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Southwest Airlines Marks 151st Paul Quinn College Convocation with Celebratory Surprise: Expanding Opportunities and Empowering Students Through Partnership

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Dallas, TX, 2023-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Paul Quinn College, celebrated the start of the school year with Paul Quinn College at its 151st annual Convocation ceremony on Friday, August 25. Southwest Airlines highlighted opportunities available this year for students as part of its partnership with the school, and surprised students, faculty… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport Enhances Arrival Experience for Students Returning to School

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Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the summer vacation coming to an end and students preparing for their return to school, Hamad International Airport continues to provide a seamless and convenient arrival experience by implementing several procedures to welcome arriving citizens and residents. For the convenience of passengers, the airport advices passengers… Read the full press release

City Colleges of Chicago and CDA Launch Free Aviation Career Prep Course for Students and Professionals

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There are many career opportunities in the aviation sector that don’t involve flying, from operations and sales to management positions CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — City Colleges of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), announced today a new collaboration that will offer a free Continuing Education course through… Read the full press release

easyJet Collaborates with Local Schools to Inspire Students and Promote Aviation Careers

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easyJet has hosted students from local schools at London Luton Airport to inspire more young people to discover an exciting career in aviation Visits included a girls engineering day for a local girls schools and a Cyber and Data placement week as well as critical career development skills like CV writing, teamwork and health and… Read the full press release

UNWTO and UNDP team up to launch ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge for students to showcase rural tourism development

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Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina have teamed up to launch the 2023 UNWTO Students’ League. The new ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge aims to create a networking environment that will enable cultural connections between students, governments and businesses. Teams of students will… Read the full press release

Cathay supports youth development by participating in Hong Kong SAR Government initiative Strive and Rise Programme

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Some 1,600 students and mentors to visit Cathay’s facilities as part of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s youth development initiative Hong Kong, China, 2022-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay proudly continues its long-standing commitment to supporting youth development in the community with its participation in this year’s Strive and Rise Programme – an initiative… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces Scholarship Program recipients

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The 2022 Southwest Airlines Scholarship Program awarded 15 scholarships for a total commitment of $260,000 over four years DALLAS, TX, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 5, 2022) announced recipients for the Herbert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King Scholarship and the Southwest Airlines Scholarship. The scholarships champion the… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean provides educational resources to students of Amaro Primary School on Lelepa Island, Vanuatu

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The Cruise Line Continues its Commitment to Local Communities and the Next Generation of Leaders in the South Pacific SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In keeping with its Blue Green Promise to support sustainable ocean communities, Royal Caribbean International has partnered with Amaro Primary School on Lelepa Island, Vanuatu, to provide needed educational resources to local students. As the… Read the full press release

NBAA encourages students on career options business aviation has to offer during Business Aviation Career Days

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Washington DC, USA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As more colleges and universities offer aviation career days, NBAA has an opportunity to reach more students around the country to inform them about the many career options business aviation has to offer. “The opportunity to directly interact with aviation students allows NBAA staff to plant… Read the full press release

Students get up to 35% discount on airfares through Malaysia Airlines’ student travel programme

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Students to Enjoy Additional 5% off for a limited time only KLIA, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festivity, Malaysia Airlines’ student travel programme, MHexplorer, is pleased to offer eligible students up to 35% discount on airfares to “Balik Kampung” and reunite with loved ones during the festive celebrations. To… Read the full press release

The Emirates Aviation University holds successful annual Water Rocket Competition in collaboration with Boeing

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Close to 100 future engineers from 12 schools across UAE take the challenge Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Aviation University has held its 5th annual Water Rocket Competition, in collaboration with Boeing. With the EAU Campus as the backdrop, close to 100  students across 12 UAE schools came together to construct… Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air offers discounts for young people this Easter

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Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the approach of school and the Easter holidays, when traditionally many young people and students studying abroad return home, the national airline Bulgaria Air offers them special tariffs with flexible conditions. Youth tariffs include 2 pieces free checked luggage up to 23 kg each, the right to 1 change of date free… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines partners with ATP Flight School, the nation’s largest flight school

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Feb. 10, 2022) announced its partnership with the nation’s largest flight school, Jacksonville-based ATP Flight School. The new Spirit Direct Program will expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots to include ATP’s more than 2,000 qualified students and flight instructors. It also provides… Read the full press release

UNWTO, IE University and the Government of the Dominican Republic announce 300 tourism education scholarships

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Madrid, Spain, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and IE University continue to build on their shared commitment to nurturing tourism talent and promoting accessible education with the announcement of new scholarships to the UNWTO Online Academy. In line with the Organization’s focus on expanding access to training and skills development, and in close… Read the full press release

Student Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club marks its first anniversary with up to 40% discount on flights for members

