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MAG Airlines Announced as Official Airlines for MATTA Fair 2023: Unveil Exclusive Offers & Discounts

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Enjoy discount of up to 45% on Malaysia Airlines KLIA, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, comprising Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and MASwings, have been appointed as the official airlines for the forthcoming Malaysian Association Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2023. MATTA Fair visitors can look forward to a wide range of enticing… Read the full press release

Iberia and Repsol team up to offer sustainable aviation fuel to corporate clients for decarbonized business trips

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According to IATA, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) allows to reduce the C02 emissions up to 80% throughout their entire life cycle They are produced from waste (biofuels) and from the capture of C02 (e-fuels), thus promoting a circular economy and technological development Iberia and Repsol have been working on the production of these fuels, a… Read the full press release

dnata expands retail catering presence in Australia with new contract win

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Sunshine Coast, Australia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia. The company won a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline, Bonza, to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100% Australian menu…. Read the full press release

AirAsia Launches 10 Million FREE* Seats Mega Sale for Travel to Asia, Asia Pacific, and Beyond!

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Flights to domestic and international destinations as low as RM23* and RM60, respectively Fly to our long-haul destinations from just RM329* Newly launched routes to China starting from RM299* For booking from now till 19 March 2023 with travel period between 4 September 2023 and 13 Aug 2024 Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Receives $32 Million for Concourse E Renovations Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Charlotte, NC, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT is receiving $32 million for Concourse E renovations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The concourse modernization will include new carpet in gate areas, terrazzo flooring in main passenger circulation areas, new LED lighting, seating with integrated power, fresh paint,… Read the full press release

easyJet Celebrates Mother’s Day by Inspiring Young Girls to Pursue STEM Careers Through Behind-the-Scenes Workplace Tours

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This Mother’s Day, easyJet invited daughters to join their high-flying mothers at work in a bid to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and data scientists 10 year old Harriet joined pilot mum Debbie Thomas at Luton airport to explore the flight deck of an A320 easyJet aircraft and budding young maths whizz, Amaryllis… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Implements Impressive Salary Hikes of Over 17% for Employees Despite Economic Challenges

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — It is important for Budapest Airport that the employees of the BUD group should be able to count on the company even in difficult economic circumstances, which is why the airport operator increased the salaries of its employees by an average of 13 percent last March and… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport’s Departure Lounge Gets a £4 Million Makeover with Revamped Brigg & Stow Bar Now Open for Business

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marks the opening of the refurbished Brigg & Stow Bar at Bristol Airport. As part of a £4 million redevelopment of the Departure Lounge, the improvements to the lay-out of the bar will provide an enhanced customer experience for those travelling through the airport this year. Customers… Read the full press release

Nominations Open for 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Aviation Industry

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations working in the aviation value chain and will close at 23:59 CET on 19 April 2023. The annual awards… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines expands international options with new nonstop routes from Kansas City and Long Beach airports

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Airline publishes flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights a day; Adds more international service from Kansas City, Mo.; Plus, Southwest goes to the Northwest from Long Beach with nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore.  DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is preparing… Read the full press release

DFW Airport Anticipates Record Spring Break Travel Numbers with Over 4.2 Million Passengers Expected

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Dallas, TX, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) anticipates welcoming over 4.2 million passengers for the Spring Break period from Mar. 2, through Mar. 20. This reflects a 14.3% increase compared to last year and an 11.8% increase when compared to Spring Break 2019. This increase underscores the strong… Read the full press release

Calgary Airport Authority appoints Chris Dinsdale as new President & CEO to lead growth and improve customer experience

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CALGARY, AB, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Matthew Heffernan, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dinsdale as the new President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority/YYC). After an extensive international search, Chris Dinsdale was identified as the best strategic leader… Read the full press release

Rilakkuma and Friends Debut at Changi Airport in Singapore with Whimsical Carnival

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Go on whimsical Rilakkuma-themed rides, pose at insta-worthy photo spots and bring home Changi-exclusive Rilakkuma merchandise SINGAPORE, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Don your most kawaii getup and join Rilakkuma and friends as they saunter into Changi Airport for the first time this March! From now till 1 May 2023, these lovable characters are making their… Read the full press release

Airports Council International and Amadeus announce winners of Airport Service Quality Awards

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Awards based on leading global measurement and benchmarking program for airport experience Montreal, Canada, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has today (March 6, 2023) announced the winners of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognizing the best airports for customer experience… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport named “Best Airport in Europe” for the seventh time by ASQ Award

