The plane is part of a larger partnership between the Seattle-based airline and the newest hockey franchise SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hockey is back in Seattle, and Alaska Airlines is celebrating by welcoming a new Seattle Kraken theme plane into its fleet. The plane is just the beginning of a long-term major… Read the full press release
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Oman Air Holidays launches Oman stopover packages
Bespoke packages offer assortment of experiences for Oman Air transit passengers, whether stopping for 12 hours, overnight or several days, and include second night free and discounted additional nights with 25% off food and beverage. Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Holidays today (Oct. 10, 2021) announced the launch of Oman stopover… Read the full press release
Oman Air revamps its Sindbad Loyalty Program, simplifies way members earn Sindbad miles and Sindbad tiers
Sindbad members can now earn Sindbad miles based on spend; Sindbad tiers to be calculated by class of travel and flight zones Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has revamped its Sindbad Loyalty Program, replacing distance-based miles accrual with spend-based miles accrual. Delivering… Read the full press release
Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft to perform low level flypasts over Dubai
Latest Expo A380 livery to perform two low level flypasts on Wednesday and Thursday Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft will be performing two low level flypasts over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Expo 2020 Dubai site tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13 October and Thursday 14 October…. Read the full press release
Fiji Airways resumes services between Australia and Fiji
Fiji Airways announces flight schedules, fares and amazing package deals for visitors as Fiji announces reopening of borders Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced that flights to the South Pacific paradise will officially resume for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021, with the first… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways resumes services to Los Angeles and San Francisco
Fiji Airways announces flight schedules, fares and amazing package deals for visitors as Fiji announces reopening of borders Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced that flights to the South Pacific paradise will officially resume for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021, with the first… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways resumes flights to New Zealand
Fiji Airways announces flight schedules, fares and amazing package deals for visitors as Fiji announces reopening of borders Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced that flights to the South Pacific paradise will officially resume for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021, with the first… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group expands quarantine-free Vaccinated Travel Lane network to 14 cities
Singapore, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group today (09 October 2021) expanded its quarantine-free Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 14 cities, with additional points expected to be announced in the coming weeks. This comes as Singapore widened its VTL arrangements to include Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, South… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport welcomes launch of Jet2.com’s ski flights to Austria and France
Hit the slopes for less as Jet2.com ski programme launches with unmissable ski carriage offer Three top ski destinations on sale from the base with Jet2.com for Winter 21/22 Ski destinations include Chambery, Innsbruck and Salzburg London, UK, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet2.com has launched ski flights to Austria and France from Bristol Airport for… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways offers exclusive ‘Think Pink’ experience on board and HIA lounges in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Airline provides exclusive ‘Think Pink’ experience on board and in HIA lounges Limited edition BRIC’S amenity kits are currently offered on all long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights throughout October DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark Qatar Airways’ continuous support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, passengers are being offered an exclusive ‘Think Pink’… Read the full press release
Emirates teams up with HBO Max to bring premium content onboard
Friends: The Reunion, Mare of Easttown, Wahl Street, and more blockbuster content to enjoy Emirates wins Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline for Inflight Entertainment Award for 16th year running Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has partnered with streaming service HBO Max to bring the best premium content onboard the airline’s award-winning ice system,… Read the full press release
Emirates Skywards launches exciting offerings with Skywards Exclusives
The unique airline loyalty initiative continues to offer members money-can’t-buy- experiences at world-renowned sporting events including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Formula 1 Grand Prix and thrilling football matches. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out exciting offerings with Skywards… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between Anchorage and Salt Lake City
With addition of new route from Alaska’s largest city, our guests will enjoy nonstop service between the state of Alaska and the top 10 travel markets in the Lower 48 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Oct. 7, 2021) the start of new nonstop service between Anchorage, our key… Read the full press release
Qantas in final stages of formal tender process for long-term renewal of its domestic fleet
Sydney, Australia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has entered the final stages of a formal tender process with aircraft and engine manufacturers for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The program, which has been flagged previously, will see more than 100 new aircraft enter the national carrier’s domestic fleet by 2034,… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces codeshare agreement with RwandAir
Customers of both airlines will benefit from convenient access to more than 65 global codeshare destinations RwandAir’s new Kigali – Doha nonstop flights from December will provide a seamless travel experience connecting Africa to the world Doha, Qatar, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and RwandAir have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to… Read the full press release
