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Spanish Olympic Committee and Iberia sign new sponsorship agreement for the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Tokyo

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Iberia and the Spanish Olympic Committee today signed a cooperation agreement next to the new Airbus A350 christened the “Equipo Olímpico Español” [Spanish Olympic Team], in recognition of the sports competitors who will represent Spain at this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. Members of the Spanish canoeing, taekwondo, sailing, judo, and field hockey teams were… Read the full press release

Ryanair launched rescue fares to accommodate customers affected by Wizz Air’s suspension of Odesa routes and cancellation of London Luton routes

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (13 Feb), launched rescue fares starting from €19.99 on 7 routes to accommodate customers affected by Wizz Air’s suspension of all routes to/from Odesa until June 2020, and cancellation of London Luton routes to Prague and Oslo Torp from May 2020. Ryanair… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation Singapore completes the region’s first 96-month inspection on an Embraer Lineage 1000

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Basel, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation Singapore announces completion of the region’s first 96-month inspection on an Embraer Lineage 1000.  The 96-month inspection was completed in conjunction with a major pylon modification and a Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) system upgrade. Both the service bulletin modification and the upgrade are… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation appointed to exclusively handle all Customer Demonstration Flights during the Singapore Airshow

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Basel, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation will exclusively handle all Customer Demonstration Flights (CDFs) during the Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest Aerospace event being held at Changi Exhibition Centre from 11-16 February, 2020. The company was appointed by Experia Events, the official organizer of Singapore Airshow 2020. It is IS-BAH Stage II certified… Read the full press release

SAS continues planned campaign ”WHAT IS TRULY SCANDINAVIAN”

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is a Scandinavian airline that brings travelers to, from and within Scandinavia, and we stand behind the message in the film that travel enriches us. We are proud of our Scandinavian heritage. It is part of SAS’ DNA and the foundation for our existence. We are… Read the full press release

South African Airways announces Valentine’s Day promo

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and a Skytrax 4-Star rated airline, is offering special fares just in time to give the gift of South Africa to someone special this Valentine’s Day. Round-trip Economy Class fares start from $829* (restrictions apply)… Read the full press release

British Airways announces Valentine’s Day offers

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a range of short and long haul offers to destinations including Barcelona, New Orleans, Seychelles and Venice.  Customers who book two Club cabin tickets can make a saving of up to £800 per person compared to… Read the full press release

Qantas to fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenslanders will today (9TH FEBRUARY 2020) fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. Qantas International CEO Tino La Spina will join Queensland Tourism Minister, the Hon. Kate Jones and Brisbane Airport… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces direct flights between Krasnoyarsk and Bratsk

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Moscow, Russia, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has launched ticket sales for direct flights between Krasnoyarsk and Bratsk. Daily flights will operate on the following timetable: Route Flight Departure time* Arrival time* Krasnoyarsk-Bratsk SU 2870 15:45 18:00 Bratsk-Krasnoyarsk SU 2871 19:00 19:25 *All times local The new flights are being launched following the… Read the full press release

Students gathered for an immersive session at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature’s Education Programme

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Close to 250 students from 8 schools may be one step closer to answering the question on everyone’s mind – “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport recognized its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The past year at Budapest Airport was characterized by increasing passenger traffic, development and sustainability. Budapest Airport handed out awards at a gala dinner to its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners, who contributed to Ferenc Liszt International Airport remaining the fastest developing airport in the… Read the full press release

Swissport Executive Aviation moved into a dedicated VIP terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Executive Aviation, a subsidiary of Swissport International AG, is further expanding its business in Morocco. After establishing its first Moroccan fixed-base operation (FBO) for business and executive aviation in Casablanca in 2018, Swissport now moved into a dedicated VIP terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport, which opened… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Sponsor of the Union for International Cancer Control

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The airline has been active in the last few years with its support for cancer awareness with ‘Think Pink’ campaign and the opening of a new ward at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan  DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is privileged to announce it has become the Official Airline Sponsor of… Read the full press release

Emirates to treat customers with unique desserts and treats this Valentine’s Day

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across its network of lounges spread over six continents. To celebrate the season of love, Emirates’ chefs have created Valentine’s Day… Read the full press release

dnata starts operations in Canada with the opening of its new facility at Vancouver International Airport

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Expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment in Vancouver, creating 80 jobs Vancouver, Canada, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its global catering network. The company commenced operations in Canada by opening a new, 48,000ft2 (4,460m²) facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). dnata’s latest expansion… Read the full press release

