Emirates gears up for Eid travel rush

Airline gearing up to handle more than 700,000 customers bound for holidays abroad Emirates check-in facility in Ajman open up to 24 hours before departure for customers travelling from the Northern Emirates DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — With the Eid travel rush just around the corner, the teams at Emirates are preparing… Read the full news article

dnata and Qatar Airways Cargo extend partnership in Belgium

Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, and Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, have extended their partnership in Belgium. The multi-year extension of the contract will see dnata continue to deliver a range of cargo handling and road feeder services for… Read the full news article

Pratt & Whitney joins SITA’s e-Aircraft® DataHub for big data analytics

US aircraft engine manufacturer to use SITA’s e-Aircraft® DataHub for big data analytics. Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and IT provider SITA have signed an agreement for full flight data retrieval and processing in support of predictive maintenance of aircraft engines. Many airlines will benefit from the new… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes Kuwait Airways’ direct flights between Kuwait and Manchester

Kuwait Airways set to launch direct flights to Manchester from 1st May Currently 49,000 passengers from the North of England travel there indirectly Inbound tourism boom predicted as pre-pandemic 23,000 people a year from Kuwait visited the North West, spending more than £22m Route set to be popular for students, with 2,960 currently studying at universities… Read the full news article

Swoop inaugurates service between Edmonton International Airport and Ottawa International Airport

Ottawa, ON, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, celebrated its first inaugural flight between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW). Swoop flight WO 510 took off from Edmonton this morning at 10:50 a.m. MT and arrived at 4:30pm local time in Ottawa. “Today’s  (April 25, 2022 )… Read the full news article

easyJet and GKN Aerospace to cooperate on reducing carbon emissions in aviation

London, UK, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced it is working with GKN Aerospace, the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, to work toward reducing carbon emissions in aviation through the adoption of zero carbon emission technologies. easyJet will support the development of GKN Aerospace’s Hydrogen Combustion (H2JET)… Read the full news article

easyJet and easyJet holidays add seven new routes to its UK network for summer 2022

easyJet has put 7 new routes from six UK airports on sale today with fares starting from £25.99* The airline is now the largest carrier to the Greek Islands from the UK, launching flights for the first time to Kos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Chania 100k new seats are now on sale from the UK to… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus announces up to 20% off on European flights and checked baggage this summer

Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The excitement for summer is building as Aer Lingus has just announced big savings on travel to Europe. Jetsetters can enjoy up to 20% off European flights as well as up to 20% off checked baggage right across summer. Jet off on a sunshine escape to the… Read the full news article

Swissport offers premium lounge experience in partnership with Luxury Escapes at Australia’s four largest airports

Australia & New Zealand, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has announced a new partnership between its airport lounges and Luxury Escapes, further strengthening its offering to travellers and airline partners at Australia’s four largest airports. The partnership means international lounge passes will be offered as part of Luxury Escapes’ deals or as an… Read the full news article

Allegiant announces plans to establish four-aircraft base at Provo Airport

Locally based operation to bring investment in jobs, future opportunities PROVO, Utah, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (April 26, 2022) announced plans to establish a four-aircraft base at Provo Airport (PVU). The Las Vegas-based company will invest approximately $95 million to establish the new base of operations, creating… Read the full news article

TAP pays tribute to one of the most important Portuguese musician by naming its Airbus A321LR Zeca Afonso

Lisbon, Portugal, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP gave the name of Zeca Afonso to one of its Airbus A321LR, in a tribute to one of the most important Portuguese poets, composers and performers of music and an emblematic figure of the beginning of a new era in Portugal. The musician is one of… Read the full news article

Emirates expands services across seven cities in the GCC and Middle East during Eid Al Fitr

Airline expands Eid schedule to serve more customers in the region as bookings for holiday period surge  Customers will also be able to enjoy specially crafted Eid menu to sweeten their celebrations DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With Eid Al Fitr approaching and more travellers planning to take to the skies, Emirates… Read the full news article

Students get up to 35% discount on airfares through Malaysia Airlines’ student travel programme

Students to Enjoy Additional 5% off for a limited time only KLIA, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festivity, Malaysia Airlines’ student travel programme, MHexplorer, is pleased to offer eligible students up to 35% discount on airfares to “Balik Kampung” and reunite with loved ones during the festive celebrations. To… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announces new routes connecting Dubrovnik with Wroclaw and London Luton Airport

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, today (APR 22, 2022) celebrates the launch of new  routes connecting Dubrovnik with Wroclaw and London Luton Airport. Wroclaw is the largest city in the western Poland, its unique charm, magnificent architecture and vibrant colors make it one Poland’s… Read the full news article

flydubai resumes operations to Ha’il and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia

