CALGARY, AB, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrea Robertson, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority, is pleased to announce Chris Dinsdale has officially assumed the role as President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority/YYC). After an extensive international search, Chris Dinsdale was identified as the best strategic leader… Read the full news article
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas announced another increase to its international capacity ahead of additional aircraft returning to its fleet. Destinations with more capacity announced include New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg and Bali. The Qantas Group is currently at around 80 per cent of its pre-COVID international capacity levels, which has… Read the full news article
Port takes new steps to cut emissions at Oakland International Airport Oakland, Calif., 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for July 2023. As passenger traffic continued to rise, during the month HKIA handled over 3.8 million passengers, a 14.9% increase compared to June 2023. The daily average in July exceeded… Read the full news article
Second annual event extends August 19 – September 4 with prizes valued up to $500 SAN JOSE, CALIF., 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SJC Airport is inviting the public to share its love for Aviation during National Aviation Week. Along with the history and magic of the aviation industry, the Airport is also celebrating… Read the full news article
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 news article
The thrilling conclusion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ highlights the growing and collective legacy of Qatar Airways and FIFA Sydney, Australia, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand… Read the full news article
CALLS ON SPANISH REGULATOR & SPANISH GOVT. TO HONOUR FIVE YEAR CHARGE FREEZE DUBLIN, Ireland, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe, and Spain’s No.1 airline, confirms it has lodged a formal appeal against Aena’s attempts to circumvent the Spanish Government’s (DGAC) 2021 ruling to impose a 5-year charge freeze across Spanish airports –… Read the full news article
Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair’s CEO, Topi Manner, has given notice of his resignation from the company to join Elisa Corporation as their new CEO, starting at the latest on 1 March 2024. Until then, Manner continues as normal in his CEO role at Finnair. “Topi Manner has done a stellar… Read the full news article
New exhibition celebrates the distinctly Haitian art form of cut-metal sculpture and honors some of Haiti’s most important sculptors, including Georges Liautaud and Gabriel Bien-Aimé, whose work reflects the enduring spirit of Haiti. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Haiti has long celebrated a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Georges Liautaud (1899–1991)… Read the full news article
AER LINGUS EXPANDS LONGHAUL NETWORK WITH NEW ROUTES TO DENVER, COLORADO AND MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL Airline will now operate 18 routes between Ireland and North America Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is to further expand its North American network as the airline announces a new direct service to Denver, Colorado… Read the full news article
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, and Addis-Africa International Convention and Exhibition Centre (AAICEC), signed equity investment agreement to establish an international convention center in Addis Ababa that will host multiple business events. The center being built and named AAICEC, will be one… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Last month, Bristol Airport installed six new water stations making it easier for customers to reuse their water bottles instead of buying a new plastic bottle every time, increasing the total to thirteen water refill stations in the terminal. The water refill stations will help reduce the… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The western slope of the island of Maui, Hawaii, particularly evident in the historic town of Lahaina, continues to recover from the destruction and displacement of devastating wildfires. In the days following the destruction, Southwest launched a robust plan to support our Employees, Customers, and organized relief… Read the full news article
Located Pre-Security, New Restaurant Boasts Expanded All-day Menu, Full Bar Featuring Craft Cocktails, and Treats from Local Blueberry Artisan Bakery BETHESDA, Maryland, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, celebrated the opening of its second Southern Grounds café at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have expanded their interline agreement, enabling Emirates’ passengers to access domestic points in Philippine Airlines’ network via Cebu and Clark, adding to the previously announced interline connections via Manila. Covering all three gateways in the Philippines served by Emirates – Manila, Cebu and… Read the full news article
Codeshare partnership between Emirates and Air Canada extends to flights between 11 domestic Canadian points and Montréal Expansion of partnership complements network of 19 points via Toronto Seamless connectivity, travel itineraries that include both carriers on a single ticket and baggage transfers are among the host of customer benefits Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been ranked the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 2023 according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the beginning of 2023 revealing that Belfast City Airport experienced… Read the full news article
Fans around the world have the opportunity to enjoy a seamless trip to Qatar, experiencing the thrill of MotoGP™ racing with travel packages, or race tickets only from Discover Qatar Privilege Club members can earn Avios and Qpoints by booking MotoGP™ travel packages DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Title Sponsor of… Read the full news article
Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will renew its Finnair Plus loyalty program by introducing Avios as its new loyalty currency in early 2024. Partnering with IAG Loyalty to adopt Avios will bring new opportunities for existing and new Finnair Plus members to collect and use the program’s new loyalty currency. The… Read the full news article
Danni Brooke, star of C4’s Hunted, drafts an internal memo to brief airport teams on decoding anxious passengers’ body language Heathrow colleagues will be on high alert across all four terminals during family holiday season New signage has been installed across the airport and ‘Airport Dads’ will be given freebies and vouchers to get in the… Read the full news article
Enhancing its wellness dining proposition with a new menu designed with great attention to detail Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is bringing customers a new contemporary range of plant-based dishes developed in collaboration with leading Hong Kong-based plant-forward restaurant, VEDA by Ovolo. This innovative partnership further enhances the wellness… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Southwest Airlines added Wanna Get Away Plus and Transferable Flight Credit™ to our fare lineup as new benefits for Customers. Now, we’re introducing more fare enhancements as part of our ongoing commitment to provide Customers with more choices, more flexibility, and more value when they fly… Read the full news article
Airline will operate additional flights to/from London Heathrow between 31 October 2023 and 30 March 2024 to meet demand and offer customers more travel choices this winter season. Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will operate an additional five-a-week service to London Heathrow starting… Read the full news article
Over 100 Irish brands showcased at the world’s first Duty Free Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for Irish brands in Shannon Airport Duty Free’s new Beauty, Living and Wellness area. The store, which is the first and oldest Duty-Free shop in the world, has unveiled a brand-new area… Read the full news article
Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, resulting in the production of an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH). Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACI’s World Airports… Read the full news article
The Trazees are selected by the readers of trazeetravel.com with an audience in the 25-40 age demographic MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “Travel connects people, families, cultures and communities, and Air Canada is thrilled to be recognized again by this important and discerning demographic as their favourite airline in North America. We’re continuing… Read the full news article
Acquisition of third A350 to help expand network Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A350-900XWB (A350) as part of a journey to modernise the National Carrier’s fleet. Named the Island of Beqa, the brand new aircraft, is the third A350 to join the Fiji Airways… Read the full news article
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Copeland Distillery has secured new listings at Belfast City Airport’s World Duty Free. The Distillery’s gin, rum and whiskey range has only been on-shelf for six weeks so far, but sales are already off to a flying start, with the Distillery’s Traditional Irish Gin fast… Read the full news article
The Springboks and All Blacks will vie for the new Qatar Airways Cup trophy in London on 25 August It is the first time the two teams have played at Twickenham Stadium since 2015 Qatar Airways resumes flights to Auckland, New Zealand on 1 September 2023 Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — One… Read the full news article