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ACI EUROPE and IATA welcome new EU Council Recommendation for travellers coming into the EU

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Brussels/Geneva, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the adoption today (22 February 2022) of an EU Council Recommendation for external travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to help re-start air connectivity. The new regime aligns with the Recommendation… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines receives FAA’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence”

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is honored to receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence” for the fourth consecutive year. The award is the highest distinction given by the administration for aviation companies that ensure 100 percent of their maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adopts Avios as the reward currency for all Privilege Club members worldwide

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Ground-breaking new partnership will open a new world of reward opportunities for Privilege Club members, in addition to their current redemption options The airline’s loyalty programme adopts Avios, a leading loyalty currency, on a 1:1 ratio with Qmiles DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 February 2022) announced that… Read the full press release

JAL participates in the “Plastic Circular Challenge 2025”

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Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL has announced its participation in the “Plastic Circular Challenge 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “this framework”) organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (hereinafter referred to as “WWF Japan”(*1)). Through the promotion of the 3R (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) + 1 (Redesign), we have set a goal… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates Roberto Bautista Agut for his impressive victory at the Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2022

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Bautista Agut defeated Basilashvili in the men’s annual championship final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex The ATP 250 tournament featured top players including Andy Murray, Nikoloz Basilashvili and Denis Shapovalov DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Sponsor… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates 25th anniversary with a retro livery on Boeing 777-300 aircraft

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The award-winning airline showcases a nostalgic reminder of its iconic early aircraft livery on Flight QR 0041 from Doha to Paris by Boeing 777 to mark its milestone anniversary Doha, Qatar, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways welcomed a nostalgic flashback to its early days of operation with the delivery of a Boeing… Read the full press release

Norwegian partners with Neste to enable corporate customers to reduce CO2 emissions from business travel

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LONDON, UK, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has entered into a collaboration agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Norwegian’s corporate customers can now reduce their CO2 emissions from business travel by up to 80 per cent through sustainable aviation fuel. The agreement is an important step in… Read the full press release

easyJet offers 90,000 extra seats on sale to some of Europe’s most popular destinations this summer

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90,000 additional seats are now on sale from the UK to some of Europe’s most popular ski and beach destinations Brits looking for a last chance Easter ski break can take advantage of more seats now available to Geneva, Innsbruck, and Salzburg Flights are now available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport to host a Jobs Fair to provide insight into over 400 positions created for the summer peak season

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport will be hosting a Jobs Fair next month to highlight the range of current job opportunities on offer. The Airport will be teaming up with other employers based across the site for an event on Thursday 3rd March, giving prospective candidates the chance to find… Read the full press release

SAS launches more extensive summer program with 230 direct routes from Scandinavia to 120 destinations

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to rising demand SAS is presenting a more extensive summer program with 230 direct routes from Scandinavia to 120 destinations. The Copenhagen to Boston route is reopening, alongside the addition of a second daily departure from Copenhagen to New York, during the spring. In the… Read the full press release

British Airways provides insight into what’s happening behind the scenes at British Airways with the launch of its brand new podcast

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British Airways new ‘The Check In’ podcast is created by colleagues, providing an insight into what’s happening behind the scenes at British Airways Episodes are hosted by four of the airline’s people with guests from different areas of the business Episode one is available to download now, with a focus on the airline’s BA Better… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to recognise the Sunflower

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British Airways has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to formally recognise the Sunflower Satisfaction among customers with accessibility needs has more than doubled following the airline’s investment in recent years in a number of initiatives, including a specialist customer care team for travellers who require additional assistance Increasing the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ sustainability plan featured in Vision 2045’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals campaign

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DALLAS, TX, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) is excited to announce it has joined the Vision 2045 campaign, a collaboration among multiple organizations and companies to share films and resources that aim to inspire businesses and people to take action toward a more sustainable future. “Southwest® is honored to be part… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to modernize its fleet with four Airbus A320neos

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New aircraft are more fuel efficient, quieter and more cost effective Until spring 2023 four A320neos will replace older A320s New cabin concept enhances travel comfort on short and medium haul routes Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “Latest technology enables up to 20 per cent less fuel consumption and reduces noise”. Vienna, Austria, 2022-Feb-17 —… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines signs firm order for seven Airbus A350F freighters at the Singapore Airshow 2022

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Singapore, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has firmed up an order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, with options for five more aircraft. The agreement was signed today (16 February 2022) at the Singapore Airshow 2022 by Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, and Mr Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop service to Orlando and Myrtle Beach in June 2022

