HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — With the holiday travel period set to begin in mid-November, Houston Airports and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are expecting to see a marked increase in the number of pets brought to the security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. Traveling through… Read the full press release
Milan, Italy, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Handling, a joint venture of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Hainan Airlines to manage its ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The agreement will see Airport Handling provide a range of passenger, ramp and… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowledged as the most fuel efficient and silent aircraft of its generation. These new wide-body aircraft have substantial benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces a further key milestone, a world industry first, has been achieved in its hydrogen research project. Both Rolls-Royce and its partner easyJet are committed to being at the forefront of the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has commenced work on its largest capital project ever and is investing over £60m in creating a public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park. This transformational project will enhance services and accessibility for customers whether arriving or departing from Bristol Airport. Customers using Bristol… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched one of its largest sales of the year as part of its Week of WOW. Starting today, through Sept. 28, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Customers can take advantage of 50% off base fares on limited flights by using WOW50 in the promo code box when booking… Read the full press release
Milan, Italy, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Handling, a joint venture of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Hainan Airlines to manage its ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The agreement will see Airport Handling provide a range of passenger, ramp and… Read the full press release
Firm order for 18 aircraft and 12 options; first delivery scheduled for late 2025 Aircraft to feature new, state-of-the-art interior cabin design Air Canada converts two Boeing 777 freighter orders to passenger aircraft MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada said it has placed a firm order with The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing… Read the full press release
Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 22, a total of 40 Korean Air employees and members from the airline’s catering and duty free service partner, Korean Air CND Services, volunteered at a local senior center near the airline’s headquarters in Gangseo, Seoul ahead of Chuseok, the mid-autumn harvest festival. The… Read the full press release
Canada’s largest airline chooses 787-10, with its market-leading environmental performance to replace older, less efficient widebody aircraft The only complete widebody family, the 787 Dreamliner maximizes network coverage with outstanding range, flexibility and commonality Fuel-efficient Dreamliner reduces CO2 by up to 25%, supporting Air Canada’s commitment to a sustainable future SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been named as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 and Q2 2023 following the publication of new figures from the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the first six months of… Read the full press release
Discover Qatar are including access to Doha Sands Beach to guests of 19 West Bay hotels B12 Beach Club day passes now available to pre-book online DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Discover Qatar (DQ), the Destination Management Company of Qatar Airways, has been appointed as the operator of B12 Beach Club Doha… Read the full press release
Flights to Lyon will take off from 13th January 2024 and operate weekly for next year’s ski season and half term holidays New route provides customers in the south with more connectivity to the Alps this winter Flights are now available to book on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares from just £23.99* London,… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, KLM has again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is awarded by customers and the industry for performance in relation to themes including safety, customer well-being and sustainability. The prestigious award is presented annually by the international Airline Passenger… Read the full press release
An opera singer, a former chef and an ex-radio presenter are the stars of a new recruitment campaign from the airline The campaign aims to show that anyone with the right skills from all walks of life can become cabin crew New research finds that 75% of Brits believe there is still a misconception that… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is thrilled to announce its achievement of a five-star rating in the prestigious global APEX customer ranking at the 2023 APEX Awards. Travelers from around the world have spoken, affirming SAS’s dedication to delivering outstanding passenger experiences across various categories, including overall flight experience,… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is rolling out the red carpet to welcome experienced Airbus captains, as the airline continues to expand its all wide-body fleet while enjoying exceptional demand across the network. The airline is now inviting applications from seasoned commanders to join its Direct Entry Captains programme for its… Read the full press release
Recognition underscores dnata’s commitment to sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’ (IATA) environmental management certification as a recognition of its unwavering commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…. Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — UK flag carrier British Airways and India’s leading airline IndiGo, have signed a codeshare agreement to boost connections between the UK and India. Through this partnership – which sees British Airways add its code onto a range of destinations across IndiGo’s network – customers can enjoy improved connectivity… Read the full press release
The national carrier of the State of Qatar received three more awards: 2024 APEX World Class Award, APEX Award for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, and the APEX Award for Global Best Food & Beverage DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker was… Read the full press release
Cathay will now be the master brand around the world, simplifying the way our customers interact with us Hong Kong, China, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to announce that its new premium travel lifestyle brand is officially rolling out to markets around the world, celebrating passion for travel as a way… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Now in its eighth year, the prestigious Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport is officially open for entry. With new sponsors, new categories and six awards open to public nomination, this year marks a significant milestone for the awards which acknowledge all… Read the full press release
Discover a world of sustainable innovation with full access to the Expo 2023 Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With the spotlight on Doha as the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to host an A1 International Horticultural Exhibition, Qatar Airways Holidays is thrilled to launch flight-and-hotel packages with… Read the full press release
Dallas, TX, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines recently partnered with the Carson Leslie Foundation to provide complimentary cargo transportation to deliver 50 backpacks to youth cancer patients receiving long-term care at El Paso, Texas, hospitals. The Foundation delivered the backpacks, which were created by Under Armour and sponsored by the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, to… Read the full press release
Airline commits to supporting Men’s, Women’s and U-18 teams, helping to further develop basketball in Lebanon Beirut, Lebanon, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has partnered with the Beirut Basketball Club as its Official Airline and jersey sponsor for the next three seasons. The deal underscores the airline’s long-standing commitment to supporting basketball in Lebanon,… Read the full press release
Partnership encompasses 30 routes operated by both airlines Emirates customers can travel to two new points in India and Gan Island in Maldives via Colombo with seamless connectivity and baggage transfers SriLankan customers can travel with Emirates on 15 routes across the Middle East, US, and more with smooth connections in Dubai Dubai/Colombo, 2023-Sep-21 —… Read the full press release
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has deployed three additional flights to Riyadh to support the influx of travelers to and from the Kingdom over the National Day weekend. Conveniently scheduled so travelers can make the most of the celebrations, the additional flights will depart Dubai International Airport on 20 September,… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport began testing the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz is designed to speed up security checks. The first of these scanners is currently in use in Concourse A of Terminal 1. Passengers… Read the full press release
Winter courses to help aerophobics overcome their fear of flying now on sale with experience flights at seven UK airports VIP packages including a dedicated Captain to guide you through the experience flight are also available at Luton and Manchester Since 2012 more than 11,000 phobics have taken to the skies after successfully completing the… Read the full press release
Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Guillaume Halleux joins Swissport as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 18 September. In close collaboration with Swissport’s regional business leaders, he will maintain an open customer dialogue to build trust-based long-term partnerships with our airline clients and ensure expectations regarding operational excellence are met. Effective 18 September 2023,… Read the full press release