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Qatar Aviation Services joins IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers

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The first ground handler globally to join the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme for Ground Service Providers DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), the subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, announced its partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion… Read the full press release

Emirates announces resumption of services to London Stansted

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The airline has returned to its third London gateway and advanced plans to increase capacity from five-weekly services to a daily flight, starting today.  With the return of services to Stansted, the airline has ramped up its London operations to now offer customers nine daily flights to London, including six daily flights to Heathrow and… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards announces exclusive bonus Miles offerings this summer

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Fly, stay, rent, shop this summer and earn thousands of Skywards Miles Enjoy discovering the world and earn more Miles wherever you go – in the air and on ground Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport updates on progress on its recovery ahead of peak summer season

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Manchester, UK, 2022-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport has provided an update on its recovery ahead of the start of the peak summer season. All schools within the airport’s catchment have now broken up, with more than 3.5m people set to travel through the Northern gateway this summer. That represents Manchester’s busiest period… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsors iconic equine race event the Qatar Goodwood Festival for the fourth time

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The five-day festival crowned the world’s best horse racing stars with over £5.3 million in prize money DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Carrier, has sponsored the prestigious Qatar Goodwood Festival in partnership with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) for the fourth time. The festival took… Read the full press release

Emirates to increase connectivity between Dubai and Tel Aviv

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DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A little over a month since it inaugurated its first flight, Emirates has announced plans to boost connectivity and increase travel options for customers flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv with a second daily flight, starting 30 October 2022.  The additional morning frequency is in response to… Read the full press release

Airport City Manchester supports Sale Harriers’ Sizzler 5km series for the second year

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Manchester, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year running, Airport City Manchester is sponsoring Sale Harriers’ Sizzler 5km series. Held in neighbouring Wythenshawe Park and branded as the Airport City Manchester Sizzler 5km’s, the series offers participants of all abilities the chance enter four evening running races during the summer. Having… Read the full press release

CLT Airport opens parts of Terminal Lobby Expansion’s west side to passengers

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT opened portions of the Terminal Lobby Expansion’s (TLE) west side this morning. It is the first TLE phase to debut to passengers. The addition is a sneak peek of the overall look of the TLE project that will have large, picturesque windows, terrazzo flooring throughout,… Read the full press release

Embraer’s latest aircraft E195-E2 lands at London City Airport (LCY)

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The largest aircraft to land at London City E195-E2 to be certified for London City operations end of 2022 London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — After departing the Farnborough Airshow, Embraer’s latest aircraft, the E195-E2, made its debut landing at London’s iconic City Airport (LCY); demonstrating the aircraft’s steep approach capability. The visit,… Read the full press release

DHL Express starts construction for its new Munich Airport facility

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€104 million total investment Almost seven times the existing processing area Relocation scheduled for 2024 MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 27, 2022), DHL Express Germany marked the official start of construction for its new Munich Airport facility with a groundbreaking ceremony. The building, which is being built on parking lots… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’ brings special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices to passengers this summer

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling through Gatwick this summer will be able to take advantage of a number of special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices, as part of the airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’. The campaign, which officially launched yesterday (Thursday 21 July), includes special offers… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport encourages Jet2, easyJet and TUI passengers to use the Twilight/ Bag Drop Off service for seamless airport experience ahead of travel

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Jet2, easyJet and TUI customers can now check in their bags the evening before their morning flight London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers flying with Jet2, easyJet and TUI now have the opportunity to check in their hold luggage the evening before they fly. Twilight check-in is a totally free service available… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways earns ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification

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The award-winning airline group has a total number of 14 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certificates DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to recognise its commitment in preventing work-related injuries and improving the wellbeing of its employees by attaining ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, awarded… Read the full press release

Kansas City Aviation Department launches rebrand effort to unify the organization with Kansas City International Airport and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport

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Logo will also be used for Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport and Kansas City Aviation Department to Unify Three Entities Kansas City, MO, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With the new terminal opening March 2023, Kansas City Aviation Department, owners and operators of Kansas City International Airport and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport, unveiled… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys trial air-rail service for Amsterdam-Brussels transfer passengers

