Halifax, N.S., 2022-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is pleased to share that the Park’N Fly lot at Halifax Stanfield will be reopening on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. This much-awaited announcement is an exciting and positive step towards the recovery of air travel to and from the region. The Park’N… Read the full press release
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Worldwide Flight Services announces ramp handling contract with Hainan Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
PARIS, FRANCE, 2022-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hainan Airlines has added a new ramp handling contract to its longstanding cargo handling partnership with Worldwide Flight Services at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Chinese airline, which has been a customer of WFS in Seattle for cargo handling since 2013, has now appointed WFS to also provide… Read the full press release
Emirates announces partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau
The agreement reaffirms the airline’s commitment to Sri Lanka and outlines mutually beneficial initiatives to help drive trade and tourism to the country. Since the nation safely re-opened to international tourists in February 2021, Emirates has carried more than 80,000 passengers to Colombo. Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has signed a… Read the full press release
Emirates celebrates women in aviation with Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate
Young Bahraini aviator’s inspirational journey highlights the importance of female role models in aviation Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The story of Bayan Al Turabi, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate, is one that celebrates women in aviation, and highlights the importance of female role models. Bayan’s inspirational… Read the full press release
Malaysia Aviation Group appoints Tunku Alizakri bin Raja Muhammad Alias and Zaiviji Ismail bin Abdullah as Non-Executive Directors
KLIA, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG” or the “Group”) welcomes the recent appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors, Tunku Alizakri bin Raja Muhammad Alias and Zaiviji Ismail bin Abdullah, to the MAG and Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s (MAB) Board of Directors (the “Board”) with effect from 7 March 2022. Commenting on… Read the full press release
Ryanair kicks off supersaver summer ‘22 travel offers
7 Days Of Unmissable Flight Offers DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline has today(4th Mar) announced an unmissable week of supersaver summer ‘22 travel offers, kicking off from Monday 7th – Sunday 13th March. With 7 astounding offers from €19.99 city breaks to ‘Buy One Get One Half Price’ seats up for grabs,… Read the full press release
Emirates inaugurates new retail sales office in Fujairah
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has opened the doors of a new retail sales office in Fujairah, further expanding its presence in the Northern Emirates and offering more convenience to customers wishing to book their next trip. Located in Al Ghilaila Building, overlooking the Fujairah corniche, the new office was inaugurated by… Read the full press release
Emirates helps preserve Dubai’s desert environment through ongoing investment at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — For almost 20 years, Emirates has helped support a sustainable and balanced ecosystem at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) through an ongoing investment of over AED 28 million (USD $7.6million). The funding has helped to preserve Dubai’s unique desert environment that is teeming with indigenous flora and… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines launches two daily nonstop flights from Monterrey to Austin & Houston starting June 2022
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The brightest planes in the sky will fly over the mountains of Northeastern Mexico for the first time this summer. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced two daily nonstop flights from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), starting in June 2022…. Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8 to its aircraft order with Boeing
With addition of new models, the 737-10s and 737-8s will maximize profit potential SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced plans today (March 2, 2022) to broaden our mainline fleet by adjusting our current 737-9 aircraft order with Boeing to include the bigger 737-10 and longer-range 737-8, which are all part… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program celebrates its 15th anniversary
Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program continues providing critical lifelines to patients and caregivers DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is embarking on the next era of its life-changing Medical Transportation Grant Program as it celebrates 15 years of providing free travel to families across North America. Through the program, hospitals and… Read the full press release
More than 23,000 passengers set to travel this week on Qantas and Jetstar flights to and from Perth
Sydney, Australia, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of travellers are preparing to take off to Western Australia with the border opening to all visitors quarantine free for the first time in almost two years from midnight tonight. After a false start last month, more than 23,000 passengers are booked to travel this week… Read the full press release
Caribbean Airlines launches non-stop service between Houston Texas and Guyana, with onward connectivity to Port of Spain, Trinidad
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines will operate direct non-stop service between Houston, Texas and Georgetown, Guyana, with onward connectivity to Port of Spain, Trinidad commencing March 22, 2022. The service will operate thrice weekly to/from Terminal D, of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday up until… Read the full press release
Emirates Skywards announces return of its annual charity drive “Thanks a Million”
The loyalty programme’s annual charity drive, “Thanks a Million,” is back to offer three lucky winners in the UAE a chance to win a share of 1 million Skywards Miles at Dubai World Cup. All proceeds will be made to the Emirates Airline Foundation, and winners will be announced on 28 March 2022. Dubai, UAE,… Read the full press release
Emirates introduces new check-in facility in Ajman
