George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 12 new routes

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe Ltd, one of the UK’s newest airlines, has confirmed 12 new routes from George Best Belfast City Airport, with seats on sale now at www.flybe.com. The airline will operate services from Belfast City to Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Manchester, Southampton, Aberdeen,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways All Set to Participate in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw Event

The draw will take place in Doha to decide the final groups for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Football fans from around the world can look forward to cheering on their team of choice with the airline’s unique FIFA World Cup™ travel packages, inclusive of match tickets, flights and accommodation DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 —… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club adopts Avios as its reward currency

Members can now benefit from a wide range of guaranteed award seats and competitive prices for redemption tickets with Qatar Airways Privilege Club From 23-31 March, members can enjoy bonus Avios when booking their next flight using Cash + Avios DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that Privilege Club has… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport announces 2022 summer schedule with flights to 26 destinations

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday options from Shannon Airport are receiving a boost with a bumper summer season in store at the airport which will see flights to 26 destinations with 108 weekly departures. The launch of Shannon Airport’s summer schedule is getting off to a flying start with four destinations to… Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air offers discounts for young people this Easter

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the approach of school and the Easter holidays, when traditionally many young people and students studying abroad return home, the national airline Bulgaria Air offers them special tariffs with flexible conditions. Youth tariffs include 2 pieces free checked luggage up to 23 kg each, the right to 1 change of date free… Read the full press release

oneworld® Alliance to purchase up to 200 million gallons of SAF per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo

NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel is expected to commence… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces its Pathway to Net Zero decarbonisation strategy

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (21 Mar) announced its decarbonisation strategy – Pathway to Net Zero. Developed to reduce its carbon emissions and the impact of its operations on the environment, this strategy outlines four core strategic pillars underpinning the airline’s ambitious goal of net carbon zero by 2050: 34% decarbonisation through… Read the full press release

SITA’s AIRCOM® Cockpit Services to enhance Cebu Pacific Air’s cockpit communications

The airline’s new-generation fleet will be factory-fitted with innovative communications technology. Manila, Philippines, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific Air has selected SITA to support its digital transformation agenda leveraging SITA’s renowned AIRCOM® Cockpit Services integrated with Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) satellite network service. The combined solutions will enhance cockpit communications while delivering greater operational efficiencies on… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomes BA CityFlyer’s new services to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg and resumption of Rotterdam and Nice connections

LCY sees its fourth consecutive busiest week, up 40% on February with the airport on track to have its best month since the start of the pandemic. LCY reaches 2019 business traffic share, representing 46% of passenger journeys. BA CityFlyer starts new routes from LCY to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg, plus restarts key routes to Rotterdam and Nice… Read the full press release

KLM expands capacity on European routes to 16 million seats in total

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With direct flights to 167 destinations, KLM is ready for summer. Between 27 March and 29 October, KLM will fly to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations, offering excellent choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Europe: increased capacity Demand for air travel is increasing as Covid-19… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo resumes cargo hub operations in Dubai South and Emirates SkyCentral DWC

Emirates SkyCentral DWC will resume full operations on 26 March 2022 Seamless connectivity between DXB & DWC hubs with 24*7 trucking Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub in Dubai South, Emirates SkyCentral DWC, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from 26 March… Read the full press release

Air Canada opens new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility

16-million investment is part of Air Canada Cargo’s expansion strategy MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced the inauguration of Air Canada Cargo’s new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility. The $16-million project was undertaken to expand and enhance Air Canada Cargo’s cold… Read the full press release

Air Canada resumes daily services to Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland

Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways launches High-Flyer Recruitment Programme on Women’s Week

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways launched a High-Flyer Recruitment Programme on Women’s Week that will offer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students’ full-time employment opportunities with the National Airline. The first two High-Flyer recipients were revealed on Friday 11 March and they are Qualified Pilot Meeral Kumar and Aircraft… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces new service to Albuquerque, Boise and Reno

Spirit announces new service in Albuquerque (ABQ), Boise (BOI) and Reno (RNO) as its Las Vegas route map grows to 40+ nonstop destinations MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit today (March 16, 2022) announced an expansion out west with new service to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), Boise Airport (BOI), and Reno-Tahoe International Airport… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces leadership change

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 16, 2022) announced several Leadership promotions and new Executives. Southwest® welcomes onboard Christa Lucas as Vice President Governmental Affairs. Lucas joins Southwest from the National Business Aviation Association, where she was Senior Vice President and led its government affairs, policy, and advocacy efforts. She will… Read the full press release

