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Malaysia Aviation Group and local designer Kenny Loh partner to preserve and protect history and heritage of Peranakan culture

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Limited-edition handcrafted beaded shoes by Kenny Loh Couture are now available on Journify Penang, Malaysia, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) partners with Kenny Loh, an inspiring local designer to launch a limited-edition beaded shoe collection in George Town today (5 August 2022), in preserving the peranakan heritage, culture and traditions… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines and Sandakan Tourism Association team up to further boost tourist arrivals to Sandakan, Sabah

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KLIA, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) and Malaysia Airlines have jointly launched the “Discover A Great Deal More in Sandakan” promotional campaign to further boost tourist arrivals to Sandakan, the second largest city in Sabah. As part of the promotion, customers can #FlyConfidently with the superb deals on offer –… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes American Airlines’ nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is announcing new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new flight to Raleigh will operate daily beginning January 10, 2023 (CVG’s 76th anniversary). American will fly the Embraer 175 aircraft with 12 First Class and 64 Economy… Read the full press release

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transports Dutch Brunel Solar Team’s car to South Africa for the Sasol Solar Challenge using SAF

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, Saturday 6 August, the Nuna 11s – the car that the Dutch Brunel Solar Team will drive in South Africa’s Sasol Solar Challenge – departed Schiphol Airport for Johannesburg on a Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP), the team’s logistics… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop services between Las Vegas and Boise Airport

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Daily service kicks off today with nonstop flights to Las Vegas and ticket & hotel giveaways MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Getaways to and from “The City of Trees” are easier than ever with today’s (Aug. 5, 2022) launch of Spirit Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) first Idaho service at Boise Airport (BOI). The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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The national carrier of the state of Qatar will operate more than 100 weekly flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  Passengers flying from Qassim and Riyadh will benefit from the airline’s international network of more than 150 destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas  DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will… Read the full press release

dnata extends partnership with Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Airlines (GOL)

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Recife, Brazil, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services provider, has extended its long-standing partnership with GOL Airlines (GOL), a leading Brazilian low-cost carrier. The extension of the contract will see dnata continue to provide a range of passenger, ramp and baggage services to the airline,… Read the full press release

Emirates opens application for the position of First Officers

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest operator of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, is looking to recruit First Officers who meet the airline’s exceptional standards in safety, technical prowess and customer experience. Successful candidates can look forward to climbing new career heights with Emirates’ all wide-body fleet and ever-expanding global… Read the full press release

Qatar Aviation Services joins IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers

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The first ground handler globally to join the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme for Ground Service Providers DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), the subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, announced its partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion… Read the full press release

Emirates announces resumption of services to London Stansted

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The airline has returned to its third London gateway and advanced plans to increase capacity from five-weekly services to a daily flight, starting today.  With the return of services to Stansted, the airline has ramped up its London operations to now offer customers nine daily flights to London, including six daily flights to Heathrow and… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards announces exclusive bonus Miles offerings this summer

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Fly, stay, rent, shop this summer and earn thousands of Skywards Miles Enjoy discovering the world and earn more Miles wherever you go – in the air and on ground Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport updates on progress on its recovery ahead of peak summer season

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Manchester, UK, 2022-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season. All schools within the airport’s catchment have now broken up, with more than 3.5m people set to travel through the Northern gateway this summer. That represents Manchester’s busiest period… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsors iconic equine race event the Qatar Goodwood Festival for the fourth time

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The five-day festival crowned the world’s best horse racing stars with over £5.3 million in prize money DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Carrier, has sponsored the prestigious Qatar Goodwood Festival in partnership with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) for the fourth time. The festival took… Read the full press release

Emirates to increase connectivity between Dubai and Tel Aviv

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DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A little over a month since it inaugurated its first flight, Emirates has announced plans to boost connectivity and increase travel options for customers flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv with a second daily flight, starting 30 October 2022.  The additional morning frequency is in response to… Read the full press release

Embraer’s latest aircraft E195-E2 lands at London City Airport (LCY)

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The largest aircraft to land at London City E195-E2 to be certified for London City operations end of 2022 London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — After departing the Farnborough Airshow, Embraer’s latest aircraft, the E195-E2, made its debut landing at London’s iconic City Airport (LCY); demonstrating the aircraft’s steep approach capability. The visit,… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’ brings special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices to passengers this summer

