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Canada: Ultra-low fare airline Swoop announces a new non-stop service to Moncton, southeastern New Brunswick

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Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline continues Atlantic Canada expansion with new non-stop service to Moncton Moncton, NB, 2022-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 9, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low cost airline, is celebrating its inaugural flight between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Greater Moncton Roméo Leblanc International Airport (YQM). Swoop… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia expand their networks, lounges and loyalty programmes as part of a new partnership

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New agreement includes an expansive codeshare agreement and unparalleled loyalty partnership benefits offering Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways passengers unique rewards and seamless travel across both carriers’ networks Increased travel options and benefits across 35 destinations in Australia for Qatar Airways passengers and to more than 140 destinations worldwide for Virgin Australia passengers DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines announces massive investments in enhancing Customer Experience as the airline wins the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among Economy carriers in North America

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Carrier Updates on Five-year Plan of Investment and Evolution across Customer Experience; J.D. Power Recognizes Southwest for Highest Customer Satisfaction in North America among Economy Carriers DALLAS, TX, 2022-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), today (May 11, 2022) awarded the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among Economy carriers in… Read the full news article

Emirates again named ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the ninth consecutive time at the Business Traveller Middle East awards

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Airline also named Best Premium Economy Class, Best Economy Class and Best Frequent Flyer Programme DUBAI, U.A.E., 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has once again been crowned as ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the ninth consecutive time at last night’s Business Traveller Middle East awards. At a ceremony attended by key travel industry executives, the… Read the full news article

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Royal Air Maroc

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Royal Air Maroc have today (10 May 2022) launched a codeshare partnership, providing more travel options and connection choices for customers of both airlines between Dubai and Casablanca, and beyond. Effective later this month, both airlines will place their marketing codes on each other’s flights… Read the full news article

Emirates enhances customer experiences with new hospitality-based strategy

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One of the biggest people, process, and product initiatives ever implemented at the airline, the new strategy touches on all aspects of service design, development, and learning, and will empower frontline teams to deliver a consistent experience The Emirates Hospitality principles which underpin the strategy, were created in partnership with the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne… Read the full news article

Emirates and Malaysia Tourism Board collaborate to promote tourism and develop traffic into Malaysia

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Malaysia Tourism Board today (10 May 2022) during the 29th edition of the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai, to promote tourism and develop traffic into Malaysia from key markets across the airline’s network. In the presence of… Read the full news article

Emirates unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard and on ground

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Emirates Premium Economy will be deployed on high-traffic A380 routes to London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Sydney and Christchurch Announces at Arabian Travel Market that this new cabin class will be open for sale on 1 June, for flights from 1 August Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Flyers can look forward… Read the full news article

Malaysia Airlines announces new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha

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KLIA, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines will expand its international network with a new direct flight to its long-awaited destination, Doha, making it the third destination the airline flies to in the Middle East, after Jeddah and Madinah, effective 25 May 2022. The new service will provide passengers seamless connectivity via Hamad… Read the full news article

London City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route between Shetland Islands and London

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London, UK, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The first direct service from London City Airport to Shetland has taken off today (9 May), connecting Londoners with Britain’s most northerly archipelago. What is now the fastest way to travel to the Shetland Islands from London, the new route operated by Loganair (the UK’s largest regional… Read the full news article

flydubai presents its new Business Class seat offering at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM)

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The Dubai-based airline introduces a new recliner seat to the Business Class cabin of its fleet and showcases its signature flat-bed Business Class seat  The carrier continues to invest in enhancing its product offering and elevating the overall customer experience Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, showcases its new… Read the full news article

flydubai announces ten unique destinations to its popular seasonal summer destinations

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The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to popular seasonal summer destinations from 23 June flydubai grows its network to more than 100 destinations with the addition of Izmir, Pisa and adds frequencies on existing routes Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it will operate flights to ten… Read the full news article

flydubai named the Best Low-Cost Airline at the Business Traveller Middle East Award

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Dubai-based airline was named Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East for the 8th time Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, was recognised as the Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards. It is the 8th time that flydubai has won the… Read the full news article

dnata participates at Arabian Travel Market at the Dubai World Trade Centre, 9th – 12th May 2022

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, returns to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as it unveils its first dedicated stand at the Dubai event in 2022. Dubai-based dnata, which incorporates world-leading Travel, Airport Operations, Cargo, Catering & Retail divisions, is taking part in the region’s… Read the full news article

Swoop starts new daily, non-stop, flights between Kelowna and Edmonton

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Kelowna, BC, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 5, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its new daily, non-stop, flights between Kelowna and Edmonton with inaugural flight WO214 taking off from Edmonton International Airport at 8:35 a.m. MT and arriving at Kelowna International Airport at 10:45 a.m. local time. “We’re pleased to be adding… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to participate at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022

