Readers Choice Awards 2023: EVA Air’s Outstanding Rankings in International Airlines

Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Conde’ Nast Traveler readers in the US voted EVA Air eighth among the top 10 Best International Airlines while those responding to Conde’ Nast Traveller in the UK ranked it ninth in the best airlines in the world. Respondents in both regions ranked EVA eighth of… Read the full press release

Qantas Announces Leadership Changes: Chief People Officer Appointment and Loyalty CEO Resignation

Sydney, Australia, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group is announcing two changes to its senior management team, with the appointment of a Chief People Officer and the resignation of its Loyalty CEO. LOYALTY CEO Ms Wirth has been the CEO of Qantas Loyalty, which encompasses the airline’s 15 million member Frequent Flyer… Read the full press release

Heathrow Celebrates 25th Annual Business Summit, Inviting Local SMEs to Join Its Supply Chain

Heathrow’s Business Summit marks 25 years of helping local businesses to join the airport’s supply chain Companies are invited to join this year’s event and meet with airport bosses and Heathrow supply chain partners at the Heathrow Raddison Hotel, Bath Road on Thursday 16 November Register for free attendance at: https://heathrowbusinesssummit.com/ London, UK, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Voted Best Small Airport in USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport earned the top spot in the USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards for best small airport. The 20 finalists for the category were selected by a panel of experts and then voted on by the public. The panel consisted of editors… Read the full press release

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport announced Sun Country Airlines will begin service in June 2024. Sun Country Airlines is a low-cost air carrier focused on serving leisure passengers. Based in Minnesota, the airline offers flights to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean…. Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines Announces Discounts on 170,000 Round-Trip Tickets for Upcoming ‘Time to Fly’ Travel Fair

Singapore, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will offer discounts on more than 170,000 Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class round-trip tickets from Singapore to 71 destinations at its upcoming Time to Fly travel fair. The discounts are applicable for eligible flights1, for travel between January and September 2024. Online sales will… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A Set to Boost Passenger Capacity and Enhance Travel Experience

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From November 1st, Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A, will begin operations bringing a major increase to passenger capacity in Abu Dhabi and strengthening the emirate’s standing as a global aviation hub. From November 1st, Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A, will begin operations… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Tops Recovery Charts Among Irish Airports, Reports Air Service One Analysis

Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — An independent analysis by global aviation publication, Air Service One, reveals Shannon Airport is Ireland’s best recovered airport. The publication recently revealed that in the first nine months of 2023 (January to August) Shannon Airport recorded a 14 per cent increase on 2019 passenger numbers, and 5… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s MyFlight Service Enhances Passenger Experience and Journey Planning

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The MyFlight service, developed by Finavia, provides passengers with personalised information about their upcoming flight at Helsinki Airport. By subscribing to get the service by email, you can make the start of your journey even more hassle-free. “At Helsinki Airport, passengers are received by a revamped airport,… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group Sweeps Six Awards at World Travel Awards Middle East 2023

Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel, dnata Representation Services and dnata Travel Management recognised for excellence Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Travel Group brands across the GCC have won six accolades at the Middle East edition of the 2023 World Travel Awards. Representing the Travel division of dnata, a leading global air and… Read the full press release

airasia Superapp Named ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ at World Travel Tech Awards 2023

Award solidifies its position as a travel app, in line with its vision of being the region’s leading one-stop platform for travel with the best value Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airasia Superapp, which will be renamed to airasia MOVE soon, clinched the ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ title at the… Read the full press release

AirAsia Announces 2024 Tourism Boost with FREE* Seats and Travel Discounts in Malaysia

Fly into Malaysia affordably with up to 50% off Flight + Hotel combo Travel with a peace of mind with 30% off Flight Delay Insurance and add-ons SEPANG, MALAYSIA, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Airline, has reinforced its commitment to further stimulate the Malaysian tourism industry in 2024… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s Aerozone Launches New Sustainability Curriculum to Educate Young People on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Manchester, UK, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of young people from the North West are set to benefit from new sustainability lessons delivered at Manchester Airport’s on-site Aerozone. As part of its commitment to creating a more sustainable future, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which also runs London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, has… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Expands Winter Flight Program to Include Sevilla, Rovaniemi, and Kittilä

Direct flights to the birthplace of Flamenco twice a week Austrian Airlines expands its winter flight program with Rovaniemi, Kittilä, and Sevilla CCO Michael Trestl: “The increasing demand and sustained high travel interest from our guests, both in summer and winter, demonstrate their year-round desire for relaxation and sunshine. We have strategically expanded our winter… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo, IATA, and Airport Authority Hong Kong Achieve Milestone with World-First ONE Record Shipment from Dongguan for Export via Hong Kong

Cathay Cargo accepts shipment in the Greater Bay Area using IATA ONE Record protocols prior to journey by sea and unloading for export from Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong, China, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has worked with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK)… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Unveils Major Upgrades to Rapid Rewards Program for 2024, Making Travel Rewards Easier for Members

