Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation Promotes the Sunny Side of Life at MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2023

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is taking part in the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2023 to promote the Sunny Side of Life to the Nordic travel trade and consumers. The event is being held from 19 to 22 January 2023 at the Messukeskus… Read the full press release

DFW International Airport Celebrates 49 Years of Service with Passenger Traffic Resuming to Near 2019 Levels

Dallas, TX, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is celebrating the 49th anniversary of its first commercial airline service. On Jan. 13, 1974, the first airline carrying passengers landed at Dallas Fort Worth Regional Airport. This first flight, arriving from Little Rock, Ark., set in motion the growth from a… Read the full press release

Finnair expands services between Helsinki and key Asian destinations for summer 2023

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies to Tokyo Narita Airport. Finnair also adds frequencies to Hong Kong and Delhi, operating daily to both of… Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air expands codeshare partnership with Air France

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bulgaria Air deepens its long-standing codeshare partnership with the French airline Air France. The national carrier of Bulgaria will delight its passengers with even more options for travel between Bulgaria and France. A new step in cooperation is the abolition of the quota principle for the carriage of… Read the full press release

Finnair announces codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have concluded an agreement to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha. Finnair and Qatar Airways are exploring opening services also between another European destination and Doha. These services will be supported by a comprehensive codeshare… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes Finnair’s new Helsinki−Seattle route

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The opening of Finnair’s new Helsinki−Seattle route was celebrated at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday, 1 June, in a cheerful atmosphere. Finnair flies to its new destination three times a week. “We are very happy that this connection between Helsinki and Seattle has now been opened. This new… Read the full press release

Finnair suspends flights in Russian airspace for one week

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair joins many other European airlines and suspends its flights in Russian airspace for one week. With this action, Finnair prepares for the possible upcoming regulatory changes. Finnair cancels its passenger and/or cargo flights to Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Shanghai and Guangzhou in Asia and to Moscow and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces codeshare expansion with Finnair

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has announced today (Feb. 1, 2022) a significant codeshare expansion with our European oneworld partner Finnair, the latest in a series of partnership expansions for Alaska since joining the global alliance in March 2021. Beginning now, Finnair passengers can book connecting flights through Seattle – our hometown… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches January sale

LONDON, UK, 2022-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel for less to the Nordics and enjoy a winter getaway, or book ahead for a relaxing summer break thanks to Norwegian’s January sale. One-way fares start from only £37.50 including taxes. The Norwegian January sale runs from 1st January until 16th January 2022 for travel between 17th January 2022… Read the full press release

Atlantic Joint Business to launch selection of new routes for Summer 2022

Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As customers look to plan a trip next year, through the Atlantic Joint Business, customers will have a selection of new routes to choose from for Summer 2022.  New gateways include, London to Portland, Barcelona to Los Angeles and Helsinki to Dallas. The Atlantic Joint Business is a joint venture that started… Read the full press release

Atlantic Joint Business new routes for Summer 2022: London to Portland, Barcelona to Los Angeles and Helsinki to Dallas

London, UK, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As customers look to plan a trip next year, through the Atlantic Joint Business, customers will have a selection of new routes to choose from for Summer 2022.  New gateways include, London to Portland, Barcelona to Los Angeles and Helsinki to Dallas. The Atlantic Joint Business is a… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines deepens partnerships with oneworld alliance members to increase international flights between West Coast and Europe

New service includes Portland-London on British Airways and Seattle-Helsinki on Finnair oneworld airlines will fly 100 weekly nonstops this summer between West Coast and Europe SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ready to start planning that long-awaited, much-deserved vacation or trip to Europe and destinations beyond? Alaska Airlines and our fellow oneworld member airlines –… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases flights to popular destinations this winter holiday season

The World’s Best Airline offers passengers greater choice and seamless connectivity when planning their winter getaway, including new routes to Odesa, Ukraine, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan Passengers can connect to over 140 destinations with ease via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to… Read the full press release

Finnair opens flights from Helsinki to Seattle from 1 June 2022

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair expands its network in the United States and opens flights from Helsinki to Seattle starting 1 June 2022. In the summer season 2022, Finnair will operate three weekly flights to Seattle on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Seattle is known for its spectacular natural beauty, coffee culture,… Read the full press release

Finnair and Turkish Airlines announce codeshare agreement

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and Turkish Airlines today (SEPTEMBER 23, 2021) announced a codeshare agreement that brings more choice to the airline’s customers. Starting September 29, the Finnair AY code will be added to Turkish Airlines route between Helsinki and Istanbul, and from Istanbul to Athens, Sofia, Thessaloniki, Amman, Sharm… Read the full press release

