Air traffic control to send text instructions to pilots in real-time to deliver a safer airspace Washington DC, USA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of the Oceanic Data Link (ODL) contract to SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, to… Read the full press release
Rapid Rewards Business celebrates companies who fly Southwest, offering the company and their travelers the opportunity to earn Rapid Rewards points; Companies can receive 25,000 Rapid Rewards Business points with only two round trips* DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is making business travel more rewarding by launching Rapid Rewards®… Read the full press release
Explore more signature Malaysia Airlines products for premium onboard experience KLIA, Malaysia, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines is delighted to announce the re-opening of its Domestic Golden Lounge at KL International Airport (KLIA) beginning 29 October 2021. The airline’s latest move comes after a steady growth in passenger volume and strong demand… Read the full press release
Three new air services set to take flight from Shannon Airport Inaugural services to Fuerteventura, Birmingham and Budapest ready for take off Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday options from Shannon Airport are set for a welcome boost in the coming weeks as the airport launches three new Ryanair services to Fuerteventura,… Read the full press release
Airbnb.org will partner with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society to help support some of the 40,000 Afghan refugees the Canadian government has committed to welcome over the coming months. San Francisco, CA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Earlier this year, Airbnb.org committed to provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide. As thousands of Afghans… Read the full press release
Portable COVID-19 molecular & antigen test kits that can be used around the world. New self-test kit, whose results meet requirements to enter Canada, enables customers to avoid using a travel testing clinic abroad. Aeroplan Members get preferred pricing and earn points on all Switch Health testing products. MONTREAL, CANADA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today… Read the full press release
British Airways and American Airlines were the first airlines to trial mobile digital health pass, VeriFLY by Daon Over 500,000 customers have successfully used the pass to make sure they have the right documentation ahead of their flights British Airways has extended its relationship with VeriFLY following the rollout of the technology across its network,… Read the full press release
The State of Qatar is the first partner with whom the European Commission launched negotiations following the adoption of the Aviation Strategy for Europe (2015) – it is also the first State to cross the finish line This is the first Aviation Agreement between the EU and a GCC Member State DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Oct-26 —… Read the full press release
Explore thousands of carefully curated products, earn miles with every purchase and enjoy next-day delivery Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to introduce a new online shopping experience to its customers that enables them to elevate their lifestyle with a selection of carefully curated items and earn rewards along… Read the full press release
Plus, agents and customers will find relevant COVID-19 content on destination, hotel and Travel Requirements landing pages Toronto, ON, Canada, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is making it as easy as possible for agents and customers to navigate the new world of travel with more flexibility, insurance options and relevant content than ever… Read the full press release
Official naming ceremony and first flight next year Lufthansa to receive a total of five “Dreamliners” in 2022 Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the long-haul aircraft are around 30 percent lower than predecessors Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The German capital will receive a new “flying” ambassador: Lufthansa is naming its first… Read the full press release
Intercontinental: More flights to the US, Caribbean Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s new winter schedule goes into effect on 31 October and is valid until 26 March 2022. As more and more travel restrictions are eased, KLM will be able to increase capacity again this winter and, as a result, plans… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As demand for travel increases, SAS continues to open up new destinations and more frequent flights. SAS will fly more than 150 routes to 90 destinations during winter 2021-2022. SAS is also increasing the number of flights between the Scandinavian capitals and to other important destinations in… Read the full press release
Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives launches a campaign with one of Germany’s largest leisure airlines, Condor, as part of the efforts to increase the popularity of Maldives amongst German travelers. The six-month long campaign will reach an impressive number of travel enthusiasts and travel trade from the German market. Through… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With the arrival of autumn, the aviation sector is preparing for the winter season with an adapted offer, which of course still takes into account any Covid-related travel restrictions. At Brussels Airport, the offer is particularly attractive with no less than 130 destinations served by 52 airlines, more than enough to satisfy anyone’s desire to get away. So what will it be? To the sun,… Read the full press release
