Aviation Day 2023 Kicks Off in Hong Kong, Gathering Global Industry Leaders to Discuss Future of Air Travel and Cargo in the Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aviation Day 2023, a signature conference for the global aviation industry, kicked off in Hong Kong. Co-hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the two-day event held at AsiaWorld Expo was attended by more than 1,000 aviation industry professionals from… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group and HCS Group Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Germany, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Aviation

Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year SAF is a decisive technological key for more sustainable flying Cologne, Germany, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

easyJet Introduces Twilight Bag Drop Service to Glasgow Airport for Early Morning Flights and Enhances Customer Support for Summer Travel

easyJet’s Twilight Bag Drop service is now available at London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Berlin and Amsterdam, and now Glasgow for customers on early flights to drop their bags off the night before With around 12m customers set to fly with easyJet over the summer holidays a range of free services are now available to… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus Launches Pilot Recruitment Drive with Fully Funded Training Programme for Aspiring Pilots

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has announced that it is re-opening its pilot recruitment drive spanning the next five years. The airline is offering 90 aspiring pilots a unique opportunity to realise their ambitions and become a pilot of tomorrow for the airline. This is the first time since 2019… Read the full news article

easyJet Celebrates 20 Years at Bristol Airport – Largest Base Outside London with 72 Million Passengers Served

London, UK, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its base at Bristol Airport – its largest outside of London. In 20 years of operations, easyJet has grown to be the largest airline at Bristol having flown over 72 million passengers since operations started there. With… Read the full news article

British Airways Reveals Airport Personas: From ‘Airport Ace’ to ‘Airport Ambler’ – How Travelers Navigate the Airport Experience

British Airways’ survey reveals the different personas travellers take on when they get to the airport, with 54 per cent saying they adopt a new identity Travellers from the East Midlands are the most organised and likely to take charge as the ‘Airport Ace’ with Northern Irish holidaymakers (22 per cent) more likely to be… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Sponsors Glamorous Qatar Goodwood Festival, Bringing World-Class Equestrian Races and Elegance to London

Qatar Goodwood Festival Sponsorship brings five days of world leading races that will be filled with glamour and adrenaline Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The award winning airline saddles up its horses and prepares for another chapter of Qatar Goodwood Festival, in partnership with Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). National guests… Read the full news article

Hamad International Airport Enhances Passenger Experience with Innovative Digital Wayfinding and QR Codes

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) is elevating its passenger’s airport experience with the introduction of innovative digital wayfinding. QR Codes are leveraged to provide easy to use wayfinding solution through different digital touchpoints conveniently located across the airport’s expansive terminal. Whether trying to navigate from ORCHARD to LampBear,… Read the full news article

British Airways Doubles Inflight Entertainment Content, Including Boxsets, Movies, Podcasts, and More

British Airways has doubled the amount of content available for customers to watch on its inflight entertainment system since the start of the year The airline now has more than 70 complete boxsets and 20 franchises available on its flights across every cabin, offering more choice for customers when they travel This month the airline has… Read the full news article

O’Hare International Airport Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Favorite Airport Dining’ Award in Trazee Awards

Chicago, IL, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that O’Hare International Airport was named “Favorite Airport Dining” for the fourth consecutive year in the ninth annual Trazee Awards from trazeetravel.com, a division of Global Traveler written for and by travelers age 25-40. “On behalf of… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Launches Exciting Buy One, Get One 50% Off Base Fares Promotion for Travelers

Carrier offers promotion for August & September 2023 travel saves Customers 50% off base fares for early 2024 travel DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a buy one, get one 50% off base fares promotional offer. This exciting offer is valid for only a short time—now through Aug. 3,… Read the full news article

Angie’s Subs to Bring Local Flavor to Jacksonville International Airport in Partnership with HMSHost

Operated by Global Restaurateur HMSHost, New JAX Restaurant Will Expand the Brand’s Presence Beyond Its Flagship Beach Boulevard Shop BETHESDA, Maryland, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, announced that travelers at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) will soon have the chance to get a… Read the full news article

Emirates Premium Economy Soars to Success with Over 160,000 Satisfied Customers in Its First Year of Operations

DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class. Over 160,000 customers have traded up to fly in Emirates Premium Economy since it was introduced in August 2022, with strong demand… Read the full news article

Hamad International Airport Receives ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation, Setting New Standards for Inclusivity in the Middle East

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has proudly received the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) World. Introduced in August 2022, the accreditation program focuses on improving accessibility, ensures equitable customer experiences and promotes a more inclusive environment in the airport industry. Hamad International Airport’s achievement signifies… Read the full news article

Hamad International Airport Reports Impressive 33.5% Increase in Passenger Traffic in H1 2023, Focusing on Technological Advancements and Future Expansion

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues its impressive growth in passenger traffic as it records promising numbers in the first half of 2023. The award-winning airport has witnessed an influx of travelers flying to and from Doha with a recorded 33.5% increase in passenger traffic and 18.1% increase… Read the full news article

San José Mineta International Airport Reports Strong Summer Passenger Volumes and Positive Outlook for Growth

