NAIROBI, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International for two of its Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from its board. Omni Air International is a US based airline providing global passenger ACMI wet lease and charter programs. Kenya Airways announced its intention to sell the… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport welcomes the announcement that AirAsia X will start a daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, by extending its existing Gold Coast service. The year-round service will commence in March 2016, using an A330-300 aircraft. AirAsia X is a low cost airline based in… Read the full news article
BRISTOL, UK, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Two revolutionary virtual electric buses were launched this week in Bristol. First West of England are introducing the state-of-the-art low emission buses in partnership with Department for Transport, Bristol City Council and University of the West of England (UWE). The buses use Geo-Fencing GPS technology to run… Read the full news article
MIAMI, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The votes are in and Royal Caribbean International was once again awarded voted the “Best Cruise Line Overall” and the “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” by the travel agent community. The cruise line received a total of six awards at this week’s Travvy Awards ceremony. Royal Caribbean… Read the full news article
Geneva, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers) were down 1.2% in November 2015, compared to November 2014. Total cargo volumes, however, expanded compared to October 2015, and were higher than the low point in… Read the full news article
One Lucky Winner Receives Instant Getaway on Inaugural Flight and Three Nights in Orlando MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Is the winter chill already getting you down? Ditch that ice scraper and grab your sunscreen! Spirit Airlines begins new daily nonstop service to and from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) and the… Read the full news article
Introductory offer for bookings until January 15, 2016, for travel in Première & Economy Class Mumbai, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, announced special inaugural fares for flights between India and Amsterdam, the airline’s new European gateway, commemorating the commencement of its maiden flights to Amsterdam on March 27, 2016…. Read the full news article
ST. LOUIS, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest car rental service provider, Enterprise Holdings Inc., has announced new five-year goals in its fiscal year 2015 (FY2015) sustainability report, The Business of Sustainability. The company operates – through its regional subsidiaries and independent franchises – the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced a new service from Timisoara to Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The service will begin on 29 March, and will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new service is Wizz… Read the full news article
NEWS RELEASE ISSSUED ON BEHALF OF STAGECOACH, FIRSTGROUP, GO-AHEAD, ARRIVA AND NATIONAL EXPRESS • Seamless bus travel now in place in all nine major city regions in England • System covers more than a third of the 26,000 buses outside London • Significant private investment in partnership with transport authorities • Initiative delivers easier, cheaper… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2016-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France salutes with emotion the departure of its Boeing 747 from its long-haul fleet, after more than forty years of idyllic travel by Jumbo Jet. On this occasion, the Company is inviting its customers to share in several different celebrations. SPECIAL OPEN DAYS AT THE AIR AND… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The annual UK train price change came into effect today and sees fares increase by an average of 1.1% in 2016 while easyJet’s flight prices are lower than they were 20 years ago. The airline famously launched air fares for the price of a pair of jeans back… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways Cargo’s freighter fleet will grow to 21 aircraft by 2017 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed the seventh Airbus A330F and first Boeing 747F nose loader aircraft to its fleet at its home base in Hamad International Airport, Doha. Continuing on its trajectory of rapid growth and… Read the full news article
Cedar Rapids, IA, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier resumes its nonstop service to Denver (DEN) April 14! Flights are offered on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Go to www.FlyFrontier.com and book your tickets now! AND, that’s not all – Allegiant is bringing back its nonstop service to Los Angeles (LAX) June 15. Flights are offered… Read the full news article
The Airline Commences First Daily Flight to US West Coast 8th US Destination Overall with Expansion Set for Boston & Atlanta in 2016 Los Angeles, USA, 2016-1-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways rang in the New Year with a new daily, non-stop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in… Read the full news article