Enhancements include lowering flight requirements and Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card spend to reach A-List and A-List Preferred tier status faster; new perk for A-List Preferred; and more DALLAS, TX, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced five enhancements to the award-winning Rapid Rewards®1 program. The enhancements reward the airline’s loyal Members by making it… Read the full press release

Travelport and Air Canada Renew Content Distribution Agreement, Enhancing Access to NDC Content

New, multi-year distribution agreement includes full range of NDC-sourced Air Canada content for Travelport-connected agencies and travel management companies Long-term partnership ensures worldwide distribution via Travelport+, including full end-to-end servicing of NDC bookings Launch of Air Canada’s NDC content expected in the coming months LANGLEY UK, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a global technology company… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport’s 11th Annual Runway Run Raises Over 18 Million HUF for Charity

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport held its annual charity running race, the Runway Run, in September. The unbroken popularity of the event, now in its 11th year, is demonstrated by the fact that the amount raised from entry fees and the sale of official race T-shirts exceeded 18 million HUF,… Read the full press release

Yunex Traffic Supports Bristol Airport’s Net Zero Journey with Rapid EV Chargers

Yunex Traffic has supplied new rapid DC chargers to support Bristol Airport’s growing electric vehicle fleet. The company is providing an ongoing maintenance and support service to ensure continued high availability and performance. Electrification of its fleet is a key part of the airport’s plan to be net zero by 2030. London, UK, 2023-Oct-15 —… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport Welcomes Clare Hennessey as Planning & Sustainability Director

London, UK, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has appointed Clare Hennessey to the position of Planning & Sustainability Director. Previously working with EDF Energy leading the programme of planning and environmental consents required for the decommissioning of several nuclear power stations.  Clare brings a wide experience having worked in a number of… Read the full press release

Daimler Buses UK Focuses on eMobility and Workforce Expansion in Coventry

London, UK, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Daimler Buses UK Ltd shapes its future in eMobility and the workforce which make it. With funding from parent company Daimler Truck AG, Daimler Buses UK Ltd is well underway investing its electromobility infrastructure at its Coventry-based premises as well as increasing the number of employment opportunities… Read the full press release

South African Airways Teams Up with SunExpress for Fleet Support During High Demand Period

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) and SunExpress, have entered into a damp lease agreement that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period, commencing mid-October 2023. The first of the 2 aircraft was received yesterday. Sun Express, is a joint… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Terminal Marks 10th Anniversary with New International Branding and Vision for the Future

Focusing on digital leadership, sustainability leadership and expanding footprint into the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong, China, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo Terminal celebrated its 10-year anniversary of full operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) by rolling out its new marketing brand internationally and hosting a special party for customers and… Read the full press release

Mads Brandstrup Appointed as SVP of Communications and Public Affairs at SAS

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mads Brandstrup will assume the role of SVP Communications and Public Affairs at SAS, Scandinavia’s largest airline. In this role, he will work closely with CEO Anko van der Werff and oversee SAS’ comprehensive communication initiatives both internally and externally. Mads Brandstrup will report directly to SAS’… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Unveils New Livery to Celebrate Continued Partnership with PSG

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As the Official Airline Partner and the Official Jersey Partner of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) team, Qatar Airways showcased its new livery on one of its Boeing 777. This marks another year of celebrating the strong partnership between Qatar Airways and PSG, creating an even more exciting… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and HACU Celebrate 19 Years of ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program offers students across the U.S. the opportunity to stay in touch with family while pursuing higher education DALLAS, TX, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award… Read the full press release

Emirates Renews Sponsorship of Dubai Hurricanes to Support Rugby Growth in the UAE

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a prominent and passionate supporter of rugby in the UAE, has renewed its longstanding sponsorship of Dubai Hurricanes as part of its commitment to growing the sport and connecting young people to the game in local communities. Over the years, Emirates has played a pivotal role… Read the full press release

Emirates Unveils New Amenity Kits Highlighting Endangered Species for Premium Economy and Economy Class Passengers

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to new complimentary amenity kits, now onboard. The amenity kits have been designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, to highlight eight of the most endangered species on the planet. Preserving wildlife and habitats… Read the full press release

dnata Celebrates Strong Partnerships with Local Suppliers for 175,000 Daily Meals in Australia

dnata’s catering teams throughout Australia produce over 175,000 meals per day dnata works closely with 120 local suppliers across Australia Local producers provide 2,700 tonnes of fruit and vegetables, 329 tonnes of red meat and over one million litres of milk annually Melbourne, Australia, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air… Read the full press release

Qantas Announces Board Renewal Plans to Address Reputational Issues

Sydney, Australia, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Board announces plans for board renewal in recognition of the reputational issues facing the Group and to support restoration of trust in the company. Chairman Richard Goyder will retire prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in late 2024. As announced in May, non-executive director… Read the full press release