Spirit Airlines announces daily, nonstop service to Phoenix from November 2022

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kansas City travelers will be soaking up the “Valley of the Sun” this November with Spirit Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) new, nonstop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The new route offers the only ultra-low-fare option connecting Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to PHX and makes it easier… Read the full press release

Emirates returns as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships

Partners one of the world’s biggest tennis events for 11th consecutive year Dubai/ New York, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.  The world’s largest international airline continues to utilise its global… Read the full press release

Finnair announces codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have concluded an agreement to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha. Finnair and Qatar Airways are exploring opening services also between another European destination and Doha. These services will be supported by a comprehensive codeshare… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines announces up to 31% off on domestic and selected international destinations to mark the National Month

Enjoy great savings when you Fly Malaysia and beyond KLIA, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with the National Month celebrations, Malaysia Airlines is pleased to offer up to 31% off on all its fare categories to all domestic and selected international destinations effective immediately until 29 August 2022 for travel up to… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific extends Fly Greener carbon-offset programme to its air cargo services

The programme’s carbon emissions calculator makes offsetting emissions easy and funds Gold Standard carbon-reduction projects with a social component Hong Kong, China, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in aviation’s sustainability efforts in Asia with the extension of Fly Greener to its air cargo services. Fly Greener is a… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes flybe’s enhanced winter flights

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite launching in April, flybe continues to grow with a new winter schedule that will see the airline fly to twelve destinations. New winter flights will commence on 30 October and include additional routes and frequencies from Birmingham to Belfast City Airport and Belfast City Airport to East Midlands. Due to high demand,… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus welcomes IAG’s sustainable aviation fuel deal with Aemetis to power its flights from San Francisco from 2025

Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from news that renewable fuels company Aemetis, Inc. announced today (August 22, 2022) that it has agreed a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power Aer Lingus and British Airways flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025,… Read the full press release

IAG partners with Aemetis to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to British Airways and Aer Lingus’ flights from San Francisco Airport

London, UK, 2022-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Renewable fuels company Aemetis, Inc. has announced a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power both British Airways and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus’ flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025. IAG, parent company of both British Airways… Read the full press release

Emirates kick-starts its multi-billion dollar project with upgrade of entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft

Full cabin refresh for 120 aircraft along with the installation of Premium Economy seats Clockwork planning and testing begins to achieve turnaround time of 16 days per aircraft Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft… Read the full press release

Emirates to introduce its flagship A380 service to Bengaluru from 30 October

Emirates to be the first airline to operate the iconic A380 to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport Flagship A380 service to be introduced as a daily service and allows customers travelling to and from the South Indian city to enjoy the much-loved signature experience Bengaluru to join Emirates’ network of over 30 destinations served by the… Read the full press release

Emirates announces new codeshare partnership with AEGEAN

Emirates passengers to access eight new Greek cities via Athens From October 2022, joint network to include eight additional European regional points Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership today (15 August 2022) with AEGEAN, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek… Read the full press release

Emirates to reintroduce its flagship A380 to Perth From 1 December

The service will expand capacity with close to 500 seats per day driven by significant demand Emirates’ A380 return comes as airline celebrates 20 years of serving Perth, carrying close to 6 million passengers since 2002 Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1 December, Emirates will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Perth… Read the full press release

Belfast City airport welcomes easyJet’s new service to Glasgow

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has launched a new route from Belfast City airport to Glasgow, with seats on sale from today (16 Aug 2022) at easyJet.com and via the mobile app, from just £22.99* Flights will launch from 31 October 2022 with departures on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Cargo brings more transparency to overall shipment journey by pioneering two new milestones in the Cargo iQ Master Operating Plan

The recording of the handover to and from the ramp and the cargo warehouse will bring greater transparency to the cargo journey Hong Kong, China, 2022-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Cargo has become one of the first carriers to pioneer two new milestones in the Cargo iQ Master Operating Plan (MOP). The… Read the full press release

Heathrow to extend existing capacity limits through the end of the summer season

After consultation with airlines, capacity limits at Heathrow will be extended at the same level to 29 October to support more reliable and resilient passenger journeys Since the cap was introduced, passenger journeys have improved with fewer last-minute cancellations, better punctuality and shorter wait times for bags Airline and wider airport partners could see the… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop service at Reno–Tahoe International Airport