The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to Ha’il and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia from 09 May with five flights a week The resumption of flights to Ha’il and Tabuk sees flydubai’s network in Saudi Arabia grow to ten points Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today (21… Read the full news article

easyJet announces return of its Fearless Flyer course to help nervous flyers take control and overcome their fears

Courses now available to book to help aerophobics overcome their fear of flying Ground course now available in a brand new virtual, online format Flight experiences available from 6 UK airports New VIP package now available, including a dedicated Captain to guide you through the experience flight day London, UK, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways launches novel virtual reality experience with the launch of QVerse

The award-winning airline introduces ‘Sama’, the industry’s first-ever MetaHuman cabin crew – inviting website users on a virtual journey of discovery ahead of their next adventure DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (22 April 2022) entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launches annual corporate social responsibility report

Carrier’s annual reports highlight spirit of corporate citizenship and feature key People, Performance, and Planet initiatives DALLAS, TX, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Apr 22, 2022) announces the launch of its annual corporate social responsibility report, the Southwest Airlines One Report. This integrated corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability… Read the full news article

Boeing supports Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture’s research with $10 million commitment

Company to support the Center’s work to conduct groundbreaking research with a five-year, $10 million contribution Boeing joins inaugural Center supporter FedEx as well as Southwest Airlines in supporting the study of natural carbon capture CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] today (April 21, 2022) announced its support of an… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways introduces new in-flight Business Class menu from multi-award-winning chef Richard Cross

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has launched its inaugural in-flight Business Class menu from multi-award-winning chef Richard Cross, taking the airline’s catering to new heights with innovative cooking techniques rarely seen in commercial aviation. Available onboard all Fiji Airways international flights, the debut Business Class menu from… Read the full news article

Charlotte Douglas International Airport to host Airport Job Fair on Saturday, April 30

Full-and Part-time Positions Are Available Charlotte, North Carolina, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its tenants will host an Airport Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd. American Airlines, TSA, HMSHost, Paradies Lagardère, City of Charlotte Aviation Department,… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes Air Canada’s resumption of non-stop service between Manchester and Toronto

Enhanced service with Air Canada mainline operating from Manchester Manchester, UK, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has announced it will resume its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester and Toronto, operating five-times weekly from 1 June – 30 September 2022. Air Canada flights from Manchester to Toronto will be operated with Airbus A330-300… Read the full news article

Blue Islands to fly visitors from The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland to Guernsey and Jersey throughout 2022

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has been selected by leading European tour operators as the partner airline flying visitors from The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland to Guernsey and Jersey throughout 2022. The European charter programme will see up to 44,000 visitor nights in the islands and a potential spend of… Read the full news article

Blue Islands announces latest Freedom to Fly course

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has welcomed the third cohort of 2022 on its latest Freedom to Fly course; the free course seeks to help those inhibited by the surprisingly common fear of flying, by combining technical insights, with behavioural change training and culminating in an experience flight around the… Read the full news article

SFO welcomes Breeze Airways plans to launch service to Westchester County, New York

U.S. low fare airline plans to launch service to Westchester County, New York in November 2022 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated an announcement today (April 20, 2022) from U.S. low fare airline Breeze Airways detailing plans to launch service to Westchester County, New York… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines adds aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Spirit to add more than 50 jobs at George Bush Intercontinental Airport MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (April 20, 2022) announced a commitment to deepen its roots in Houston with the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The facility, located along John… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines launches services from Memphis to Orlando and Las Vegas

Daily service to Las Vegas and Orlando kicks off, with Los Angeles service starting in 2023 MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bright yellow planes soared over the Home of the Blues for the first time today (April 20, 2022 ) as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launched service at Memphis International Airport (MEM). The… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of Emily Halverson as vice president of finance and controller

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named Emily Halverson vice president of finance and controller for Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group. As Alaska’s vice president of finance and controller, Halverson will set the strategy for and oversee financial reporting, payroll, investor relations and accounting operations. Halverson joined Alaska Airlines… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways reactivates partnership with IndiGo

Comprehensive code-share agreement enables seamless travel between seven cities in India and up to 150 destinations on Qatar Airways’ network, via Hamad International – the World’s Best Airport   Privilege Club Members will soon earn Avios on all code-share flights operated by IndiGo Doha, Qatar, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the multiple… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways offers corporate clients option to offset or reduce carbon emissions with the launch of its voluntary carbon offset programme

Reaffirming the Group’s ambition on Earth Day 2022 to reach the climate targets while driving innovation DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (21 April 2022) launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate customers. This initiative will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their own carbon emissions via a… Read the full news article