Blue Islands adds extra direct flights from Jersey to Ibiza

St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has added extra direct flights from Jersey to Ibiza in September. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Our Jersey to Ibiza direct flight programme has been really well received. With some flights now sold out, we’ve added additional dates for September.” Blue Islands… Read the full press release

Munich Airport expects the entire month of July to surpass the one-million mark

Number of passengers and flights steadily rising since February July first month to see more than 50,000 passengers again in a single day Traffic expected to increase significantly in the second half of the year COLOGNE, Germany, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The volume of traffic at Munich Airport is beginning to soar once… Read the full press release

Discover Qatar and Qatar Airways Holidays launch special packages for visiting friends and family in Qatar

Discover Qatar and Qatar Airways Holidays introduce exciting reunion packages to Doha starting at QAR 1,721 per person for five nights DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With Qatar now open for tourism to fully vaccinated travellers, Discover Qatar, the destination management division of Qatar Airways, has partnered with Qatar Airways Holidays and… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches summer sale offering fares as low as $59 one-way

Carrier offers Customers a chance to turn “Wanna” Get Away into “Gonna” Get Away with low-fares, an expanding network, and flexible policies DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jul 13, 2021) launched a summer sale offering fares as low as $59 one-way. Book today, July 13, 2021, through… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces a recruitment drive for 2,000 new pilots to crew aircraft deliveries

Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (12th July) announced a recruitment drive for 2,000 new pilots to crew aircraft deliveries over the next 3 years as Ryanair recovers and rebuilds from the Covid-19 pandemic. Ryanair has now taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8200 Gamechanger aircraft, which help… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s new Terminal Two extension to open on Wednesday this week

Jet2.com, TUI and Singapore Airlines will be the first to operate flights from the new facilities, with more to follow over the coming weeks Details of shops, bars and restaurants that will open revealed Two new lounges will offer passengers a relaxed space pre-flight Covid-19 safety measures to give passengers peace of mind as they fly… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Tourism Seychelles team up to bring together the perfect combination of a dream holiday

Airline increases flights to daily in anticipation of surge of bookings as global travel restrictions ease DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has joined forces with the Tourism Seychelles in a concerted effort to bring together the perfect combination of a dream holiday destination and world-class global airline for travellers who… Read the full press release

Emirates to restart services to Mauritius from 15 July

Emirates will operate two weekly flights to Mauritius starting 15 July. The airline will deploy its iconic Emirates A380 aircraft to the popular Indian Ocean destination from 1 August. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline in the Middle East to join the IATA Turbulence Aware platform

Safety and environmental sustainability as its top priority It is the first and largest turbulence data contributor in the Middle East Sharing data on turbulence could help the airline industry cut carbon emissions DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and the International Air Transport Association announced that Qatar Airways will become… Read the full press release

British Airways offers more than 35,000 seats available for less than £50

British Airways is offering more than 35,000 seats for less than £50 each-way for travel across the UK this summer Two-night flight and hotel city breaks with British Airways Holidays are available from just £149pp, for cities including Edinburgh and Belfast The seats and hotel packages are available for travel on selected dates until September… Read the full press release

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow partner to make travel for fully vaccinated customers quick and easy

Later this week customers travelling on selected flights from the US, Caribbean and Europe to London Heathrow will be invited to take part in a proving trial to support the Government in lifting some of the most onerous restrictions for travellers arriving from ‘amber list’ countries Fully vaccinated travellers of all nationalities will be able… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines unveils its largest schedule it has ever operated from Orlando

Orlando’s largest international carrier unveils growth plan giving MCO more flights to more cities than ever before ORLANDO, Fla., 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida’s Hometown Airline is leading the Orlando International Airport’s resurgence with newly-announced plans to offer more than 80 departures per day at MCO by the end of 2021. Today (July 8,… Read the full press release

QantasLink launches direct flights from Brisbane to Proserpine

WHITSUNDAY COAST, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ —Queenslanders will have more travel options to the world-famous Whitsundays with QantasLink launching direct flights from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) for the first time in seven years. From 17 September 2021, QantasLink will operate up to seven weekly return flights between Proserpine and Brisbane with… Read the full press release

Emirates launches more flights to Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Emirates is flying close to 40 cities, with no quarantine, convenient flights and better fares Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As demand for summer travel kicks into high gear, Emirates customers have more to look forward to with popular destinations in Europe opening up for quarantine-free travel. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new account-based payment method Emirates Pay