New airport passenger security screening system unveiled today at Shannon Airport Passenger security screening time at the Airport expected to be halved New screening system part of a wider €17 million airport enhancement programme Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Time spent going through passenger security screening at Shannon Airport is set to… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 touched down at Shannon Airport this afternoon from China carrying a cargo consignment for distribution in the Irish retail sector. With the longest runway in Ireland at 3,199m, Shannon Airport is the only airport in Ireland capable of accommodating the… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from 31 October 2021 onwards, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited will resume its direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai, offering 1 flight daily. In addition to that, the airline will re-open its passenger lounges at Suvarnabhumi airport, Chiang Mai airport, Phuket airport and Samui airport… Read the full press release
Flights will start on 04 November and will operate twice a week Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (October 19, 2021) the start of flights to Sohar in Oman becoming the first airline to operate this route from Dubai. This is the carrier’s third destination in the… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19th Oct) announced a new route – Edinburgh to Marrakesh, operating twice weekly from 18th December. As travel recovers to pre-Covid levels, Ryanair’s growth continues to lead traffic and tourism recovery across Europe. To celebrate, Ryanair has launched a £19.99 seat sale for travel… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19th Oct) announced a new route – Manchester to Lviv, operating two weekly flights from 5th November. As travel recovers to pre-Covid levels, Ryanair’s growth continues to lead traffic and tourism recovery across Europe. To celebrate, Ryanair has launched a £19.99 seat sale for… Read the full press release
Passengers at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports can now offset carbon emissions from flights they take to any destination, with any airline via an easy online process Offsetting will fund the development of new woodland in the Lake District and carbon-reduction projects in Ghana and Nigeria MAG has been ranked the number one… Read the full press release
Airport backs strategy to replace with sustainable aviation fuel and alternate propulsion aircraft SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (October 14, 2021) announced that it has joined over two dozen aviation companies around the world backing a bold new aviation transition strategy drafted by the… Read the full press release
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Finland and Finnair Cargo have extended their agreement on COOL Cargo services until the end of 2026. The extension of this cooperation, which includes operating Finnair’s 31,000 sqm COOL Nordic Cargo Hub facility, brings long-term stability for Swissport Finland and underlines the strong partnership with Finnair… Read the full press release
Passengers advised to arrive at least four hours early to Dubai International Reminder to check latest travel requirements to avoid delays Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is expecting over 190,000 departing and arriving passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International this weekend ahead of the school mid-term break. The… Read the full press release
Canadian carrier Air Transat to resume Toronto route from Manchester as aviation sector starts to recover TUI brings back routes to Caribbean winter sun hotspots after huge reduction to the travel ‘red list’ Aer Lingus gears up for launch of Barbados route, its first direct transatlantic route from the UK Manchester, UK, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today (13 October 2021) announced a partnership with world-renowned health and wellness retreat Golden Door, which is based in California, the United States of America (USA). With healthy travel a priority for everyone who flies, this partnership will bring a new roster of health-focused meals,… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In the past year miDiagnostics has been working on the development of an ultra-fast PCR test based on imec technology, to detect COVID-19, with a test result in less than 15 minutes. In cooperation with Brussels Airport, this nasal-swab ultra-fast PCR test, as well as the new… Read the full press release
Spirit to offer Ponce travelers easy connections to dozens of destinations via Orlando International Airport MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers to and from Puerto Rico will have more options than ever when Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) touches down in Ponce. Today (Oct. 14, 2021) the carrier announced plans to bring its bright yellow… Read the full press release
British Airways and British Airways Holidays are celebrating the imminent reopening of the USA by offering a selection of tempting price reductions Return flights to New York and Orlando start from £320 and £330 respectively and seven-night package holidays to Orlando are available from £439pp The sale also includes other popular holiday destinations, including Canada, Dubai, Jamaica and Antigua… Read the full press release