• Launch of medium-haul fleet renewal: almost new Embraer jets to replace the Fokker fleet • Embraer aircraft going to operate flights to Central and Eastern Europe e.g. Belgrade, Warsaw and Tirana, but also to Hamburg, Thessaloniki and on many more routes • 200 pilots, 600 flight attendants and about 80 technicians being trained for… Read the full news article
Progress reports against Heathrow’s 2015 ‘blueprint’ commitments to reduce airport noise, emissions and traffic are published today CEO signals even more ambitious plans for Heathrow to be environmentally responsible LONDON, 2016-1-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The go-ahead to install over 135 more chargers for at least another 260 electric vehicles has been given today… Read the full news article
On 1st January 1946, ownership of Heathrow was transferred to the Ministry of Civil Aviation Newly named ‘London Airport’ officially opened for civilian use on 31 May 1946 Today Heathrow manages 73 million passengers experiencing world-class facilities in Terminal 2 and Terminal 5 In 2015 Heathrow was voted best airport in the world by the… Read the full news article
贵阳, 2016-1-04 — /Travel PR News/ — 华夏航空有限公司与庞巴迪在华夏航空主运营基地在重庆签署并正式公布了CRJ900NG型飞机购机合同。按照合同约定，华夏航空将从庞巴迪订购10架CRJ900NG飞机，价值约4.63亿美元。包括这笔订单在内，华夏航空总共已采购38架该型号飞机，其中20架已经交付。 华夏航空总裁吴龙江表示，CRJ900NG飞机非常适合与干线航空公司进行代码共享以实现中转联程，并有助于在三、四线城市串飞。华夏航空作为目前国内唯一专注于支线的航空公司,致力于为生活在中小城市的人们获得更大的自由而提供平等的出行权。此番CRJ900NG飞机的引进无疑对国内支线航空的发展起到有力的推动作用。 据悉，庞巴迪CRJ900NG飞机可以提供可靠、经济与舒适的旅程。未来华夏航空将持续扩大机队，以满足公司未来战略发展需求。
New ConnectYVR program announced to further grow traffic, create jobs Richmond, B.C., 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will today serve its 20 millionth annual passenger, a new record for one of Canada’s fastest growing airports and a critical landmark in its trajectory towards 25 million passengers by 2020. “Our goal remains… Read the full news article
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning January 25, 2016, Korean Air will operate Busan–Taipei flights seven times a week. Now you can conveniently fly from Busan to Taipei, the city that stimulates the five senses. Busan–Taipei Flight Schedule (beginning January 25, 2016) Route Flight Name Departure Time Arrival Time Flight Days… Read the full news article
The Q400 cargo-combi aircraft offers the greatest payload capability and operational flexibility in its segment TORONTO, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) of Okinawa, Japan announced today the delivery and acceptance of the very first Q400 cargo-combi aircraft. Manufactured at Bombardier’s facility in Toronto, Ontario,… Read the full news article
Firm orders for CRJ900 aircraft cross another milestone and stand at 409 CRJ Series aircraft successfully serving more than 90 operators and linking communities around the globe; total firm orders now stand at 1,883 TORONTO, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that China Express Airlines (China Express) has placed a… Read the full news article
Cargo carrier uplifts outsized equipment for construction of Nile bridge in Uganda DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has again demonstrated its capability to handle all types of cargo, this time a very important load of heavy machinery and steel parts for a new bridge currently… Read the full news article
Singapore and Dubai, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Operating in a perpetually time-critical environment at Singapore Changi Airport, dnata Singapore has successfully taken on another year of challenges and has emerged a step ahead by winning eight new airline customers in 2015. Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines and Bhutan Airlines have appointed dnata… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced the dates of nine new Fearless Flyer courses for Spring 2016, with further courses also being scheduled for the Autumn. The two-day courses will take place throughout the UK including Belfast, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle, and are suitable for anyone… Read the full news article
2015 Milestones include Launching of new Brand and On-board Safety Campaign, Commencement of A350 Operations, Winning Skytrax Airline of the Year Award for the third time, Acquisition of a 9.99% Stake in IAG, Passing of 10-millionth-fan mark on Facebook and the Expansion of its Fleet by 20 per cent Qatar Airways’ Ambitious Plans for 2016… Read the full news article
Germany’s second-largest airline takes home several awards at the end of the year BERLIN, 2015-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — “And the winner is airberlin”: The company pocketed three awards just this month in the United States. In a survey conducted among readers of the US travel magazines Global Traveler and Premier Traveler, airberlin took… Read the full news article
Latest certification in Sydney underscores uncompromising focus on safety & security Dubai, UAE., and Sydney, 2015-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ —Another milestone in dnata’s continual focus on safety and security has been achieved with the air services provider’s Sydney headquarters and station receiving registration for IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) in December. This is… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)’s HK$10-billion Midfield Concourse (MFC), as well as its auxiliary facilities including the aviation fuel supply system and the Automated People Mover connecting Terminal 1 and the MFC, were completed on schedule. Jack So, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) and Zhang… Read the full news article