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Heathrow announces its updated sustainability strategy as the aviation industry emerges from the pandemic and ramps up to recovery

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Heathrow launches Heathrow 2.0: Connecting People and Planet kicking off a decisive decade of difference to help the airport build back better from the pandemic, with carbon reductions and ensuring Heathrow is a great place to live and work top of the agenda Heathrow is already delivering against the goals of its plan, announcing today the airport’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of its services to Multan International Airport, Pakistan

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With three weekly flights to Multan, Qatar Airways will serve more cities in Pakistan than any other full service global airline to more than 140 destinations via the best airport in the world, Hamad International Airport. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways scheduled flights to Multan International Airport, Pakistan, will resume… Read the full press release

Qantas launches services to Broken Hill from Sydney

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (7TH FEBRUARY 2022) announced it will add Broken Hill to its domestic route network for the first time, with the airline to begin direct flights from Sydney. From 8 April 2022, Qantas will operate two weekly return flights between Sydney and Broken Hill with… Read the full press release

Ford International Airport unveils first-ever ad during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday

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Nearly 1 Million Viewers in West Michigan Expected to View Ad Created by Extra Credit Projects Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — West Michigan viewers gathering to watch Super Bowl LVI on Sunday will notice a first-ever ad from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Nearly 1 million West Michigan viewers are expected… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds Amman and Aqaba to its Jordanian destinations

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

The national airline will provide ultra-low fare flights to Amman and Aqaba from the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, will add two new Jordanian destinations to its ever-growing list of routes. Flying to the extraordinary cities of Amman… Read the full press release

Official ceremony for the Oman Air relocation to the new Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport

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Muscat, Oman, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has moved to the new Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, signaling the airline’s ongoing commitment to scheduled passenger service linking Muscat and Jeddah. The transition was marked by an official ceremony attended by His Excellency the Consul General of Oman Mr. Mubarak AlHanai… Read the full press release

SAS to start direct weekly flights to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm in June 2022

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS expands its network in North America and will start direct routes to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm in June 2022. SAS will operate three weekly flights from Copenhagen and four weekly flights from Stockholm with brand-new A321LR aircraft. Toronto is the fourth largest city in North… Read the full press release

Scotland’s airline Loganair announces new route to Oslo and new jobs at Aberdeen International Airport

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Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of its 60th anniversary celebrations last week, Scotland’s airline Loganair has announced an expansion at Aberdeen International Airport with the introduction of a new route to Oslo and the creation of over 20 new jobs. The year-round link between Aberdeen and the Norwegian capital will… Read the full press release

Blue Islands announces direct flights to Palma, Mallorca this Easter

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Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey residents can once again enjoy the glorious Mediterranean sunshine with Blue Islands, who are operating direct flights to Palma, Mallorca this Easter. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Our direct European services have been extremely popular over the past couple of years – we’re looking forward… Read the full press release

London City Airport adds Chambéry and Salzburg to its winter ski holiday roster

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New routes added to London City’s winter ski holiday roster   Complements existing SWISS and British Airways services to Zurich and Geneva  As restrictions ease, Britons expected to flock to the Alps this half-term  London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With this winter’s ski season now back on track, Brits and Europeans are… Read the full press release

easyJet launches Low Fare Finder tool to help customers easily find flights at the lowest price

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The airline has also launched a summer sun promotion for flights and holidays to Spain, Greece and Turkey with up to 20% off 100,000 seats and £200 off holidays on offer London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As the British public get back to flying restriction free in the coming weeks and months,… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport launches engineering Apprenticeship Programme for 2022

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has launched its prestigious engineering Apprenticeship Programme for 2022, with applications open from today (07/02/2022) to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week. As Gatwick celebrates its 45th year of the Apprenticeship Programme, the airport is on the hunt for four new Technical Apprentices in Engineering Mechatronics Maintenance… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport sign up to the “Toulouse Declaration” reinforcing the industry’s commitment to a net zero future

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Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As the “Toulouse Declaration” today (2022.02.04) marks a new chapter in Europe’s journey towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal, airports from across the continent have emerged as one of the strongest voices driving the initiative forwards. The Toulouse Declaration marks the first time that European governments, the European Commission,… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) programme partners

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Bristol Airport has announced new partnerships with five organisations in the first round of funding from the Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) programme London, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The ACT programme is a fund launched by Bristol Airport in July 2021 to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West…. Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announce merger agreement

