Emirates Celebrates Easter with Delicious Treats and Family-Friendly Entertainment Onboard

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Honouring Easter festivities this April, Emirates is celebrating with traditional lamb dishes in the lounges, baskets of warm hot cross buns served onboard, sweet surprises for kids, and an array of new family-friendly movies on ice. From 7-10 April, Emirates passengers flying in every travel class to select… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Launches Nonstop Service from Charleston International Airport, Including a New Route to Las Vegas

Daily, nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Newark and Philadelphia launch today, with the airport’s only nonstop flights to Las Vegas starting September 2023 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is adding bright yellow to Charleston’s iconic Rainbow Row with the launch of its new, nonstop service from Charleston International Airport (CHS). These… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Offers Fast-Track to Elite Status with New Partnership and Limited-Time Offer

Spirit Expands Status Match to Offer Eligible Guests Free Spirit Status for One Year MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is offering frequent travelers a fast-track to the best benefits of the Free Spirit program, including free carry-on and checked bags, seat selection, onboard snacks and drinks and other valuable perks…. Read the full press release

Swissport appoints new CEO for UK & Ireland region and Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas

Effective 1 April 2023, Karen Cox was appointed CEO for the UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez takes on the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services company, makes two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly Global… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways extends partnership with Sydney Swans AFL Club for multi-year term

The World’s Best Airline will remain the team’s Official Airline Partner DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it has extended its partnership with Australian Football League (AFL) club, the Sydney Swans. The new agreement means that Qatar Airways will remain Official Airline Partner of the team for a multi-year… Read the full press release

Qantas and Jetstar anticipate busiest Easter since 2019 with over 620,000 customers flying over the long weekend

Busiest Easter long weekend for air travel since before the pandemic. Qantas most on-time major domestic airline for seven months in a row. Almost 3500 additional operational employees employed since Easter 2022 to support increased travel. Additional employees and aircraft on standby to reduce disruptions. Almost 300,000 Jetstar customers to fly for less than $100… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Partners with Oakland Roots Sports Club in Advertising Program

OAK designated the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC Oakland, Calif., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport announced a year-long, multi-media advertising partnership with Oakland Roots Sports Club. The partnership includes the designation of the San Francisco East Bay airport as the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC. The 2023 season long partnership also… Read the full press release

Chloe Surridge appointed as Chief Operations Officer of Auckland Airport to deliver top safety outcomes and quality customer experience

Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Chloe Surridge as Chief Operations Officer, an executive team position focused on delivering top safety outcomes and a quality customer experience for the millions of travellers flying in and out each year. Ms Surridge will join Auckland Airport on… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport Braces for Busy Easter and School Holiday Period with Over 800,000 Passengers Traveling

Napier comes out on top as busiest regional destination Australia, US and Singapore most popular overseas destinations With the airport expected to be busy, plan ahead and allow a bit more time for your journey. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Three public holidays overlapping with both the New Zealand and Australian… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Aviation Academy to launch a commercial pilot training program in collaboration with Hong Kong Airlines

Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A new commercial airline pilot training programme organised by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) is expected to be launched later this year upon receiving approval from the Civil Aviation Department (CAD). HKIAA is currently seeking approval from CAD for CAD509(A) Flying Training Organisation authorisation… Read the full press release

London City Airport introduces new next-gen security scanners to streamline passenger experience

London City Airport is the first major airport in the UK to have a full CT security scanner offering New technology means passengers will no longer need to remove laptops or liquids, and can carry bottles containing up to 2 litres in their carry-on bags The new technology processes 30% more passengers per hour, improving… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport anticipates its busiest Easter period yet with over 73,000 passengers expected to travel

Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is preparing for its busiest holiday period so far this year as over 73,000 passengers are egg-spected to hop on a plane from Shannon over Easter. The strong figures represent a 26 per cent increase in the number of passengers travelling through the airport when compared to same period last year, and beats pre-pandemic traffic for… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls on Irish Transport Minister to Confirm Anti-Drone Equipment Ready for Easter Travel

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No.1 airline, called on Transport Min. Eamon Ryan and the DAA to confirm that the recently purchased anti-drone equipment at Dublin Airport is in place, and fully ready to operate, to prevent illegal drone closures at Dublin Airport over the busy Easter holiday period. In… Read the full press release

Free Singapore Tour Returns After Two-Year Hiatus with Refreshed and New Itineraries

Singapore, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Three of the existing tours available since pre-Covid-19 – the City Sights Tour, Heritage Tour, and Jewel Tour – have been refreshed to… Read the full press release

