Oman Air extends complimentary COVID-19 coverage until 31 December 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has extended its complimentary COVID-19 coverage until 31 December 2021. The complimentary coverage is for expenses incurred by medical treatment or quarantine related to the COVID-19 virus, and applies to tickets issued for travel after 1 October 2020… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards members can now earn Miles while shopping online with more than 50 brands in the UAE

Emirates Skywards has launched skywardsmilesmall.com in the UAE, allowing members to earn Miles while shopping online at more than 50 popular brands. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the successful launch of skywardsmilesmall.com in the US, and UK, Emirates Skywards members can now earn Miles while shopping online with more than 50 brands in… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines continues its international expansion with new flights from Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The brightest planes in the sky will continue to soar over Mexico, this time touching down at a new destination! Today (March 31, 2021 ) Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced plans to continue its international expansion by adding Puerto Vallarta’s Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to… Read the full press release

Spirit to offer nonstop access from LAX to Mexico via Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Clear skies full of bright yellow are ahead for the Los Angeles basin all the way down to the tip of Baja Mexico. Today (March 31, 2021) Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced plans to expand internationally from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after two decades of providing… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport announces onsite covid testing centre in partnership with Randox

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has announced an onsite covid testing centre in partnership with leading global diagnostics firm, Randox, in preparation for the return of its international flights in the coming months. The centre will offer both PCR tests and antigen (lateral flow) tests and will give… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines becomes the 14th full member of oneworld

Guests will enjoy a seamless travel experience on flights within the global alliance to as many as 1,000 destinations in more than 170 countries and territories SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking a milestone in its 89-year history, Alaska Airlines today (March 31, 2021) celebrated its first day as a member of… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches 21% off on summer 2021 fares to and from Alaska

Travel to Alaska in 2021 and enjoy up to a 21% discount on Alaska Airlines SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Denali? Check. Majestic glaciers? Check. Reunions? Please. Alaska? Definitely. Starting today (March 30, 2021), Alaska Airlines is launching a sale that’s full of summer fun in the Land of the Midnight Sun with… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific operates special flights to bring Hong Kong residents home from the United Kingdom

Airline welcomes partial relaxation of quarantine measures for passengers Hong Kong, China, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific stands ready to support the operation of special flights to bring Hong Kong residents home from the United Kingdom. The flights (CX2252) will be departing from London Heathrow on 21 and 28 April 2021. Seats… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches fare sale as low as $49 one-way!

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a fare sale today, March 30, 2021, through April 8, 2021, 11:59 p.m., Central Daylight Time, for travel from April 20, 2021, through June 30, 2021, for continental U.S., San Juan, Puerto Rico, and international travel. Start the summer off right with the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines offers Hawaii-bound customers Pre-Clear convenience

Hawaii-bound Customers flying Southwest from five gateway airports in California now can verify compliance with State of Hawaii COVID procedures before departing the mainland, streamlining airport arrivals on-island DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has introduced an added convenience for Customers flying to Hawaii on Southwest Airlines®—an ability to present… Read the full press release

Qantas and Jetstar launch half price fares to 15 destinations

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Aussies looking to book a holiday can grab discounted fares to any Qantas and Jetstar domestic or regional destination for travel for the rest of 2021. From midnight tonight, Qantas and Jetstar will be releasing half price fares to 15 destinations as part of the Federal Government’s… Read the full press release

Lufthansa facilitates travel in times of pandemic with CommonPass App

Integration now possible on all flights from Frankfurt to the USA Pre-check of digital test certificates now also available before all return flights from Palma de Mallorca to Germany up to 72 hours before departure Cologne, Germany, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa introduces new offer for travel to the U.S.: Passengers who have… Read the full press release

Oman Air launches new service between Muscat and Sharjah, UAE

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its new service between Muscat and Sharjah, UAE, with 3 weekly flights (Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays), operated with Airbus 330 aircraft. Wednesday and Sunday flights from Muscat will depart at 14:25 and arrive in Sharjah… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces resumption of flights to Riyadh KSA

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will resume flights to Riyadh KSA on 1st April 2021, operating 4 flights per week. Flights to Dammam KSA resumed on 28 March 2021, operating 4 flights per week. Oman Air will maintain its comprehensive safety program… Read the full press release

TAP launches eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer

TAP announces more flights to Funchal, Porto Santo and Cape Verde. TAP is launching eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer. Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is gradually restoring its operations and plans to operate 879 flights per week on 100 routes in August. The summer 2021 network plan… Read the full press release

Emirates announces resumption of four-weekly services to Orlando from 2nd June 2021