Finnair invites customers to offset flight emissions with new service

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting on March 16, 2022, Finnair invites its customers to offset their flight emissions with a service that combines Sustainable Aviation Fuel and trusted climate projects. Through the service, a platform powered by Chooose, Finnair customers can calculate their flight’s emissions and seamlessly offset their journey by choosing a… Read the full press release

London City Airport announces latest round of 2022 grants from its £75,000 Community Fund

London City Airport has announced the successful applicants to its latest round of 2022 grants from the airport’s £75,000 Community Fund. London, UK, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In total, £35,683 of funding has been awarded to 13 local groups and community organisations, covering seven East London boroughs, including Newham, Hackney, Lewisham, Redbridge, Tower… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines becomes the Official Airline of the Colorado Rockies

The airline that carries more Colorado originating Customers than any other airline* announces new partnership as the Official Airline of the Colorado Rockies DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Mar 15, 2022) it is joining the starting lineup as the Official Airline of the Colorado Rockies and… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe services

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe Ltd is set to go on sale next week with a full list of routes, destinations, and everyday low fares due to be announced for its first two bases of operation at Birmingham and Belfast City Airport. Having announced Birmingham as the home of its… Read the full press release

British Airways and British Airways Holidays launch business class flight and holiday sale

London, UK, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For those who’d like to add a touch of luxury to their 2022 trips, British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched a business class flight and holiday sale. Available until 28 March 2022, the offer applies to selected short and long-haul routes from London with a range… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport welcomes new affordable, long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways

Routes to be confirmed, but Norse secured two six-weekly slot pairs from the London Airport New, affordable Gatwick long haul services expected to start in summer 2022 and will be flown by modern, fuel-efficient, and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners London, UK, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Norse Atlantic Airways – the affordable,… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus announces €20 off return flights to 10 top European Cities

€20 off return flights to 10 top European Cities Destinations include Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Venice Valid for travel from April 1st and April 30th  Book by midnight Monday, March 21st Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s gold at the end of the rainbow this St Patrick’s Day with Aer Lingus, who… Read the full press release

easyJet announces brand new, twice-weekly service to Faro in Portugal, its 8th route from Birmingham

easyJet is celebrating flying over three million passengers to and from Birmingham with a flight giveaway for a pair of lucky travellers The airline has also launched a new route from Birmingham to Faro in Portugal with first flights taking off from 1 May 2022 and seats on sale Thursday 17th March from £24.99* New… Read the full press release

Qantas and Jetstar to operate up to 30 return flights per week across the Tasman from mid-April

Qantas and Jetstar to ramp up trans-Tasman flights from mid-April Up to 30 return flights a week initially More seats for frequent flyers, with every Qantas and Jetstar trans-Tasman flight in the month of May now a ‘Points Plane’ Sydney, Australia, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Jetstar are gearing up to reunite… Read the full press release

Qantas to use almost 20 million litres of SAF from US biofuels company Aemetis from 2025

New deal to use almost 20 million litres of biofuels each year from 2025 Will power flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Australia Calls to develop local sustainable fuels industry to help Australian aviation transition to net zero emissions Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is expanding its use… Read the full press release

Qantas resumes A380 full First Class offering

Sydney, Australia, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reinstate its full First Class offering at the end of this month both on the ground and in the air as post-pandemic international travel steadily recovers and the national carrier wakes up more of its A380 superjumbo fleet. A fourth Qantas A380 has emerged from… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport welcomes Delta Air Lines nonstop service to Atlanta

Third market added at OAK reflects robust East Bay recovery Oakland, Calif. , 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has added nonstop service between OAK and its global hub at Atlanta, Georgia. Daily flights, now available for booking, begin on August 8, 2022, using Delta’s Boeing 737-900 airliner with 20 seats in Delta… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines launches two weekly flights to Marrakesh from October 2022

Starting from October 2022, Austrian Airlines exclusively offers direct flights between Vienna and Marrakesh With pleasant temperatures in October “the Pearl of the South“ is an ideal weekend-getaway in autumn Austrian Airlines CCO Michael Trestl: “Marrakesh perfectly rounds down our range of holiday destinations on short- and medium-haul flights and offers our guests a well-earned… Read the full press release

Lufthansa LEOS adds Goldhofer’s all-electric towbarless aircraft tractor Phoenix E to its fleet

The Goldhofer Phoenix E moves aircraft with a take-off weight of up to 352 tons New e-vehicle powered by green electricity in operation at Frankfurt Airport for up to ten hours a day Lufthansa Group to be CO2-neutral on the ground in its home market by 2030 Cologne, Germany, 2022-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release