Record days in June; Passenger volumes holding steady at over 1 million per month  SAN JOSE, Calif., 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger volumes at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) have been strong and stable through the summer with the Airport reporting 1.12 million passengers in the month of June, a 4.6% year-over-year increase… Read the full news article

Climbing Adventure Awaits at Munich Airport Center: High-Rope Course Returns for Summer Fun

MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — During the summer vacation, climbing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test their personal limits at dizzying heights in the Munich Airport Center (MAC). Experienced climbers and newbies alike will get to try out new challenges between August 7 and August 30, 2023, when the MAC Forum… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport Achieves Milestones in Passenger Traffic, Awards, and Safety in First Half of 2023

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a strong period for Budapest Airport in all respects: the series of developments worth more than 100 billion HUF over the past 4.5 years and the outstanding quality of the airport ecosystem have been confirmed by numerous awards based on… Read the full news article

City Colleges of Chicago and CDA Launch Free Aviation Career Prep Course for Students and Professionals

There are many career opportunities in the aviation sector that don’t involve flying, from operations and sales to management positions CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — City Colleges of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), announced today a new collaboration that will offer a free Continuing Education course through… Read the full news article

SITA Partners with Indicio to Accelerate Digital Identity Solutions for Seamless Travel

The technology enables a passenger to securely create a digital credential held on their mobile wallet Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA announced a co-innovation agreement with Indicio, the market leader in open-source verifiable data technology and trusted digital ecosystems, to accelerate the development and deployment of digital identities for travel. As… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways and Tertiary Scholarships Program Partner to Train Future Pilots and Aircraft Engineers

National Airline partners with Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Scheme for training of young Fijians Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Fiji Airways and the Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Service (TSLS) will pave the way for more Fijian to eventually join Fiji’s National Airline as pilots… Read the full news article

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Ranks Seventh Busiest Globally for Arrivals and Departures, Expects Full Pandemic Recovery by 2023

Charlotte, North Carolina, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official. CLT ranks the seventh busiest airport worldwide and nationwide for arrivals and departures, according to Airports Council International (ACI) 2022 final rankings, which were released this month. Preliminary rankings were made public in early spring. For passenger traffic the Airport lands at 10th nationwide and 19th globally. Charlotte… Read the full news article

San José Airport Welcomes “Swifties” with Handmade Friendship Bracelets Ahead of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Performances

Handmade bracelets help Airport share excitement for weekend concerts San José, Calif., 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — “Swifties” arriving Thursday afternoon at San José Mineta International  Airport (SJC) will have an opportunity to trade friendship bracelets with the Airport ahead of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour performances, scheduled at nearby Levi’s Stadium this weekend. A… Read the full news article

SkyTeam Introduces Carry-on Calculator for Seamless Hand Baggage Compliance Across Member Airlines

New tool clarifies correct hand baggage allowance when connecting across carriers Amsterdam, Netherland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers connecting between SkyTeam member airlines can travel with confidence knowing their hand baggage complies with every airline in their itinerary, thanks to SkyTeam’s new Carry-on Calculator. Available on SkyTeam.com, customers simply enter their class of travel… Read the full news article

easyJet Collaborates with Local Schools to Inspire Students and Promote Aviation Careers

easyJet has hosted students from local schools at London Luton Airport to inspire more young people to discover an exciting career in aviation Visits included a girls engineering day for a local girls schools and a Cyber and Data placement week as well as critical career development skills like CV writing, teamwork and health and… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus Records Strong H1 2023 Performance, Focusing on Recovery and Future Investment

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €40 million for H1 2023, having delivered a very strong performance in Q2 2023. The positive H1 performance demonstrates an increased seasonality in the business with a Q1 operating loss of €81m being offset by a €121m… Read the full news article

One Water Founder Tours UK to Raise Awareness of Global Water Crisis with World Duty Free Support

London, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The founder of charity One Water, Duncan Goose, visited the World Duty Free store at Bristol Airport on 26th July as part of a round-Britain tour to raise awareness of the millions of people around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water. Duncan… Read the full news article

Swissport Strengthens Leadership in US and Canada with New CEO and Chief People Officer Appointments

Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport appoints new leaders for the US and Canada. Nelson Camacho becomes CEO for the region. He will be driving Swissport’s development in one of its largest, most important markets. Stacey Brown starts as regional Chief People Officer. Nelson Camacho, formerly the company’s Chief Operating Officer for… Read the full news article

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Seeks Multilingual Customer Service Ambassadors to Enhance Passenger Experience

Job Posting Issued This Week Seeks Multilingual Applicants for New Union Position Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is seeking to hire 15 customer service professionals as Airport Information Ambassadors as part of an ongoing effort to improve the passenger experience at the world’s second busiest airport,… Read the full news article

Heathrow Reports Strong Start to 2023 Summer Season, Welcoming 37 Million Passengers and Expanding Global Connectivity

London, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Great service and resilient demand drive a strong start to 2023 – Our teams welcomed 37 million passengers in the first half, which included some of the busiest days on record. We are giving great passenger service, with almost all passengers waiting less than five minutes at security… Read the full news article