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling through Gatwick this summer will be able to take advantage of a number of special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices, as part of the airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’. The campaign, which officially launched yesterday (Thursday 21 July), includes special offers… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport encourages Jet2, easyJet and TUI passengers to use the Twilight/ Bag Drop Off service for seamless airport experience ahead of travel

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Jet2, easyJet and TUI customers can now check in their bags the evening before their morning flight London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers flying with Jet2, easyJet and TUI now have the opportunity to check in their hold luggage the evening before they fly. Twilight check-in is a totally free service available… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways earns ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification

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The award-winning airline group has a total number of 14 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certificates DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to recognise its commitment in preventing work-related injuries and improving the wellbeing of its employees by attaining ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, awarded… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines named as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2022 by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year

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Carrier once again named on list for its continued investment in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly receives more accolades for its continued commitment to making Southwest® a more diverse and inclusive organization, where Employees thrive, feel appreciated, valued, and have an authentic sense of… Read the full press release

easyJet and Rolls-Royce team up to pioneer the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Rolls-Royce today (JULY / 19 2022) announced a ground-breaking new partnership, H2ZERO, that will pioneer the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment. Both companies have committed to working together on a… Read the full press release

easyJet first airline to sign on for CAE’s 2022 Women in Flight scholarship program

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Rolls-Royce today (JULY / 19 2022) announced a ground-breaking new partnership, H2ZERO, that will pioneer the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment. Both companies have committed to working together on a… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines strengthen bilateral cooperation

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines, national flag carrier of Türkiye, and Vietnam Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK to strengthen bilateral cooperation. As aviation industry is making great effort to recover in the post pandemic, the cooperation between two flag carriers… Read the full press release

Kansas City Aviation Department launches rebrand effort to unify the organization with Kansas City International Airport and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport

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Logo will also be used for Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport and Kansas City Aviation Department to Unify Three Entities Kansas City, MO, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With the new terminal opening March 2023, Kansas City Aviation Department, owners and operators of Kansas City International Airport and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport, unveiled… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys trial air-rail service for Amsterdam-Brussels transfer passengers

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys will today (18 July 2022) launch their previously announced partnership that will see KLM buying seats aboard the Thalys high-speed train for transfer passengers travelling between Schiphol and Brussels. This will allow KLM to operate one less flight between Amsterdam and… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport hires 400 new security staff to reduce security delays ahead of busy summer holiday period

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Gatwick announces 400 new security staff starting ahead of the busy summer season and reveals top five hand luggage items rejected in scanner London, UK, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — After a busy few weeks, Gatwick Airport is working to reduce security delays ahead of the busy summer holiday period with more than 400 new… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes the UK Government’s Jet Zero Strategy and its ambitious path to net zero aviation

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Launched at Farnborough International Airshow, the new Jet Zero Strategy commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the same year. It also includes a plan for the industry to stay below pre-pandemic levels of carbon emissions through… Read the full press release

Swissport starts ground services at Rome-Fiumicino, Italy

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Rome, Italy, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is in Italy. The global market leader in aviation ground services began serving airlines at Rome-Fiumicino – Italy’s largest hub airport – after successfully concluding consultations with trade unions in early July. In the first five days since starting operations on Thursday, 14 July, Swissport has… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines scores 100 on 2022 Disability Equality Index for the third consecutive year

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Carrier scores 100 on 2022 Disability Equality Index Dallas, TX, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jul 20, 2022) announced it earned the top score on Disability:IN®, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide, 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI). The carrier’s continued focus on its diversity, equity, and… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines updates flight tracker with Destination Reels

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DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — At Southwest Airlines, we’re on a journey to enhance our Customer Experience to better connect people to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. As part of this commitment, we’re investing in several improvements to modernize and simplify the Customer Experience. We are excited… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group orders eight new E175 aircraft exclusively for Alaska Airlines under Capacity Purchase Agreement with Horizon Air

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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced plans to grow its regional fleet with an order of eight new additional E175 jets and options for 13 more. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Horizon Air. The value of the contract,… Read the full press release