British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK

British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited SAF is produced from sustainable sources such as waste gases, crop and forestry residues, household and commercial waste and used cooking oil, and… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Emerald Airlines’ services to Birmingham

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, today (24 Mar 2022) commences its services from Belfast City Airport, with its inaugural flight from Belfast City to Birmingham departing this morning, 24th March, at 06:50 AM. The first phase of services will commence today, 24th March 2022,… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free the Official Partner of Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2022

The award-winning retailer is offering a grand prize of USD $155,000 to any participating golfer who hits a Hole-in-One on the third hole DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Partner of the popular Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2022, is thrilled to participate at this year’s golf tournament… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces ‘Fly and Win’ promotion winners

‘Fly and Win’ promotion by the award-winning airline changes the life of a UK-based Filipino nurse forever DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A nurse from the United Kingdom has won first prize in Qatar Airways’ ‘Fly and Win’ campaign; becoming a US dollar millionaire overnight. Two other lucky prize winners, from Kenya… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Cargo adds two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet

Alaska Air Cargo will convert two Alaska Airlines passenger jets to an all-freight aircraft for cargo service in 2023 Five dedicated 737 freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network  NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Cargo announced today (March 24, 2022) it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group extends co-branded credit card agreement with Bank of America

Continues Longstanding Relationship Through 2030   Expanded Partnership will Further Drive Credit Card Acquisition and Loyalty  Strengthened Benefits to be Introduced in the Second Half of 2022  New York, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) today (March 24, 2022) announced an extension of… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific collaborates with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as it relaunches its Cadet Pilot training programme

Hong Kong’s home carrier is looking to recruit and train more than 800 local cadet pilots by 2025 HongKong, China, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is relaunching its Cadet Pilot training programme in a new collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) that aims to further enhance Hong Kong’s reputation as a… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines offers customers more flexibility, choice, and rewards through Wanna Get Away Plus™

New fare offers more options, more flexibility, more rewards Dallas, TX, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is excited to announce Wanna Get Away Plus™, a new fare that joins Wanna Get Away®, Anytime, and Business Select® in the Company’s fare product lineup. This fare will be available to Customers late in the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines inaugurates new Technical Operations complex at Denver International Airport

Southwest Airlines opens new $100 million maintenance facility as it lays foundation to support long-term growth, vision, and bringing more Mile High Heart to the Denver community DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 24, 2022) is celebrating the completion of a major infrastructure investment to support its… Read the full press release

Emirates announces fourteen weekly services from Dubai to Melbourne

Airline ramps up services to Melbourne to meet the demand for international travel following borders re-opening Twice daily flights, served by the flagship A380 aircraft, will provide more than 1,000 seats a day to the Victorian capital Emirates’ Australian operations will soar to 42 weekly flights, with the airline continuing to reaffirm its commitment to… Read the full press release

SAS announces departure of its CFO, Magnus Örnberg

Today, SAS Executive Vice President and CFO, Magnus Örnberg announced that he will leave SAS in the spring of 2022 Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — “I want to thank Magnus for his great efforts for SAS. I regret that Magnus chooses to leave and wish him well on his future endeavours”, says… Read the full press release

IATA launches IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation methodology for the industry to quantify CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. As travelers, corporate… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces new routes at Newark with daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Oakland and Pittsburgh

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer travel is getting easier for Guests booking to/from northern New Jersey with the announcement of new, nonstop flight options serving destinations stretching from coast to coast. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (March 23, 2022) announced four new routes at Newark (EWR) with daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 12 new routes

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe Ltd, one of the UK’s newest airlines, has confirmed 12 new routes from George Best Belfast City Airport, with seats on sale now at www.flybe.com. The airline will operate services from Belfast City to Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Manchester, Southampton, Aberdeen,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways All Set to Participate in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw Event

The draw will take place in Doha to decide the final groups for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Football fans from around the world can look forward to cheering on their team of choice with the airline’s unique FIFA World Cup™ travel packages, inclusive of match tickets, flights and accommodation DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 —… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club adopts Avios as its reward currency