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced the launch of Emirates Pay, a new account-based payment method for purchasing air tickets. Emirates Pay is now available for Emirates customers in Germany and the UK who are purchasing tickets via emirates.com. Emirates is the world’s first airline to launch this payment alternative… Read the full press release

Emirates Holidays launches new packages for stress-free travel experience

New packages offer a speedy, safe and hassle-free experience through every airport touchpoint DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Holidays customers visiting Dubai who want to jump straight into their long-awaited stay, and Dubai residents seeking to expedite their return journey for stress-free travel can now upgrade their airport experience and have… Read the full press release

Emirates re-opens dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB’s) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates’ hub, as more markets around the world ease restrictions and put in place protocols that enable international travel. Emirates will… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport gears up for busy July school holidays

Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport is preparing for its busiest day since the outbreak of COVID-19 as Kiwis head off around New Zealand for well-deserved breaks during the July school holidays. This Friday, around 28,000 guests will use the domestic terminal, the highest number since March 2020, when aviation… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways from Bangkok launches services between Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited to accommodate transit/transfer international passengers connecting from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Koh Samui (sealed-route) by offering 3 round-trip flights per day, starting from 15 July 2021 onwards. Flight timetables for Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Samui route are as follows; PG5125 departing Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Terminal 1 will be reopened in two stages: check-in services will open first, to be followed by security control procedures when the EU’s internal border controls are no longer in effect. T1 will now be reopened due to the additional space required by health security processes and… Read the full press release

Finnair to discontinue COVID-19 certificates requirements for passengers flying to Finland

Finnair has informed it will be discontinuing requirements for COVID-19 certificates for passengers that are flying to Finland staring July 12th. Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair states in its press release on July 7th, that the airline will no longer require COVID-19 certificates from passengers flying to Finland. Before, Finnair has… Read the full press release

Holidays by flydubai offers attractive packages for Eid holiday

Celebrate Eid with holiday packages starting from AED 1,425 per person Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidays by flydubai is offering attractive packages for the upcoming Eid holiday. The special offers to the Maldives, Santorini, Tbilisi, Trabzon, Yerevan and Zanzibar start from AED 1,425 per person which includes flights, hotel stay and… Read the full press release

150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines flown on Emirates aircraft

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — July 6, 1885 was a historic date for modern medicine and treatment. This was the day when Louis Pasteur administered the first attenuated vaccine to a human patient. Over the next 135 years, the development of vaccines for various diseases grew by leaps and bounds. Most recently,… Read the full press release

dnata ready for busy summer months at Dubai International (DXB)

Enhanced safety measures ensure smooth journey for travellers Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — As restrictions ease and countries open up for international travel, airlines gradually expand their operations and network globally. The summer of 2021 is expected to be busy at Dubai International (DXB) and the dnata team are prepared to deliver… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces its Customer Advisory Panel

Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, on-time flights and customer service, today (06 July) announced its Customer Advisory Panel, comprising seven customers from six European countries. Having received over 10,000 applicants from 16 countries across Europe – Ryanair’s seven successful candidates will travel to Dublin… Read the full press release

SITA’s new-generation of passenger processing infrastructure installed at Václav Havel Airport Prague

SITA’s new-generation passenger processing infrastructure improves the passenger experience and boosts agility and efficiency amid COVID-19 recovery Prague, Czech Republic, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA today (6 Jul, 2021) announced that it has implemented its new-generation of passenger processing infrastructure at Václav Havel Airport Prague, paving the way to a completely touchless, mobile… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes easyJet’s flights to Ibiza

easyJet’s inaugural flight from Manchester to Ibiza took off for the first time on Saturday Seats are available to book for this summer with great value fares from just £24.99* The airline is providing more flexibility for flights than ever before through its Protection Promise, including fee free flight changes to any date or destination… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes Jet2.com and Jet2holidays services to Majorca

Leading leisure airline and tour operator commences flights and holidays from tenth UK base with a full aircraft heading to Majorca this morning! Major investment in the region with more than 200 jobs created Start of operations from Bristol Airport comes as the UK Government adds the Balearic Islands (Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza) and Madeira to the Green List “Government still has… Read the full press release

Swissport now offers airport ground services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting this July, Swissport will be offering airport ground services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The Texas airport adds to Swissport’s dense US network of 44 airports in 25 states. Austin is Swissport’s first opening of a new US airport location in six years, underlining its… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Vueling Airlines’ flights to Barcelona

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights to Barcelona have taken off from Belfast City Airport today (02 Jul 2021) with Vueling Airlines. The inaugural flight received a traditional water cannon salute upon arrival whilst flamenco dancers entertained outbound passengers as they boarded their flight. Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City… Read the full press release