Swoop marks the 2nd year anniversary of its website, FlySwoop.com

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The airline’s rapid growth affirms Canadians’ need to have more affordable air travel CALGARY, CANADA, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Group Ltd., is excited to announce it is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its website, FlySwoop.com, on Feb. 1, 2020. To celebrate, Swoop will be extending… Read the full press release

British Airways trials automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is exclusively trialling an automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges. Cocktails are dispensed in under 45 seconds, adding a new dimension to the food and drink available for customers. Available until March 2020, British Airways’ First and Club World customers travelling from San Francisco and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most successful football club

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Qatar Airways is the club’s new Official Airline Partner Paris Saint-Germain are the latest high-profile addition to Qatar Airways’ expanding portfolio of global football sponsorships DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most… Read the full press release

Boeing will retire the Aviall brand name

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Further advances Boeing’s supply chain and parts distribution capability to better serve customers across the $3.1 trillion, 10-year services market Customer and supplier interfaces to integrate over brand phase-out period PLANO, Texas, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced that it will retire the Aviall brand name. Parts, equipment and supply chain… Read the full press release

SAS suspends all flights to and from Shanghai and Beijing

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The safety of our passengers and employees is our highest priority. After evaluating the situation in China regarding the Coronavirus, SAS has decided to suspend all flights to and from Shanghai and Beijing, as from tomorrow Friday 31st January, until February 9th. SAS will also close sales… Read the full press release

Allegiant is the Official Airline of the Indianapolis Colts

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant and the Indianapolis Colts have entered a partnership that will make Allegiant the “Official Airline of the Indianapolis Colts,” the airline and the team announced today (Jan. 29, 2020). Allegiant has been a proud airline sponsor of the Colts since 2015, but this new, multi-year agreement unites one… Read the full press release

Finavia joins a Nordic initiative to enhance the development of electric aviation

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Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has joined a Nordic initiative to enhance the development of electric aviation. The Network for Electric Aviation (NEA) is a unique initiative, where Nordic actors come together to accelerate the introduction of electric aviation in the Nordic countries. “Electric-powered aircraft will likely be a vital part… Read the full press release

Qantas Group’s new Pilot Academy in Toowoomba officially opened

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New flight training school formally opens in Toowoomba Scholarship program launched for Indigenous, female and regional students Toowoomba, Australia, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The next generation of pilots will learn to fly at the Qantas Group’s new Pilot Academy in Toowoomba, which was officially opened today. The Pilot Academy will have the capacity… Read the full press release

Emirates announces new daily service from Dubai to Penang International Airport via Singapore

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Penang will become Emirates’ second destination in Malaysia Travellers in northern region of Malaysia to have direct access to Emirates’ global network via Dubai DUBAI, U.A.E., 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates announced today (27 January 2020) its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN), via… Read the full press release

Emirates voted ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best First Class’ at the 2019 ULTRAs

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DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has picked up ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best First Class’ at the prestigious 2019 ULTRAs. Voted by the hundreds of thousands of readers of The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazines Ultratravel UK and Ultratravel Middle East, the awards are the industry hallmark of the world’s… Read the full press release

SAS’ first Airbus A350 Ingegerd Viking to fly its inaugural flight from Copenhagen to Chicago

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The first of SAS eight Airbus A350s, Ingegerd Viking, is to fly its inaugural flight, SK943, today (January 28, 2020) from Copenhagen to Chicago. On each flight, a total of 300 travelers can look forward to a comfortable flight, including a cabin with new seat models and… Read the full press release

City of Chicago announces key designers for O’Hare 21 expansion and modernization program

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CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — With the O’Hare 21 expansion and modernization program already well underway, the City of Chicago today announced a critical milestone, securing the services of its three key designers. The City’s contract with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP (SOM) to design two new satellite concourses immediately west of… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines first U.S. airline to receive STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification for its Luly Yang custom-designed uniform collection

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is rolling out its new Luly Yang custom-designed uniform collection certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, the highest industry standard for safety, making Alaska and Horizon Air the first U.S. airlines to achieve this certification. “This is a major milestone that was years in the making. Before the designs,… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways trials an autonomous electric bus at Haneda International Airport

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Autonomous electric bus allows simplified travel within the airport, boosting convenience for both passengers and staff. Trials demonstrate how ANA continues to promote technological innovation in the aviation and airline industry. ANA illustrates the commitment to the environment by using eco-friendly electric buses to reduce carbon emission. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrates 20 years of service in Bahrain

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DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — On 25 January 2000, Emirates took off from Dubai International Airport headed for Bahrain. When the B777-200 landed, it marked a major milestone for the airline – its first flight to the country. Twenty years later, the route has gone from strength-to-strength, and since the first flight, more… Read the full press release