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Highly Complementary Networks to Serve Over 145 Destinations Across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean Consumers Win With $1 Billion in Annual Savings and Even More Ultra-Low Fares to More Places Combined Airline to Drive Competition and Expand Service to Underserved Small and Mid-Sized Cities Across the United States Combined Fleet Will Be… Read the full press release

SITA announces its commitment to Science Based Targets

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (3 Feb, 2022), SITA, the global aviation IT company, has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard and Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign to tackle its climate impact at the pace and scale required by climate science. The firm will set… Read the full press release

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority announces the appointment of James Sly as Board Member

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Sly Replaces Robert Lloyd, Whose Three-Year Term Ended January 31, 2022 SAN DIEGO, CA, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) welcomes James Sly, President & CEO of East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC) as the newest Airport Authority Board Member effective today. Sly was appointed by… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces direct flight between Manchester and Trondheim in Norway

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LONDON, UK, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is pleased to announce that from 15thAugust the carrier will add a twice weekly direct flight between Manchester and Trondheim in Norway from only £66.90 one way. There has never been a better time to visit the vibrant food scenes of Trondheim and the Trøndelag region… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches 72-hour flash sale just in time for Valentine’s Day

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Aer Lingus announces a Flash Sale just in time to book a romantic getaway to great European destinations  Flights from €29.99 each way Destinations include Budapest, Prague, and Venice Valid for travel from February 10th – March 26th  Book by midnight Thursday, February 3rd  Change any flight for free up to 7 days before you… Read the full press release

British Airways adds Nuremberg to its Heathrow short-haul network

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (2 February 2022) announced that it will be introducing a new destination to its Heathrow short-haul network, Nuremberg, located in Bavaria, Germany. Flights to this European city will initially operate four times a week from March 27. The schedule will then increase to… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the appointment of Danny Hakker as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe

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Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Danny Hakker joins Swissport as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe effective 1 February 2022. The appointment further strengthens Swissport’s regional market structure. Danny Hakker has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe as of 1 February 2022. He is a senior finance leader with… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the opening of its second lounge at Geneva International Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is opening its second lounge at Geneva International Airport on 1 February 2022. Located in the new East Wing of the airport, the new ASPIRE Crystal Lounge will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is accessible to all passengers for an admission… Read the full press release

Swissport international opens second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport international is further expanding its lounge business in the UK with the opening the second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport on 1 February 2022. The new lounge complements the innovations in travel technology and state-of-the-art facilities of Terminal 2 with the modern design and comfort of… Read the full press release

Swoop starts services between Abbotsford International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport

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Abbotsford, BC, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 31, 2021), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low cost airline, celebrated its first flight between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). The ultra-low-cost airline’s inaugural service took off from Abbotsford at 9:00 a.m. PST and is scheduled to arrive at 2:55pm local time…. Read the full press release

British Airways expands codeshare agreement with Loganair

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British Airways and Loganair have today announced a major expansion of their codeshare agreement, offering more choice and connectivity for customers travelling across the UK London, UK, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The expansion to 18 new routes will now give British Airways’ customers access to 38 of Loganair’s UK routes, meaning that customers… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces codeshare expansion with Finnair

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SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has announced today (Feb. 1, 2022) a significant codeshare expansion with our European oneworld partner Finnair, the latest in a series of partnership expansions for Alaska since joining the global alliance in March 2021. Beginning now, Finnair passengers can book connecting flights through Seattle – our hometown… Read the full press release

Chryssa Westerlund appointed executive vice president and chief revenue officer of The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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Washington DC, USA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Thursday that Chryssa Westerlund has been named executive vice president and chief revenue officer, responsible for airline business development, marketing and consumer strategy, concessions, commercial parking, corporate communications and government affairs for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the Dulles… Read the full press release

Three special Air Canada charter flights to transport Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s flight AC2201 today (Jan. 26, 2022) from Vancouver to Beijing marks the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada’s… Read the full press release

Customer service, hospitality, security jobs available at Manchester Airport’s Jobs Fair which starts on 10 February 2022

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Jobs fair will be held on Thursday 10th February Hundreds of roles available at Manchester Airport, including 500 in security Other roles include customer services and hospitality positions Recruitment drive comes after travel restrictions were eased, with a range of benefits on offer to MAG employees To book a place visit the Jobs Fair’s Eventbrite page Manchester, UK,… Read the full press release

Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full press release