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Until 18 November 2021, existing and new Student Club members can enjoy up to a 40% discount on flights DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of the first anniversary of Student Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club is launching a unique offer, designed to serve and reward students across the world… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport staff to support Hazelwick School students in their pathway into the workplace

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London, UK, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Staff from Gatwick Airport are supporting students from Hazelwick School in Crawley in the development of vital life skills, as part of Love Local Jobs Foundation’s Dare to Dream programme. Starting on 11 November and running through the academic year, five Gatwick mentors will be working with… Read the full press release

Oman Air honoured 14 top-scoring high school students in a ceremony at Muscat International Airport

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Muscat, Oman, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In a ceremony held yesterday morning in the Oman Air Arrivals Lounge at Muscat International Airport, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, honoured 14 top-scoring high school students for their outstanding academic performance. The students are part of the country’s overall 2021 graduating… Read the full press release

Strategic partnership to provide support, jobs and training for APSN’s students and trainees across all IHG hotels in Singapore

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Apprenticeships and training programmes extended to all IHG hotels in Singapore Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts and APSN (fka Association for Persons with Special Needs) are proud to announce a strategic partnership to provide support, jobs and training for APSN’s students and trainees across all IHG hotels in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia and JG SkyHigh partner to provide music industry exposure to students through mentorship program

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Hotel teams up with partners to provide a platform for inspiring musicians Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia and JG SkyHigh, with their partner BELLOSOUND, have collaborated with the School District of Philadelphia to construct a student mentorship program that provides music industry exposure to students. MIC’d Up (Music Industry Classrooms) is a program… Read the full press release

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

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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

Belfast City Airport congratulates 23 students graduating from its inaugural IGNITE Youth Leadership Programme

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2020-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport joined forces with Cool FM radio presenter and Cinemagic Ambassador, Pete Snodden, to celebrate 23 students graduating from the Airport’s inaugural IGNITE Youth Leadership Programme. The IGNITE programme, a joint initiative between Belfast City Airport and Cinemagic launched in 2019 by Senior Vice… Read the full press release

Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park creates opportunities for local high school students through new partnership

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Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia recently formed a partnership to create opportunities for local high school students. Delaware North’s human resources manager at Shenandoah National Park, Paul Johnson, recognized a shortage of qualified cooks for lodging properties Skyland and Big Meadows Lodge. Delaware North… Read the full press release

Students gathered for an immersive session at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature’s Education Programme

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Close to 250 students from 8 schools may be one step closer to answering the question on everyone’s mind – “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates… Read the full press release

British Airways to fund flying lessons for 200 students across the UK

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Airline commits to hundreds of hours of flying lessons for young people as part of investment in the pilots of tomorrow Youngsters take the controls of a mini-British Airways aircraft during 60-minute flying lesson Latest investment in the future of the aviation industry – more than 600 students a year also take part in work… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomed more than 200 students into its hangar during National Work Experience Month

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British Airways’ expert engineers welcomed more than 200 young people into the airline’s world-class engineering facility during Work Experience Month to give them an insight into life as an engineer The airline’s engineers maintain a fleet of almost 300 aircraft and safety is its highest priority Taster sessions were designed to encourage more youngsters to… Read the full press release

Emirates’ old advertising billboards upcycled into hundreds of reusable bags for students in Lagos

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LAGOS, NIGERIA, 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In an effort to promote sustainable living and make a positive impact on local communities, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in Nigeria a new purpose, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags. The advertising banners collected from Lagos and Abuja, were upcycled – the… Read the full press release

CWT M&E and Kaplan Higher Education Academy to enhance employment opportunities for students in the hospitality & MICE industries

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Singapore, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT M&E, the global meetings and events agency, and Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA), part of Kaplan in Singapore, a leading private education institution, have signed an agreement to enhance employment opportunities for students in the hospitality & MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) industries. The partnership will… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomed a record crowd of keen students at this year’s Jobs and Careers Fair

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of students from Slough, Spelthorne, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon and – for the first time – the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, explored how they can become a pilot, a chef, an engineer and fire fighter all at Heathrow during the airport’s annual careers fair. It has now been… Read the full press release

Booking.com’s 2019 Travel Predictions: students flocking to more unique destinations for Spring Break

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NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunbathers and beach seekers are scouring the Internet for Spring Break, but a twist on the traditional trend might see students flocking to more unique destinations. According to Booking.com’s 2019 Travel Predictions, over half of travelers would like to visit a destination that none of their friends… Read the full press release

British Airways gets teachers involved in inspiring students to consider a career in aviation

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Airline inviting teachers to take on work experience placements Innovative idea to help encourage more children to consider a career in aviation British Airways has offered 600 work experience placements to children in 2018 The airline has earned Gold Accreditation with Fair Train for its work experience programme LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release