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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe and Italy’s No 1 airline, today (21 Jan) announced it is the first airline to be awarded the ‘OK Codacons’ seal, in recognition for having reliable and transparent T&Cs, efficient customer service and user-friendly website. The appointment by Codacons, Italy’s leading consumer association – follows… Read the full press release
ear of the Rat sees Manchester Airport commence services to Shanghai in March Huge boost to the 183,000 people across the North who travel there via other means Business and trade boom predicted as existing Chinese routes have already seen a 38% increase in Chinese visitors, average spend per visit increasing by 94% and export… Read the full press release
Five local schools enjoyed an action-packed day easyJet and Surrey Police among partners present along with 40 Gatwick volunteers The series of roadshows will continue to its fourth roadshow in West Sussex in March LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — One thousand pupils from five local schools visited a Gatwick Airport Roadshow at… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ —South African Airways (SAA) new Airbus A350-900 operated its first international flight from O.R Tambo International (ORTIA) airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. “This inaugural flight was the first that we plan to introduce on our international routes in the near future. We… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The City is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal, state and local agencies to implement a screening program at O’Hare International Airport for travelers from a specific region of China in response to cases from that country of… Read the full press release
The launch was marked by a spectacular performance of Chinese lion dancers Lancôme will offer a magical experience on the pop-up and will reveal its Advanced Genefique Serum in a limited-edition red bottle until March 2020 DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) and Qatar Airways,… Read the full press release
The lounge will offer gourmet food options and a bright, open relaxation space for passengers flying out of Narita International Airport’s Terminal 1, Satellite 2. The lounge’s interior design was overseen by the renowned designer Kengo Kuma. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven… Read the full press release
Pasay City, Philippines, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will re-introduce a nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles service in May 2020, restoring the only direct air link between the Visayas and Mainland USA. Residents of various cities in the Visayas and Mindanao will enjoy convenient connections via Cebu for their travels to Los… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group selects Google Cloud as strategic partner to optimize operational performance Revolutionary system for airline operations COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flight delays, rebookings due to missed flights and extreme weather conditions are some of the many factors that can disrupt a flight schedule. In the interests of their customers, the… Read the full press release