WASHINGTON, D.C., 2023-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) have announced testing requirements for passengers traveling from China, Hong, Kong, and Macau. The new rules are scheduled to take… Read the full news article
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years. Research undertaken around… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest® reports solid progress across several efforts to restore and uphold our 50+ year commitment to reliably care for Customers who trust us to deliver for them as America’s largest domestic air carrier: During the New Year holiday weekend (Friday-Sunday), Southwest operated 11,092 flights, a system completion… Read the full news article
Richmond, B.C, Canada, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Government of Canada announced today (December 31, 2022) various new public health requirements for passengers entering Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao. As of 12:01 a.m. ET on January 5, travellers flying to Canada from these locations must provide a… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) have announced testing requirements for passengers traveling from China, Hong, Kong, and Macau. The new rules are scheduled to take… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Safety is one… Read the full news article
After being ranked ‘best performing UK airport for security queues’ by a recent Which? survey, London City Airport is set to offer an even better security experience, with the introduction of an all-CT scanner operation from April 2023 London City will be amongst the first UK airports to offer a full CT security proposition The… Read the full news article
DSNA will deploy SITA’s data-driven Safety Cube solution for enhanced safety Paris, France, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — French air navigation service provider, DSNA, has selected SITA’s safety and compliance management solution, SITA Safety Cube, to advance operational safety and promote a strong safety culture. The system will be deployed in French airspace spanning five… Read the full news article
Developed as a pandemic response program in spring 2020, Four Seasons enhanced health and safety program, Lead With Care, now proactively guides health, safety and security operations for employees, guests and residents around the world Toronto, Canada, 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons and Johns Hopkins Medicine International have announced that they are expanding the collaboration that began in… Read the full news article
Brasília, Brazil, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Brazilian carrier, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Azul), has implemented SITA eWAS Dispatch, a new-generation flight tracking and weather data solution, giving dispatchers a real-time view of the location of every aircraft and live and upcoming weather hazards. This visibility will bring improved operational efficiency, climate resiliency, and safety,… Read the full news article
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier has made a Fiji Day pledge to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre Viljoen says the airline has set a new target based on a successful ramp up since December 1st 2021. “APEX… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2022-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Fondation des femmes, a leading foundation in France for the protection of women’s rights and combatting violence against women, and Accor have announced the launch of a platform dedicated to “Emergency Shelter”. This initiative is aimed at providing accommodation and safety within Accor hotels for women… Read the full news article
British Airways is partnering with the British Red Cross for three years in support of the charity’s UK emergency response programme The partnership is the latest addition to the BA Better World Community Fund, as part of British Airways’ sustainability programme focusing on People, Planet and Responsible Business British Airways’ investment will support the British… Read the full news article
Simulated aircraft accident tests emergency response, agency coordination SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its full-scale emergency exercise today (September 28, 2022), simulating an aircraft accident to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination between multiple agencies. “Our airport has seen a wide… Read the full news article
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As international travel resumes, US airports are under mounting pressure to adopt a US biometric exit solution to aid US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) in achieving its objective of screening 97%[1] of exiting passengers at all commercial airports within the next few years. As a result,… Read the full news article
CALGARY, AB, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is partnering with Air Canada and local first responders for a full-scale emergency management exercise that will take place at YYC Calgary International Airport on September 14. ‘Exercise Aurora’ is a simulated exercise that provides The Authority and its partners with a chance… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking World First Aid Day this month, Emirates celebrates 3,000 new cabin crew recruits who are now equipped with top-notch aviation first aid skills, after successfully graduating from the airline’s rigorous cabin crew training programme. As part of a highly successful recruitment drive this year, Emirates has already hired… Read the full news article
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of AVSEC Insight, an online platform offering users a comprehensive range of timely, open-source, information to aid in identifying potential security risks and threats to their operations and businesses. “Monitoring risks is both difficult and time-consuming, particularly for airlines… Read the full news article
Eight airports in Poland will benefit from new air/ground communications technology. Warsaw, Poland, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has selected global air transport IT provider, SITA, in a four-year contract to digitally transform air/ground communications and boost air traffic safety and efficiency. Eight of Poland’s international airports will be… Read the full news article
Airport recognized for measures to protect passengers and workers during COVID-19 pandemic SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has received renewal of its Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Americas. ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation program evaluates health measures and… Read the full news article
OAK’s improved perimeter dike will protect the airport against floods and sea level rise for decades. Oakland, Calif., 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The $30 million Airport Perimeter Dike Improvement Project Phase 1 is now complete at Oakland International Airport, which will provide protection against flooding and sea level rise at the airport for… Read the full news article
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is honored to receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence” for the fourth consecutive year. The award is the highest distinction given by the administration for aviation companies that ensure 100 percent of their maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training… Read the full news article
KLIA, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) today (24 January 2022) reinforces its commitment to safety and hygiene with the launch of its MHFlySafe campaign and logo, following a successful detailed audit by the Bureau Veritas Certification Malaysia on the Group airlines including Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings and AeroDarat Services, the… Read the full news article
KLIA, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organisation comprising of business portfolios in airlines, aviation services and e-Commerce & travel business solutions, and Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, have signed an agreement to deploy the “SAFEGUARD” Label, which addresses the specific risks to all places where people… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has re-awarded ICTS UK & Ireland as its security partner, responsible for the provision of security services/passenger screening at the Airport. Alan Dutt, Executive Director of Aviation Security Services, ICTS UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to continue our fifteen-year partnership with Bristol Airport…. Read the full news article
Partnership with MEDC, Southwest Airlines Provides Grants to Innovation-Driven Companies, Allowing Them to Test New Products, Services in Live Airport Environment Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Southwest Airlines, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has introduced the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship,… Read the full news article
First Class, Business Class and Platinum and Gold Skywards members to have access to more than 120 Emirates Lounges and partner facilities at destinations where operations have resumed Premium customers and frequent flyers to benefit from lounge offering in airports worldwide Lounge operations resumed with health and safety measures in place Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-22 —… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to enhance its offering to ensure the safety and wellbeing of travellers and communities. The company has launched a mobile disinfection service in Singapore to help companies further improve safety across their operations, taking advantage of the latest sanitisation technologies. dnata has… Read the full news article
AGS Airports Ltd to trial new artificial intelligence-led technology at security sites in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports LONDON, UK, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 15, 2021), Pangiam, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announced details of Project DARTMOUTH, an initiative to transform airport security operations by looking for threats concealed within baggage… Read the full news article
This pinnacle award category recognizes world-class excellence based on certified passenger feedback on products and services, health and safety, and sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards, becoming one of the first airlines to be recognised in this new… Read the full news article