Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is proud to announce its support for Irish talent ahead of the Oscars which take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, 12th March. Several members of the cast and crew from Irish nominated films and their families flew to Los Angeles courtesy of Aer… Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004. The upcoming… Read the full press release
Mitie has been awarded a new contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport Sustainability is at the heart of the contract with Mitie embracing the circular economy to support the decarbonisation of waste management This contract builds on Mitie’s expertise in managing waste in the aviation sector, with similar contracts also being held… Read the full press release
Daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando start today MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO),… Read the full press release
British Airways and American Airlines feature Betty Buzz and Aviation American Gin as part of their joint New York JFK Terminal 8 Greenwich LoungeTM experience It is the first time the beverage brands have come together, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with British Airways and American Airlines in the new Bridge Bar Lounge customers can enjoy a… Read the full press release
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
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
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 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
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
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, 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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, 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