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Lufthansa Group signs new distribution agreement with Amadeus to improve travel retailing

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Lufthansa Group and Amadeus sign new distribution agreement to improve travel retailing NDC offers from Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti and Eurowings Discover bookable via the Amadeus Travel Platform as of Q4 2022 Cologne, Germany, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are expanding their partnership to further modernize… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to further enhance accessibility to passengers

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Each and every traveller is unique, and so are their needs and requirements. To help all those who work at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport better serve passengers, we’ve partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to bring its globally recognized Sunflower Lanyard program to YWG. Adorned with yellow sunflowers, the green… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes Braathens Regional Airlines’ service to Bromma Stockholm Airport

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Swedish airline BRA, Braathens Regional Airlines, started a connection between Helsinki Airport and Bromma Stockholm Airport on September 12, 2022. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The connection between the two Nordic capitals is the company’s second international route after the pandemic and in line with BRA’s long-term strategy of expansion outside Sweden…. Read the full press release

flydubai announces launch of services to Namangan, its third point in Uzbekistan

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The airline becomes the first national carrier to operate direct flights to Namangan from the UAE with a twice-weekly service from 24 September 2022 Namangan becomes the carrier’s third point in Uzbekistan in addition to Samarkand and Tashkent as well as its seventh point in Central Asia Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrates 3,000 new cabin crew recruits equipped with top-notch aviation first aid skills

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking World First Aid Day this month, Emirates celebrates 3,000 new cabin crew recruits who are now equipped with top-notch aviation first aid skills, after successfully graduating from the airline’s rigorous cabin crew training programme. As part of a highly successful recruitment drive this year, Emirates has already hired… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes inaugural Vueling service to Paris

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Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today. There was an air of excitement at the departures gate… Read the full press release

SITA launches partnership program to enable growth of air transport industry through smart technology and solutions

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SITA identifies four key areas for further investment in the coming year. Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, today (12 Sep, 2022) announced the launch of a partnership program aimed at joining hands with key partners as it embarks on a new path… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free brings magic in Hamad International Airport with the opening of the finest toy shop in the world, Hamleys

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Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest multinational toy retailer, has unveiled its first store in the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to launch the finest toy shop in the world, Hamleys, to bring magic to Hamad International Airport (HIA). Families… Read the full press release

Vistara launches direct daily services to Jaipur from Mumbai

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New Delhi, India, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today (5 September 2022) announced the addition of Jaipur (Rajasthan) to its domestic network with direct connectivity to and from Mumbai, starting 30 September 2022. Vistara strengthens its presence in Rajasthan, with Jaipur being the second destination in the state, after… Read the full press release

Emirates invests in new Thales’ AVANT Up next-gen inflight entertainment system for its Airbus A350 fleet

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The airline’s investment of over US$ 350 million will see its 50-strong fleet of… Read the full press release

Finnair welcomes new Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet Christine Rovelli

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Christine Rovelli, MBA, 48, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet, and member of the Executive Board at Finnair as of 1 October 2022. Nicklas Ilebrand, the current SVP Strategy, will leave Finnair towards the end of the year, and he will work in an… Read the full press release

Norwegian unveils its summer schedule for 2023

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LONDON, UK, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A continued strong focus on the core Nordic markets and an improved offering on popular city and beach destinations across Europe are key elements in Norwegian’s summer schedule for 2023. As part of the programme which runs from March to October 2023, Norwegian has put up 239… Read the full press release

Ryanair opened applications for its Customer Panel to help its customer experience

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, reliability, and customer service, today (5th Sept) opened applications to join its Customer Panel and help improve Ryanair’s customer experience. Following two hugely successful Customer Panel events this year, Ryanair is now looking to expand its Customer Panel to gather… Read the full press release

Swoop launches new non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale and Punta Cana from Hamilton

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CALGARY, AB, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept 7, 2020), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, expanded its winter sun-flying offering from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Punta Cana (PUJ). Swoop will begin its ultra-affordable flying to Fort Lauderdale on December 16, 2022,… Read the full press release

easyJet becomes the first low-cost carrier worldwide with a fully IATA IEnvA certified Environmental Management System

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London, UK, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has received IATA IEnvA stage 2 certification, making it the first low-cost carrier worldwide with a fully IATA IEnvA certified Environmental Management System (EMS). This follows its successful completion of the IATA IEnvA Stage 1 implementation, assessment, and certification earlier this year. The IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA)… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes easyJet’s inaugural flight to Bristol

