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Emirates SkyCargo and Cainiao Smart Logistics Network partner in cross-border e-commerce trade and airline cargo operation

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates and the largest international cargo airline, has signed an MoU with Cainiao Smart Logistics  Network Ltd. (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group, to jointly facilitate the delivery of cross-border parcels as Cainiao looks to expand its global logistics… Read the full news article

SAS delivers exclusive new inflight drinks this summer

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is looking forward to treating travelers this summer continuing two exciting collaborations delivering exclusive new inflight drinks.  A SAS exclusive deal with Charles Heidsieck will serve up a new vintage Champagne, while a continued collaboration with Mikkeller delivers a summery non-alcoholic beer from the Danish brewery. The… Read the full news article

South African Airways increases service between East London and Johannesburg

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2018-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has added capacity to the Eastern Cape for business travellers between East London and Johannesburg. SAA currently operates 24 flights per week between Johannesburg and East London, with a double daily service (except on Mondays and Saturdays). Effective Sunday 10 June 2018 the… Read the full news article

YYC welcomes American Airlines’ new Calgary-Chicago service

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American grows to nearly 70 daily flights from Canada, reaffirming its commitment to the country Onward connections in Chicago O’Hare to over 130 destinations CALGARY, Canada, 2018-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has begun new, seasonal service between YYC Calgary International Airport and its Chicago O’Hare (ORD) hub. Flights are operated using 76-seat Embraer… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines introduces new Economy Light air fare to its North American destinations

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Whoever travels only with hand luggage pays less – Tickets available starting at EUR 560 for round trip flights  New North America Economy Light air fare effective immediately  Passengers can individually book baggage or a desired seat  VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, Austrian Airlines passengers can book the so-called “Economy Light”… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines names Erik Mosch as new Head of Product Management

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The former CEO of Lufthansa InTouch is also simultaneously responsible for “Product Management Ancillary Services” of the Lufthansa Group since June 1, 2018 VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ —  The former CEO of Lufthansa InTouch is also simultaneously responsible for “Product Management Ancillary Services” of the Lufthansa Group since June 1, 2018 Erik… Read the full news article

The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund helps Mitchell House School set up an outdoor classroom

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has provided furniture which has enabled a local school to set up an outdoor classroom. Mitchell House School used funding from the airport to buy tables and chairs, which are set up on its grounds when weather permits. The… Read the full news article

British Airways and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, have today announced a new partnership which will open up more routes between London and the South Pacific than ever before. With its idyllic beaches, world-famous dive sites and lush green forests, Fiji and its extremely popular island destinations… Read the full news article

dnata to provide EGYPTAIR with cargo handling services from its facility at Dubai World Central

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, expands its partnership with EGYPTAIR in Dubai. Starting today (30 May 2018), dnata will provide the airline with premium cargo handling services from its best-in-class facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).  EGYPTAIR will initially operate one cargo flight a… Read the full news article

Heathrow welcomes China Southern’s two new direct routes to the Chinese cities: Wuhan and Sanya

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China Southern to launch new direct services to Wuhan and Sanya – yet European hub airports competitors are still flying to 10 more Chinese destinations Analysis from CEBR reveals that the value of exports passing through Heathrow has increased by £2.9 billion since Q1 2017 however risks from capacity constraints remain For the second year,… Read the full news article

IATA expects solid performance for airlines despite rising costs in 2018

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MONTREAL, Canada, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — IATA announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion (4.1% net margin) in 2018. This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel and labor, but also the upturn in the interest rate cycle. These rising costs are the main driver… Read the full news article

IATA strengthens partnership with The African Airline Association

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Airline Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation. The MoU was signed by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO and AFRAA’s Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé on the sidelines of the 74th IATA… Read the full news article

Ryanair announces the appointment of Carol Sharkey as Chief Risk Officer

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (30 May) announced the appointment of Carol Sharkey as the airline’s Chief Risk Officer, joining its senior management team. Carol, who is currently Ryanair’s Director of Safety and Security, will assume responsibility for all of Ryanair’s operational risk assessment and will report… Read the full news article

Jet Aviation receives its second B787 completion project into Basel

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Basel, Switzerland, 2018-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it has signed another Boeing 787 completions contract. In 2015, Jet Aviation was the first company to take delivery of a B787-9 for interior completions. Since 2013, Jet Aviation has dedicated significant research and development into carbon fiber aircraft such as the B787 to… Read the full news article

Jet Aviation unveils new video supporting its dedicated and award-winning Design Studio in Basel

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Jet Aviation unveils new video supporting its dedicated and award-winning Design Studio in Basel Basel, Switzerland, 2018-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is taking viewers on a unique voyage to experience the designer’s quest for inspiration in a new video supporting its Refurbishments/Retrofits, Modifications and Upgrades (RMU) capabilities in Basel, Geneva and Singapore. With the… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo continues to win international recognition

