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Helsinki Airport named one of the safest in the world when it comes to website and mobile application security

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Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport is one of the safest in the world when it comes to website and mobile application security, according to recent research by cybersecurity company ImmuniWeb. The report, a comparison of 100 international airports, names three airports that successfully passed all of the tests without a single major issue… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes over 400 young people for the national Tech Féile showcase and awards event

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Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, will become the showcase on March 4th for some of the country’s top young digital media, music and 3D Design talent as well as a world record attempt when some 400 students gather for the fourth annual Camara Ireland’s Tech Féile…. Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the Radisson Riyadh Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Due to open in Q4 2020

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Riyadh Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As one of the fastest growing companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport honours distinguished airlines and partners

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Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Brussels Airport Company continues its annual tradition of presenting the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards. The airport bestows these awards to honour those airlines and partners that have distinguished themselves during the preceding year in terms of network and cargo development, environment and safety, and punctuality… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport opens the first Hungarian corporate lounge

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 70 sqm Tungsram Lounge embodies a new, innovative tool for cultivating business relationships and symbolizes a milestone in the strategic partnership between Tungsram and Budapest Airport. The Tungsram Lounge, which is located next to gate A8 of Terminal 2A, operates from 12th February. It is quite special… Read the full press release

IATA reinforces cooperation with International Post Corporation

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have today (18 February 2020) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organizations. The aim for both IATA and IPC is to promote the development and expansion of safe, secure,… Read the full press release

Swissport opens airport lounge under its Aspire brand at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is further expanding its airport lounge business in Canada. Today (14 February 2020), the Swiss market leader for airport ground services and air cargo handling opened its 49th airport lounge under its Aspire brand at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Swissport opened its fifth airport lounge in… Read the full press release

British Airways and Royal Air Maroc announce new codeshare agreement

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have announced a new codeshare agreement which will open up new routes across Morocco including Casablanca and Agadir.  It will also give customers more flight flexibility between London Heathrow and Marrakesh. Customers will be able to book from 13 February when the… Read the full press release

Emirates marks 30 years of service to Riyadh

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking 30 years of service to Riyadh. Since the first Emirates flight between Riyadh and Dubai in February 1990, and the airline has carried over eight million passengers on the route, demonstrating the… Read the full press release

Finnair adds more frequencies to its New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season

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Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. Between April 4 and October 24, Finnair will operate three additional weekly frequencies on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Between May 4 and October 24, a fourth additional frequency will… Read the full press release

Construction works to begin for cargo hall expansion at Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Schkeuditz, Germany, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Amazon is expanding its operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport. For this purpose, a cargo hall of around 20,000 square meters is to be built in the southern part of the airport site next to the existing World Cargo Center. The aim is to use the new building to… Read the full press release

Fraport Brasil installs SITA’s passenger processing technology at Fortaleza Airport and Porto Alegre Airport

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SITA provides self-service gates for bar-coded boarding passes at Fortaleza and Porto Alegre Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport Brasil has installed SITA’s passenger processing technology at the two airports it manages in Brazil, Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Porto Alegre Airport (POA). New self-service gates provide passengers with automated entry to the… Read the full press release

SFO announces the opening of SkyTerrace outdoor observation deck

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New “SkyTerrace” outdoor observation deck open to all, includes exhibit celebrating the history of SFO SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the opening of a new outdoor observation deck, the SkyTerrace, on Friday, February 14, 2020. Located pre-security in Terminal 2, the SkyTerrace is open… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport starts construction of two more security screening lanes

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the two new passenger security screening lanes completed last year, Budapest Airport has commenced the construction of two more channels. The works will be completed before the summer peak season, thus taking the total number of screening lanes to 18. Budapest Airport will install two new… Read the full press release

British Airways announces Valentine’s Day offers

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a range of short and long haul offers to destinations including Barcelona, New Orleans, Seychelles and Venice.  Customers who book two Club cabin tickets can make a saving of up to £800 per person compared to… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport named Northern Ireland’s Venue of the Year by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport, the UK and Ireland’s most convenient airport, has worked hard to make travelling easier for all. Back in 2010, it was the first airport in the UK to introduce a Changing Places toilet and since then, it has continued to improve its accessibility through… Read the full press release

