British Airways and American Express announce Companion Vouchers to solo travellers

London, UK, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers embarking on solo adventures around the world can now enjoy new benefits from their Companion Voucher, British Airways and American Express have announced. From today (13-06-2022), Cardmembers who have earned a Companion Voucher since September 2021 on either the British Airways American Express® Credit Card or… Read the full press release

Forty-four non-profit organizations to receive support from The Spirit Charitable Foundation in 2022

Twenty South Florida charitable organizations receiving support MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spirit Charitable Foundation announces it has pledged $1 million to a total of 44 non-profit organizations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean for 2022. The donations fuel the Foundation’s commitment to supporting its three key pillars: children and families,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and GE Aviation launch ‘Leadership, Future and Culture’ training programme

National Senior Managers of Qatar Airways attended the specialised one-week training programme in New York GE’s facilities Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and GE Aviation have joined forces to launch a customised training programme under the name ‘Leadership, Future and Culture’ (LFC). National Senior Managers of Qatar Airways attended this… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches daily sweepstakes until its official birthday on June 18

Carrier celebrates national holiday with sweepstakes offering up to 15 million Rapid Rewards bonus points, round trip air travel for winners and guests, and promotional Companion Passes throughout its birthday week DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) is celebrating its 51st birthday and national holiday, Wanna Get Away Day,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines releases Leadership book “Leading with Heart: Living & Working the Southwest Way

Carrier pays tribute to its legacy of leading with Heart, giving readers a “behind-the-curtain” view into its unique Culture and rich history, championing the Leaders of tomorrow DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) is celebrating more than 50 years of putting People first by releasing a one-of-a-kind… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways welcomes Edwin Nand as the new Manager of Corporate Communications

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has appointed Mr. Edwin Nand as the new Manager of Corporate Communications. Mr. Nand will take up the role on 27th June, 2022. “After going all-out in support of Fiji’s re-opening, Fiji Airways is now leading Fiji’s economic recovery from the skies…. Read the full press release

Swoop inaugurates services between Comox Valley Airport and Edmonton International Airport

The ultra-not-expensive airline takes their summer expansion west, celebrating its first flight from Comox, BC to Edmonton, AB  Comox, BC, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 9, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) from Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Swoop flight WO217 landed in Comox… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to host 78th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Doha

Global aviation leaders to meet in Doha on 19-21 June 2022 Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to host the 78th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Doha. This year’s IATA AGM takes place in Doha from 19th to 21st June… Read the full press release

Munich Airport welcomes Somon Air’s weekly flights between Munich and Dushanbe

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Somon Air with the IATA code SZ offers weekly flights from Munich to the Tajik capital Dushanbe. The flight lands every Monday at 09:30 in Munich and departs at 11:30 back to the Dushanbe hub. A Boeing 737-900 ER is in service on the… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways wins 2022 Passenger Choice Award® for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has been awarded the 2022 Passenger Choice Award® for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Fiji’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency, Mr. Jitoko Tikolevu, accepted the award on behalf of… Read the full press release

Emirates recognised with Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage awards at 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers around the world have recognised Emirates for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East, with the airline bagging these awards at the prestigious 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards® ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland. For the awards this year, verified passengers flying… Read the full press release

Heathrow Terminal 4 to reopen to travellers for the first time in over 2 years on 14 June

Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers for the first time in two years on 14 June New starters and infrastructure have been brought in for the summer peak Heathrow mobilises ‘Here to Help’ to help passengers on their journeys London, UK, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 June Terminal 4 will reopen to… Read the full press release

Swissport signs partnership with Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ —Swissport has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation, further strengthening the global aviation services company’s commitment to the education and training of future aviation professionals and leaders in the MEA region. On May 13, Swissport entered into a Cooperation… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines’ subsidiary McGee Air Services appoints Justin Neff as president

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors for McGee Air Services Inc. today (June 7, 2022) named Justin Neff president of the wholly-owned ground operations subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. Neff joins McGee after eight years working at Alaska Airlines, most recently as managing director of engines, material, components and lease… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive introduces new Air Ionisation System on its G650ER aircraft

Eco-friendly Air Ionisation System set to be installed across Qatar Executive’s ultra-modern Gulfstream G650ER fleet Qatar Executive set to receive three brand-new G650ER jets in 2022 DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is set to introduce a new Air Ionisation System on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates service to Santorini and resumes flights to Mykonos