Twice, daily service kicks off today with nonstop flights to Las Vegas and ticket giveaways MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) bright yellow planes soared over Reno’s shining neon lights today (Aug. 10, 2022) as the carrier launched its new, nonstop service at Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The nonstop route to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to kick off ‘The Journey Tour’ featuring interactive experiences for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ fans

Airline offers fans a chance to win multiple all-inclusive trips to FIFA World Cup™, plus match only tickets The Journey Tour will kick-off in London on 13 August before visiting 12 other European cities DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup… Read the full press release

easyJet shares tips how to find low last-minute fares for holidaymakers

easyJet has revealed low summer fares still available with seats to a range of destinations across Europe from just £22.99* – and how to find the lowest fares on offer A range of free services is available to help customers plan, book and travel including a new dedicated hotline for young families and ‘Twilight’ bag… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes expanded 2023/24 Winter Sun programme from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

Leading airline and tour operator puts Winter Sun programme for 23/24 on sale with 12 Winter Sun destinations available from Bristol Airport Three brand-new winter routes on sale to Malaga, Malta and Palma (Majorca) from the base too – as well as a major expansion of many existing routes More exciting Winter 23/24 announcements coming soon, including Ski and City… Read the full press release

IATA launches new online platform to help identify potential security risks and threats to operations and businesses

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of AVSEC Insight, an online platform offering users a comprehensive range of timely, open-source, information to aid in identifying potential security risks and threats to their operations and businesses. “Monitoring risks is both difficult and time-consuming, particularly for airlines… Read the full press release

Emirates to increase frequencies to Mauritius starting 1 October 2022

Boosts connectivity to Mauritius with thrice-daily services from 1 October 2022 Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Close on the heels of re-introducing double-daily flights, Emirates has announced plans to up frequencies to Mauritius starting 1 October 2022. The additional evening frequency which will operate up till 31 January 2023 is in response… Read the full press release

Shannon Group becomes an official partner of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group has today (09/08/2022) announced its official partnership, under its Shannon Airport brand, with the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. The renowned tournament will take place on Dromoland Castle’s 450-acre estate from September 22nd to 25th. Top golfers from across Europe will descend upon County Clare for the anticipated… Read the full press release

YVR welcomed its 10 millionth passenger On Aug 5, 2022

On Aug 5, YVR welcomed its 10 millionth passenger through the terminal in 2022. Sunday, August 21 is set to be the airport’s busiest day since March 2020 Richmond, B.C., 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As the global aviation community re-builds from the impact of the pandemic, YVR reached an important milestone on August… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines and Sandakan Tourism Association team up to further boost tourist arrivals to Sandakan, Sabah

KLIA, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) and Malaysia Airlines have jointly launched the “Discover A Great Deal More in Sandakan” promotional campaign to further boost tourist arrivals to Sandakan, the second largest city in Sabah. As part of the promotion, customers can #FlyConfidently with the superb deals on offer –… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes American Airlines’ nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is announcing new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new flight to Raleigh will operate daily beginning January 10, 2023 (CVG’s 76th anniversary). American will fly the Embraer 175 aircraft with 12 First Class and 64 Economy… Read the full press release

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transports Dutch Brunel Solar Team’s car to South Africa for the Sasol Solar Challenge using SAF

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, Saturday 6 August, the Nuna 11s – the car that the Dutch Brunel Solar Team will drive in South Africa’s Sasol Solar Challenge – departed Schiphol Airport for Johannesburg on a Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP), the team’s logistics… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop services between Las Vegas and Boise Airport

Daily service kicks off today with nonstop flights to Las Vegas and ticket & hotel giveaways MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Getaways to and from “The City of Trees” are easier than ever with today’s (Aug. 5, 2022) launch of Spirit Airlines’ (NYSE: SAVE) first Idaho service at Boise Airport (BOI). The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Qassim, Saudi Arabia

The national carrier of the state of Qatar will operate more than 100 weekly flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  Passengers flying from Qassim and Riyadh will benefit from the airline’s international network of more than 150 destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas  DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will… Read the full press release

dnata extends partnership with Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Airlines (GOL)

Recife, Brazil, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services provider, has extended its long-standing partnership with GOL Airlines (GOL), a leading Brazilian low-cost carrier. The extension of the contract will see dnata continue to provide a range of passenger, ramp and baggage services to the airline,… Read the full press release

Qatar Aviation Services joins IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers

The first ground handler globally to join the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme for Ground Service Providers DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), the subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, announced its partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion… Read the full press release