The award-winning retailer once again sponsors the Hole-in-One competition with a grand prize of $155,000 DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is proud once again to be the Official Partner of the CBQ Golf Masters Tournament. The four-day tournament will be held at Education City Golf Club (ECGC) from… Read the full press release
From 11 March, passengers planning on travelling on the airline’s Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialling the digital platform offering a more safe, secure and contactless experience for travellers. In close collaboration with IATA, Travel Pass is the latest example of the award-winning carrier’s commitment to supporting the recovery of international travel DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full press release
‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ returns to ITV this evening (8pm 10th March) for the seventh year running, revealing how the airport coped with the impacts of the global pandemic Filmed at the end of 2020, viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how airport key workers adapted to the ever-evolving crisis The documentary showcases Heathrow’s response to… Read the full press release
Daily nonstop flights will connect Boise to Chicago and Austin; new service scheduled between Seattle and two new destinations: Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Redding, California SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With an eye on recovery and growth, Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its Pacific Northwest connections with the announcement today (March 10,… Read the full press release
The airline has ramped up flights to popular destinations across the Indian Ocean, meeting market demand and offering customers greater flexibility and choice ahead of the Easter holiday. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will increase services to popular holiday destinations, Maldives and Seychelles, ahead of the Easter break…. Read the full press release
5,000 cargo-in-cabin flights handled safely in one year at Dubai International (DXB) Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a special cargo milestone in Dubai. Since March last year, the company’s highly-trained teams have handled over 5,000 cargo-in-cabin flights, safely moving over 50,000… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is introducing a quality assurance system encompassing all phases of pharmaceutical transportation in Hungary, with the management of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The aim of the project, launched together with freight forwarder, transporter and ground handling companies, is to ensure that medical supplies… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, today (8th Mar 2021) announced a major step in connecting the North-East with the South-West of England through the launch of a new air route between Teesside International and Bristol. It will become the airline’s seventh route at Teesside. The service,… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, with total closures… Read the full press release
COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published guidance to help aviation operators and national authorities manage drone incidents near airports, a response to a number of recent events which have disrupted Europe’s air traffic at considerable expense to aviation operators, bringing inconvenience for passengers and posing… Read the full press release
The airline will now operate out of Terminal A and Terminal C. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced flights to three new destinations from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today (March 9, 2021). The airline will offer nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) starting in April, followed by new… Read the full press release
Announcement of additional cities comes as carrier prepares to commence service this week in Colorado Springs, Savannah/Hilton Head, and launch service between the Hawaiian Islands and the Los Angeles Basin via Long Beach Airport DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 8, 2021) announced an intention to bring… Read the full press release
dnata awarded multi-year contracts in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore Singapore/Melbourne, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a global leading air services provider, and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, have expanded their long-standing partnership in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to the multi-year extension of an existing contract at Sydney Airport… Read the full press release
Delhi, India, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (03 March 2021) inaugurated its non-stop flights between Mumbai, India and Malé, Republic of Maldives. Vistara, thus, becomes the only airline to offer the choice of Premium Economy class of travel… Read the full press release
Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, today (04 March) announced it will return to Belfast City Airport after 11 years and is delighted to launch 8 new routes for summer ’21 connecting Belfast to a host of popular international summer destinations. NI consumers can now book a sunshine… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has agreed a new three-year partnership with local, cloud-first information technology company, Leaf IT, to strengthen the airport’s digital transformation programme. The collaboration between the two Belfast-based organisations, which will increase internal process efficiencies and enhance the overall customer experience at the airport,… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 2, 2021) announced it has donated 7,500 roundtrip tickets to help remove the financial burden for those who need to travel for life-changing or specialized medical care. More than 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations across the United States received… Read the full press release
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines confirms that the airline transported COVID-19 vaccines from Toronto to Guyana. Caribbean Airlines Cargo co-ordinated the movement via flight BW 607 on Tuesday March 02. Marklan Moseley, General Manager Cargo and New Business stated: “Caribbean Airlines is happy to have transported this important shipment…. Read the full press release
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines Cargo has partnered with exporTT to better connect Trinidad and Tobago businesses to regional and international markets. A strategic alignment has been formed operating on the understanding that both organizations share similar goals and service many of the same clients. The areas of… Read the full press release
Airline also introduces generous discounts on excess baggage rates to support demand from customers flying on essential trips Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ Economy Class customers can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. These… Read the full press release
holidays by flydubai offers attractive packages from AED 1,539 Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — holidays by flydubai has launched attractive packages for travel to Sarajevo and Tbilisi. The packages start from AED 1,539 and include hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and return economy class tickets for two people. flydubai… Read the full press release
Tournament to take place between 1-6 March at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha Sponsorship highlights Qatar’s ambition to become a global leader in the sporting arena DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are proud to sponsor the Qatar Total Open 2021 Tennis… Read the full press release
A golden deal for the Golden State: the first 25,000 residents who sign up get their first intra-California flight on Alaska Airlines SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today (March 1, 2021), California residents who enroll in the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ now through March 3, 2021 can book that long-awaited trip… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a four-day WOW Sale today, March 1, 2021, through March 4, 2021, 11:59 p.m., Central Standard Time, with fares starting as low as $29 one-way. Customers can take advantage of these low fares for their perfect getaway for travel in April and May…. Read the full press release
Dubai to become one of the world’s first cities to implement digital verification of passenger medical records relating to COVID-19 testing and vaccination Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today (25 February 2021) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to position Dubai as one… Read the full press release
Spirit to offer More Go, great service and signature low fares stretching from California to Florida LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — America’s Gateway to the South will be bright yellow, now that Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is on the way. Today (Feb. 23, 2021) the airline announced plans to add Louisville—one of the… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines adds new nonstop routes serving Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando MILWAUKEE, Wis., 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Feb. 24, 2021) announced that Milwaukee is getting More Go on June 24, when the airline’s yellow and black planes start taking off from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Spirit… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (24 February, 2021) launched two new fare brands for its trade customers, which offer refundable options and enhanced flexibility. Select and Select Pro are both refundable fares, which will give customers the flexibility to cancel a flight and claim a full or partial… Read the full press release
Joint partnership for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer, DHL Global Forwarding Japan and ANA shows the strength of each company’s goods and services across the global network. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Pfizer Inc. (hereinafter “Pfizer”), DHL Global Forwarding Japan (hereinafter “DHL”) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) has commenced distribution… Read the full press release
Research will explore the efficiency of rapid PCR and antigen testing, with eligible airport workers and passengers who volunteer to receive COVID-19 testing TORONTO, CANADA, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) continued its leadership in supporting COVID-19 testing research today (February 22, 2021), when it announced a robust new… Read the full press release