SAS Launches Biofuel-Enabled Tickets on Domestic and European Flights to Lower Carbon Footprint

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On April 3, SAS launches two ticket types that include biofuel. These will be available on all SAS domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. SAS aims to use fossil-free aviation fuel equivalent of all our domestic flights by 2030, a journey we make together with our passengers. We… Read the full press release

IATA Launches “Focus Africa” to Boost Aviation’s Contribution to Economic and Social Development

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Regional launches new direct route from Belfast City Airport to Newquay Cornwall

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Aer Lingus Regional service to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay Cornwall has taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport. Belfast City Airport is the only Airport in Northern Ireland to offer passengers a direct route to Newquay Cornwall Airport, with flights operating on… Read the full press release

“Greener Together”: Cathay Pacific’s Sustainable Development Report emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collective action in achieving sustainability goals

The airline’s 2022 Sustainable Development Report outlines its determination to cooperate and innovate with partners to lead change Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As the Cathay Pacific Group continues to make important strides towards becoming a sustainability leader, it is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Sustainable Development Report,… Read the full press release

Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Access to U.S. Destinations

Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub  Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance… Read the full press release

Emirates Enhances Support for Travellers with Hidden Disabilities through Specialised Training and Thoughtful Measures

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With concerted efforts to further enhance support services for travellers with hidden disabilities including Autism, Emirates has rolled out specialised training to more than 24,000 global cabin crew and ground staff, collaborated with Dubai Airport on a useful travel planner and autism friendly route to make the… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority showcases art exhibit by adults with disabilities

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority, the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Ability Indiana and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch came together at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to unveil an exhibit of more than 20 art pieces, including paintings, ceramics and mixed… Read the full press release

How Air India’s new flights from London Gatwick Airport are boosting trade and tourism between the South East and India

London, UK, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Businesses across the South East exported £479 million of goods and services to India – more than any region outside London – according to the latest Government figures1. These impressive trade volumes – and the jobs they support – have been given a further boost today as… Read the full press release

ANA to resume nonstop flights from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after pandemic-related break

MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan’s largest airline ANA and member of the Star Alliance, is returning to Munich Airport after a pandemic-related break. With the start of the summer flight schedule, the 5-star airline is thus resuming its nonstop connection from Munich to Tokyo’s city-near Haneda Airport. Initially, the route is… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Launches Cathay Mail, a Refined Digital Solution for Mail-Shipment Process

New digital solution provides a superior customer experience for post offices Hong Kong, China, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has enhanced its integrated mail platform with Cathay Mail, a refined digital solution that re-envisages the mail-shipment process, generating greater transparency for post offices and providing the track-and-trace visibility their customers expect. With… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group unveils brand new Senator and Business Lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Lufthansa opens new lounges at Berlin Airport Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, status customers and Star Alliance Airlines travelers with lounge entitlement who start their journey at the capital’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport have reason to rejoice: On April 3, the new Lufthansa Senator Lounge and the new… Read the full press release

Lewis Capaldi performs surprise mid-air concert on British Airways flight ahead of new album release

Teasing his forthcoming single “Wish You the Best”, Lewis Capaldi surprised British Airways customers with an exclusive, live performance of the ballad on board a flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles Lewis Capaldi sang live at 35,000ft on a British Airways Boeing 777-300 aircraft flying over the Atlantic Ocean en route to the City of… Read the full press release

EasyJet introduces Twilight Bag Drop service at Edinburgh Airport for early morning flights

easyJet’s Twilight Bag Drop service is now available for customers flying from  Edinburgh airport The free service provides  customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags the day before, for a quicker and easy journey through the airport when they fly Twilight Bag Drop is also available for those flying from… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches new flights connecting west Ireland to London Heathrow and Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus this weekend began a brand new service connecting the west coast of Ireland to London Heathrow and recommenced direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin. New Knock-Heathrow service The inaugural Aer Lingus flight EI916, operated by an Airbus A320, departed from Ireland West Airport at… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces award-winning English Sparkling wines in Club World cabin

British Airways is introducing award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin for the first time The airline is championing British provenance by working with four local wine producers from across England The four English Sparkling wine options have been carefully selected by the airline’s Master of Wine and will be available… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a multi-year deal

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline was unveiled as the Main Principal Partner of the ‘Indian Premier League’ team in a multi-year deal during a special ceremony at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Fans can now secure Ultimate RCB Fan Packages – inclusive of Qatar Airways return flights, premium hotel options, IPL tickets and exciting experiences… Read the full press release