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys will today (18 July 2022) launch their previously announced partnership that will see KLM buying seats aboard the Thalys high-speed train for transfer passengers travelling between Schiphol and Brussels. This will allow KLM to operate one less flight between Amsterdam and… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport hires 400 new security staff to reduce security delays ahead of busy summer holiday period

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Gatwick announces 400 new security staff starting ahead of the busy summer season and reveals top five hand luggage items rejected in scanner London, UK, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — After a busy few weeks, Gatwick Airport is working to reduce security delays ahead of the busy summer holiday period with more than 400 new… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes the UK Government’s Jet Zero Strategy and its ambitious path to net zero aviation

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Launched at Farnborough International Airshow, the new Jet Zero Strategy commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the same year. It also includes a plan for the industry to stay below pre-pandemic levels of carbon emissions through… Read the full press release

Swissport starts ground services at Rome-Fiumicino, Italy

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Rome, Italy, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is in Italy. The global market leader in aviation ground services began serving airlines at Rome-Fiumicino – Italy’s largest hub airport – after successfully concluding consultations with trade unions in early July. In the first five days since starting operations on Thursday, 14 July, Swissport has… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines updates flight tracker with Destination Reels

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DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — At Southwest Airlines, we’re on a journey to enhance our Customer Experience to better connect people to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. As part of this commitment, we’re investing in several improvements to modernize and simplify the Customer Experience. We are excited… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces the addition of new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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About 150 Pilots and 300 Flight Attendants to be based in Houston MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (July 19, 2022) announced it’s going even bigger with the addition of a new Pilot and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways presented its Special Boeing 777 FIFA World Cup™ Livery Aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2022

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Equipped with the World’s Best Business Class, the airline’s B777-300 FIFA livery aircraft has taken centre stage at the aviation spectacular  DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA, is showcasing a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ livery, at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers additional all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages

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Qatar Airways offers additional all-inclusive travel packages for football fans including the Final and Semi-Finals Fans can secure their match tickets, flights and accommodation by visiting: qatarairways.com/FIFA2022 Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways ramps up all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages for fans to secure their place in world football’s… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Eastern Airways’ introduction of additional mid-day flights to London Gatwick

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Eastern Airways have increased capacity on one of their main routes from London Gatwick to Cornwall Airport Newquay over the busy summer holiday period. Cornwall, England, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A recent study undertaken by Eastern Airways show that the Cornwall Airport Newquay – London Gatwick route is used by almost 60% of… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Edelweiss’ new route between Newquay and Zurich

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Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes a brand new airline partner, Edelweiss, to operate weekly, direct flights to and from Zurich this summer. Cornwall, England, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — From the historic old town to the young and vibrant Zurich-West, from the inviting blue waters of Lake Zurich to snow-capped mountains – there are plenty… Read the full press release

Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund and Fisheries Enhancement Fund support twelve projects with over HK$13 million

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Twelve projects have received a total of over HK$13 million from the independent Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund (MEEF) and Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF) for a 12-month period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. The funded projects are managed and conducted by universities, research organisations,… Read the full press release

Finavia increases number of electric car charging stations at Helsinki Airport parking areas

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has increased the number of charging stations for electric cars in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars available for passengers in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. “There are charging stations in each of our parking halls,… Read the full press release

AGS Airports and NHS Scotland secure £10.1 million funding from UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge to deliver UK’s first medical distribution network using drones

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Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones has secured £10.1 million in funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is the second successful round… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s Community Network brings back Dragons’ Den competition

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Competition is open to Year 9 and Year 10 pupils from schools across Manchester and Cheshire Competition for young entrepreneurs resumes after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic Pupils compete to win a VIP theatre evening out and will raise cash for charity in the process Manchester, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport to support project accelerating introduction of zero emissions aircraft

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Government has awarded £9.5m to a British consortium to build world first advanced electric flight ecosystem. The project will include demonstrator flights of Vertical Aerospace’s electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft between Bristol Airport and another airfield in the region – and a simulation… Read the full press release

Aircompany Armenia and Georgian Airlines expand cargo fleet with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters

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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —Boeing [NYSE: BA], Aircompany Armenia and its partner company Georgian Airlines, today (July 18, 2022 ) announced an order for three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the group’s plan to add more dedicated cargo airplanes to its operations in the Caucasus region. “We are… Read the full press release