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Voted World’s Best Airline for the Sixth Time in 2021 – the fourth occasion since 2015 Award winning airline currently flies to 145 destinations worldwide with almost 1,500 flights per week – more than any other airline in the region All flights connect through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, currently named the 2021 “Best… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® named Program of the Year for the eighth time in InsiderFlyer’s 2022 Freddie Awards

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Carrier’s Rapid Rewards voted Program of the Year, Best Customer Service, and Best Loyalty Credit Card at 2022 Annual Freddie Awards DALLAS, TX, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Rapid Rewards® frequent flyer program held onto the distinction of Program of the Year for the eighth time in consumer selected InsiderFlyer’s 2022 Freddie Awards…. Read the full news article

Changi Airport holds first in-person Changi Airlines Awards after a two-year hiatus

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SINGAPORE, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In a resounding vote of confidence for Changi air hub’s recovery, more than 120 representatives from 71 airlines spanning 36 countries converged in Singapore for the annual Changi Airlines Awards (樟宜航空大奖) after a two-year hiatus. The high-signature event, which celebrates the year’s achievements and recognises airline partners’ contributions… Read the full news article

Qantas Distribution Platform now available for international travel agents

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas’ next-generation distribution platform is now available for international travel agents, unlocking capabilities for agents globally to offer more personalised customer service and access new revenue opportunities. From today (MAY 3 2022), the Qantas Distribution Platform – built using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards – will… Read the full news article

Qantas Group announces major fleet decisions that will reshape its international and domestic networks

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Approval of Project Sunrise, with order for 12 x Airbus A350s capable of flying direct from Australia to any other city including New York and London, starting from Sydney in late 2025. Domestic fleet renewal from late 2023, with order for 40 x A321XLRs and A220 aircraft; 94 purchase order rights spread over at least… Read the full news article

KLM appoints Marjan Rintel as President & CEO

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, KLM’s shareholders voted at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) to approve the appointment of Marjan Rintel as KLM’s President & CEO, effective 1 July 2022. The consultation process has also been concluded with the KLM Works Council. Now that the shareholders have voted to approve… Read the full news article

KLM reappoints Erik Swelheim as Managing Director; Fleur Pellerin and Cees ‘t Hart as Supervisory Directors

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s shareholders voted at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) to approve the reappointment of Erik Swelheim as Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of KLM. The shareholders further approved the reappointment of Fleur Pellerin and Cees ‘t Hart as members of KLM’s Supervisory Board. Swelheim has… Read the full news article

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes TUI’s inaugural flight to Cancun, Mexico

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Doncaster, England, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI’s inaugural flight to Cancun, Mexico took off from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) on Monday 2nd May. The new route represents a major commitment to Doncaster Sheffield Airport by TUI, the UK’s largest holiday operator. It’s TUI’s second long-haul destination flying from DSA in addition to the weekly… Read the full news article

Emirates announces more offers in Dubai with its My Emirates Summer Pass

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Exclusive deals at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE when customers show their Emirates boarding pass Complimentary Dubai Marina Cruise included Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Your Emirates boarding pass is more than a travel document or travel keepsake, it is also the key to the coolest deals in Dubai… Read the full news article

Emirates resumes services to Bali

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Bali, Indonesia, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates landed in Bali for the first time since the suspension of flights in 2020 due to the pandemic. Emirates flight EK398 landed in Denpasar International Airport (DPS) at 22:20 hrs on 1 May, and was welcomed by a spectacular water cannon salute to inaugurate the airline’s… Read the full news article

flydubai launches three-times weekly service to Izmir in Turkey from 26 June

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Flights to Izmir will start from 26 June with a three-times weekly service The carrier will further grow its network Turkey to six destinations with seasonal operations to Bodrum and Trabzon commencing from 23 June Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (29 April 2022) the launch… Read the full news article

Swoop inaugurates flight to Charlottetown Airport from Hamilton International Airport

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The ultra-not-expensive airline connects Prince Edward Island with new non-stop flights from Hamilton and Toronto.  Charlottetown, PEI, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 1, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO170 took off from Hamilton this morning at… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport welcomes easyJet’s new route to Liverpool

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has today (28 Apr 2022) announced a new route from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, which will take off for the first time this summer. Flights to Liverpool are scheduled to launch from 1 July 2022, with daily departures on Mondays,… Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Frontier Airlines’ services from Chicago Midway International Airport

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To Celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is Offering Fares as Low as $59* CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today (April 28, 2022) launches service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Eight of the airline’s 11 new routes begin this week as MDW becomes Frontier’s primary airport in… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways marks the start of the ‘Eid Al Fitr’ holiday with special celebrations onboard and in its Lounges at HIA

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Passengers will be offered ‘Mamoul’ butter date cookies from Qinwan –Qatar’s premium dates brand Doha, Qatar, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the start of the ‘Eid Al Fitr’ holiday with special celebrations onboard its aircraft and in Al Safwa First and Al… Read the full news article