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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

Finavia to bring six new restaurants to Helsinki Airport through partnership with Select Service Partner Finland

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia is investing in a new food court in Helsinki Airport’s gate area together with the leading restaurant service provider Select Service Partner Finland. The food court, which will be completed in March 2023, will bring six new restaurants to Helsinki Airport. “Our passengers appreciate having a… Read the full press release

Malaysia Aviation Group celebrates the nation’s 65th Independence Day

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KLIA, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) commemorated the nation’s 65th Independence Day by participating in several activities that enlivened the patriotic and unified spirit of Malaysians and international passengers alike. The day kicked off with the Group participating in the Merdeka Day Parade held at Dataran Merdeka, which marked the… Read the full press release

Air Canada Cargo further invests in its cold chain infrastructure with new live monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada Cargo will be the first Canadian operator to use the new live monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers, the Envirotainer Releye RLP and larger RAP, as part of the AC Absolute solution. The Releye RLP and RAP containers are designed to meet the strictest requirements in… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers Lufthansa Group’s first 787 Dreamliner

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Europe’s largest airline group takes delivery of first of 32 787s it has on order 787 Dreamliner key for Lufthansa Group fleet modernization program and sustainability efforts SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group today (Aug. 29, 2022) celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport offers tips for a smooth Labor Day weekend travel

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1.6 million passengers are expected to travel through ATL during the Labor Day travel period ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for Labor Day weekend travel, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials are providing tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend. More than 1.6 million passengers… Read the full press release

Air Canada releases its annual corporate sustainability report

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Air Canada Highlights ESG Achievements and Advancements with its Citizens of the World Corporate Sustainability Report (CNW Group/Air Canada) MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, describing how the carrier has advanced a range of sustainability programs despite the impact of COVID-19 on… Read the full press release

Swoop expands services to Cuba with non-stop service between Toronto and Varadero

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The ultra-not-expensive airline grows Caribbean offering with ultra-not-expensive service from Toronto to Varadero . CALGARY, AB, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Aug. 31, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, expanded its winter schedule with new routes, more frequencies and new service to Cuba. Swoop will begin its seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ)… Read the full press release

O’Hare and Midway International Airports ready for a busy Labor Day weekend

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Lower Level Utilities and Pavement Work Completed, Arrival Lanes and Main Parking Garage Now Fully Open at O’Hare’s Main Terminals Chicago, IL, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is ready to welcome approximately 1.6 million travelers to O’Hare and Midway International Airports between Thursday, Sept. 1 and Tuesday, Sept…. Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces daily, nonstop service to Phoenix from November 2022

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kansas City travelers will be soaking up the “Valley of the Sun” this November with Spirit Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) new, nonstop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The new route offers the only ultra-low-fare option connecting Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to PHX and makes it easier… Read the full press release

Emirates returns as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships

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Partners one of the world’s biggest tennis events for 11th consecutive year Dubai/ New York, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.  The world’s largest international airline continues to utilise its global… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new global ad campaign featuring latest brand ambassador Gerry the Goose

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New TV and online advertising campaign takes playful look at the airline’s Fly Better philosophy Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Following in the footsteps of iconic film and TV personalities Jennifer Aniston, Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Clarkson, Emirates latest brand ambassador Gerry the Goose is inviting customers to take a gander at… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines inaugurates direct flight between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore

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Kota Kinabalu, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines marked another milestone in its network expansion plan by introducing a new direct flight between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore which commenced operations on 27 August 2022. The inaugural flight was commemorated with a welcome ceremony for passengers who arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)… Read the full press release

Finnair announces codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have concluded an agreement to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha. Finnair and Qatar Airways are exploring opening services also between another European destination and Doha. These services will be supported by a comprehensive codeshare… Read the full press release

Samui Airport earns Public Aerodrome Operating Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)

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Emphasizing its international-level operation standards Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, the rightful owner of Samui Airport, led by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President (4th from left), together with company executives, received a Public Aerodrome Operating Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), represented by Mr. Suttipong… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines announces up to 31% off on domestic and selected international destinations to mark the National Month

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Enjoy great savings when you Fly Malaysia and beyond KLIA, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with the National Month celebrations, Malaysia Airlines is pleased to offer up to 31% off on all its fare categories to all domestic and selected international destinations effective immediately until 29 August 2022 for travel up to… Read the full press release

Finnair names Kristian Pullola as Chief Financial Officer

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has appointed Kristian Pullola, M.Sc. (Economics), 49, as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Finnair Executive Board as of 1 October 2022. Pullola will start at Finnair as an executive advisor already as of 1 September 2022. Finnair’s current CFO Mika Stirkkinen will act as… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines welcomes new chief operating officer (COO) Maarten Stienen

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 1 September 2022, Maarten Stienen is appointed chief operating officer (COO) of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Stienen has held various posts at KLM since 1998 and is currently senior vice president of Hub Operations. Maarten Stienen started out as a management trainee at KLM. He went… Read the full press release