Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Kam Jandu will take over as the CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. on 1 May from the current CEO, Chris Dinsdale, who is leaving for Canada. Kam Jandu joined the company in 2009, and over the past 14 years, with a one-year hiatus, has continuously supported the… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) would enter negotiations to acquire the former Army National Guard Midway Armory from the State of Illinois and utilize the facility for operational purposes at Midway International Airport under an ordinance introduced to City Council today. Located at 5400 W. 63rd… Read the full press release
Ordinance provides for amended agreements with small businesses proving services to passengers at O’Hare, Midway Chicago, IL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) introduced an ordinance that would permit the CDA to continue to provide relief to concessions operators at O’Hare and Midway International… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways unveils its stunning new Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport, offering exclusive oasis for premium passengers Doha, Qatar, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The World’s Best Airline has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline will present its plans for expected developments and services for the year DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 (Hall 1, ME1210), taking place from 1 to 4 May, in Dubai. ATM is the leading global event for the travel industry… Read the full press release
Carrier named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 list by Newsweek and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023. The Dallas-based carrier… Read the full press release
Halifax, N.S., 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — It was a strong year for rebuilding air cargo activity at Halifax Stanfield. In 2022, cargo volume and value surpassed 2018 levels, making it the second-best year on record for cargo activity at the airport. “While our passenger activity has been slower to recover, cargo is showing… Read the full press release
Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia Malaysia’s (AK) China expansion continues, with the resumption of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting 16 June and a new direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Beijing (Daxing) on 1 July this year. AirAsia will reconnect Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting with two weekly… Read the full press release
Boeing 702X satellite platform enables high-speed global connectivity from medium Earth orbit SES’s O3b mPOWER nears its six satellites needed for full global connectivity. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites to content connectivity service provider SES, with the duo embarking for… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines restarts nonstop service to key Midwest destination INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines will resume its nonstop flight out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Kansas City. The flight was previously suspended due to the pandemic in 2020. The twice daily nonstop flights will depart Indy today at… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Honouring Easter festivities this April, Emirates is celebrating with traditional lamb dishes in the lounges, baskets of warm hot cross buns served onboard, sweet surprises for kids, and an array of new family-friendly movies on ice. From 7-10 April, Emirates passengers flying in every travel class to select… Read the full press release
Daily, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Newark and Philadelphia launch today, with the airport’s only nonstop flights to Las Vegas starting September 2023 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is adding bright yellow to Charleston’s iconic Rainbow Row with the launch of its new, nonstop service from Charleston International Airport (CHS). These… Read the full press release
Spirit Expands Status Match to Offer Eligible Guests Free Spirit Status for One Year MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is offering frequent travelers a fast-track to the best benefits of the Free Spirit program, including free carry-on and checked bags, seat selection, onboard snacks and drinks and other valuable perks…. Read the full press release
Effective 1 April 2023, Karen Cox was appointed CEO for the UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez takes on the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services company, makes two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly Global… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious Best Kept NI Awards are back for their 66th year, shaping local pride from the smallest villages to the biggest cities who will battle it out to be crowned the cleanest, greenest, and most beautiful places in Northern Ireland. Sponsored again by George Best Belfast… Read the full press release
The World’s Best Airline will remain the team’s Official Airline Partner DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it has extended its partnership with Australian Football League (AFL) club, the Sydney Swans. The new agreement means that Qatar Airways will remain Official Airline Partner of the team for a multi-year… Read the full press release
Busiest Easter long weekend for air travel since before the pandemic. Qantas most on-time major domestic airline for seven months in a row. Almost 3500 additional operational employees employed since Easter 2022 to support increased travel. Additional employees and aircraft on standby to reduce disruptions. Almost 300,000 Jetstar customers to fly for less than $100… Read the full press release
OAK designated the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC Oakland, Calif., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport announced a year-long, multi-media advertising partnership with Oakland Roots Sports Club. The partnership includes the designation of the San Francisco East Bay airport as the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC. The 2023 season long partnership also… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Chloe Surridge as Chief Operations Officer, an executive team position focused on delivering top safety outcomes and a quality customer experience for the millions of travellers flying in and out each year. Ms Surridge will join Auckland Airport on… Read the full press release
Napier comes out on top as busiest regional destination Australia, US and Singapore most popular overseas destinations With the airport expected to be busy, plan ahead and allow a bit more time for your journey. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Three public holidays overlapping with both the New Zealand and Australian… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A new commercial airline pilot training programme organised by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) is expected to be launched later this year upon receiving approval from the Civil Aviation Department (CAD). HKIAA is currently seeking approval from CAD for CAD509(A) Flying Training Organisation authorisation… Read the full press release
London City Airport is the first major airport in the UK to have a full CT security scanner offering New technology means passengers will no longer need to remove laptops or liquids, and can carry bottles containing up to 2 litres in their carry-on bags The new technology processes 30% more passengers per hour, improving… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is preparing for its busiest holiday period so far this year as over 73,000 passengers are egg-spected to hop on a plane from Shannon over Easter. The strong figures represent a 26 per cent increase in the number of passengers travelling through the airport when compared to same period last year, and beats pre-pandemic traffic for… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No.1 airline, called on Transport Min. Eamon Ryan and the DAA to confirm that the recently purchased anti-drone equipment at Dublin Airport is in place, and fully ready to operate, to prevent illegal drone closures at Dublin Airport over the busy Easter holiday period. In… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Three of the existing tours available since pre-Covid-19 – the City Sights Tour, Heritage Tour, and Jewel Tour – have been refreshed to… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On April 3, SAS launches two ticket types that include biofuel. These will be available on all SAS domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. SAS aims to use fossil-free aviation fuel equivalent of all our domestic flights by 2030, a journey we make together with our passengers. We… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Aer Lingus Regional service to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay Cornwall has taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport. Belfast City Airport is the only Airport in Northern Ireland to offer passengers a direct route to Newquay Cornwall Airport, with flights operating on… Read the full press release
The airline’s 2022 Sustainable Development Report outlines its determination to cooperate and innovate with partners to lead change Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As the Cathay Pacific Group continues to make important strides towards becoming a sustainability leader, it is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Sustainable Development Report,… Read the full press release
Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance… Read the full press release