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has launched the first flight on a new winter route from Belfast City to Bristol, providing customers in Northern Ireland with even more convenient domestic connections this winter. The inaugural flight on the new winter route from Belfast to Bristol is took off on 7th September,… Read the full press release

Emirates presents First Class passengers with exceptionally rare 2003 vintage Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As the only airline with an exclusive agreement to offer luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon on-board, Emirates is currently presenting First Class passengers with the unique opportunity to enjoy a very special vintage -Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2, on board select routes until the end of October. The… Read the full press release

dnata’s Alpha Flight Services signs 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport

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Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2022-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alpha Flight Services (Alpha), a leading UAE-based catering, retail, and hospitality services provider, has signed a 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport (RKT). The partnership will see Alpha Flight Services invest in infrastructure and provide inflight catering services to more than 10 airlines at… Read the full press release

SITA’s Digital Travel Declaration to support Jamaica in clearing passengers for travel pre-departure

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Digital Travel Declaration will allow travelers to submit all travel and health documentation required for entry into Jamaica through a single platform. Kingston, Jamaica, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Top Caribbean tourist destination Jamaica will adopt SITA’s Digital Travel Declaration solution allowing travelers to submit all immigration, customs, and health documentation required for entry… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways applauds Fijian Government with its decision to remove pre-booked Rapid Antigen Test requirement for travellers

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Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — We welcome the announcement from the Fijian Government to remove the requirement of a pre-booked Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for travellers visiting Fiji from 5 September onwards. As demand to visit Fiji continues to grow, this news makes it even easier for excited holidaymakers to visit our… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines announces its sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines becomes the first airline to sponsor the UEFA Champions League, which will have its 2023 final in Istanbul. Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League,… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus announces ‘Take Off’ Sale

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Aer Lingus Take-Off Sale offers great deals on autumn-winter breaks, with flights starting at €29.99 to Europe and €149 to North America Take-Off Sale runs from 6th – 19th September Europe offers valid for travel between 1st October 2022 and 15th February 2023 North America offers valid for travel between 1st November 2022 and 31st March 2023 Book by midnight 19th September… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces returns of Companion Pass® offer

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Rapid Rewards Members who register, book, and fly can earn a limited-time, promotional Companion Pass for travel between January and March 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Sep 6, 2022) announced its promotional Companion Pass® offer is once again back and ready for takeoff. Rapid Rewards® Members… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomes SUN-AIR’s services to Billund

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SUN-AIR’s 6 day a week service to the home of Lego gets underway Airlines switch capacity back to business travel with more rotations on key routes Airport closing in on 2 million passenger milestone, expecting 3 million for the full year London, UK 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a summer where 70% of… Read the full press release

Swissport extends airport ground services and air cargo handling with Air Tanzania

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and Air Tanzania have extended their partnership at the airline’s Dar es Salaam home base for two more years until 2024. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling to Air Tanzania since early 2020. Air Tanzania has been relying on Swissport for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Club Rugby

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With the inclusion of South African Teams the Airline will partner with the United Rugby Championship and European Professional Club Rugby competitions – Qatar Airways’ first rugby partnership for the upcoming season DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces its newest sport partnership as the Official Airline Partner of the United… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches travel packages for Lusail Super Cup fans

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Fans of Al Hilal SC, Winner of the Saudi Professional League, and Al Zamalek SC,   Winner of the Egyptian Premier League, can now book all-inclusive travel packages to watch the matchup in Qatar via qatarairwaysholidays.com/lusail-super-cup DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces the availability of travel packages for fans travelling to… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to collaborate on Cadet Pilot training programme

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Cultivating the next generation of pilots and building Hong Kong as a hub for aviation training Hong Kong, China, 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (September 5, 2022) signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on a new integrated course for Cathay Pacific’s Cadet Pilot training… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport applauds Southwest Airlines for introducing SAF at OAK

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OAK is now the third commercial airport in the U.S. to have SAF incorporated in the daily operations of a major airline Oakland, Calif., 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This month marks the first time that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be used in the operations of Southwest Airlines® at Oakland International Airport (OAK)…. Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport ready to welcome nearly 225,000 passengers for Labor Day weekend

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Nearly 225,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport this holiday weekend, capping off a busy summer for OAK Oakland, Calif., 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport is prepared for what is expected to be a busy Labor Day weekend as the summer travel season wraps up. OAK estimates that nearly… Read the full press release