The new dedicated gate brings additional convenience for Business travellers Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai has announced the launch of its Business Boarding Gate at Terminal 2, Dubai International. This latest service will ensure a more comfortable and quicker transition for Business Class passengers from check-in to boarding. Combined… Read the full news article
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai today marked the launch of its first flight to Astana, the airline’s third destination in Kazakhstan. With two flights a week to Astana flydubai is the first Dubai-based carrier to provide a direct link to the Kazakhstan capital. Speaking at a press conference in Astana… Read the full news article
NEW LONDON SERVICE FROM WIZZ’S SECOND LITHUANIAN AIRPORT Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth to its Lithuanian low-fare route network with twice weekly flights starting 23rd March 2016 between the Lithuanian “summer capital” and seaside resort of Palanga… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced a new service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 23 March, Wednesday and will later be operated on Mondays and Fridays. The new service is Wizz Air’s fourth… Read the full news article
MADRID, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Se regalarán 5 millones de Avios, repartidos en 7 premios, entre los clientes que alquilen su vehículo con Avis entre el 1 de noviembre y el 15 de diciembre a través de www.avisiberia.es. Avis Car Rental e Iberia estrenan hoy “El Mundo en una maleta”, una promoción con la que repartirán… Read the full news article
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications H.E. Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed will inaugurate the two-day annual Arab Aviation and Media Summit 2015. The fifth edition of the summit will take place on the 7th & 8th of December 2015 in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s capital, Manama. The… Read the full news article
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Al Nemah, Acting Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted the ICAO Seminar on Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) at the Moevinpick Hotel in Muharraq. The seminar was conducted by… Read the full news article
Agency’s new top lawyer Hon. Richard J. Holwell is a former federal judge and law firm partner whose legal career spans nearly 45 years NEW YORK, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority announced today that the Honorable Richard J. Holwell – a former federal judge with nearly 45 years of experience in… Read the full news article
Norwegian has carried over 70,000 passengers since launching its first flights in March The low-cost carrier has introduced more new routes than any other airline Low-cost flights to Tenerife and Gran Canaria launch this week BIRMINGHAM, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its rapid expansion at Birmingham this week with the… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the importance of overcoming airspace congestion, taking advantage of innovations with the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and aligning with the global industry strategy for reducing aviation’s climate change impact for the further successful development of aviation in the Middle East. “The… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that several members of its Safety and Security Section, as well as some of its airport security partners at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, are recipients of 9/11 Medals from the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police (INTERPORTPOLICE). The… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Division Wins Key Accolade At Aviation Business Awards in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, has been honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. The Best Business Aviation… Read the full news article
New routes from Boston Logan Airport provide Qatar Airways’ travellers with seamless onward connections DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue, adding 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from Boston Logan International Airport. The expanded partnership will take effect from 16th… Read the full news article
MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship was officially laid today at the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. This marks an important milestone in the development of the ship, signifying the beginning of its physical construction. During the ceremony, a 1,000-ton block measuring 32-ft by… Read the full news article
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), proudly celebrated the company’s recent signing of a strategic partnership agreement with International Air Transport Association (IATA). This agreement recognizes BAC as a key member in IATA’s Strategic Partnership Program and positions the company as an… Read the full news article
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the leading, fast growing and most profitable African Airline, is pleased to announce that it has started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport on October 25, 2015. The capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé, is the second largest city in the country after the port city… Read the full news article
Gatwick’s Head of Community Engagement, Hannah Staunton, recognised for her ‘Contribution to the Community’ The award recognises the difference Gatwick has made to the wider Sussex community over the last 12 months LONDON, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport’s commitment to the local region has been recognised at the Sussex Women in Business… Read the full news article
bmi regional showcases speed and convenience of twice-daily service from Bristol. BRISTOL, UK, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — bmi regional has put its Bristol to Paris flight to the test by staging a race between passengers travelling by plane and train. The resulting short film – titled The Race to Paris – launched today showcases… Read the full news article
Daily Nonstop Flights Between Baltimore/Washington and Orlando Begin January 7, 2016 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Is the fall chill already getting you down? Toss the pumpkin latte and start planning your next Florida vacation. Flying to the Sunshine State with more cash left in your pocket for theme parks, mojitos and… Read the full news article
Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) beginning November 1. The airline is receiving strong support from local leadership and the broader community. “We are excited… Read the full news article
Recognition for outstanding UK Bus apprentices PERTH, Scotland, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach’s top UK Bus apprentices have been recognised at the company’s 11th annual Apprentice of the Year Awards. Nine bus engineering apprentices were awarded for their outstanding performance at a ceremony at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The winners received cash… Read the full news article
BOMBARDIER TRAXX AC locomotive to play a key role in the electrification program of Israel’s rail network Locomotives will gradually replace existing diesel locomotives and mainly power the 369 Bombardier double deck coaches already in operation in Israel BERLIN, GERMANY, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract… Read the full news article
Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Glen Boone has been appointed Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development at Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), effective November 9, 2015. In this new position, Mr. Boone will be responsible for matters related to real estate and commercial development. The primary objective of this role is to attract… Read the full news article
Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, is continuing to expand its international operations by signing an agreement to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – the order will help more than quadruple its current long-haul fleet to 38 aircraft within the next five years. Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement is the… Read the full news article
Edinburgh, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian will launch a brand new route from Edinburgh to Tenerife this week as it continues to expand at the airport. From Thursday 29th October Norwegian will operate two flights per week to the Spanish island of Tenerife with fares starting from £59.90 one way. Flights… Read the full news article
PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to support the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG). Caribbean Airlines provided air transport and cargo support for a group of doctors travelling to Guyana to perform medical procedures. Caribbean Airlines has a clearly defined Corporate Social Responsibility commitment which… Read the full news article
The triennial Bus Summit organisedby the Confederation of Passenger Transport in the north of England has become an established part of the bus industry calendar. LONDON, 2015-10-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The timing of the 2015 Summit being held on 2 December in Manchester is of particular importance given the Government’s devolution proposals to… Read the full news article
Taipei, Taiwan, 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has launched a social media campaign in China, targeted at international frequent flyers in this market, as well as their friends, colleagues and family members. Using the slogan “you make the difference”, the Alliance is encouraging the traveller’s “circle of friends” to show their appreciation for… Read the full news article
Washington, D.C., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Stewart has been named vice president for airline business development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. He will succeed Mark Treadaway, who previously announced his intention to retire from the Airports Authority as vice president for air service planning and development after a transition is completed. The… Read the full news article
Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Glen Boone has been appointed Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development at Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), effective November 9, 2015. In this new position, Mr. Boone will be responsible for matters related to real estate and commercial development. The primary objective of this role is to attract… Read the full news article