Members can now benefit from a wide range of guaranteed award seats and competitive prices for redemption tickets with Qatar Airways Privilege Club From 23-31 March, members can enjoy bonus Avios when booking their next flight using Cash + Avios DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that Privilege Club has… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport announces 2022 summer schedule with flights to 26 destinations

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday options from Shannon Airport are receiving a boost with a bumper summer season in store at the airport which will see flights to 26 destinations with 108 weekly departures. The launch of Shannon Airport’s summer schedule is getting off to a flying start with four destinations to… Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air offers discounts for young people this Easter

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the approach of school and the Easter holidays, when traditionally many young people and students studying abroad return home, the national airline Bulgaria Air offers them special tariffs with flexible conditions. Youth tariffs include 2 pieces free checked luggage up to 23 kg each, the right to 1 change of date free… Read the full press release

oneworld® Alliance to purchase up to 200 million gallons of SAF per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo

NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel is expected to commence… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces its Pathway to Net Zero decarbonisation strategy

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (21 Mar) announced its decarbonisation strategy – Pathway to Net Zero. Developed to reduce its carbon emissions and the impact of its operations on the environment, this strategy outlines four core strategic pillars underpinning the airline’s ambitious goal of net carbon zero by 2050: 34% decarbonisation through… Read the full press release

SITA’s AIRCOM® Cockpit Services to enhance Cebu Pacific Air’s cockpit communications

The airline’s new-generation fleet will be factory-fitted with innovative communications technology. Manila, Philippines, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific Air has selected SITA to support its digital transformation agenda leveraging SITA’s renowned AIRCOM® Cockpit Services integrated with Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) satellite network service. The combined solutions will enhance cockpit communications while delivering greater operational efficiencies on… Read the full press release

Finnair part of oneworld’s joint commitment to purchase more than 350 million gallons of SAF

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel will commence from 2027,… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomes BA CityFlyer’s new services to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg and resumption of Rotterdam and Nice connections

LCY sees its fourth consecutive busiest week, up 40% on February with the airport on track to have its best month since the start of the pandemic. LCY reaches 2019 business traffic share, representing 46% of passenger journeys. BA CityFlyer starts new routes from LCY to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg, plus restarts key routes to Rotterdam and Nice… Read the full press release

KLM expands capacity on European routes to 16 million seats in total

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With direct flights to 167 destinations, KLM is ready for summer. Between 27 March and 29 October, KLM will fly to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations, offering excellent choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Europe: increased capacity Demand for air travel is increasing as Covid-19… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo resumes cargo hub operations in Dubai South and Emirates SkyCentral DWC

Emirates SkyCentral DWC will resume full operations on 26 March 2022 Seamless connectivity between DXB & DWC hubs with 24*7 trucking Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub in Dubai South, Emirates SkyCentral DWC, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from 26 March… Read the full press release

Ryanair donates €15,000 to its charity partner, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation

Customer Scratch card Sales Support Charity Donation DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline has today (16 March) donated €15,000 to its longstanding charity partner, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, to support the charity’s work in providing in-home nursing care and respite support for over 400 young children with… Read the full press release

Air Canada opens new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility

16-million investment is part of Air Canada Cargo’s expansion strategy MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced the inauguration of Air Canada Cargo’s new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility. The $16-million project was undertaken to expand and enhance Air Canada Cargo’s cold… Read the full press release

Air Canada resumes daily services to Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland

Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces new service to Albuquerque, Boise and Reno

Spirit announces new service in Albuquerque (ABQ), Boise (BOI) and Reno (RNO) as its Las Vegas route map grows to 40+ nonstop destinations MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit today (March 16, 2022) announced an expansion out west with new service to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), Boise Airport (BOI), and Reno-Tahoe International Airport… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces leadership change

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 16, 2022) announced several Leadership promotions and new Executives. Southwest® welcomes onboard Christa Lucas as Vice President Governmental Affairs. Lucas joins Southwest from the National Business Aviation Association, where she was Senior Vice President and led its government affairs, policy, and advocacy efforts. She will… Read the full press release