The World’s Best Airline will fly three-times a week to the famous Greek island Passengers can now connect to the iconic destination from more than 150 locations via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport, Doha Doha, QATAR, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As the holiday season gets under way, Qatar Airways is making… Read the full press release

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Airlink

Flights are available for booking immediately   DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership. The Emirates and Airlink partnership makes it easier for customers to create their ideal itinerary and benefit from seamless connections and a single booking reference across eight domestic South African cities via… Read the full press release

dnata to further enhance its environmental efficiency with US$ 100 million investment

Global air and travel services provider to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced that it would invest US$ 100 million in green operations in the next two years to further enhance environmental efficiency across its… Read the full press release

flydubai announces resumption of services to Abha in Saudi Arabia

The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to Abha in Saudi Arabia from 23 June with a daily service The carrier grows its network to more than 100 destinations served by a fleet of 64 Boeing 737 aircraft Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today (03 June… Read the full press release

Air Canada recognized with five Global Traveler and WhereverFamily awards

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada won five honours in a series of awards for excellence in leisure and lifestyle travel, and the best of family travel. The carrier was voted by readers of FXExpress Publications’ well-regarded travel magazine, Global Traveler and its sister publication WhereverFamily for the following accolades: Leisure Lifestyle Awards Best… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport welcomes Air Canada’s nonstop service from Kansas City to Toronto

Kansas City, MO, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 1996, Air Canada inaugurated nonstop service from Kansas City to Toronto. After decades of linking the two North American countries with nonstop air service, the carrier ceased operating the route during the pandemic in March 2020.The day has come to rejoin the two countries… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines starts thrice-weekly service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, commenced thrice-weekly passenger service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo as of 01 June 2022. The new flight increases the frequency of Ethiopian Airlines’ flights to Washington DC to 10 from the existing seven weekly flights it operates via Dublin. The… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes AnadoluJet’s services between Budapest and Istanbul

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Istanbul, a city that is both European and Asian, is a favorite with many travelers, with its unique culture and fascinating history. Tens of thousands of Hungarians travel from Budapest to the Turkish metropolis every year, and from June, they can do so with AnadoluJet flights as… Read the full press release

SAS starts direct routes to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is expanding its network in North America and is now starting direct routes to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm. SAS will operate three weekly flights from Copenhagen and four weekly flights from Stockholm with its brand-new A321LR aircraft. The inaugural flight takes place on June 2[nd]… Read the full press release

British Airways inaugurates the only direct route between London and Oregon

London, UK, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 3, 2022) Portland, Oregon became the newest destination on the British Airways route map as flight BA0267 touched down at Portland International Airport (PDX) at 5.05pm local time. Creating the only direct route between London (Heathrow) and Oregon, the inaugural flight received a warm local… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes Finnair’s new Helsinki−Seattle route

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The opening of Finnair’s new Helsinki−Seattle route was celebrated at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday, 1 June, in a cheerful atmosphere. Finnair flies to its new destination three times a week. “We are very happy that this connection between Helsinki and Seattle has now been opened. This new… Read the full press release

flydubai offers special fares to ten unique destinations this summer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ —Dubai-based airline flydubai is offering special fares to ten unique destinations for the upcoming summer travel period. This summer offer includes special fares to some of our popular summer destinations like Bodrum, Mykonos, Santorini and Tivat, and also features flydubai’s latest destinations Izmir and Pisa. This… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Iberia Airlines new nonstop service between Washington, D.C. and Madrid

New capital-to-capital connection features special-themed aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel blend Washington DC, USA, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority celebrated the launch of Iberia Airline’s new nonstop service between Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Spain’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) on Wednesday. The inaugural flight, featuring a special City of Madrid… Read the full press release

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ new nonstop flights to Lomé, Togo

First-ever nonstop service from North America to African nation of Togo Washington DC, USA, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority celebrated the launch of Ethiopian Airlines’ new nonstop flights from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lomé, Togo (LFW), on Wednesday. The new service, operating three times per week on a… Read the full press release

Qantas celebrates new direct Perth – Rome services with Italian favourites

Sydney, Australia, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Italian favourites will feature across selected Qantas lounge and international inflight menus this month to celebrate the Flying Kangaroo’s new direct Perth – Rome services which launch on 25 June. Passengers taking off on the new services will experience la dolce vita in the sky with an… Read the full press release