Oman Air partners with HSBC to streamline international payments process

Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security. Via a centralised treasury hub in Oman, HSBC’s Global Disbursement solution, developed as a bespoke service for Oman Air, will deliver simultaneous multiple currency payments… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: China Airlines Schedules Dedicated Freight Flights for South Island Exports to Asian Markets

High-value export markets are looking forward to famous South Island delicacies about to arrive from Christchurch Airport. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — China Airlines has scheduled eight dedicated B777F freight aircraft between Taipei and Christchurch during January to take the prized exports into Asian markets. The services will transport 800,000 kilograms… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays Offer Up to 45% Off on Airfares and Hotel Packages for Immediate Travel

Unlock new experiences with fares from RM88, plus 888 Enrich Points for every booking and significant savings on holiday packages KLIA, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays are offering up to 45% off on airfares to all domestic and selected international destinations within its network and hotel packages from 4 until… Read the full press release

COVID-19 Testing and Travel Restrictions for China Proven Ineffective, Experts Urge Governments to Listen

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years. Research undertaken around… Read the full press release

BA Euroflyer Expands Short-Haul Route Network with New Services to Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos, and Innsbruck

London, UK, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service. Montpellier, in the south of France, is a new addition to British Airways’ network, operating three times a week in the… Read the full press release

Southwest Makes Strides in Restoring Reliability and Caring for Customers

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest® reports solid progress across several efforts to restore and uphold our 50+ year commitment to reliably care for Customers who trust us to deliver for them as America’s largest domestic air carrier: During the New Year holiday weekend (Friday-Sunday), Southwest operated 11,092 flights, a system completion… Read the full press release

TAP launches mega-price promotion with flights starting at 59 euros

Lisbon, Portugal, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is launching a mega-price promotion with offers that you can’t refuse, starting on January 2nd. Roundtrip flights from Portugal and to all the national airline’s European destinations from 59 euros, African destinations from 119 euros, the United States from 389 euros, Canada with prices starting at… Read the full press release

Emirates partners with Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost tourism

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The airline and The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism will embark on joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from… Read the full press release

Egyptian Air Force to receive 12 new CH-47F Chinooks from Boeing

Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign… Read the full press release

Swoop Announces Record-Breaking Day with Over 10,000 Travellers Flown

The ultra-not-expensive airline celebrates record breaking day with over 10,000 travellers flown Calgary, AB, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is thrilled to announce that it has reached a new milestone, transporting over 10,000 travellers in a single day for the first time in the company’s history. “We are incredibly… Read the full press release

50% of UK Workers Do Not Use Full Annual Leave Allocation, British Airways Holidays Survey Reveals

London, UK, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays new survey reveals 50% of UK working adults do not take their full annual leave allocation.* The survey, commissioned by British Airways Holidays with YouGov Plc., found that more than a third of working Brits (36%) who did not take their full annual leave… Read the full press release

Canada Implements New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Richmond, B.C, Canada, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Government of Canada announced today (December 31, 2022) various new public health requirements for passengers entering Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao. As of 12:01 a.m. ET on January 5, travellers flying to Canada from these locations must provide a… Read the full press release

Allegiant Travel Company releases 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Committed to becoming a more sustainable travel provider, Allegiant made investments in several ESG areas LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, a comprehensive publication that details the company’s efforts to reduce its climate impact and enhance the… Read the full press release

Finavia completes change negotiations at Savonlinna Airport following temporary suspension of state-purchased traffic

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport company Finavia has completed change negotiations with its personnel at Savonlinna Airport. The change negotiations, which began on 13 December, were caused by the temporary suspension of the state’s purchased traffic. The suspension of the state’s purchased traffic on 16 December 2022 ended purchased traffic… Read the full press release

CDC Announces COVID-19 Testing Requirement for US-Bound Passengers from China, Hong Kong, Macau

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) have announced testing requirements for passengers traveling from China, Hong, Kong, and Macau. The new rules are scheduled to take… Read the full press release

Flydubai Resumes Operations to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

The Dubai-based carrier resumes direct flights to Ashgabat with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023, growing its network to nine points in Central Asia Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines Unveils Special Airbus A330 for UEFA Champions League Sponsorship

Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines, best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events. Becoming the first airline to sponsor UEFA Champions League which will have its 2023 final in İstanbul, Turkish Airlines designed one of its Airbus A330’s for… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Implements Tougher Environmental Tariffs to Encourage Use of Quieter, Low Emission Aircraft

Share of aircraft in the loudest categories three times lower since 2016 Airport charges rise due to high inflation Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport’s new airport tariffs have been set for the next five years: the loudest aircraft will pay up to 20 times more than the quietest from April… Read the full press release

EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale Sees Record Bookings for 2023: Tunisia and Egypt See Greatest Increase in Popularity

easyJet filled a plane a minute at peak booking times during its Big Orange Sale North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt have seen the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019 Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Albania also saw a boost in demand from holiday makers for 2023 Early surge in bookings for January as people… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Mekelle, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights to Mekelle starting from Wednesday December 28, 2022. Regarding the flight resumption, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said “We are truly pleased with the resumption of our… Read the full press release

British Airways: New Daily Flight from London to Florence Now Available for Summer 2023

London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full press release

Emirates earns perfect score on its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Safety is one… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus announces January sale live until 16 January 2023

4 million seats on sale with up to 25% off European and UK destinations Flights to North America from just €179 each way as part of a return trip Aer Lingus data shows January 2nd at lunch-hour as busiest time to plan a holiday Sale is live from midnight 22 December until 16 January 2023 Visit… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus announces January seat sale on its direct transatlantic services from Manchester

Great sale fares on offer on direct flights from Manchester to Barbados, New York, and Orlando, from as little as £399 return* Visit aerlingus.com for great value fares – sale now live until midnight 16 January London, UK, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers can extend the festivities into the New Year thanks to… Read the full press release

Finnair expands services between Helsinki and key Asian destinations for summer 2023

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies to Tokyo Narita Airport. Finnair also adds frequencies to Hong Kong and Delhi, operating daily to both of… Read the full press release

SAS announces two new routes from Aalborg and Gothenburg to New York from April 2023

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following this route expansion, residents in Aalborg and Gothenburg will be able to fly directly to New York three times weekly with SAS’ latest addition to their fleet – the Airbus A321 Long Range. “As part of SAS’ strategy to strengthen the regional offering in Scandinavia, we… Read the full press release

Oman Air and Omantel to provide passengers flying to Oman with seamless and hassle-free connectivity even before landing

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight. The one-year partnership aims to offer guests a hassle-free and efficient digital solution… Read the full press release

SAS AB announces departure of its Chief Operating Officer Simon Pauck Hansen

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS AB (publ) (SAS) announces today (December 20, 2022) that Simon Pauck Hansen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer has decided to leave SAS. After many years of dedicated service and an excellent career within SAS, Simon Pauck Hansen will leave SAS. The pandemic’s impact on the aviation… Read the full press release

Emirates adds fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023

Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways and providing more options for travellers. The additional frequency will help serve the increased demand for international… Read the full press release

Finavia names Jessica Diktonius as Communications and Marketing Director

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jessica Diktonius has been appointed as Finavia’s Communications and Marketing Director and a member of Finavia’s Executive Group from 1 March 2023. In her role, she will be responsible for Finavia’s communications, public relations and marketing. Jessica Diktonius has extensive experience in different roles in communications and… Read the full press release