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume four-weekly services to Orlando from 2nd June 2021, further expanding its US network, and offering customers worldwide more travel choices and enhanced connectivity via Dubai. With the addition of Orlando, Emirates will be serving over 60 weekly services to and from 11… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrates its first A380 double-decker service at Terminal 1 in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport

Airline’s inaugural service into new terminal operated by newest A380 with premium economy Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has made its first A380 touchdown at Terminal 1 in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), making it the first airline to operate the double-decker aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s latest… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new Liverpool to Zadar route from July 2021

Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (30 Mar) announced a new Liverpool to Zadar route, commencing in July 2021 and flying twice weekly as part of Ryanair’s UK Summer 2021 schedule. UK families can now book a summer getaway, flying on the lowest fares and with the option… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes flydubai’s non-stop service from Dubai

Tirana, Albania, 2021-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — the Dubai-based airline, flydubai’s first flight to Tirana International Airport (TIA) touched down today (March 28, 2021) in the Albanian capital marking the start of a non-stop service from Dubai. The aircraft departed Dubai International (DXB) at 09:44 and arrived in Tirana at 13:35 local time. The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations this summer

During the peak of IATA Summer Season 2021 airline will operate over 1,200 weekly frequencies across 23 destinations in Africa, 14 in the Americas, 43 in Asia-Pacific, 43 in Europe and 19 in Middle East Airline’s modern sustainable fleet enables it to offer passengers more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Feast Box and DO & CO to create a cook-at-home meal kit inspired by its First cabin dining experience

London, UK, 2021-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers who are missing the skies and want to experience the culinary delights of first class dining can do so from their home thanks to a new partnership between British Airways, Feast Box and DO & CO. The airline has teamed up with its premium catering partner… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Mykonos, Greece

The Greek isle famed for its windmills and its friendly atmosphere is opening up for visitors again The Airline will fly its modern twin-engine, fuel-efficient A320 aircraft three times a week starting 14 May connecting Mykonos with over 35 cities in Asia and the Middle East DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new service to Myrtle Beach

Southwest brings more options for travel including a record-number of nonstop cities for Austin Customers, and additional flights in both established and newly launched Southwest airports DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 25, 2021) introduced more options for summer travel including new service at Myrtle Beach International… Read the full press release

Jamaica’s International Airport leading the way with TPT MedTech’s Digital Passport system

We believe this Partnership is the first fully operational, comprehensive advanced testing platform in effort to keep travel open  San Diego/London, US/UK, 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As the world searches for a complete testing solution and “Covid/Health Passport,” Jamaica’s International Airport has already partnered with TPT Global Tech, Inc. www.tptglobaltech.com (“TPTW or the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes extension of government support for international airlines

Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The extension of government support for international airlines operating New Zealand’s vital passenger and cargo connections has been welcomed by Auckland Airport. General Manager Aeronautical Commercial at Auckland Airport, Scott Tasker, said the past 12 months have been among the toughest in aviation history, and without… Read the full press release

flydubai offers special return fares from AED 755 for the spring and summer period

The airline is offering special return fares to select destinations starting from AED 755 and attractive packages from holidays by flydubai from AED 1,899 Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai announces attractive fares to select destinations that are available to book from AED 755. In addition, holidays by flydubai packages to Africa,… Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd employs SITA Omnichannel Services to improve collaboration and communication with customers

Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Global ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has placed SITA’s Contact Center platform at the heart of its ambitious plan to be ranked number one for customer service in the freight and shipping sector within the next five years. Hapag-Lloyd also wants to increase the collaboration between employees during and… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes Blue Islands’ new service to Jersey

London, UK, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands will gear up flights to Jersey from 26 April following today’s (22nd Mar 2021) Government of Jersey announcement concerning the relaxation of travel restrictions for UK visitors. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “Today’s announcement is incredibly exciting, this is the news we have all been… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new seasonal service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul

New route from Alaska’s largest city to the Twin Cities will provide more nonstops to the state of Alaska SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announces today (March 19, 2021) new seasonal service at one of the airline’s key hubs in Alaska with new nonstop service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul. This additional… Read the full press release

Scoot trials new digital initiatives to offer one-stop solution for COVID-19 pre-departure tests and verification

Scoot gets onboard Singapore Airlines’ pilot trials for one-stop pre-departure testing solution and digital verification process at check-ins Initiatives simplify customer’s overall travel experience in new normal and enhance integrity of health status verification process Trials to be expanded to other destinations in Scoot network if successful Singapore, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two… Read the full press release