Tag Archives: airport

Lufthansa and Munich Airport Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Sustainable Partnership and Expand Intermodal Transport Hub

Posted on by

MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) and Lufthansa are reaffirming and strengthening their successful strategic partnership. The two companies are now signing a letter of intent (LOI) to intensify and continue the sustainable development of Munich Airport. In the LOI, both parties commit to a shared sustainability strategy, to… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Passenger Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, Enhancing Air Connectivity Between Europe and Africa

Posted on by

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays. Regarding the new flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Members Can Now Collect and Spend Avios at Hamad International Airport’s Luxury Outlets

Posted on by

Travellers will now be rewarded with Privilege Club Avios 2 hours prior to departure enabling members to collect and spend on a wide range of 200 quality retail brands and F&B outlets at the World’s Best Airport. DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In an industry first, from 24 January members of Qatar… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Donates $30,000 to Local Advocacy Groups Fighting Human Trafficking in National Prevention Month

Posted on by

With a majority of victims trafficked through airports, Houston Airports is committed to ending human trafficking by educating and supporting the community. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is following through with its commitment to support organizations that advocate on behalf of human trafficking survivors. In coordination with the Mayor’s Office,… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines Announces Additional Flights for Trinidad Carnival Season

Posted on by

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines will add more flights between Trinidad and several destinations for the period February 12 to 26, for the Trinidad Carnival. The addition of these services aligns with the airline’s commitment to improve inter-regional travel and promote seamless connectivity. The additional flights are now… Read the full press release

$171,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Companies Pioneering the Future of Aviation Industry

Posted on by

More than $170,000 Awarded to Companies Shaping the Future of the Aviation Industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority Proposes Changes to ATOL Financial Protection Scheme to Improve Consumer Protection and Resilience of the Scheme

Posted on by

LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today (01.24.2023) published the emerging findings of its programme for ATOL reform. The regulator is seeking further information from stakeholders to support its work in finalising its proposals for changes to the ATOL financial protection scheme. The Civil Aviation Authority, which… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils vision for future of airspace with focus on quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, and new capacity for all users

Posted on by

LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today (23 January) set out a vision for the future of UK airspace which will help deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, as well as create more capacity for the benefit for those who use and are affected by UK airspace…. Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards reaches 30 million members: Celebrates with 1 million Miles giveaway and exclusive offers for members

Posted on by

The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is giving back to its loyal members with incredible giveaways this month including a chance to win bonus Skywards Miles, complimentary flight upgrades and much more. Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has hit a new record with more than 30 million members… Read the full press release

Emirates boosts service to Sydney and Melbourne, resumes flights to Christchurch via Sydney

Posted on by

Emirates will be back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Sydney and Melbourne Ramp up will see Emirates’ operations elevate to 63 weekly flights across Australia Airline also confirms restart of Christchurch via Sydney in March DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of… Read the full press release

Emirates leads the way in sustainable aviation with successful ground testing using 100% SAF, preparing for experimental flight

Posted on by

Ground evaluation closely compared performance of different fuels in engines, paving way for experimental test flight DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport Introduces Personalized MyFlight Service for Hassle-Free Journey Planning

Posted on by

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The MyFlight service, developed by Finavia, provides passengers with personalised information about their upcoming flight at Helsinki Airport. By subscribing to get the service by email, you can make the start of your journey even more hassle-free. “At Helsinki Airport, passengers are received by a revamped airport,… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport Opens Doors to Business Leaders for First Post-Pandemic Tour

Posted on by

Aberdeen, UK, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport hosted a tour for public, private and third sector leaders in the North East today (Friday, January 20). Organised in conjunction with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) in Aberdeen the event was a sell out and first post pandemic business engagement… Read the full press release

Korean Air Resumes Services to Four Major European Destinations: Prague, Zurich, Istanbul, and Madrid

Posted on by

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe starting from March. After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the airline will restart the Prague and Zurich routes from the end of March, followed by the resumption of the Istanbul and Madrid routes… Read the full press release

AirAsia X Resumes Flights to Osaka, Japan, Boosting Tourism and Offering Great Deals for Travellers

Posted on by

SEPANG, MALAYSIA, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan early today (January 21, 2023) further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun. The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and arrived in Osaka at 7.15am this morning. In celebration of the service… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place Brand Expands Globally with Opening of First Hotel in Hangzhou City, Hyatt Place Hangzhou International Airport

Posted on by

472-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Hangzhou International Airport CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Hangzhou International Airport, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Hangzhou city, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel… Read the full press release

Fraport Introduces State-of-the-Art CT Technology and Innovative Security Lane Configuration for Shorter Wait Times at Frankfurt Airport

