Belfast City Airport completes exterior reconfiguration for improved access and parking options for motorists and pedestrians

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a review of site access for motorists and pedestrians, a programme of exterior reconfiguration works have completed at George Best Belfast City Airport. The reconfiguration ensures improved traffic flow and access on site, and provides more choice for motorists when parking or picking up/dropping off… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces over seven new destinations at ITB Berlin 2023 trade show

World’s Best Airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022 Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1® partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of the QVerse DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways marks International Women’s Day with first all-female freighter flight and week-long celebrations for female staff

The activities included networking opportunities, aircraft hangar tours, and visits to the Integrated Operations Centre, simulator centre, leadership learning and health and wellness sessions and more Qatar Airways Cargo successfully conducted its first-ever all-female flight from Hamad International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 5th March Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines selects AWS as preferred cloud provider for digital transformation

Southwest Airlines uses AWS to optimize operations, streamline infrastructure costs, and advance delivery of digital customer experiences SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider as the airline advances… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines expands international options with new nonstop routes from Kansas City and Long Beach airports

Airline publishes flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights a day; Adds more international service from Kansas City, Mo.; Plus, Southwest goes to the Northwest from Long Beach with nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore.  DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is preparing… Read the full press release

DFW Airport Anticipates Record Spring Break Travel Numbers with Over 4.2 Million Passengers Expected

Dallas, TX, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) anticipates welcoming over 4.2 million passengers for the Spring Break period from Mar. 2, through Mar. 20. This reflects a 14.3% increase compared to last year and an 11.8% increase when compared to Spring Break 2019. This increase underscores the strong… Read the full press release

Calgary Airport Authority appoints Chris Dinsdale as new President & CEO to lead growth and improve customer experience

CALGARY, AB, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Matthew Heffernan, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dinsdale as the new President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority/YYC). After an extensive international search, Chris Dinsdale was identified as the best strategic leader… Read the full press release

Rilakkuma and Friends Debut at Changi Airport in Singapore with Whimsical Carnival

Go on whimsical Rilakkuma-themed rides, pose at insta-worthy photo spots and bring home Changi-exclusive Rilakkuma merchandise SINGAPORE, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Don your most kawaii getup and join Rilakkuma and friends as they saunter into Changi Airport for the first time this March! From now till 1 May 2023, these lovable characters are making their… Read the full press release

Airports Council International and Amadeus announce winners of Airport Service Quality Awards

Awards based on leading global measurement and benchmarking program for airport experience Montreal, Canada, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has today (March 6, 2023) announced the winners of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognizing the best airports for customer experience… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport named “Best Airport in Europe” for the seventh time by ASQ Award

Zurich Airport won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award in the 25 to 40 million passengers in Europe category for the seventh time. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a year marked by recovery and the rapid ramp-up of operations, Zurich Airport again managed to win the ASQ Award as “Best Airport… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport to Conduct Periodic Navigation System Checks with Measurement Flights in 2023

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — During the periods from March 13 to 18 and May 1 to 6, 2023, the periodic measurement flights for checking the navigation systems will take place at Zurich Airport. The flights will take place in the afternoon and partly at night until two o’clock in the morning… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport named best airport in Europe for its exceptional passenger experience

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport company Finavia has been awarded a prestigious international airport award. The award is based on a survey in which passengers have rated Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe in the 15 to 25 million passengers size category. “We are delighted to have won the… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day with all-women operated flight and carbon offset programme

This also marks the airline’s first flight where the carbon emissions will be offset KLIA, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with International Women’s Day (IWD), Malaysia Airlines conducted an all-women operated flight on MH2520 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuching (KCH) to celebrate and showcase the diverse role women play in contributing to… Read the full press release

Iberia’s revamped Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan focuses on promoting diverse talent and boosting internal innovation

Between 2018 and 2022, the airline has increased its percentage of women in senior positions from 18 to 34% Iberia redesigned and relaunched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan with a new approach that covers, in addition to gender, other groups: generational, cultural (nationalities), LGTBIQ+ and people with disabilities One of Iberia’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan is… Read the full press release

Blue Islands launches “Freedom to Fly” courses to tackle fear of flying for Channel Islanders

Guernsey, Jersey, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands announces its 2023 Freedom to Fly course dates enabling Channel Islanders to address any aversions to flying and enjoy the opportunities that travel brings in 2023 and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Freedom to Fly is totally free, and something we’re proud to… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport named Best Airport in North America for the 11th consecutive year

