Tens of thousands of new international reward seats to be released for frequent flyers from this Friday Qantas extends commitment of 50 per cent more international reward seat availability for another six months More than 5 million reward seats still available across Qantas and Jetstar over the next year Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will significantly enhance its network of lounges in Australia and overseas, elevating the pre-flight and transit travel experience for customers to a new level of luxury at key destinations. The $100-million investment features four brand new lounges, including a new flagship First Lounge at London’s Heathrow… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is inviting regional community groups across Australia to apply for a share of $10 million as part of its grants program, which opened today (21ST FEBRUARY 2023). The Qantas Regional Grants program will provide a total of $10 million in grants over five years – $2… Read the full press release
The companies, who announced a partnership in Feb. 2022 to establish aerial ridesharing in Japan, plan to operate demonstration electric air taxi flights in and around the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan site in 2025. Joby’s quiet, all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot at speeds of… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — MOU will support development, advancement and implementation of innovation initiatives, including the airport’s Digital Twin and BCIT’s Smart Campus Development. Today (February 21, 2023), Vancouver Airport Authority and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This new MOU strengthens… Read the full press release
Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut carbon emissions Team Heathrow on track to be one of world’s largest SAF users in push to get to at least 10% usage by 2030 £38m fund incentivising airlines to make the switch and power their aircraft in part… Read the full press release
Murals and 2D Applications to be Featured in New $110 Million Concourse A Expansion GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is requesting proposals for murals and 2D wall art applications to be displayed in the newly expanded Concourse A. Designed by architect Jorge Barrero of HKS, Concourse… Read the full press release
Innovative travel management company will utilize suite of Amadeus solutions to drive accelerated growth and enhanced productivity Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — BCD Travel has expanded its agreement with Amadeus as the forward-looking travel management company (TMC) refines its global technology approach to best capitalize on opportunities in the new era of… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. The airline was awarded the renewal for the global accreditation after a successful audit on its operational management and control systems. Capt. Nasser… Read the full press release
Allegiant Altitude Pilot Pathway to Provide Integrated Training for Pilot Students in Broomfield, CO. BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Spartan Education Group (SEG) today (Feb. 21, 2023) announced it is now accepting cadets into the Altitude Pilot Pathway, a training program developed in partnership with Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT). This pathway delivers… Read the full press release
VIENNA, Austria, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The offering of long-haul flights in Vienna continues to increase. Since Saturday evening, 18 February 2023, Air India is back at Vienna Airport once again, offering direct flights linking Delhi and Vienna. In this way, India’s national airline is underlining the importance of Vienna within its route… Read the full press release
Expansion Offers Low-Cost Summer Travel Options to Popular Destinations LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Feb. 20, 2023) announces eight new nonstop routes to some of the nation’s premier vacation destinations. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.* The routes, launching… Read the full press release
An advanced facility with Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for Emirates’ new Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X fleet When ready in 2024, new facility will have the potential to expand Emirates’ pilot training capacity by 54% annually Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate… Read the full press release
KLIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines is pleased to extend its final MH E-vouchers validity and flight rebooking to eligible customers until 31 March 2023. Customers are encouraged to rebook their tickets ahead of time to enjoy greater savings for immediate travel until 30 June 2023. Customers who have existing tickets issued… Read the full press release
A FREE trip to Busan to be won Enjoy up to 50% off storewide Earn 8X airasia points for every transaction with airasia Super App KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — airasia Super App, the leading travel super app in the region, debuts its first airasia Super App Super Sale, with Feb-ulous… Read the full press release
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In an attempt to escape constant bullying and rigorous military training, a Royal Military College (RMC) cadet enrolled in a debate team which saved him from self-deprecating behaviour, thinking he was a useless disappointment. The troubled teenager who couldn’t speak English well, despite his mother being… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 1 March 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add two new members to its Board of Managing Directors, bringing the total number to five. As Chief People Officer (CPO), Miriam Kartman will be responsible for KLM’s Human Resources policy, while Barry ter Voert will become Chief… Read the full press release
MoU signed to support the development of the aviation industry and Hong Kong as an international hub Hong Kong, China, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Training Council (VTC) of Hong Kong to jointly nurture a new generation of talent as… Read the full press release
The airline has announced it will be the first-ever Title Partner of one the world’s most successful sailing teams, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and the Great Britain SailGP Team, one of the world’s most successful sailing teams, today (16 February… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating International Mother Language Day on the 21 February, the UNESCO day that honours the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies – Emirates highlights the vast array of languages spoken onboard by multicultural cabin crew, the comprehensive and detailed website translated into 28 languages,… Read the full press release
Egypt’s capital to be served with 28 weekly flights from 29 October Airline also expands A380 services to thrice daily Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (16 February 2023) announced that it will boost its operations to and from Cairo to 28 weekly flights, effective 29 October, 2023. The additional flights… Read the full press release
New nonstop routes to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Hartford launch by June 2023 with introductory fares starting as low as $59* one way MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a year of record revenue, Alaska Airlines is strengthening its leadership bench to increase focus in key areas of strategic performance needed for the company’s continued growth. Spanning functions including investor relations, sales, network and revenue management, these leaders will be responsible for the direction of critical… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport was named the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced this evening…. Read the full press release
Latest agreement sees airline migrate domestic flight operations onto the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System integrating both domestic and international flight operations onto a single platform Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. The renewed deal will continue to… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle. The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that may arise at the airport. Rescue 14 is designed and built to similar specifications as the National Ambulance Service vehicles and is fully equipped with a defibrillator, stretcher,… Read the full press release
Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Montreal, Canada, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today (14 February 2023) opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world…. Read the full press release
Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value destinations New cargo destinations to be launched this year During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o Increased cargo volumes by 36% o Increased revenue by 44% Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects New fare available from February 15, 2023 for flights throughout Europe and North Africa Successful test run shows growing interest in sustainable travel Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is further expanding… Read the full press release