SITA re-elects Dr. Adib Charif as President of the SITA Council

Dr. Charif has held the role since 2021. The SITA Council represents members of the global air transport community. Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, has announced the re-election of Dr. Adib Charif, Head of IT at Middle East Airlines-Air Liban, as President… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport welcomes back Delta Air Lines’ daily services to New York JFK from 10 April 2023

London, UK, 2022-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling to the USA from Gatwick Airport can now book flights to New York JFK with Delta Air Lines, after the operator announced it would be returning to the London airport from next April. Delta will be operating a daily service out of New York on… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Travel Solutions’ new summer programme to Majorca

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, Travel Solutions has announced the launch of a new summer programme to Majorca, flying direct from Belfast City Airport. Making the announcement, Travel Solutions Managing Director, Peter McMinn, said: “We are excited to launch our new range of holidays to Majorca… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways honored with Airline of the Year, World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining, and Best Airline in the Middle East awards at the 2022 Skytrax awards

Airline also named World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining and Best Airline in the Middle East Fitting tribute as the Airline celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022 DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As the airline proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022, Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the… Read the full press release

Allegiant rebrands its Sunseeker inflight magazine into nonstoplife

Allegiant nonstoplife takes flight with rebranding of Sunseeker magazine LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Sept. 21, 2022) announced a rebrand of its signature inflight magazine – an expert guide to the best places to eat, drink and have fun throughout its all-nonstop network –  as part of the… Read the full press release

Massport relaunches Back Bay Logan Express from October 3rd

Another great option to and from Logan that reduces congestion BOSTON, MA, 2022-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Back Bay Logan Express (LEX) beginning on Monday, October 3rd. The service was halted during the pandemic due to a lack of ridership, and… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to strengthen position as one of the world’s most sustainable airlines with plans to acquire 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable low-cost airlines, has announced that it has given notice to Airbus to exercise its purchase rights in relation to 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The 75 additional A321neo aircraft, most of which are expected to be delivered in 2028-29*, underpins… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport jointly shortlisted for the Age Friendly Transport Award

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport have been shortlisted for a National Age Friendly Award. Both airports became the first airports in the world to be recognised as Age Friendly, endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), in June of this year. The airports have now jointly been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Transport Award which recognises the vital difference that availability to good… Read the full press release

flydubai inaugurates service to Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE national carrier to provide direct flights to Samarkand flydubai grows its network in Uzbekistan to three points including Namangan from 24 September and the capital, Tashkent Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service to Samarkand, becoming the first… Read the full press release

dnata named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Cargo News Awards for the 8th consecutive time

London, UK, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 8th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Cargo News Awards. The awards, which have long been recognised as the preeminent accolades in the air cargo industry, were presented at a gala event in London. Alex Doisneau, Managing Director of… Read the full press release

Ryanair adds new route between Bydgoszcz to Bristol to its Winter’22 schedule

29 ROUTES IN TOTAL FOR WINTER 2022 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20th Sept) announced a new route for its Bristol Winter’22 schedule to Bydgoszcz, Poland, starting from the 30th of October. This route which will operate twice per week, brings Ryanair’s total number of routes to/from Bristol for Winter’22 to… Read the full press release

Air Canada recognized at the Canadian HR Awards for its Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada was recently recognized at the annual Canadian HR Awards with the Payworks Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy. This honour recognizes an organization for successfully establishing corporate social responsibility in its culture through its people and the role HR had in the strategy and… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Emerald Airlines’ new daily flights to Dublin

Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced increased capacity with new daily flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Dublin. The route will take off from October 30 and is part of the airline’s increased capacity for this upcoming winter. The new route forms part… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority welcomes former President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada Louise Bradley to its Board of Directors

ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2022-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The St. John’s International Airport Authority is pleased to welcome health care and mental health executive Louise Bradley to its Board of Directors effective immediately. As the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Ms. Bradley brings a proven track… Read the full press release

More than 650 roles available at Manchester Airport jobs fair on Thursday 22nd September at the Forum Centre in Wythenshawe

Jobs fair to take place on Thursday 22nd September in Wythenshawe Hundreds of roles on offer at the Northern hub with MAG and its third parties on site Positions include security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Recruitment drive comes as the airport continues to plan ahead for increasing passenger numbers ahead of busy winter season… Read the full press release

