(IN SHORT) Bristol Flyers, a basketball team, is pleased to announce easyJet as an Elite Partner in a partnership that extends support to the airline’s local recruitment efforts. easyJet, which has been based in Bristol for over two decades, has become the largest airline at Bristol Airport, serving more than 72 million passengers since its… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) South African Airways (SAA) is marking a significant milestone in October as it launches its first intercontinental flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil, since its return to the skies two years ago. This development aligns with SAA’s strategy to re-establish itself as the nation’s proud flag bearer. The new Brazil route is expected to… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) British Airways passengers were treated to an unexpected encounter with a Dalek, a famous antagonist from the TV series “Doctor Who,” at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The Dalek was spotted in both the Arrivals hall and Departures, leading to confusion among travelers as it checked in for a flight to the fictional… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Munich Airport has introduced a new flight connection with Uzbekistan Airways, offering two weekly nonstop flights between Munich and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Flights from Tashkent to Munich arrive on Fridays and Sundays at 9:20 a.m., with return flights departing for Uzbekistan at 10:45 a.m. The service is operated using a modern… Read the full press release
As the season changes, Heathrow is delighted to announce 11 new airline routes available to our passengers this winter As of 29 October, passengers can enjoy multiple new routes and seek some much-needed winter sun, or a festive city break As the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow is delighted to reclaim the crown as “the most… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) British Airways’ first flight from London Gatwick to Accra landed at Kotoka International Airport, where it received a warm West African welcome. The airline will now operate three flights a week between Accra and London Gatwick, with plans to add a fourth weekly service in April. The increased service provides Ghanaian customers with… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) British Airways’ first flight to Latvia in over 15 years landed at Riga International Airport on October 30, marking the airline’s return to the Latvian capital. The service will operate three times a week between London Heathrow (Terminal 5) and Riga, with flights departing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The flights use A320… Read the full press release
Carrier recognized by the Disability Equality Index® for the fourth consecutive year (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines proudly announces that it has received a perfect score of 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The DEI, launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), evaluates… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) British Airways is teaming up with Nigerian-born musician and DJ, Cuppy, to offer an exclusive Afrobeats playlist to passengers starting from November 1. Cuppy, known for her global DJ performances, has curated a selection of her favorite tracks for the airline’s inflight entertainment system. This collaboration celebrates the expansion of flights between Africa… Read the full press release
British Airways has completed the final phase of its lounge refresh at London Heathrow Terminal 5B, introducing a new servery area, deli station, updated furniture and a quiet zone The refresh follows the opening of an exclusive Whispering Angel bar earlier in the summer in the T5B lounge as well as improvements rolled out across its First… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Randalstown, a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, has been recognized as the Overall Best Kept City, Town, or Village in Northern Ireland, as well as receiving the Best Kept Small Town Award at the 2023 Best Kept Awards NI ceremony held at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey on October 18. Organized by the Northern… Read the full press release
Southwest announces enhanced international service from Orlando, subject to governmental approvals The carrier’s published schedule grows to all-time high of 4,526 departures (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has extended its flight schedule through August 4, 2024, with a focus on international expansion and network growth. Starting June 4, 2024, Southwest will introduce daily nonstop service from… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Halifax Stanfield Airport has achieved Level 3 – Optimization accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation program, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. This accreditation signifies the airport’s dedication to managing and reducing CO2 emissions and engaging stakeholders in addressing climate change within the global airport industry. (PRESS… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) dnata, a global air and travel service provider, is set to reduce its carbon footprint by 650 metric tonnes and save 1.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year with the installation of Cooling as a Service (CaaS) technology at its Singapore Changi Airport facilities. Supplied by provider Kaer, the CaaS system has… Read the full press release
National Airline welcomes new partnerships and renews ongoing deals Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is proud to announce major sports sponsorships for next year, welcoming onboard new partners and increasing investments for existing partners. 2024 will see us enter into new sponsorships and partnerships that capture audiences not… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will renew the cabins of its Embraer aircraft in the coming years. The renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins. “We want to improve travel comfort and provide our customers with a… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On parking lot P30 at Brussels Airport, a staff car park opposite the drop-off area, works have started for a new 8-storey parking building. By the end of 2025, this building will provide a total of 2,700 parking spaces for airport staff and car rental services. A… Read the full press release
Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is prepared to contest the award rankings and is fully committed to pursuing legal remedies to safeguard the interests of over 2,300 former Alitalia employees and the considerable investments the company. Swissport is dismayed to learn of the preliminary ranking list of the ramp handling tender… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer… Read the full press release
Cabin improvements include larger overhead bins, new seating, and a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system Industry-first exterior cameras on a narrow-body aircraft provide customers real time, high-definition flight views on IFE seatback screens Aircraft will serve as onboard trial environment for new technologies such as Bluetooth audio at seatbacks and free high-speed Internet available to all customers MONTREAL,… Read the full press release
Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees volunteered at a Han River clean-up event in Yeouido, Seoul on October 20 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the two airlines’ transpacific joint venture. In cooperation with Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Volunteer Center, 150 employees from the… Read the full press release
SITA Mission Watch and SITA eWAS provide enhanced visibility to reduce aircraft downtime, while SITA OptiFlight® lowers fuel consumption and cuts carbon emissions São Paulo, Brazil, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul, Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and destinations served, has entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb. This… Read the full press release
Kansas City, MO, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department reports that 991,859 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in September, a 13.1-percent increase from September 2022. Passenger boardings were up 13.0 percent, with a total of 494,995 boarded. Year-to-date passenger boardings are 4,289,961, up 19.3 percent…. Read the full press release
easyJet completes multi-million-pound tech installation that will save 88,600 tonnes of CO2 each year* All easyJet aircraft are now fully operating with Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) and Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) software – state-of-the-art new software that significantly reduces carbon emissions and fuel costs The fleetwide investment is enabling the airline to make a permanent… Read the full press release
Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The deadline is approaching to apply for Aer Lingus’ cabin crew recruitment drive, which closes on 30th October. Aer Lingus is hiring over 200 cabin crew members who will work across its expanding network of flights in Europe and North America. Key attributes Aer Lingus is looking for… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The new winter flight schedule at Munich Airport will begin at the same time as the clock change and last from Sunday, October 29, 2023 to Saturday, March 30, 2024. During this period, passengers will be able to choose between 43 long-haul and 116 medium-haul destinations, as… Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will resume four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital and a city of elegant boulevards and extensive, starting from December 9, 2023. The four-time weekly services… Read the full press release
Newcastle Airport deploys SITA’s cloud-based Flex solution to reduce IT costs, boost efficiency, and improve the passenger experience Newcastle, Australia, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA is helping Australia’s Newcastle Airport (NTL) to reduce IT costs and rapidly scale up its passenger processing capability, positioning NTL as a leading airport hub in Australia. Using… Read the full press release
Costa Cruises gains comprehensive visibility on the status of Fly & Cruise journeys, benefiting both guests and crew members Genoa, Italy, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the travel industry, is helping Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise company, mitigate costly trip disruptions. With accurate real-time flight updates via a… Read the full press release
Fraport turning electric vehicles into mobile power storage units – Project supported by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport operator Fraport is gradually converting its fleet of vehicles to electric drives. Parallel to this, the charging infrastructure at Germany’s largest air… Read the full press release