New facility will help save time and cut queues for customers from Ajman and the Northern Emirates DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is streamlining check-in formalities for its customers in Ajman and the Northern Emirates with the introduction of a new check-in facility in collaboration with the Ajman Transport Authority. The new… Read the full press release
London Luton Airport implements SITA Airport Management to automate routine tasks
By automating routine tasks, employees are free to focus where they are needed most. Luton, UK, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Within weeks of implementing SITA Airport Management, London Luton Airport (LLA) is reaping the benefits of streamlining the way it manages its day-to-day operations. SITA’s technology has helped the airport reduce the time and… Read the full press release
Norwegian adds 10 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet
LONDON, UK, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has a long-standing relationship with AerCap, the world’s largest aviation leasing company. The signed lease agreements also include eight Boeing 737-800 NG, which are part of the 70 aircraft fleet operational for the summer 2022 season. With these additions, Norwegian will have a total fleet of… Read the full press release
Finnair suspends flights in Russian airspace for one week
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair joins many other European airlines and suspends its flights in Russian airspace for one week. With this action, Finnair prepares for the possible upcoming regulatory changes. Finnair cancels its passenger and/or cargo flights to Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Shanghai and Guangzhou in Asia and to Moscow and… Read the full press release
Iga Swiatek wins the Qatar TotalEnergies Open tournament in Doha
The highly competitive championship featured eight of the world’s top 10 players The first WTA 1000 tournament of the 2022 season was held between 20-26 February at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Official Retail… Read the full press release
Air Canada announces 34 routes relaunching across the Atlantic and Pacific this Summer 2022
Most extensive schedule from Canada to global destinations Restoring popular European destinations, including Barcelona, Budapest, Copenhagen, Madrid, Milan, and Venice Increased connectivity to Air Canada’s large North American network Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Feb. 22, 2022) announced an expanded Summer 2022… Read the full press release
Aberdeen Airport welcomes Eastern Airways’ services to Wick John O’Groats Airport
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline is to start serving the key Scottish Airport hub of Aberdeen from Wick John O’Groats Airport in collaboration with The Highland Council and Transport Scotland. The new service will operate up to twice daily each way on weekdays and Sundays from… Read the full press release
David Lavorel named new CEO of SITA
Lavorel takes the reins as airlines and airports look to technology to support industry recovery. Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The SITA Board has announced the appointment of David Lavorel as the company’s new CEO. Under his leadership and vision, SITA will continue to lead a strategic change for the industry, helping… Read the full press release
CVG Airport welcomes Air Canada’s resumption of nonstop service to Toronto
Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has confirmed it will resume nonstop service between CVG Airport and Toronto Pearson (YYZ) on May 1, 2022, after being suspended for nearly two years due to the pandemic. The twice daily flights are now available to book at aircanada.com. Flights depart CVG daily at 6:10… Read the full press release
Indianapolis International Airport expects busy Spring Break Travel this March
Florida flights exceeding 2019 levels with 11,000 more seats in March 2022 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) anticipates a 31 percent overall increase in airline seat capacity this March compared to 2021, which will include the spring break periods for schools and universities across the state. The… Read the full press release
Swissport to provide airport ground services and air cargo handling for Philippines’ Cebu Pacific in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK)
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full press release
Indianapolis International Airport welcomes resumption of Air Canada’s services to Toronto
Daily nonstop flight to restart on May 15 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada will once again fly out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) when it restarts its daily flight to Toronto (YYZ) on May 15 on a 50-seater CRJ200 aircraft. The flight was halted previously due to pandemic challenges… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus resumes service from Dublin to San Francisco
Fly direct Dublin to San Francisco from 25th February Now offering 14 direct routes between Ireland and North America Great sale fares on offer now on all routes to the US with fares starting from €189 return Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is pleased to announce the return of its… Read the full press release
Qantas welcomes back first international tourists in almost two years
Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas flights from eight overseas destinations are touching down in Australia today (21ST FEBRUARY 2022), bringing the first international tourists in almost two years and an eagerly anticipated boost for the country’s tourism industry. The Qantas Group will fly more than 14,000 passengers into Australia this week… Read the full press release
Qantas Loyalty launches its latest financial services product — Qantas Business Money
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Business Rewards is making it easier for Australian companies to do business overseas through a global payments platform that also allows them to earn Qantas Points. Qantas Business Money will be available in the second quarter of the year to more than 350,000 small and medium… Read the full press release
Swissport to provide ground services for Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras at Viracopos International Airport
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has chosen Swissport to provide ground services at Viracopos International Airport (VCP), its hub airport in Campinas. The agreement covers ramp, cleaning, and cargo services. Azul Linhas Aéreas, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has contracted Swissport to provide… Read the full press release