Posted on by

New CT technology and innovative security-lane configuration will bring greater convenience and shorter wait times for passengers World-first lane design entering trial phase Fraport CEO Schulte thanks German Federal Interior Ministry and German Federal Police for their cooperation and trust Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since January 1, 2023, Fraport… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches Full Ski Flying Programme, Offering 2 Million Seats to Popular Ski Routes Across Europe

Posted on by

easyJet is back to its 2019 capacity on its ski routes with two million seats now available Heavy snowfall is expected to continue across France easyJet’s flight schedule to European ski destinations increases by 30% this winter compared to 2022 easyJet is the number one operator to the main Alpine airports including Lyon, Grenoble, Geneva,… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines and MailAmericas Partner to Expand Cross-Border Ecommerce Services in Africa and Middle East

Posted on by

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group (ET) has partnered with MailAmericas (MA), a private postal operator and gold member of the consultive committee for the Universal Postal Union, to develop competitive cross border ecommerce services within Africa and the Middle East using Addis Ababa as a hub. According to… Read the full press release

PNBAA Webinar Spotlight: Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Challenges Facing Wider Usage in U.S. Aviation Industry

Posted on by

Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A recent webinar sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) highlighted efforts to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as well as the challenges facing wider usage in the U.S. aviation industry. The industry envisions producing 3 billion gallons of domestic SAF by 2030, and 35… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER opens doors at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, offering 360 rooms, meeting spaces, and a prime location

Posted on by

“IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER” opens directly on Willy-Brandt-Platz at BER Airport Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s hard to get any closer: with a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony, the IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER opened directly on Willy-Brandt-Platz at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on 19 January 2023. The six-storey 3-star hotel offers guests from all… Read the full press release

Ink by Hudson: A Wine Bar & Contemporary Bookstore Opens at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Posted on by

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport, in partnership with Hudson, started construction on Ink by Hudson, a new wine bar and contemporary bookstore. Ink by Hudson will offer travelers a taste of local Michigan wines, shelves of diverse stories, travel essentials and gifts. “Ink by Hudson will… Read the full press release

SkyTeam Upgrades Innovative App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class Customers to Enhance Airport Experience

Posted on by

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has upgraded its innovative SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travelers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, including SkyTeam-branded lounges in Dubai, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Sydney and Vancouver, as… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Looks to Expand with Minority Stake in Italian Carrier ITA Airways

Posted on by

Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Lufthansa AG is aiming to acquire a stake in the Italian national carrier ITA Airways (Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A.). The plan is to agree on the initial acquisition of a minority stake as well as on options to purchase the remaining shares at a later date…. Read the full press release

Swedavia Promotes Climate-Friendly Business Travel with Annual SAF Tender: Invites More Organizations to Participate in 2023

Posted on by

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport operator Swedavia continues to contribute to the aviation industry’s climate transition through the annual public tender of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that Swedavia organizes with the aim of promoting sustainable business travel. The public tender makes it possible for Swedavia but also for other companies… Read the full press release

China Returns: Maldives Welcomes First Direct Flight from China in 3 Years

Posted on by

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) held a vibrant ceremony today (18 Jan 2023) to mark the happy occasion of the first direct flight from China to the Maldives since 2020. The ceremony was held at Velana International Airport on 18th January 2023, with… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport Records Double Passenger Traffic in 2022, Plans to Expand Terminal and Go CO2-Neutral in 2023

Posted on by

Flughafen Wien AG reports 23.7 million passengers at Vienna Airport in 2022, more than double the previous year and already 75% of record passenger traffic recorded in 2019    Net profit guidance for 2023 improves to € 150 million   CO2-neutral operations at Vienna Airport as of January 2023   Successful comeback of the aviation… Read the full press release

Emirates to Reintroduce A380 on Casablanca Route, Showcasing Commitment to Morocco’s Tourism Industry

Posted on by

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Casablanca as part of the airline’s ramp up of operations to Morocco. Starting from 15 April, the airline will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently used between Dubai and Casablanca with its flagship A380 to meet… Read the full press release

Embrace Luck and Abundance: Emirates Offers Curated Menus, Blockbuster Movies, and Special Shopping Offers for Lunar New Year

Posted on by

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As the Lunar New Year period kicks off from January 22 to February 5, passengers can embrace the luck and abundance of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges in Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok, blockbuster movies onboard in Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese, and special offers from… Read the full press release

Oakland Port Offers Paid Internship Opportunities in 18 Professional Fields

Posted on by

Paid internship opportunities in Aviation, Engineering, Human Resources, and other professional fields Oakland, Calif., 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is recruiting highly motivated full-time college students for its 2023 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in 18 professional fields – Aviation, Communications,… Read the full press release