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Spirit Airlines to launch nonstop routes to Orlando and Myrtle Beach in June 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is kicking the summer vacation season into high gear for Rochester travelers looking to fly south. Today (Feb. 15, 2022) the airline announced it will add Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nine nonstop routes to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) this spring

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Spirit Airlines adds nine new or resuming nonstop routes from across the Eastern U.S. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — More Spirit Guests are now only one flight away from the beaches and championship golf courses of Myrtle Beach. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Feb. 16, 2022) announced it will be connecting even more vacationers… Read the full press release

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company reaches its environmental sustainability target in a year by recycling more than one million kilograms of plastic waste

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QACC distributed over 40,000 linen items, including blankets, mattresses and duvets to home shelters and refugee camps around the globe The catering subsidiary cuts equipment weight by 257 tonnes a year resulting in reduction of CO2 emissions DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), the aircraft catering subsidiary of Qatar… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines takes travel offering’s value and flexibility to the next level with launch of Flight Pass

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Flight Pass benefits for travel lovers include a flat fee, peace of mind, and more flexibility to explore California and major West Coast destinations SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is blazing a new path for travel with the debut of… Read the full press release

Oman Air Records Management Manual received endorsement from National Records and Archives Authority

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Muscat, Oman, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air yesterday received endorsement of its Records Management Manual during an official signing by National Records and Archives Chairman HE Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhawyani and Oman Air Chief Executive Officer Eng. Abdulaziz Al Raisi. The Manual was signed at Oman Air’s headquarters and is the… Read the full press release

TAP launches new Funchal-Lisbon Air Shuttle service from 28 March

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Seven flights a day as of March 28 More flights, great flexibility and extra comfort in the connections between Madeira and mainland Portugal Launch promotion with roundtrip flights for 59 euros Lisbon, Portugal, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP launches today (14/02/22) the new Funchal – Lisbon Air Shuttle service, which already offers five… Read the full press release

flydubai to resume flights to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport

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flydubai launches five flights a week to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in addition to daily flights to Istanbul Airport (IST) Dubai-based airline resumes its operations to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) from 02 March Flight frequency to Istanbul increases to 12 flights a week Dubai, UAE, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline,… Read the full press release

easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal best deals across its network for a test-free trip

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Double-jabbed Brits can now jet off without any Covid tests for the first time in over a year Hundreds of thousands of travellers are jetting off over the half-term period with ski, city and beach breaks all proving popular easyJet is operating more seats to European test-free destinations from the UK than any other airline… Read the full press release

Patricia Bedient to replace Brad Tilden as chair of Alaska Air Group’s Board of Directors

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Part of the airline’s long-planned leadership succession SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s (AAG) Board of Directors announced today (Feb. 11, 2022) that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022. Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while Mr…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates Chelsea F.C. for winning the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™ title

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Chelsea edged Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™ finals that took place at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium With just over nine months to go until the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, fans can now secure their complete travel packages at qatarairways.com/FIFA2022 DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways extends… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways to start flights between New Zealand and Fiji

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Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has announced it will be commencing daily commercial flights between New Zealand and Fiji from Monday 14th March 2022. From 14th March, Fiji Airways plans to launch daily flights from Auckland to Nadi and up to three flights a week from Christchurch, and… Read the full press release

Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline Swoop acquired six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft

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Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline to add six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft Airline to introduce non-stop service to Newfoundland this spring – enabling Canadians to reconnect coast-to-coast Domestic network expansion adds 14 new non-stop routes including service to Deer Lake and St. John’s, Newfoundland; and Saint John, New Brunswick CALGARY, AB, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines partners with ATP Flight School, the nation’s largest flight school

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Feb. 10, 2022) announced its partnership with the nation’s largest flight school, Jacksonville-based ATP Flight School. The new Spirit Direct Program will expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots to include ATP’s more than 2,000 qualified students and flight instructors. It also provides… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of its services to Multan International Airport, Pakistan

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With three weekly flights to Multan, Qatar Airways will serve more cities in Pakistan than any other full service global airline to more than 140 destinations via the best airport in the world, Hamad International Airport. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways scheduled flights to Multan International Airport, Pakistan, will resume… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines plans for renovation and expansion of its lounges at Seattle and Portland airports

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All-new lounges planned for both airports with significant renovations in the near term SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has targeted a significant, multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of our most popular Lounges with plans for all-new locations at both at Seattle and Portland airports in the coming years. The revitalization of two current… Read the full press release