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
Passengers with visual impairments can use the Aira app on their smartphones to get support from a live agent to guide them while at EIA. Paris, France, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is continuing its work to be an airport for everyone with the adoption of a new service designed… Read the full press release
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to advise that the 737-8 aircraft has been introduced into its commercial operations between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. The first flight to the USA on 9Y-CAL , operating BW 520, departed Piarco International Airport on Monday, January 24…. Read the full press release
From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance will be able to drive directly into all of Finavia’s parking… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines to offer daily flights to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Orlando starting in May MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) will soar above the scenic vistas of Utah for the first time this spring. The airline today (Jan. 25, 2022) announced its new service to Salt Lake City International… Read the full press release
Preview of plans follows 2019 announcement to redevelop and expand Terminal 8 Newly released designs showcase an enhanced premium guest experience American Airlines and British Airways to launch joint operations under one roof beginning December 2022 New York, USA, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to… Read the full press release
Modern sleeping pods as a place of refuge for passengers: Zzzleepandgo launches “smart lounges” at Vienna Airport VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Workplace, chillout lounge and a fully equipped place to sleep: a new service at Vienna Airport enables even more comfort for passengers. Effectively immediately, travellers can take advantage of rentable… Read the full press release
From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance will be able to drive directly into all of Finavia’s parking… Read the full press release
Ever-popular Flight Academy programme is back over February Half Term Programme gives youngsters a chance to sit in the cockpit of a real aircraft and see the roles that keep the airport running in action ‘Midweek Madness’ short tours of Concorde from just £5 also available on Wednesday 16th February and Thursday 24th February, All day parking just… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2021, Budapest Airport once again took huge steps to maintain its carbon neutral operations and achieve its sustainability goals. Last year, the company further reduced its direct carbon dioxide emissions, which are now half the level of ten years ago, while emissions per passenger were only… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said: “Today’s (24th Jan 2022) announcements are hugely welcome. As we approach half-term and Easter holidays, they will provide reassurance and confidence to customers who are wanting to visit family and friends, arrange a foreign business trip, or take a well-deserved holiday…. Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been certified by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its industry-leading pharma and live animal handling processes at its cargo facilities and the Animal Care & Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU). Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of… Read the full press release
Sarawak Tourism Board Launches Sia Sitok Sarawak Plus Interstate Travel Campaign KLIA, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Sarawak is set to become a destination of choice for both domestic and international travellers, as Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) embark on a year-long partnership to promote Sarawak as a tourist destination… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline, today (18 Jan) announced an additional route to the UK S’22 schedule – Manchester to Menorca – operating twice weekly from May. The opening of this new route reinforces the airline’s commitment to the UK and the rebuilding of the country’s tourism industry…. Read the full press release
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier, has announced it will be the first airline to resume commercial flights from Brisbane to Fiji from Sunday 23rd January, with the first flight since March 2020 scheduled to depart Brisbane (BNE) at 11.50AM, arriving in the South Pacific paradise at 5.30PM…. Read the full press release
CVG Airport serving 70% of pre-pandemic passenger volumes Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for the third quarter of 2021, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) once again has the lowest airfares in the region. CVG has held this title for… Read the full press release
Couples can make up for missed romance with a low fare getaway to some of the most romantic destinations in Europe Great-value city breaks are still available for this Valentine’s Day with flights from just £23.00* To mark the day and to celebrate the reopening of France to UK holidaymakers, easyJet holidays is offering £50… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport welcomes a further increase in so-called cargo-only services. As of today (January 17, 2022), Qatar Airways is operating regular flights to and from Munich with a cargo version of its Boeing 777. The routing starts in Bangalore, India, and leads via Qatar’s capital Doha to… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has re-awarded ICTS UK & Ireland as its security partner, responsible for the provision of security services/passenger screening at the Airport. Alan Dutt, Executive Director of Aviation Security Services, ICTS UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to continue our fifteen-year partnership with Bristol Airport…. Read the full press release
Partnership with MEDC, Southwest Airlines Provides Grants to Innovation-Driven Companies, Allowing Them to Test New Products, Services in Live Airport Environment Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Southwest Airlines, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has introduced the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship,… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will resume flights to Aktau from 20 January, to Shymkent from 22 January. Flights will be operated once a week on the following schedule*: Flight Route Departure Arrival Days of operation SU1954 Moscow – Aktau 23:35 04:25 Thursdays SU1955 Aktau – Moscow 05:30 06:25 Fridays SU1950… Read the full press release
Central London airport expects meaningful growth in 2022 as British Airways announces significant summer schedule More than three quarters of 2019 routes to be on the London City departure board in 2022 New routes include Thessaloniki, Barcelona and the return of 2019 top performer Milan 714,000 passengers used London City in 2021, down 21% on… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA), the world’s most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and part of the Aviation Week Network, has announced that it will resume its cornerstone CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition with the event bookmarked for 7/8-Apr-2022 in Manchester,… Read the full press release
Fares on non-stop transatlantic flights from Manchester available now at aerlingus.com from just £179 each way* Manchester, UK, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has launched its January sale on non-stop transatlantic routes from the carrier’s new northern hub in Manchester. The Irish flag carrier is brightening up January for customers planning a… Read the full press release
The Aer Lingus January Seat Sale is extended until midnight 24th January Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has today (17 January 2022) announced an extension of its January Seat Sale as a result of the encouraging increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions…. Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services. Leger served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and Services Division was created as part of an… Read the full press release
More than 550 roles on offer at the UK’s global gateway in the North Virtual job fair to take place on 25th January Roles range from security officers, customer services to hospitality positions Excellent benefits include discounted public transport, free parking, retail offers, pension scheme plus many more Plus, more than 1,000 further roles are… Read the full press release
Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 10, 2022) marks the 75th anniversary of commercial flight at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). On January 10, 1947, at 9:23 a.m., the first flight landed at CVG, which was an American Airlines flight from Cleveland, OH. Minutes later, the first Delta Airlines and TWA… Read the full press release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Marketing Communications Services. The term is three years, with 2 two-year options to extend. SFO is seeking qualified suppliers to provide proposals for the implementation of SFO’s Marketing and Communications Plan,… Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator has launched a new feature that enables customers to make online reservations for their cargo. The platform enables customers check flight schedules, space availability, loadability of freight and make real-time booking of their shipment in single and… Read the full press release