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Zurich Airport won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award in the 25 to 40 million passengers in Europe category for the seventh time. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a year marked by recovery and the rapid ramp-up of operations, Zurich Airport again managed to win the ASQ Award as “Best Airport… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport to Conduct Periodic Navigation System Checks with Measurement Flights in 2023

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — During the periods from March 13 to 18 and May 1 to 6, 2023, the periodic measurement flights for checking the navigation systems will take place at Zurich Airport. The flights will take place in the afternoon and partly at night until two o’clock in the morning… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport named best airport in Europe for its exceptional passenger experience

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport company Finavia has been awarded a prestigious international airport award. The award is based on a survey in which passengers have rated Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe in the 15 to 25 million passengers size category. “We are delighted to have won the… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day with all-women operated flight and carbon offset programme

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This also marks the airline’s first flight where the carbon emissions will be offset KLIA, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with International Women’s Day (IWD), Malaysia Airlines conducted an all-women operated flight on MH2520 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuching (KCH) to celebrate and showcase the diverse role women play in contributing to… Read the full press release

Iberia’s revamped Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan focuses on promoting diverse talent and boosting internal innovation

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Between 2018 and 2022, the airline has increased its percentage of women in senior positions from 18 to 34% Iberia redesigned and relaunched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan with a new approach that covers, in addition to gender, other groups: generational, cultural (nationalities), LGTBIQ+ and people with disabilities One of Iberia’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan is… Read the full press release

Blue Islands launches “Freedom to Fly” courses to tackle fear of flying for Channel Islanders

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Guernsey, Jersey, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands announces its 2023 Freedom to Fly course dates enabling Channel Islanders to address any aversions to flying and enjoy the opportunities that travel brings in 2023 and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Freedom to Fly is totally free, and something we’re proud to… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport named Best Airport in North America for the 11th consecutive year

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Airport honored with its 11th Best Airport in North America title INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 6, 2023) marked another top achievement for the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as it claimed the title again as Best Airport in North America – for 11 years straight. This award recognizes the best… Read the full press release

easyJet customers raise over £300k for UNICEF’s emergency appeal in Turkey and Syria

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Onboard collections raise over £300,000 in three weeks and have now been extended into March to continue raising vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria UNICEF is currently working in the region to protect the safety, health and welfare of children London, UK, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Aviation Academy takes off as aviation university with new undergraduate and postgraduate programs

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and oldest Aviation Academy in the region, is pleased to announce that it has been upgraded to an aviation university.  The university has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and hospitality fields. The Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training… Read the full press release

Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt National Airport named Best European Airport for airports with 15-25 million passengers

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ferenc Liszt National Airport has been voted the best European airport among airports with 15-25 million passengers, based on passenger feedback – as published by Airports Council International (ACI) today (2023.03.06). This award is one of the highest accolades for an airport, and has been made possible… Read the full press release

Menzies Aviation appointed as South African Airways Cargo’s air cargo services provider at key airports

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) Cargo has appointed Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services company, to provide air cargo services at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ). The first phase of Menzies’ appointment started… Read the full press release

IATA Calls for Urgent Action as 12 European States are not Ready for EU’s New Cargo System Launch, Exacerbating Supply Chain Issues

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System. PLACI went live on 1 March 2023 despite 12 European States not being ready and not having given definitive information about… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Announce the 12th Qatar International Food Festival in Lusail – A World-Class Culinary Experience for Food Lovers!

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This year’s festival, will honour the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture and feature popular chefs and personalities from the world of international gastronomy The much-anticipated event, with free public entry, will feature an international cooking stage, live concerts, kids’ activities and nightly fireworks. Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya March discounts are online on selected Full Day Tour Services

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Nairobi, Kenya, 2023-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As Easter approaches in April the pre-month of March has come with goodies from Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya. The tours department will offer some tours on discounts especially on the full day tours. One visiting Kenya in the selected months and dates can book online or offline using… Read the full press release

AirAsia Super App Introduces Queuing Service to Help Tourists and Locals Skip the Line at Famous Bangkok Restaurants

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the best things about travelling is the food & cuisine that each destination offers, but sometimes long lines at famous restaurants with no online table reservation allowed can dampen the excitement. The airasia Super App has introduced a brand new service, specifically to address that… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces second round of call-out for local causes, offering £100,000 to support community groups in Sussex, Surrey and Kent

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has launched round two of its call-out for deserving local causes in Sussex, Surrey and Kent. The Gatwick Foundation Fund has earmarked £100,000 to spend across the three counties and is asking local groups which could do with extra support during the cost-of-living crisis to… Read the full press release