British Airways’ A380 aircraft to re-join its fleet in November and operate its biggest schedule
British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and Dubai The airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by December The airline will also be… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport to recruit more than 40 individuals as demand for travel increases
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Commercial and operational partners at George Best Belfast City Airport are seeking to recruit more than 40 individuals in response to an increasing demand for travel. With airlines such as British Airways and Aer Lingus already announcing an uplift in frequency on key routes from next… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines and Iberia Airlines announce new codeshare agreement
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines further expanded its global reach today (Oct. 5, 2021) with the announcement of a new codeshare agreement with Iberia Airlines, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The agreement further strengthens the existing partnership between the two airlines by providing flyers with exciting and convenient… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group to expand A350 fleet to 21 aircraft
Leasing contracts signed for four Airbus A350-900 Aircraft make major contribution to even greater sustainability through 30 percent fuel and CO2 savings Deployment planned from first half of 2022 Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its long-haul fleet. The Group signed leases for four state-of-the-art… Read the full press release
UK CAA establishes new international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has established an international consortium of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry leaders and aviation experts. New international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators announced at HeliTech Expo Members include Virgin Atlantic, Joby, Vertical Aerospace and NATS eVTOL aircraft could launch commercial operations in the UK within five years LONDON,… Read the full press release
Emirates and Sabre Corporation sign new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, and Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, have signed a new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement. The new agreement will provide Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies with access to… Read the full press release
Emirates expands A380 network to 27 cities and launches special fares
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — With more destinations being added to Emirates’ A380 network, there’s no better time to rediscover your favourite cities, visit family and friends or just take a relaxing family holiday this winter. Emirates’ A380 network is expanding to 27 cities, and the airline is offering travellers the chance… Read the full press release
Qantas and Emirates customers to have access to an expansive joint network and millions of reward seats
Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Emirates have announced they will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will have access to an expansive joint network, and millions of reward seats to travel across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK. The… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces resumption of Kyiv-Katowice, Kyiv-Naples, and Odesa-Abu-Dhabi routes
Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, is delighted to announce the resumption of Kyiv-Katowice, Kyiv-Naples, and Odesa-Abu-Dhabi routes. Starting from October Ukrainian passengers can enjoy these exciting destinations with a convenient WIZZ schedule and attractive fares starting from UAH 339/EUR 9.99. All keen explorers can already book tickets to these destinations on wizzair.com and via WIZZ… Read the full press release
Shannon Group announces new initiative to stimulate hotel bookings and highlight air services
#Stay and Win campaign to attract visitors to Clare, Limerick and Galway Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group and Ennis, Limerick, Shannon and Galway Chambers of Commerce have teamed up on an exciting initiative designed to stimulate hotel bookings and highlight the range of air services available from Shannon Airport. A… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport welcomes resumption of Norwegian services to Oslo
Norway’s flag carrier resumes its Oslo route from Terminal Two on Friday Service will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays Norwegian is the latest of more than a dozen airlines to move into new-look terminal, which opened its doors in July Manchester, UK, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport will welcome back… Read the full press release
Blue Islands increases inter-island services
Jersey, Guernsey, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands is committed to providing the best possible connectivity for Jersey, both to Guernsey and across our UK network and are proud to have been able to offer lifeline services through the duration of the pandemic. We must however continue to balance the need and desire… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus resumes flights from Dublin to Newark and Orlando starting November
Aer Lingus transatlantic flights resume from Dublin to Newark from 14th November and Orlando from 27th November 2021 Dublin to Geneva, Prague resumes from 15th October, fares from €49.99 each way Dublin to Frankfurt and Zurich resumes from 08th November, fares from €29.99 and €55.99 each way Aer Lingus flights from Knock to London Gatwick… Read the full press release
IATA approves resolution for global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 77th Annual General Meeting approved a resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This commitment will align with the Paris Agreement goal for global warming not to exceed 1.5°C. “The world’s airlines have taken a… Read the full press release
IATA urges governments to implement simplified risk management as borders re-open to international travel
Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an end to wildly inconsistent COVID-19 travel restrictions that are stalling the recovery of air transport. It urged governments to implement simplified regimes to manage the risks of COVID-19 as borders re-open to international travel. “Travel restrictions bought governments… Read the full press release