Best Kept Awards 2020 Now Open for Entries

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Northern Ireland Amenity Council’s Best Kept Awards 2020 supported by George Best Belfast City Airport are now open! Knockbreda Nursery School was the launch venue for the 2020 Northern Ireland Amenity Council’s (NIAC) Best Kept Awards today, as the search continues for a new decade… Read the full press release

Qantas to fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenslanders will today (9TH FEBRUARY 2020) fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. Qantas International CEO Tino La Spina will join Queensland Tourism Minister, the Hon. Kate Jones and Brisbane Airport… Read the full press release

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board elects new officers

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Dallas Representative Matrice Ellis-Kirk elected chair; Fort Worth Representative Henry Borbolla elected Vice Chair DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board elected new officers during its February 2020 meeting.  Dallas representative Matrice Ellis-Kirk will serve as chair. The election comes at the end of term for… Read the full press release

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport

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The Newly Converted and Reimagined Hotel Will Inspire Travellers to Savour The Good Life FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., along with national real estate developer Charles S. Cohen today (FEBRUARY 11, 2020) announce the opening of Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale… Read the full press release

Allegiant announces nine new nonstop routes and expanded service to San Diego, Las Vegas and Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Feb. 11, 2020) announces nine new nonstop routes, including expanded service to San Diego, Las Vegas and Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. To celebrate this expansion, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $43.* “With summer quickly approaching, we know… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines

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Moscow/Tokyo, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot – Russian Airlines and Japan Airlines today (February 10, 2020) announced a codeshare agreement that will offer added flexibility to passengers travelling between Russia and Japan. The codeshare comes into effect from 29 March 2020, with ticket sales launching at the beginning of March. Both airlines will… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces direct flights between Krasnoyarsk and Bratsk

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Moscow, Russia, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has launched ticket sales for direct flights between Krasnoyarsk and Bratsk. Daily flights will operate on the following timetable: Route Flight Departure time* Arrival time* Krasnoyarsk-Bratsk SU 2870 15:45 18:00 Bratsk-Krasnoyarsk SU 2871 19:00 19:25 *All times local The new flights are being launched following the… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways launches five new regional services from Teesside International Airport

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Kirmington, England, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Five new regional services operated by Flybe franchise partner Eastern Airways from Teesside International Airport are now available for booking through to 24th October 2020 at www.flybe.com or through travel agents and other booking sites. Flights to Belfast City, Dublin and Southampton start on Monday 9th March, London City… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways offers incredible fares on its popular domestic routes to and from Samui

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Offering amazing fares on domestic & international routes to and from Samui Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited launches the “Samui Super Sale” promotion, offering incredible fares on its popular domestic routes to and from Samui such as, Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Samui, Chiang Mai – Samui, Phuket –… Read the full press release

Swissport Executive Aviation moved into a dedicated VIP terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Executive Aviation, a subsidiary of Swissport International AG, is further expanding its business in Morocco. After establishing its first Moroccan fixed-base operation (FBO) for business and executive aviation in Casablanca in 2018, Swissport now moved into a dedicated VIP terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport, which opened… Read the full press release

dnata starts operations in Canada with the opening of its new facility at Vancouver International Airport

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Expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment in Vancouver, creating 80 jobs Vancouver, Canada, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its global catering network. The company commenced operations in Canada by opening a new, 48,000ft2 (4,460m²) facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). dnata’s latest expansion… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport customers to benefit from enhanced Wi-Fi service

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Baltimore, MD, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) this week approved a contract to enhance Wi-Fi service for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. At its meeting Wednesday, the board, chaired by Governor Larry Hogan and including Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, approved the contract with SmartCity… Read the full press release

British Airways trials automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is exclusively trialling an automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges. Cocktails are dispensed in under 45 seconds, adding a new dimension to the food and drink available for customers. Available until March 2020, British Airways’ First and Club World customers travelling from San Francisco and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways suspends flights to mainland China until further notice

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DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has taken the decision to suspend flights to mainland China from 3 February until further notice due to significant operational challenges caused by entry restrictions imposed by several countries. An ongoing review of operations will be conducted weekly with the intention to reinstate the flights… Read the full press release