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Aruba Successfully Implements Digital Passport Technology, Eliminating Physical Passport Requirement for Travelers

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Aruba is exploring rolling out Digital Travel Credentials across the island Montreal, Canada, 2023-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, and the Government of Aruba showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital credential technology, eliminating the need for passengers to show their physical passport when arriving… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Announces New Nonstop Service from Raleigh-Durham to Frankfurt in 2024

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Cologne, Germany, 2023-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will begin nonstop service to Frankfurt in 2024, giving Triangle-area travelers easy access to Germany and beyond with streamlined connections to Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and more. “This is an exciting day at RDU as we welcome Lufthansa to the Raleigh-Durham market,” said Michael… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Brussels After 20 Years, Enhancing European Connectivity

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Singapore, 2023-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Brussels, the capital of Belgium, from 5 April 2024, returning to the city after more than 20 years. SIA will operate four weekly flights to Brussels with the long-haul variant of its Airbus A350-900s, which feature 253 seats… Read the full press release

London Luton Airport Staff Deliver Baby in Departure Lounge Drama

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Luton, UK, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport (LLA) staff worked together to provide the warmest of welcomes to a very special ‘airport arrival’, after a pregnant passenger went into labour in the airport departure lounge. Rushing to the scene, members of the LLA Guest Experience, Security and Fire Service teams moved… Read the full press release

SITA Enables Off-Airport Baggage Service Alltheway to Offer Seamless Bag Tracking and Delivery

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Alltheway will allow passengers and airlines to track bags on and off airport using SITA Bag Journey Paris, France, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA technology is powering a new and convenient baggage service from French start-up Alltheway, enabling passengers traveling from Paris to check in and drop off their bags from their home… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Celebrates Record Passenger Numbers and High Customer Satisfaction in August

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August was the busiest month of the year for Manchester Airport with 3.1m people travelling through the Northern hub More than 98% of people queued for less than 15 minutes at security and 93% said their experience was good or excellent Managing Director hails the summer as “one of the best ever” and looks to… Read the full press release

IATA Announces Theme and Co-Host Airline for World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2023

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ”Value Creation – Unlock the Potential” will be the theme of the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 25-26 October 2023 in Chicago, USA, with United Airlines as the co-host airline…. Read the full press release

QATAR AIRWAYS Partner QVISION Wins 60 Awards at the 13th Eventex Awards for Exceptional Event Experiences

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The remarkable milestone has been set by QVISION’s organisation of leading events, including Qatar Airways 25th Anniversary Celebration, IATA’s 78th Annual General Meeting Gala, and Qatar Airways live Formula 1® & Motorsports Festival Doha, Qatar, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning partner event management company, QVISION, has been lauded with a staggering 60 accolades… Read the full press release

JAL Group Announces Winter Schedule Updates, Expanding Flights to Popular Vacation Destinations

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Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The JAL Group has announced updates to its International Flight Plans for the FY2023 Winter Schedule, which were previously announced on August 22, 2023. These updates will involve additional adjustments to the operations of specific routes to Hawaii, Guam (scheduled to commence in December), and select East Asian… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Offers New Paths to Rapid Rewards Companion Pass for Loyalty Members

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is rewarding its Rapid Rewards® Members for their loyalty by making it easier to earn Companion Pass®. For a limited time, Rapid Rewards® Members have three new opportunities to accelerate their way to Companion Pass, one of the most popular airline perks in the… Read the full press release

Emirates and AEGEAN Expand Codeshare Agreement, Adding Athens-New York Route to Joint Network

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Athens, Greece, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and AEGEAN announced the expansion of their codeshare agreement, by adding the Athens-New York (Newark) route as both airlines celebrate one year of a fruitful partnership that has successfully benefited more than 16,800 passengers. Emirates’ passengers can now stopover in Athens before benefiting from AEGEAN’s connections… Read the full press release

Emirates Expands Codeshare Partnership with United to Offer Travelers Access to Nine Mexican Destinations

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Mexico is the first country outside of the US to be included in Emirates’ codeshare network with United Emirates expands its Mexican footprint with eight new destinations, in addition to Mexico City Seamless connectivity, travel itineraries that include both carriers on a single ticket and baggage transfers are among the host of customer benefits Dubai,… Read the full press release

Emirates Expands Hong Kong Services with Third Daily Flight to Meet Growing Demand

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Airline deploys additional daily service to Hong Kong to meet travel demand and improve connectivity to its network Emirates to boost capacity on busy route with 21 flights weekly including two direct daily services and seven weekly flights via Bangkok Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced a third daily flight… Read the full press release

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce Hastens Retirement to Facilitate Company Renewal; Vanessa Hudson Assumes Leadership

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce has advised the Board he will bring forward his retirement by two months to help the company accelerate its renewal. As a result, CEO Designate Vanessa Hudson will assume the role of Managing Director and Group CEO effective 6 September 2023. Alan… Read the full press release

Capital One Unveils Innovative Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles International

