a new Flybe connection. The island, known for beach resorts like Cobo Bay and the scenery of its coastal cliffs, can now be reached by flying from Doncaster and connecting… Read the full news article
Benefits include discounted fares and 25kg free baggage allowance New Delhi, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, announces special benefits for active, retired and honorably discharged Armed Forces personnel and their family members who travel together on Vistara. The special discounted fare… Read the full news article
Twice-Daily to Chicago and Once-Daily to Newark; Flights Begin March 9, 2017 San José, Calif., 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines today announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to begin March 9, 2017. Newark, United’s hub in the… Read the full news article
Sales of paprika flavoured Pringles soar 30% following viral video of key public figure devouring the snack last summer Cheese and ham croque monsieur overtakes the classic bacon sarnie Northern passengers more likely to settle down with a cuppa than the south – and the brew is around 9% more popular with Britons than anywhere… Read the full news article
Special low fare of $939* (restrictions apply) round-trip to commemorate the only nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Accra JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, is celebrating the first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana. The new route was launched on August… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft. Each jumbo jet now features a refreshed interior and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system – as well as extra seats for customers flying in… Read the full news article
XOJET Program Clients to Receive Unparalleled Access to a Robust Network of Top-Tier Physicians Across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., the leader in on-demand private jet charter services, announced today its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus, which connects families to top-tier physicians across leading US medical institutions, to… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced a $23 million investment in a new flight simulator and other training equipment as part of the airline’s preparations for the arrival of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce was joined by New South Wales Minister for Industry, Energy and Resources Anthony… Read the full news article
• Eight Embraer-Jet starts operating on August 8th • Almost new Embraer jets replace Fokker aircraft: greater traveling comfort for passengers VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the sign of lucky number eight the eighth Austrian Airlines Embraer aircraft with the registration number OE-LWB took off on its initial flight OS 191… Read the full news article
Partnership Brings All Three Rental Brands to New Market ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that Jamaica’s leading automotive company, ATL Automotive – an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group – will serve as the franchisee for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental andAlamo Rent A Car… Read the full news article
Fundamental Shift Debuts with New Multimedia Campaign Highlighting Enterprise’s Multiple Transportation Options ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the years, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has become an iconic brand name, woven into the fabric of our nation’s communities and universally known for delivering an exceptional experience to car rental customers. Today, with the launch of… Read the full news article
New multi-year agreements for both IT solutions and enhanced distribution announced today Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ —Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the renewal of both its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates. The strengthened partnership will see Emirates offer Travelport connected agencies in 180… Read the full news article
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s leading aviation researchers have just named the most efficient airport in Europe, and the winner was Copenhagen Airport. The Danish airport is successfully automating services and using digital solutions and big data to enhance efficiency. The results are more satisfied customers and lower costs for the… Read the full news article
Visit Paris or Brussels in a day en famille LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For those wishing to make the most of the summer holidays, jump on board Eurostar for a day trip to Paris and Brussels for just £58 return*. Throughout August, Brits may benefit from irresistibly low fares on select services and… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains brings cheer as Brits forget how to laugh CITY, Country, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Comedy Coach unveiled at news that almost two-thirds of Brits haven’t had a good laugh in the last week Research revealed by Virgin Trains has found that almost 39 million Brits* haven’t laughed out loud in the last… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of Darlington Football Club can support their team in style this season with a new shirt sponsorship and generous travel discount from Virgin Trains. The club has today released images of its official 2016-2017 season team photograph, with the team’s shirts now sponsored by Virgin Trains. The… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains will provide an extra return service from Hull to the capital on 27 August LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has added an extra return service to London to help fans of Hull FC enjoy their big day out at the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final. Hull FC will play against Warrington… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains fleet refurbishment programme milestone achieved LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Refurbishment programme part of £40 million investment pledge to improve current fleet Virgin Trains will pass the halfway point in its fleet improvement programme on the east coast when the twenty-third train to be completely refurbished rolls out of Craigentinny, Edinburgh,… Read the full news article