Emirates inaugurates services to Tel Aviv

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has taken off to Tel Aviv, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Israel. Emirates flight EK931 departed with 335 passengers, including a VIP delegation and Israeli media onboard at 1220hrs local time. Emirates executives onboard included: Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer; Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi,… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines expand codeshare operations

Enjoy Seamless Connectivity to More of Japan and Beyond KLIA, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) are pleased to expand their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines’ recent announcement to launch new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo, Haneda beginning on 14 August 2022. This significant move reaffirmed the… Read the full press release

Finnair announces new fuel sales agreement with Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has signed a new fuel sales agreement with Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, Inc. The agreement outlines the details for the purchase of 7 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years starting from 2027. The expected value for the agreement is… Read the full press release

Ryanair marks 35 years of operations in Cork with enhanced connectivity

3 Based Aircraft, 25 Total Summer Routes & 2 New Routes For Winter’22 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe, and Ireland’s No.1 airline today (22nd June) celebrates the milestone anniversary of 35 years of operations in Cork with strong Summer bookings for Ryanair’s record Cork Summer schedule of 25 routes to exciting… Read the full press release

Emirates to increase its number of flights to the Holy City of Makkah during the upcoming Hajj season

DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. Emirates will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season… Read the full press release

High-profile delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany welcomed at Emirates as part of the official opening tour of ILA Berlin 2022

DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited today (June 22, 2022) the latest Emirates A380 as part of the official opening tour of ILA Berlin 2022. He was welcomed by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline and Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline… Read the full press release

Emirates to start daily services to Mexico City from 23 June 2022

Mexico City will be served with daily flights from 23 June Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced that it will increase frequencies and start daily services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from 23 June 2022. Boosting its frequency from six times weekly to daily flights, Emirates will now… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches its first non-stop service to South-East Asia with seasonal service to Bangkok, Thailand

Only non-stop North America-Thailand route. Service to operate four-times weekly beginning Dec. 1 Daily Toronto-Mumbai flights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 29 Restoration of key routes to India, Australia, New Zealand and Peru MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada announced today (June 20, 2022) the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East… Read the full press release

SITA selected to boost air traffic safety and efficiency at eight airports in Poland

Eight airports in Poland will benefit from new air/ground communications technology. Warsaw, Poland, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has selected global air transport IT provider, SITA, in a four-year contract to digitally transform air/ground communications and boost air traffic safety and efficiency. Eight of Poland’s international airports will be… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways wins awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’ at the Onboard Hospitality Awards

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, scored two big wins at the Onboard Hospitality Awards held this week at the World Travel Catering Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, Germany –– receiving the awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’. As part of its ‘Travel Ready’… Read the full press release

easyJet becomes Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport with the assignment of 18 new slots at Lisbon

London, UK, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to assign 18 slots at Lisbon airport, formerly owned by TAP, to easyJet. As a result, easyJet will become Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport. The decision means that easyJet will be able to offer a wider choice… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes resumption of British Airways’ nonstop service between Silicon Valley and London

Nonstop flights connecting Silicon Valley and London resumed June 13 San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A familiar tail returned to the flight line at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) last night with the resumption of British Airways’ daily, nonstop service connecting Silicon Valley and London following a two-year… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop flights to Palm Springs

San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting Nov. 6, Southwest Airlines® will introduce new, nonstop flights connecting Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Palm Spring International Airport (PSP). “Greater Palm Springs has long been a popular spot for Silicon Valley travelers, and Southwest’s new flights will make getting there this winter… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes ZIPAIR plans for new, nonstop service to Tokyo

SJC will become innovative airline’s gateway to Northern California in December San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In a press conference held earlier today (June 15, 2022) in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport… Read the full press release

Blue Islands expands its fleet with its fifth ATR 72 aircraft

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ATR 72 aircraft, G-ISLO. The plane arrived yesterday at the airline’s home base in Jersey from East Midlands Airport, where it was fitted-out in the distinctive Blue Islands livery. The new aircraft will be “on the… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new First Class experience, Home Check-in Service

