Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus Launch Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Connectivity Across UK and Ireland

Starting 13 March 2024, the codeshare gives customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland The move further strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with Aer Lingus’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus are set to commence a new codeshare partnership on March 13, 2024,… Read the full press release

Emirates and ITA Airways Forge Strategic Codeshare Partnership to Enhance Travel Connectivity

(IN SHORT) Emirates and ITA Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate their existing interline collaboration into a comprehensive codeshare partnership, promising expanded travel options and seamless connections between Dubai, Italy, and beyond. The agreement aims to strengthen both airlines’ networks, offering one-stop connections to various Italian and European cities for Emirates… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises Enhances Onboard Connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink Across Fleet

(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises announces significant progress in its onboard connectivity initiative with two-thirds of its ships now equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink, aiming for completion across the entire fleet by May 2024. The adoption of Starlink has led to faster internet speeds, improved Wi-Fi coverage, reduced latency, and lower operational costs on 15 of the… Read the full press release

Discover Airlines to Launch Frankfurt to Kittilä Flights, Enhancing Lapland’s International Connectivity

(IN SHORT) Discover Airlines, a German leisure airline under the Lufthansa Group, is set to improve Kittilä Airport’s international route options by introducing scheduled flights from Frankfurt, Germany, to Kittilä Airport starting from December 20, 2024, until March 28, 2025. These weekly Friday flights on Airbus A320-200 aircraft are a welcome addition to Lapland’s growing… Read the full press release

AirAsia Launches New Kuala Lumpur to Ahmedabad Route, Expanding India Connectivity

(IN SHORT) AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, starting on May 1, 2024. This marks AirAsia’s eleventh route to India and its third new route in 2024. The move not only strengthens AirAsia’s presence in South Asia but also introduces the… Read the full press release

Finnair Launches Year-Round Service to Tartu, Estonia, Enhancing Connectivity

(IN SHORT) Finnair is set to commence a year-round service to Tartu in Southern Estonia, starting from March 31. This new route will connect the university city to Helsinki with two daily flights six days a week. The flights are scheduled to integrate seamlessly with Finnair’s extensive network, linking Tartu to various European, Asian, and… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport Unveils Stunning ‘Blue Skies’ Sculpture as a Symbol of Connectivity and Tranquility

Blue Skies is the first new permanent art installation since 2008 (IN SHORT) The Indianapolis International Airport has introduced “Blue Skies,” a captivating suspended art sculpture created by local artist Brenna McCarty. This remarkable installation, supported by a grant from the Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation, marks the airport’s first permanent art addition in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Expands Connectivity to New York with Increased Flights and Enhanced Partnerships

Connectivity is reinforced with three strategic U.S. airline partners, American Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 30 October 2023, Qatar Airways will increase frequency to New York (JFK) from two to three daily flights. Offering new connections between New York and more than 80 destinations in the… Read the full press release

Hyatt Partners with Sabre to Enhance Reservation System and Guest Experience

Hyatt hotels worldwide will deploy Sabre technology, supporting advanced connectivity and distribution in an effort to drive even more high-quality revenue to owners and get closer to guests CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced a new technology agreement between affiliates of Hyatt and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider… Read the full press release

AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023, with plans to increase frequency and strengthen connectivity

Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is set to restart four China destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao,… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport Launches Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 for Optimal Passenger Experience

Thousands of latest generation Cisco Wi-Fi 6 access points are now deployed throughout Hamad International Airport’s award-winning terminal building Doha, Qatar, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the launch of the next generation Wi-Fi service, empowered by Cisco technologies, across its state-of-the-art terminal to further enhance the airport’s passenger experience…. Read the full press release

Emirates to Offer High-Speed, Global Inflight Broadband on 50 New A350s Powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024. The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity and greater global… Read the full press release

Oman Air and Omantel to provide passengers flying to Oman with seamless and hassle-free connectivity even before landing

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight. The one-year partnership aims to offer guests a hassle-free and efficient digital solution… Read the full press release

Ryanair opens its fifth base in Portugal

2 Based Aircraft, $200m Investment, 10 New Routes, 60 New Jobs DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s largest and greenest airline, today (23rd Nov) announced the opening of its fifth base in Portugal with 2 new based aircraft, representing an investment of $200m alongside the introduction of 10 new routes – connecting… Read the full press release

Spanish airline World2Fly offers high-speed inflight connectivity powered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR using Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

Spain’s new long-haul airline is providing world-class connectivity onboard its Airbus A350 aircraft, powered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR using Inmarsat’s award-winning GX Aviation. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, announced today that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution is now available to passengers traveling with… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines enhances its inflight entertainment portal

We’ve simplified connecting to our inflight portal for nonstop films, TV shows and satellite Wi-Fi; we proudly still offer the Most Movies in the Sky of any U.S. airline, including new releases SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for that trip to grandma’s house this holiday season, Alaska Airlines has… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches Boeing 737-8 New Cabin Products

Singapore, 2021-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today (16 November 2021) launched its highly-anticipated new cabin products, which will be rolled out on its Boeing 737-8 fleet in the coming weeks. This elevates the customer experience on board the Airline’s narrowbody aircraft fleet to a level similar to its widebody aircraft, offering… Read the full press release

Fastpayhotels, DerbySoft aim at 50,000 hotels connected between the two tech companies by end of 2021

Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., 2021-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — DerbySoft, the leader in high-performance distribution services, and Fastpayhotels, one of the fastest-growing B2B accommodation distribution platform, hit an industry milestone by delivering connectivity speeds of 500 hotels per day through DerbySoft technology. As well as hitting an industry first, DerbySoft and Fastpayhotels have also shortened the… Read the full press release

Emirates launches suite of connectivity options for trade partners around the world

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has launched a suite of connectivity options for its trade partners around the world to easily and directly access the airline’s rich content and other services. Developed using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards, the Emirates Gateway is available via the recently launched Emirates Partners Portal. Adnan Kazim,… Read the full press release

IATA calls on governments and aviation stakeholders in the Caribbean region to maximize the benefits of aviation connectivity

Barbados, 2018-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and other aviation stakeholders in the Caribbean region to work together to maximize the benefits of aviation connectivity. “Aviation is essential to supporting tourism in the Caribbean region, transporting approximately 50% of all tourists who travel here. It also provides… Read the full press release

SITA AirportHub™ to boost connectivity at Port Moresby Jackson’s International Airport

SINGAPORE, 2018-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Papua New Guinea’s National Airport Corporation has selected SITA AirportHub™ to boost connectivity at Port Moresby Jackson’s International Airport. SITA AirportHub is an airport-wide shared connectivity platform that enables Port Moresby airport to provide airlines, ground handlers and other tenants with secure and reliable bandwidth, including wireless connectivity to access off-airport… Read the full press release

Embraer selects Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity for the E-Jets E2

Hamburg, Germany, 2017-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announced today (April 5, 2017) that it has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. The new contract extended the partnership between the two companies, with Panasonic offering… Read the full press release

IATA calls on African governments to assure safe, efficient and integrated air transport system

Mombasa, Kenya, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for African governments to focus on adoption and adherence to global standards to assure a safe, efficient and integrated air transport system. Connectivity is critical for African growth and development, supporting some 6.7 million jobs and $68 billion in economic activity. Aviation’s… Read the full press release