Southwest Airlines launches fare sale through Nov. 26, 2020

Carrier offers great low fares and world-class loyalty program DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a fare sale today (Nov 17, 2020) through Nov. 26, 2020, 11:59 p.m., Central Time. Gobble up these fares for as low as $49 one-way. Customers can enjoy a helping of sale fares… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines resumes nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The brightest planes in the sky are helping loved ones see each other again as they resume soaring over Peru. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) restarted nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) on Nov. 7, bridging the gap between the two countries… Read the full press release

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® launch optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial

London, UK, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld launch transatlantic COVID-19 testing trial Tuesday, 17 November2020: American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States (US) to London Heathrow (LHR), in a combined effort to scientifically demonstrate… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare agreement with Air Canada

Agreement will enhance travel services between Toronto and Doha from 15 December 2020 Qatar Airways’ global passengers will now be able to enjoy seamless one stop connections to and from Toronto via Doha Qatar Airways has continuously operated four weekly flights to Montreal throughout the pandemic in addition to charter flights to Toronto and Vancouver… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport welcomes Frontier Airlines’ new nonstop service to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix

Seats are now on sale and schedules available at FlyFrontier.com Oakland, Calif., 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — “We’re thrilled to have Frontier Airlines here at Oakland International beginning in February. Bay Area travelers will be able to fly Frontier from the airport that is closest to home for most Bay Area residents,” said Bryant… Read the full press release

QANTAS celebrates 100th birthday

Sydney, Australia, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) today (16TH NOVEMBER 2020) marks 100 years since it was founded in the Australian outback. On 16 November 1920, two veterans of the Australian Flying Corps, Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness, together with local grazier Fergus McMaster, founded what would… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways expands its THE CONNOISSEURS culinary program with traditional Japanese cuisine of Yoshihiro Takahashi

Takahashi is the owner chef at Hyotei, a Kyoto restaurant renowned for its traditional Japanese cuisine with its history over 400 years. His meals will be served to North America and Europe -bound first-class passengers from September to November 2021. Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to include classic Austrian dishes in its menu in Economy Class

Austrian Airlines will offer a high-quality range of food and beverages for purchase starting in 2021 “Austrian Melangerie” will be available in Economy Class on European flights Focus on quality, regionality and variety Classic Austrian dishes will provide a feeling of home when travelling Vienna, Austria, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group will be the first to use Star Alliance Biometrics starting in November

Frankfurt and Munich Airport Collaborate to Enhance the Travel Experience Lufthansa and SWISS Miles & More Members First to Receive Enrollment Capability Cologne, Germany, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has completed development of an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience… Read the full press release

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines to launch high-quality foods and beverages in Economy Class

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will be offering a selection of food and beverages in Economy Class on short- and medium-haul flights starting in spring 2021   Cologne, Germany, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the near future, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will be offering g their customers a new range of services in… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group’s “mindfulflyer” app makes CO2 compensation easier

Miles & More app has integrated Compensaid, the digital CO2 compensation platform of the Lufthansa Group With the new “mindfulflyer” application, CO2 compensation is thus much easier and can be done directly using miles Cologne, Germany, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — CO2-neutral flying is now even easier for Miles & More customers thanks to a new… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches 15 new nonstop routes

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Nov. 17, 2020) announces 15 new nonstop routes, including nine routes to two new cities: Orange County, California and Spokane, Washington. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.* “We’re excited to offer travelers another… Read the full press release

Emirates offers UAE travellers to plan an all-inclusive getaway to the Maldives

UAE travellers can take advantage of UAE National Day holiday and book an all-inclusive getaway to the Maldives Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan an all-inclusive getaway to the Maldives during the UAE National Day holidays. Book now and unwind at some of the… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Emirates tops global ranking in safe travel

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer. The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since the resumption of its operations back in May, has topped the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out… Read the full press release

Emirates airline announces interline agreement with FlySafair opening up new travel opportunities to South Africa

DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates airline and FlySafair today (15 November 2020) announced an interline agreement, opening up connections for customers to selected routes on FlySafair’s network in South Africa. Through the arrangement, Emirates and FlySafair plan to offer the ease of single-ticket travel and through tagging of baggage for travellers… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines re-launches six nonstop international routes to Latin America from Orlando

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) will head back to Latin America from Orlando just in time for the holidays. The Florida-based carrier is re-launching six nonstop international routes aimed at providing More Go for vacationers and people visiting friends and family. It marks the first time Spirit’s bright-yellow… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers range of benefits curated for students through its newly launched Student Club

Student Club is powered by the airline’s loyalty programme, Privilege Club Student Club members can aim for the skies with a range of tailored benefits throughout their educational journey DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched a global programme exclusive to students worldwide. Student Club is powered by the airline’s… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Nov 12, 2020) announced plans to expand its Florida service by adding flights at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in first quarter of 2021. Sarasota will be the carrier’s tenth airport served in the State of Florida and is the tenth airport in a list of new places to… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo starts Airbus A380 cargo charter operations

Air cargo carrier responding to market demand for additional cargo capacity Demonstrates agility and innovation in business response to the pandemic Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. The first dedicated Emirates… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines offers extra legroom seats on international flights

Optional Service via the Advanced Seat Selection System Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the decision to expand its Advance Seat Selection Service by offering extra legroom seats, such as in exit row areas, on international flights. Starting today (Nov 10,2020), the optional fee-based service will be made available… Read the full press release

Air Canada unveils transformed Aeroplan loyalty program

All members maintain their existing Aeroplan numbers, and all Aeroplan points honoured on a one-to-one basis For Aeroplan credit cards issued by TD, American Express and CIBC, new cardholders will earn a buy-one-get-one Buddy Pass to fly someone along – only paying the taxes and third-party charges on the second ticket; this offer is the first of… Read the full press release

British Airways launches its latest sunshine campaign

London, UK, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — To offer some much-needed sunshine as temperatures drop and Brits are asked to stay at home, British Airways is launching its latest sunshine campaign. The airline is offering great value flights and holiday packages for travel throughout 2021 to hot destinations across its network, including the Canary… Read the full press release

Triple your Avios earnings by spending through British Airways Avios eStore

Triple the normal Avios available by spending through the online shopping gateway British Airways Avios eStore featuring over 1,200 top UK brands 30% bonus also available for first time shoppers Customers can redeem Avios for flights and upgrades as well as hotels and car hire London, UK, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With people staying at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers best-in-class retail experience to its passengers through its new fare families offering

Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can earn more Qmiles according to the fare family they select The airline will offer exclusive discounts at Qatar Duty Free retail and food and beverage outlets for customers booking through certain channels DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families… Read the full press release

Gulf Air announces the return of its direct flights to Casablanca

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct operations to and from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport with one weekly flight starting from 7 November 2020 on its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline currently flies… Read the full press release

Gulf Air announces the resumption of direct flights to Male, Maldives

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport in the Maldives with two weekly flights starting from 12 December 2020. The flights will be operated by the airline’s… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ services to Honolulu

SAN DIEGO, CA, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 4, 2020) marks Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Honolulu, Hawaii via Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). This is the first time Southwest has provided daily, nonstop service from SAN to Hawaii. “We’ve been anticipating this route for many months and welcome Southwest’s new… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes operations of its flagship A380 to Amman

DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ iconic flagship A380 landed at Queen Alia International (AMM) yesterday afternoon as the airline resumed the operations of its popular aircraft to Amman. Customers can fly the Emirates A380 between Dubai and Amman three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays as part of the airline’s newly introduced expanded schedule of 10 weekly flights. The expanded schedule also… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport welcomes the resumption of services to Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the island of Hawaii

Flights restored between OAK and Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the island of Hawaii Oakland, Calif., 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport welcomes the return of Hawaiian Airlines as well as the resumption of service to the neighbor islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui.  Flights to the three neighbor islands join service to… Read the full press release

flydubai starts services between Dubai and Tel Aviv

Airline will operate 14 flights a week with a double daily service Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the start of flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv from 26 November 2020.  The carrier will operate 14 flights a week offering a double daily service between Dubai International… Read the full press release