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates adds another First Class experience with a new Home Check-in Service that offers customers the option to check in from home in a comfortable and convenient manner. This service is provided free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah, where the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines extends flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jun 16, 2022) extended its flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023, bringing holiday travel planning into focus with new and returning service for the season from late fall into early winter. “Summer is heating up early this year and our Network Planning… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield welcomes Eurowings Discover’s non-stop service between Halifax and Frankfurt

New airline arrives at Halifax Stanfield and launches non-stop service between Halifax and Frankfurt Halifax, N.S., 2022-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s time for Atlantic Canadians to do what they do best and give Eurowings Discover a warm East Coast welcome as the European airline makes its debut in Halifax! Today (JUNE 13, 2022),… Read the full press release

British Airways teams up with Trunki to launch limited-edition suitcase for its young flyers

British Airways has partnered with British brand Trunki to create a limited-edition suitcase for its young flyers ahead of the summer holidays The innovative ride-on suitcase has been exclusively designed for the airline and named Amelia the Aeroplane The suitcase will be available for customers to purchase from £45 London, UK, 2022-Jun-16 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

British Airways and American Express announce Companion Vouchers to solo travellers

London, UK, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers embarking on solo adventures around the world can now enjoy new benefits from their Companion Voucher, British Airways and American Express have announced. From today (13-06-2022), Cardmembers who have earned a Companion Voucher since September 2021 on either the British Airways American Express® Credit Card or… Read the full press release

Swoop inaugurates services between Comox Valley Airport and Edmonton International Airport

The ultra-not-expensive airline takes their summer expansion west, celebrating its first flight from Comox, BC to Edmonton, AB  Comox, BC, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 9, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) from Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Swoop flight WO217 landed in Comox… Read the full press release

Munich Airport welcomes Somon Air’s weekly flights between Munich and Dushanbe

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Somon Air with the IATA code SZ offers weekly flights from Munich to the Tajik capital Dushanbe. The flight lands every Monday at 09:30 in Munich and departs at 11:30 back to the Dushanbe hub. A Boeing 737-900 ER is in service on the… Read the full press release

Heathrow Terminal 4 to reopen to travellers for the first time in over 2 years on 14 June

Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers for the first time in two years on 14 June New starters and infrastructure have been brought in for the summer peak Heathrow mobilises ‘Here to Help’ to help passengers on their journeys London, UK, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 June Terminal 4 will reopen to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates service to Santorini and resumes flights to Mykonos

The World’s Best Airline will fly three-times a week to the famous Greek island Passengers can now connect to the iconic destination from more than 150 locations via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport, Doha Doha, QATAR, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As the holiday season gets under way, Qatar Airways is making… Read the full press release

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Airlink

Flights are available for booking immediately   DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership. The Emirates and Airlink partnership makes it easier for customers to create their ideal itinerary and benefit from seamless connections and a single booking reference across eight domestic South African cities via… Read the full press release

flydubai announces resumption of services to Abha in Saudi Arabia

The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to Abha in Saudi Arabia from 23 June with a daily service The carrier grows its network to more than 100 destinations served by a fleet of 64 Boeing 737 aircraft Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today (03 June… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport welcomes Air Canada’s nonstop service from Kansas City to Toronto

Kansas City, MO, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 1996, Air Canada inaugurated nonstop service from Kansas City to Toronto. After decades of linking the two North American countries with nonstop air service, the carrier ceased operating the route during the pandemic in March 2020.The day has come to rejoin the two countries… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines starts thrice-weekly service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, commenced thrice-weekly passenger service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo as of 01 June 2022. The new flight increases the frequency of Ethiopian Airlines’ flights to Washington DC to 10 from the existing seven weekly flights it operates via Dublin. The… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes AnadoluJet’s services between Budapest and Istanbul

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Istanbul, a city that is both European and Asian, is a favorite with many travelers, with its unique culture and fascinating history. Tens of thousands of Hungarians travel from Budapest to the Turkish metropolis every year, and from June, they can do so with AnadoluJet flights as… Read the full press release

SAS starts direct routes to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is expanding its network in North America and is now starting direct routes to Toronto from Copenhagen and Stockholm. SAS will operate three weekly flights from Copenhagen and four weekly flights from Stockholm with its brand-new A321LR aircraft. The inaugural flight takes place on June 2[nd]… Read the full press release