How Southwest’s Shift to Assigned Seating Will Transform the Airport and Boarding Experience

(NEWS) DALLAS, TX, 2025-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is preparing for one of the most significant operational shifts in its history as it moves from its signature open-seating model to assigned seating beginning January 27. According to their press announcement, the transition will bring a redesigned gate experience, an updated boarding structure, and… Read the full news article

Lufthansa, Fraport and zeroG Roll Out AI System “seer” to Optimize Aircraft Handling at Frankfurt

(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport Supports Local Biodiversity with Beehives Promoting Pollination and Sustainability

(IN SHORT) Helsinki Airport continues to support local biodiversity with two active beehives located near runway 2. Each hive, home to approximately 50,000 bees, plays a vital role in pollinating plants that sustain a variety of local insect species. The hives are maintained weekly by the Finnish company Korpikuusikon Hunaja, producing up to 25 kilograms… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport Prepares for Record Easter Weekend with 16,000 Daily Arrivals and Enhanced Travel Services

(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport is set for a record-breaking Easter holiday, expecting around 16,000 passengers per day between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Arrivals from Poland, Spain, and Italy remain popular, while outbound passengers are heading to destinations like Palma, Tenerife, Amsterdam, and Dublin. Updated A1 and A3 Flyer bus schedules offer more frequent public… Read the full news article

Emirates Unveils New Uniform for Premium & VIP Passenger Services Team at Dubai International Airport

(IN SHORT) Emirates has introduced a new uniform for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, designed to reflect the luxury and sophistication associated with high-profile travelers. The uniform, which shares elements with the airline’s cabin crew attire, includes A-line skirt suits, chic pant suits, and tailored three-piece suits for men, all in warm sand… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport invites applicants to join the wide range of teams operating at the airport

Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With thousands of jobs lying vacant across the airport system, travellers may experience longer wait times when flying this summer, despite the successful midyear job fair. While Auckland Airport’s Job Fair provided a welcome boost to the recruitment drive of major airport employers, who filled more… Read the full news article

Celley Buchanan elected vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Celley Buchanan vice president of airport operations and customer service. In this role she is responsible for all aspects of the airline’s airport operations across its broad network, excluding Seattle. Buchanan is a 23-year veteran of Alaska Airlines and Horizon… Read the full news article

SITA’s early research with Microsoft HoloLens shows airport operations in a mixed reality environment

SITA’s early research with Microsoft HoloLens shows airport operations in a mixed reality environment   Early research with Microsoft HoloLens shows potential of mixed reality Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A new world of mixed reality is emerging and SITA Lab, the research arm of air transport IT provider SITA, is exploring… Read the full news article

Airports Council International (ACI) and Aéroports de Montréal (AdM) partner to promote excellence in airport management

2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International (ACI) and Aéroports de Montréal (AdM) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), in the presence of Montréal International and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to promote excellence in airport management and operations at airports worldwide through ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) Programme. ACI formally launched its APEX in… Read the full news article