Swissport further digitizes air cargo warehousing process with new cargo app

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is equipping its cargo workers with a brand-new mobile application and new handheld devices. The cargo app will further digitize the air cargo warehousing process and offers real-time visibility on cargo shipments. Already operational in the first five Swissport warehouses, the app will be rolled out… Read the full press release

Ryanair opens 14 new routes from London in its Winter 2021 schedule

14 New London Routes (142 Total), Over 500 New Jobs DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (31st Aug) announced its Winter 2021 schedule for its three London airports – Stansted, Luton and Gatwick – opening 14 new routes (142 in total) – connecting London to more exciting European destinations… Read the full press release

Vueling Airlines launches twice weekly direct flights between Helsinki and Barcelona

From June 1st, Vueling opened again route from Helsinki to Barcelona with 2 weekly frequencies. Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Vueling Airlines launches direct flights from 6 airports in Scandinavia and Finland, Vueling Airlines says in their press release. Opening route from Helsinki to Barcelona twice a week is the first one… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces resumption of services between Moscow and Helsinki

Moscow, Russia, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot resumes regular flights to Helsinki (Finland) from 28 January. Moscow – Helsinki-Moscow flights will operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets are now available for purchase on Aeroflot’s website, in Aeroflot ticket offices and through authorized agents.  As international air traffic recovers, flight frequencies on these… Read the full press release

Hyatt plans to grow its brand portfolio in Europe with more than 20 new hotels by the end of 2023

New Hyatt-branded hotels are planned for London, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Prague, Lisbon, and Edinburgh, some of the most sought-after destinations in the world CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 7, 2020) announced plans to grow its brand portfolio in Europe significantly by the end of 2023 with more… Read the full press release

Finnair resumes one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing

Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has received permission from Chinese authorities to operate one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing as of 11 September. The route will be operated with Airbus A350 aircraft until 18 October, and it supports cargo and passenger travel demand between Europe and China. The flight schedule… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of flights to Helsinki

Resumption of three weekly Helsinki flights will see Qatar Airways operate a total of 22 weekly flights to the Nordics The Nordics are a strategically important market for Qatar Airways with the airline providing uninterrupted services to Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm throughout the crisis Helsinki route will be operated by the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient Airbus… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes flights to the Maldives

Airline will also resume flights this month to Addis Ababa, Antalya, Bodrum, Djibouti, Helsinki and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen The airlines’ network will expand to more than 450 weekly flights to over 70 destinations by the end of July Maldives joins a number of popular summer holiday destinations that Qatar Airways has already resumed flights to, including… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines resumes daily service to seven European destinations; requires wearing of face masks on all flights

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — From 4 May, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will gradually begin restoring its European network. The airline will resume daily service to seven extra destinations, which were suspended in compliance with Covid-19-related travel restrictions. The wearing of face masks will be compulsory on all flights across the whole… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces expanded codeshare cooperation with SriLankan Airlines

The agreement will open more destinations on the Qatar Airways network to SriLankan Airlines’ passengers Flights to the island of Gan in the Maldives will be available to Qatar Airways’ passengers for the first time DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce expanded codeshare cooperation with SriLankan Airlines, starting from… Read the full press release

Maldives kicks off roadshows targeting the Nordic region

Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives will be hosting roadshows targeting the Nordic region from 12th – 15th November 2019. Covering four cities, the roadshow will kick off in Copenhagen, Denmark today, and move to Oslo, Norway on 13th November, followed by Stockholm, Sweden on 14th November, finally concluding in Helsinki, Finland on… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its expansion across Europe by adding 5 popular cities to its collection of codeshare destinations with Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline. Under the expanded agreement, with the first flights set to depart on 27 October, guests can travel… Read the full press release

Finavia announces new service between Pori and Helsinki starts August

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The city board of Pori has made a decision to start flight connections between Pori and Helsinki. The first flight will depart on the 1st of August 2019. The city board of Pori has accepted Budapest Aircraft Service (BASe) Ltd’s tender covering flight connections between Pori and Helsinki…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases frequency to preferred European destinations this winter

Passengers to enjoy greater choice of flight options with aircraft upgrades to Manchester, Stockholm and Helsinki  Weekly flights to Gatwick, London, increase with 16 direct flights now available for passengers to choose from DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it will fly a greater number of passengers… Read the full press release

flydubai becomes the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki

Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE national carrier to offer year-round direct flights to Finland The new route is code-shared with Emirates and gives passengers access to more than 200 destinations worldwide on the combined network DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has inaugurated its new daily service to Helsinki becoming the first… Read the full press release