London, UK, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — After two years British Airways returns to international short-haul flying from Gatwick Airport today (Tuesday 29 March), as its first service departed for Larnaca at 6:25am. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the airline suspended its European operation at Gatwick Airport, moving a number of flights… Read the full press release
The flight included a bespoke British-themed menu including Sunday roast, and fish and chips with mushy peas Retro aircraft given a special welcome on arrival at London Heathrow London, UK, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated an important milestone in its history as it marked 25 years of services to the UK… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Lights went out across Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations, as the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman marked Earth Hour at 08:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time on 26 March. The airline was joined by tens of thousands of… Read the full press release
Today, SAS has appointed Erno Hildén as Executive Vice President and CFO Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Erno Hildén, comes from Finland and has held several operational leadership positions in the global airline industry. He has worked both as chief financial officer and chief operating officer for Finnair and recently he also… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — As air travel returns, Auckland Airport and Air New Zealand are introducing the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities programme to make it easier for every traveller to take flight. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard, with its cheerful sunflower emblem, is a discrete way people can indicate a non-visible… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, CHINA, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) continues to stand with the airport community by extending its relief package for two months to the end of May 2022, in view of the prolonged impact to the aviation industry brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Various fee waiver or concession… Read the full press release
Celebration was in the air at Helsinki Airport when the first flight to Dallas was dispatched on Sunday 27 March. The route to the new destination in North America will be flown four times a week during the summer season. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — “We are glad that this long-awaited connection… Read the full press release
On Sunday 27 March, Ryanair began its summer flights to Alicante, Spain. Other opening routes for the summer season include direct connections to Venice in Italy, Barcelona Girona in Spain and Zadar in Croatia. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair’s summer season begins with opening routes to favourite destinations in southern Europe…. Read the full press release
18 exciting holiday routes to launch from Gatwick Airport, with ultra-low fares Four additional super-efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft to be based at the airport Expansion coincides with exciting reopening of the Gatwick South Terminal Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline**, today (MAR 28, 2022)… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines has today (28/03/2022) resumed its daily nonstop seasonal service between Shannon and New York/Newark. Today’s departure from Shannon Airport marks the first scheduled flight with United Airlines from Shannon since the end of October 2019 at the end of its seasonal service that year. The… Read the full press release
Flights from Aberdeen to Manchester take off for the first time today A double-daily summer frequency to London Gatwick is also now operating, offering more direct connections to customers the south of England and to over 100 European destinations, via London. Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, has today (Mar 28, 2022) launched… Read the full press release
CALGARY, Alberta, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority’s iconic White Hat Volunteers will be returning to YYC Calgary International Airport next month to provide world-class hospitality to guests following a two-year pause due to COVID-19. Guided by the North Star, YYC’s growth and success is based on creating effortless and memorable… Read the full press release
ITA Airways launch triple-daily flights from London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport, with first service landing at London City at 8.25 on March 28th The Italian airline is the first new carrier to operate from the London hub since the Covid-19 pandemic struck Route reconnects two major European cities for both business and leisure… Read the full press release
Kansas City, MO, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In April 2021, JetBlue announced that the carrier intended to serve the Kansas City region with new nonstop air service from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York-JFK International Airport (JFK). That day has come, as JetBlue began serving Kansas City… Read the full press release
Flights from Aberdeen to Manchester take off for the first time today A double-daily summer frequency to London Gatwick is also now operating, offering more direct connections to customers the south of England and to over 100 European destinations, via London. Seats are available to book for this summer with great value fares still available… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick reopens its South Terminal today (27/03/2022) and has gone from an airport with about 300 flights a day (26 March) to one operating around 570 flights (27 March) – making it the equivalent of opening a medium-sized airport overnight. Gatwick and its partners – including airlines,… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A new gateway to the U.S. casino metropolis of Las Vegas has opened up with the change to the summer flight schedule. Sunday, March 27, 2022, marked the first time a long-haul aircraft of the airline, which was founded last year, took off from Munich to the… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place 19-21 June 2022 in Doha, Qatar, hosted by Qatar Airways. This will be the second time that the global gathering of aviation’s top leaders will be… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spirit Open is back! After a two-year hiatus, Spirit Airlines Team Members, aviation industry professionals and community leaders hit the links at The Spirit Charitable Foundation’s fifth annual golf event. Together, the Foundation raised more than $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations, surpassing the previous $1 million highpoint raised from The… Read the full press release
British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited SAF is produced from sustainable sources such as waste gases, crop and forestry residues, household and commercial waste and used cooking oil, and… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, today (24 Mar 2022) commences its services from Belfast City Airport, with its inaugural flight from Belfast City to Birmingham departing this morning, 24th March, at 06:50 AM. The first phase of services will commence today, 24th March 2022,… Read the full press release
‘Fly and Win’ promotion by the award-winning airline changes the life of a UK-based Filipino nurse forever DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A nurse from the United Kingdom has won first prize in Qatar Airways’ ‘Fly and Win’ campaign; becoming a US dollar millionaire overnight. Two other lucky prize winners, from Kenya… Read the full press release
Alaska Air Cargo will convert two Alaska Airlines passenger jets to an all-freight aircraft for cargo service in 2023 Five dedicated 737 freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Cargo announced today (March 24, 2022) it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full press release
Continues Longstanding Relationship Through 2030 Expanded Partnership will Further Drive Credit Card Acquisition and Loyalty Strengthened Benefits to be Introduced in the Second Half of 2022 New York, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) today (March 24, 2022) announced an extension of… Read the full press release
Hong Kong’s home carrier is looking to recruit and train more than 800 local cadet pilots by 2025 HongKong, China, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is relaunching its Cadet Pilot training programme in a new collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) that aims to further enhance Hong Kong’s reputation as a… Read the full press release
New fare offers more options, more flexibility, more rewards Dallas, TX, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is excited to announce Wanna Get Away Plus™, a new fare that joins Wanna Get Away®, Anytime, and Business Select® in the Company’s fare product lineup. This fare will be available to Customers late in the… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines opens new $100 million maintenance facility as it lays foundation to support long-term growth, vision, and bringing more Mile High Heart to the Denver community DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 24, 2022) is celebrating the completion of a major infrastructure investment to support its… Read the full press release
Airline ramps up services to Melbourne to meet the demand for international travel following borders re-opening Twice daily flights, served by the flagship A380 aircraft, will provide more than 1,000 seats a day to the Victorian capital Emirates’ Australian operations will soar to 42 weekly flights, with the airline continuing to reaffirm its commitment to… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation methodology for the industry to quantify CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. As travelers, corporate… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer travel is getting easier for Guests booking to/from northern New Jersey with the announcement of new, nonstop flight options serving destinations stretching from coast to coast. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (March 23, 2022) announced four new routes at Newark (EWR) with daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis… Read the full press release