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Washington DC, USA, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — At a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, executives of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Capital One and TAV Operations Services celebrated the completion of an 8,500-square-foot Capital One Lounge constructed at the base of Washington Dulles International Airport’s historic Air Traffic Control Tower. The Capital One lounge officially… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines Celebrates 35 Years of Successful Cargo Operations at Brussels Airport

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Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) started its cargo operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988. This year, SIA has been operating full freighter flights at Brussels Airport for 35 years, making them the longest operating cargo airline at the airport. Known for their “round the world” cargo flights,… Read the full press release

UK Aviation and Renewable Energy Leaders Launch Hydrogen Alliance to Drive Zero Carbon Aviation and Economic Growth

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The Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance of major players across aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation The UK is currently in a strong position to become a global leader in hydrogen-powered aviation, but further steps must be taken to capture the opportunity,… Read the full press release

easyJet Expands Winter Routes with Four New Destinations and Affordable Packages

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easyJet has put four new routes on sale today from the UK to  France, Switzerland and Austria providing even more connectivity to the Alps this winter Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares starting from £24.99* easyJet holidays packages available to Switzerland and Austria London, UK, 2023-Sep-06 —… Read the full press release

UK Aviation and Renewable Energy Giants Form Alliance to Accelerate Hydrogen-Powered Aviation for Net Zero Goals

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The Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance of major players across aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation The UK is currently in a strong position to become a global leader in hydrogen-powered aviation, but further steps must be taken to capture the opportunity, secure long-term employment and economic benefits, as well… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Launches Round-Up Feature for Charitable Donations on Bookings

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100 percent of donations will benefit the philanthropic works of the Spirit Charitable Foundation MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating International Charity Day by introducing a new way to donate to the Spirit Charitable Foundation. The airline recently launched a round-up feature on spirit.com where Guests can choose to increase their total to the next… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement for Material Specialists

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Dallas, TX, 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) reached a Tentative Agreement for the airline’s Material Specialists. “We are pleased to reach a Tentative Agreement with the IBT for our Material Specialists who support our Technical Operations organization by having the right tools and parts… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Achieves Stellar Operational Performance Over Labor Day Holiday and Summer Season

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Dallas, TX, 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — During the Labor Day holiday, from Thursday through Monday, the Southwest Team operated more than 19,000 flights and achieved a flight completion factor of almost 99%. The airline also welcomed more than 2.4 million travelers with Southwest Hospitality during the five-day travel period. In addition to Labor Day, the Southwest Team… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches Big Orange Sale with Up to 20% Off Over 1.7 Million Seats

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easyJet’s famous ‘Big Orange Sale’ is back – meaning Brits can see more of Europe, for less Up to 20% off more than 1.7 million seats across thousands of flights between 18 September 2023 and 20 March 2024 Discounted fares now available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app until 12 September 2023… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Launches Captivating September Sale for Winter Getaways

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Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — As the autumnal breeze starts to sweep across the Northern Hemisphere, Aer Lingus is thrilled to announce its captivating September Sale from Monday September 4th through to midnight on Monday, September 18th. With the shift in seasons, the airline invites travel enthusiasts to seize the opportunity to… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport’s 11th Annual Runway Run Raises Funds for Charities with Over 1000 Participants

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday 2 September, the Runway Run, Budapest Airport’s charity running race was held, with a total of 1060 participants lining up at the start. The event, now in its eleventh year, was again held under the setting sun, following last year’s great success, and as is… Read the full press release

SAS Appoints Ginger Hughes as Chief Transformation Officer and Paul Verhagen as Chief Commercial Officer

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS announces the appointment of Ginger Hughes as new Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and Paul Verhagen as new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). SAS appoints Ginger Hughes as Chief Transformation Officer. Hughes brings a long of experience from her advisory role at Seabury, where she has guided SAS… Read the full press release

Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Airport Lounge Named North America’s Best for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia… Read the full press release

Swissport Secures Air Malta Ground Handling Contract at London Heathrow Terminal 4

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London, UK, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has won Air Malta’s ground handling business at London Heathrow’s prestigious Terminal 4. The contract with Air Malta marks a significant milestone in Swissport’s strategy to increase its presence at one of the world’s busiest airports. The new contract between Swissport and Air Malta covers a… Read the full press release

Emirates Renews Partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand for 37th America’s Cup

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is pleased to announce a renewal of its longstanding partnership with reigning America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup, and all preliminary regattas. The 19-year partnership has been highly successful for both parties, including memorable victories in the 35th America’s Cup… Read the full press release

British Airways Launches End of Summer Sale: Flight and Holiday Savings for 2023 and 2024 Travel

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British Airways and British Airways Holidays are offering savings on flights and holidays through to 2024  The sale includes return flights to New York from £333, Orlando from £373 and Chicago from £419, with upgrades to World Traveller Plus (premium economy) across the network from £249 return  With deposits from just £60pp, customers can book… Read the full press release