A few days before the start of FITUR, the airline and the Spanish Tourism Institute present a campaign to promote Spain among the nearly seven million travellers who fly with Iberia between America and Europe each year. The new on-board safety video shows nine of the countless tourist destinations in Spain: Toledo, Santiago de Compostela,… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2022, 22.6 million passengers passed through Zurich Airport. Compared to last year, this corresponds to more than a doubling; in 2021, 10.2 million passengers were counted. Compared to 2019, passenger numbers are at 72%. After a first quarter that was still marked by the pandemic, passenger… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will resume its services to Tokyo-Haneda starting from 2 April 2023, building back its Japanese network and providing even more choice and flexibility for travellers to one of the region’s top economies and destinations. Operated by one of Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 “Game Changer” aircraft, flight… Read the full press release
Maureen Bannerman joins Abu Dhabi Airports following a tenure as CEO and Managing Director of Khalifa Bin Salman Port’s APM Terminal in Bahrain She brings extensive aviation, logistics and transport experience and will contribute towards long-term strategic growth in line with the emirate’s Economic Vision Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
Langley, UK, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for travel suppliers worldwide, today (January 12, 2023) announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) has gone live on Travelport+, providing customers direct access to the NDC content. “NDC will be increasingly important in the distribution strategy of… Read the full press release
Fly and celebrate the Sinulog festival for as low as PHP 199 Manila, Philippines, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (CEB) goes all out to support Cebu which is once again holding its famous Sinulog Festival after going virtual for two years due to the pandemic. And what better way for the Philippines’… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is launching private and small-group tour packages for travellers looking for premium, ready-made holidays around the world. A new addition to the Qantas Holidays product range, Qantas Tours will allow travellers to book travel experiences designed to showcase the best of each destination with planning and… Read the full press release
ANA named top performer in Global airline category and in Asia Pacific region. This is the second consecutive year that ANA was ranked first in the Global and Asia Pacific category, a record accomplishment in the world. This is the fourth consecutive year that ANA has been ranked first in Asia Pacific. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2023-Jan-14… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 11, 2023), Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO at Vancouver Airport Authority, issued the following statement regarding a series of initiatives following the travel disruptions caused by winter storms in December. “We recognize that this past holiday season was very hard on travellers, their friends, and… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rapid changes occurring at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) are the impetus for a new organization: the Savannah Area Aviation Association (SAAA). The airport’s master plan includes the Southeast Quadrant Redevelopment Project, which impacts general aviation (GA) tenants currently occupying shadeports, T-hangars and community hangars. These plans… Read the full press release
Christmas and New Year reunions fuelled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers travelling in the month – up 90% compared with the same time last year Transatlantic travel was a key driver behind last month’s high passenger volumes, with JFK clinching the top spot as the airport’s busiest route Forward planning… Read the full press release
In the future a more understandable and transparent Points system will be in place for Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle statuses The awarding of Miles & More bonus miles will remain unchanged New: Frequent Traveller status for a lifetime for long-term loyalty Simplest and most attractive loyalty programe on the market Valid for flights… Read the full press release
Langley, UK, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Avianca Airlines, a Latin American multinational airline, headquartered in Colombia and a member of Star Alliance, today (January 11, 2023) announced they have renewed their long-standing relationship with a new distribution agreement…. Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today (11 January 2023) launched a Call for Evidence on what environmental information should be provided to people when they are looking for and booking flights. The regulator’s Call for Evidence seeks views on what environmental information should be provided to people… Read the full press release
KIEV, Ukraine, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Considering the current military-political situation, Ukraine International Airlines extends the suspension of regular and charter flights from/to Ukraine until 23:59 February 19, 2023, Kyiv time. UIA emphasizes that it stays in touch and will continue to stay in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine… Read the full press release
Montreal, Canada, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World today (11 January 2023) calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports as social and economic engines of communities worldwide and for the benefit of the travelling public. The call to action supports the recent ACI World Resolution Restoring Economic Equilibrium that… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024. The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity and greater global… Read the full press release
Three chefs of Vietnamese, Italian, and Japanese cuisines will each provide total coordination of inflight meals. Original videos introducing the chefs’ thoughts, secrets of deliciousness, and behind-the-scenes development are shown in the inflight entertainment and on the website. Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL has been implementing various in-flight meal initiatives(*1) to… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Additional flight movements at Zurich Airport are expected to be about on par with previous years during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. For spotter fans, there will be special tours and longer opening hours on the observation deck B. This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF)… Read the full press release
The Dubai-based airline will start flights to Shymkent with a twice-weekly service from 28 February Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (11 January 2023) the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) from 28 February with a twice-weekly service. With the start of flights to… Read the full press release
Luton, UK, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — A busy Christmas period saw London Luton Airport (LLA) welcome 1.1 million passengers in December. The successful close to the year included LLA’s busiest Christmas Day on record that saw over 12,000 departing passengers welcomed through its doors, taking the airport’s 2022 passenger total to over 13.1… Read the full press release
Hoosier favorites added to lineup, others renovating to better serve traveling public INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of Hoosiers’ favorite restaurant brands will be opening at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) this year, while some will expand as air travel continues to rebound. As 2022 came to a close, the list… Read the full press release
Toronto, ON, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 11, 2023), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, celebrated its inaugural service between Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport in Varadero, Cuba (VRA). Swoop flight WO652 took off from Toronto this morning at 9:10 a.m. ET and arrived in… Read the full press release
Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has appointed BCW as its first multi-disciplinary, global partner for PR, Public Affairs and Crisis Communications. In close collaboration with local teams, Swissport Group Communications and BCW Switzerland will coordinate the partnership from Zurich, where Swissport International AG is headquartered. Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Jan. 10, 2023) announced that its Pilots, who are members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have ratified an amended collective bargaining agreement. This contract will provide a significant pay increase and other enhanced benefits for Spirit’s Pilots. “We appreciate the dedication… Read the full press release
Carrier offers fares as low as $49 one-way for travel through May 17, 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 10, 2023) launches its seasonal fare sale through Jan. 12, 2023, offering fares as low as $49 one-way for travel taking place Jan. 31, 2023, through May… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rapid changes occurring at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) are the impetus for a new organization: the Savannah Area Aviation Association (SAAA). The airport’s master plan includes the Southeast Quadrant Redevelopment Project, which impacts general aviation (GA) tenants currently occupying shadeports, T-hangars and community hangars. These plans… Read the full press release
Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA three gateways in the Philippines and boost the convenience and flexibility passengers enjoy now with Manila and Cebu service…. Read the full press release
Faro will have one more daily flight, increasing from three to four frequencies Ten new flights a week to five North American cities Brazil with six more flights a week Tel Aviv will have one daily flight, two more per week than in summer 2022 Company resumes summer seasonal offer to Porto Santo, Tangiers and… Read the full press release
The airline unveiled a new decal featuring a selection of the club’s top players ahead of the Spanish Super Cup Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Official Main Sponsor of Real Madrid, welcomed the Spanish football club onboard a specially chartered A380 flight from Madrid to… Read the full press release