Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker to Step Down After 27 Years of Service, Successor Named

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer… Read the full press release

Air Canada’s Upgraded Airbus A321 Unveils Innovative Features for Passengers

Cabin improvements include larger overhead bins, new seating, and a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system Industry-first exterior cameras on a narrow-body aircraft provide customers real time, high-definition flight views on IFE seatback screens  Aircraft will serve as onboard trial environment for new technologies such as Bluetooth audio at seatbacks and free high-speed Internet available to all customers MONTREAL,… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta Employees Join Forces for Han River Clean-Up Event

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees volunteered at a Han River clean-up event in Yeouido, Seoul on October 20 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the two airlines’ transpacific joint venture. In cooperation with Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Volunteer Center, 150 employees from the… Read the full press release

Azul Partners with SITA to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Weather-Related Delays

SITA Mission Watch and SITA eWAS provide enhanced visibility to reduce aircraft downtime, while SITA OptiFlight® lowers fuel consumption and cuts carbon emissions São Paulo, Brazil, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul, Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and destinations served, has entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb. This… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport Reports 13.1% Increase in Passenger Traffic for September 2023

Kansas City, MO, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department reports that 991,859 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in September, a 13.1-percent increase from September 2022. Passenger boardings were up 13.0 percent, with a total of 494,995 boarded. Year-to-date passenger boardings are 4,289,961, up 19.3 percent…. Read the full press release

easyJet Completes Fleetwide Retrofit of Fuel-Saving and Noise-Reducing Technology

easyJet completes multi-million-pound tech installation that will save 88,600 tonnes of CO2 each year*  All easyJet aircraft are now fully operating with Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) and Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) software – state-of-the-art new software that significantly reduces carbon emissions and fuel costs The fleetwide investment is enabling the airline to make a permanent… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Seeks Over 200 Cabin Crew Members for Expanding Network

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The deadline is approaching to apply for Aer Lingus’ cabin crew recruitment drive, which closes on 30th October. Aer Lingus is hiring over 200 cabin crew members who will work across its expanding network of flights in Europe and North America. Key attributes Aer Lingus is looking for… Read the full press release

Munich Airport’s Winter Flight Schedule Expands with New Destinations and Enhanced Services

MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The new winter flight schedule at Munich Airport will begin at the same time as the clock change and last from Sunday, October 29, 2023 to Saturday, March 30, 2024. During this period, passengers will be able to choose between 43 long-haul and 116 medium-haul destinations, as… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Four Weekly Flights to Madrid, Spain in December 2023

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will resume four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital and a city of elegant boulevards and extensive, starting from December 9, 2023. The four-time weekly services… Read the full press release

Newcastle Airport Partners with SITA to Lead Digital Transformation in Australian Regional Airports

Newcastle Airport deploys SITA’s cloud-based Flex solution to reduce IT costs, boost efficiency, and improve the passenger experience Newcastle, Australia, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA is helping Australia’s Newcastle Airport (NTL) to reduce IT costs and rapidly scale up its passenger processing capability, positioning NTL as a leading airport hub in Australia. Using… Read the full press release

SITA Enhances Flight Monitoring for Costa Cruises’ Fly & Cruise Packages

Costa Cruises gains comprehensive visibility on the status of Fly & Cruise journeys, benefiting both guests and crew members Genoa, Italy, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the travel industry, is helping Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise company, mitigate costly trip disruptions. With accurate real-time flight updates via a… Read the full press release

Fraport’s Frankfurt Airport Implements Bidirectional Charging for Electric Vehicles, Supported by German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Fraport turning electric vehicles into mobile power storage units – Project supported by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport operator Fraport is gradually converting its fleet of vehicles to electric drives. Parallel to this, the charging infrastructure at Germany’s largest air… Read the full press release

Fraport USA Secures Center Management Concessions at Washington Dulles and Reagan National Airports

Fraport’s U.S. subsidiary selected during tender process – Contract scheduled to run from January 2024 until March 2034 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG, has prevailed in the bidding for the center management concessions at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan… Read the full press release

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Introduce Exclusive Flights and Holidays to Morocco from Bristol Airport

London, UK, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of scheduled flights and holidays from Bristol Airport to Morocco for the first time. As a result of today’s announcement, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline will operate year-round to the sunshine destination of Agadir, located on Morocco’s… Read the full press release

Ryanair Expands Winter 23/24 Schedule at Bristol with New Routes and Jobs

London, UK, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, announced its Winter 23/24 schedule for Bristol with 25 routes, including 2 new Porto and Venice routes, making for perfect winter sun and weekend city breaks. Ryanair will also operate even more frequencies on another 10 routes to popular winter sun destinations, such… Read the full press release

British Airways Rolls Out New Avios Collection Model for Flights Booked Today

Members will receive up to nine Avios per £1 spent on flights, as well as collecting on additional purchases such as pre-paid seat selection and upgrades This investment in the airline’s frequent flyer programme forecasts that 20 per cent more Avios will be issued to the airline’s customer base when compared to the current model… Read the full press release

British Airways Resumes Daily Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2024

London, UK, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus. Available to book , the route will begin operating on 20 April 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round basis from London Heathrow. Famous for its towering architecture, rich culture, desert… Read the full press release

Sevens Stadium in Dubai to Host Sports Tournaments and Family-Friendly Trib Fest in October

Head down to the stadium for a family-friendly day out with world-class sport, live music and entertainment Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sevens Stadium is gearing up for a busy October, hosting family-friendly festivals and world-class sports. In the lead up to the Emirates Dubai 7s, the Sevens Stadium will host… Read the full press release

Emirates and Neste Expand Partnership for Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

SAF will be used to power flights from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),… Read the full press release

SFO’s Pop-Up Retail Program Celebrates a Decade of Success in Supporting Small Businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2013, the San Francisco Airport Commission approved an innovative new concept at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): a “pop-up” concession program, tailor-made for small businesses to gain access to the Airport, with move-in ready fixtures provided to reduce the initial start-up construction costs… Read the full press release

New CEO Thomas Woldbye Takes Charge at Heathrow, Focused on Service, Sustainability, and Growth

Thomas Woldbye has officially taken over as Heathrow CEO   His arrival marks a new chapter for Heathrow that will push innovation in passenger service, sustainability and growth at the airport over the next decade He is spending his first day meeting colleagues across the airport seeing first-hand what goes into making Britain’s hub one… Read the full press release

AB Jets Acquires Three Bombardier Challenger 3500 Aircraft, Expanding Fleet and Elevating Private Charter Services

AB Jets transforms its fleet by acquiring three Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft, with a contractual option to order a fourth by the end of 2023 With the acquisition, AB Jets enters the super-midsize category, embarking on an important new chapter for the company The bestselling Challenger 3500 jet remains a top choice for operators looking to offer… Read the full press release

ANA Marks 25 Years of Connecting Japan and Honolulu, Expands Services, and Launches Special Sweepstakes

In October 2023, ANA will commemorate 25 years of connecting travelers between Tokyo, Japan and Honolulu. The inaugural flight for ANA’s third Airbus A380 aircraft, known as “FLYING HONU,” is scheduled for October 20. ANA will launch a unique sweepstakes in celebration of these two significant milestones and as a sincere expression of appreciation for… Read the full press release

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