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, continues to win international recognition for its commitment to develop air transportation solutions customised to the requirements of its customers across the globe. The air cargo carrier has recently garnered a number of prestigious awards at global industry forums. Air… Read the full news article

British Airways launches new direct service to the South African city of Durban

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LONDON, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers hoping to escape the Northern Hemisphere’s shorter days and long, cold nights this winter have a new destination: the South African city of Durban with the start of British Airways’ new direct service. From October 29 holidaymakers will be able to surf their heart out along the Golden… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines seeks new participants for its dual aviation management studies program

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Dual aviation management studies start for the second time as of March 2019 Austrian Airlines is looking for new participants Cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Worms VIENNA, Austria, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — “Filling academic positions with Austrian talents is a major challenge for us”, says Kay Kratky, Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines wins four awards in the 2018 TripAdvisor Traveler’s’ Choice™ awards for airlines

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In addition to other accolades, Company honored as only U.S.-based carrier on list of top ten airlines in the world DALLAS, TX, 2018-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been recognized by TripAdvisor as a winner of four awards in the 2018 TripAdvisor Traveler’s’ Choice™ awards for airlines. The carrier ranks sixth in… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America operate 15 flights a day to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) from six West Coast gateways

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New Alaska Lounge to open at JFK’s Terminal 7 offering travelers a relaxing space that embodies the airline’s cool, West Coast vibe UPDATED April 4 at 10:00 AM: The original release issued at 5:00 a.m. Pacific contained an inaccuracy that Global Partners out of JFK serve 10 global destinations. SEATTLE, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska… Read the full news article

Indianapolis International Airport launches new Global Entry kiosks

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Program another reason Indy airport is Best Airport in North America INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers arriving from international destinations at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) may now spend less time in customs processing, as the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection launch new Global Entry kiosks — just… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport commences redesign and expansion work in the drop-off area for departing passengers

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has commenced the redesign of their entire drop-off area to enhance passenger comfort and improve traffic flows in the zone. In addition to the free drop-off area for departing passengers, this zone also accommodates the bus station, a taxi drop-off area and the coach park. Traffic… Read the full news article

Swissport Zurich receives “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award from Cathay Pacific

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For the second consecutive time, Swissport Zurich has won the prestigious “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award. Swissport was awarded two more distinctions for its Zurich airport performance. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For Philip Read, Station Manager Cathay Pacific at Zurich Airport, the receipt of these… Read the full news article

United Airlines and American Airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport

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Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, United Airlines and American Airlines today announced that both major airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport. The plan will be considered by the City Council Aviation Committee on March 15. The number of gates assigned to each airline remains the… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport welcomes 11 new destinations and 2 new airlines into its summer schedule

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Brussels Airport welcomes 11 new destinations and 2 new airlines into its summer schedule BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Where most of us will be advancing our clocks by an hour on 25 March, Brussels Airport will not only be adjusting the clocks, it will also switch to its new summer schedule. This… Read the full news article

Eastern Airways announces 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route

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Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe franchise partner, Eastern Airways, is today introducing 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route, providing two flights a day on Monday to Friday services and a new Sunday service. The double daily service, offering day return options, starts today (Monday 5 March… Read the full news article

Eastern Airways expands its fleet with a second ATR 72-600 aircraft

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Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A second ATR 72-600 aircraft is to be introduced to the Eastern Airways fleet following its delivery from the production line in Toulouse, France. The regional airline commissioned two new aircraft last year, representing a considerable investment by Eastern Airways, and the first, MSN 1448, arrived in… Read the full news article

Changi Airport welcomes Qantas Airways’ new services from the 2018 Northern Summer season

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Singapore, 2017-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ —Changi Airport Group today welcomed the announcement by Qantas Airways to add services to and from Singapore Changi Airport from the 2018 Northern Summer season*. Beginning 25 March 2018, Qantas will operate its daily Sydney-London service (QF1/QF2) via Singapore using an A380. At the same time, services to Melbourne… Read the full news article

SITA launches first payment solution for airlines to accept payments securely at airports

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SITA launches first payment solution for airlines to accept payments securely at airports   First payment solution to support secure payments on common-use platforms now available Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA has launched the first payment solution which addresses the need for airlines to be able to accept payments securely at… Read the full news article

Sudden US entry requirements caused confusion among airlines and travelers, International Air Transport Association (IATA) says

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Geneva, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) works with its 265 member airlines for safe, secure, efficient and sustainable global air transport links. As a matter of principle we work for the free movement of trade and people across borders. IATA also recognizes that states have the right and… Read the full news article