Airport honored with its 11th Best Airport in North America title INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 6, 2023) marked another top achievement for the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as it claimed the title again as Best Airport in North America – for 11 years straight. This award recognizes the best… Read the full press release

easyJet customers raise over £300k for UNICEF’s emergency appeal in Turkey and Syria

Onboard collections raise over £300,000 in three weeks and have now been extended into March to continue raising vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria UNICEF is currently working in the region to protect the safety, health and welfare of children London, UK, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Aviation Academy takes off as aviation university with new undergraduate and postgraduate programs

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and oldest Aviation Academy in the region, is pleased to announce that it has been upgraded to an aviation university.  The university has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and hospitality fields. The Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training… Read the full press release

Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt National Airport named Best European Airport for airports with 15-25 million passengers

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ferenc Liszt National Airport has been voted the best European airport among airports with 15-25 million passengers, based on passenger feedback – as published by Airports Council International (ACI) today (2023.03.06). This award is one of the highest accolades for an airport, and has been made possible… Read the full press release

Menzies Aviation appointed as South African Airways Cargo’s air cargo services provider at key airports

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) Cargo has appointed Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services company, to provide air cargo services at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ). The first phase of Menzies’ appointment started… Read the full press release

IATA Calls for Urgent Action as 12 European States are not Ready for EU’s New Cargo System Launch, Exacerbating Supply Chain Issues

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System. PLACI went live on 1 March 2023 despite 12 European States not being ready and not having given definitive information about… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Announce the 12th Qatar International Food Festival in Lusail – A World-Class Culinary Experience for Food Lovers!

This year’s festival, will honour the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture and feature popular chefs and personalities from the world of international gastronomy The much-anticipated event, with free public entry, will feature an international cooking stage, live concerts, kids’ activities and nightly fireworks. Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar… Read the full press release

AirAsia Super App Introduces Queuing Service to Help Tourists and Locals Skip the Line at Famous Bangkok Restaurants

Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the best things about travelling is the food & cuisine that each destination offers, but sometimes long lines at famous restaurants with no online table reservation allowed can dampen the excitement. The airasia Super App has introduced a brand new service, specifically to address that… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces second round of call-out for local causes, offering £100,000 to support community groups in Sussex, Surrey and Kent

London, UK, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has launched round two of its call-out for deserving local causes in Sussex, Surrey and Kent. The Gatwick Foundation Fund has earmarked £100,000 to spend across the three counties and is asking local groups which could do with extra support during the cost-of-living crisis to… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport launches largest-ever noise protection program for residents living near the airport, offering free or cost-sharing noise abatement solutions for property owners in multiple districts

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Last September, the For The Neighbors Of Budapest Airport Foundation, with the support of Budapest Airport, launched the largest ever noise protection program which offers the most noise abatement solutions for residents, to a value of 1.2 billion HUF over three years. The aim of the program… Read the full press release

Boeing announces nomination of Sabrina Soussan as new director, bringing extensive leadership experience in sustainability, transportation and digitalization

Soussan brings strong engineering, manufacturing and sustainability leadership Based in France, Soussan would become Boeing’s first board member outside the United States ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Board of Directors today (March 2, 2023) announced that it has nominated Sabrina Soussan to be elected as a new director… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport releases ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’ featuring stories from children who have flown through the airport, to celebrate World Book Day and Easter travel season

Pupils from nine primary schools across Manchester Airport’s catchment area provide short stories and poems for ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’ Stories include a girl’s trip to China to see pandas and the adventures of a magic doll which escapes from a suitcase Books also include a range of fun puzzles and activities and will… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport significantly increases flight services to major European cities and popular vacation destinations, with extensive anti-infection measures in place

Range of routes extended, especially to major European cities Frankfurt Airport implements extensive anti-infection measures so flights can resume Terminal 1 remains the focal point of passenger handling Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Flight services at Frankfurt Airport are being stepped up significantly from the first week in June. They… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to unveil significant network announcement at ITB Berlin 2023

The World’s Best Airline will spotlight its expansion plans at the world-leading travel trade show, taking place from 7-9 March 2023 DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, will once again participate in the world’s largest travel and trade event ITB Berlin, from 7-9 March 2023, and is planning to make a… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Launches Month-Long Seat Sale to Celebrate 27th Anniversary

As low as PHP199 one-way base fare on domestic destinations this March Manila, Philippines, 2023-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (CEB: PSE) passengers are in for a special treat as the Philippines’ leading airline launches its “March Pinabongga” month-long seat sale in celebration of its 27th anniversary. From 10AM on March 1 until… Read the full press release