SFO becomes the first in the world to earn airport-wide LEED Platinum Certification

Entire airport campus certified using LEED for Cities and Communities framework SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has become the first in the world to earn airport-wide certification at the Platinum level under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 for Communities… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new route to Bydgoszcz, Poland

  DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20th Sep 2022) announced a new route for its Bristol Winter’22 schedule to Bydgoszcz, Poland, starting from the 30th of October. This route which will operate twice per week, brings Ryanair’s total number of routes to/from Bristol for Winter’22 to 29, connecting… Read the full press release

SAS creates stronger emotional bond with its travelers with the launch of its new communication concept

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — “Journeys That Matter” is the name of SAS’ new communication concept, which is launched through a new advertising campaign today (September 19, 2022). The campaign highlights the importance of traveling and represents SAS’ first brand campaign since 2020. The new communication concept is based on a new… Read the full press release

Swissport extends ground and air cargo handling services to Hong Kong Airlines in Japan

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025. The cooperation covers services at Kansai Airport near Osaka and at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Swissport Japan has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling to Hong Kong Airlines since July… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces exciting new promotion for Free Spirit members

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests looking to get a jump on their next travel adventure can get a boost of More Go in their Free Spirit® accounts. Both new and existing Free Spirit members can instantly receive 500 bonus points just by going to Bonus.Spirit.Com now through Dec. 31, 2022. New Free Spirit members… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to host the IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) in Doha on 19-22 September 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference will focus on ‘Reshaping Airline Resilience’, following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, Minister of Transport. Qatar Airways will host the biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Museums debut world-class art installations

Discover Qatar in collaboration with Qatar Museums, introduces travellers to Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) world-class art installations An exclusive tour featuring an impressive collection of art by world-renowned artists including Ahmed Al Bahrani, Jean-Michel Othoniel, KAWS, Tom Otterness, Urs Fischer and others DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Discover Qatar, the World’s Best… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Aemetis sign SAF Offtake Agreement with Aemetis

Marking another step towards meeting the airline’s 10% SAF usage target by 2030 Hong Kong, China, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific announced today (September 20, 2022) the signing of an offtake agreement with Aemetis for the supply of 38 million US gallons of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to be delivered over… Read the full press release

KLM comments on Schiphol’s call for limiting passengers boarding in Amsterdam on September 17, 18 and 19, 2022

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM is very disenchanted that Schiphol only indicated on Friday, 16 September that it would not be able to handle the number of passengers boarding in Amsterdam on Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and Monday, 19 September. The airport has requested KLM to reduce these passenger numbers. This… Read the full press release

Free Spirit members can instantly receive 500 bonus points just by going to Bonus.Spirit.Com now through Dec. 31, 2022

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests looking to get a jump on their next travel adventure can get a boost of More Go in their Free Spirit® accounts. Both new and existing Free Spirit members can instantly receive 500 bonus points just by going to Bonus.Spirit.Com now through Dec. 31, 2022. New Free Spirit… Read the full press release

The biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial leaders since the beginning of the pandemic will be held in Doha, Qatar, 19-22 September 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference will focus on ‘Reshaping Airline Resilience’, following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, Minister of Transport. Qatar Airways will host the biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers vs. last year’s August

Hong Kong, China, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for… Read the full press release

Emirates to serve Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt to celebrate Oktoberfest

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, Emirates will serve beloved Bavarian treats onboard flights to Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well as the respective airport lounges, between the 17th of September and 2nd of October. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base, Emirates celebrates many multicultural occasions on-board such as… Read the full press release

Ryanair signs MoU with OMV for the supply of 160,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, and OMV, the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, have today (14th Sept) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Ryanair airports across Austria, Germany and Romania. While limited production of SAF remains a… Read the full press release

Air Canada signs purchase agreement with Heart Aerospace for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft

Electric-hybrid aircraft advances carrier’s 2050 net-zero emission goal Battery powered aircraft will have capacity for up to 30 passengers Electric 200 km range extends to 400 km with reserve hybrid architecture Agreement includes equity investment by Air Canada in Heart Aerospace MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Sept. 15, 2022)… Read the full press release