Category Archives: Travel Services

DMAI and European Cities Marketing to provide members with an enhanced offer and wider range of services

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Washington DC, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and European Cities Marketing (ECM) recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding that will promote and deliver key research and educational resources to respective members while working together to build the value of each organization. “With this alliance, European and American DMOs establish… Read the full press release

SIA Cargo to become the ‘Cargo Division’ of Singapore Airlines

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Singapore, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) wholly-owned subsidiary, SIA Cargo, is to be re-integrated as a Division within SIA, in a move intended to improve efficiency through greater synergy with the wider SIA Group. The re-integration is expected to be completed in the first half of 2018, when SIA Cargo will… Read the full press release

London City Airport becomes the first UK airport to build and operate a digital air traffic control tower

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London City Airport is to become the first UK airport to install a digital air traffic control tower – operational in 2019 The digital solution is a multi-million pound investment  utilising state-of-the-art 360° HD cameras and sensors on a newly constructed tower A live feed with a panoramic view of the airfield, along with sensory… Read the full press release

IATA sets outs strategic partnership and long-term cooperation agreement the Kyrgyz Republic

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Montreal, Canada, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil Aviation Agency of the Ministry of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic. The MoU sets out a strategic partnership and long-term cooperation agreement between the government and IATA. It… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted successful IATA Cabin Operations Safety Conference in Doha, Qatar

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IATA Cabin Operations Safety Conference 2017 highlighted best safety practices Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The IATA Cabin Operations Safety Conference (COSC), the pivotal global conference for cabin safety across the aviation industry, concluded its three-day programme last week in Doha, Qatar. Hosted by Qatar Airways, the event brought together more than… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific announces new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Iberia

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New partnership between the two oneworld airlines will provide more options for Cathay Pacific customers travelling between Hong Kong, Spain and Portugal Hong Kong, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Iberia, which will see its customers benefit from extensive new connections to destinations in the… Read the full press release

Andari Spa Named 2017 Luxury Travel Guide’s Top Boutique Spa in the Americas

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CABARETE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 2017-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Andari Spa has been named the 2017 Luxury Travel Guide Awards’s Top Boutique Spa in the America’s. Located beachfront on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, Andari Spa is a full service spa offering spa treatments, dermatological procedures and newly minted spa getaway packages. Andari Spa’s owner, Michelle Bourdeau,… Read the full press release

Los Angeles International Airport completes its largest coordinated terminal relocation

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Los Angeles, California, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The final major round of airline terminal relocations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were completed early Wednesday morning as Air Canada, Hawaiian, and JetBlue moved into their new homes throughout Terminals 5 and 6. Delta Air Lines also completed its move into Terminals 2 and 3,… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport starts construction of new Federal Inspection Station at Terminal 2

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New Customs Facility to Handle Influx of International Arrivals SAN DIEGO, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport (SAN) today (May 17, 2017 ) officially kicked off construction of a new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) at the west end of Terminal 2. The new Customs facility is being designed to accommodate the increase… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new summer sun flights from seven UK and Irish airports; prices start at just £29

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LONDON, 2017-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — This weekend British Airways launches new summer sun flights from seven UK and Irish airports continuing its growth of regional flying.  Prices in economy start at just £29 or customers can choose the airline’s Club Europe cabin offering lounge access and complementary food and drink. And for the first… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to fly twice daily from Los Angeles and daily from San Francisco and San Diego to Mexico City

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Tickets now on sale for convenient nonstop flights from key California hubs SEATTLE, 2017-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today unveiled the schedule for service from Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) officially approved Alaska’s new Mexico City service, which… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to launch nine daily departures from Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport by fall of 2018

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Nine daily departures coming for more than a million North Sound travelers SEATTLE, 2017-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air travel will get a lot easier for flyers living in Snohomish County and North King County, Washington, next year when Alaska Airlines introduces commercial service from Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport. Subject to government approvals,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air marks 9 years of its Cluj-Napoca base

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45% INCREASE YEAR ON YEAR SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2017 6 AIRCRAFT, 205 EMPLOYEES, 35 ROUTES AND PRICES FROM RON 19*  BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, celebrates today 9 years of its Cluj-Napoca base and shares the remarkable… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport announces Long Meadow Blossom Burst Cider as winner £30,000 marketing support

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has announced that a cider product from Portadown has been crowned the winner of a competition offering one local food and drink producer £30,000 of marketing support and brand visibility at the airport. Long Meadow Blossom Burst Cider has beaten nine other… Read the full press release

easyJet’s carbon emissions now below 80 grams for each passenger kilometre travelled

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LUTON, UK, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airline has achieved carbon reduction milestone of 80 grams for each passenger kilometre travelled for the first time – Emissions per passenger on track to be reduced by a third in twenty years easyJet’s carbon emissions, for each kilometre travelled by passengers, have dropped below 80 grams… Read the full press release

British Airways: Hack Horizon, the most innovative inflight travel hackathon to date

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British Airways: Hack Horizon, the most innovative inflight travel hackathon to date   London, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hack Horizon, the first TravelTech hackathon onboard a British Airways commercial flight between Hong Kong and London Heathrow, culminated last night with a pitch event at London’s iconic Transport Museum. The evening showcased the exceptional travel-focused… Read the full press release

New nonstop daily service between Seattle and Indianapolis, Indiana by Alaska Airlines

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SEATTLE, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (May 11, 2017) inaugurates nonstop daily service between Seattle and Indianapolis, Indiana. This new service to Indianapolis is the only nonstop service offered from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. “Alaska Airlines continues to meet the needs of valued Seattle guests with new service to the Circle City,”… Read the full press release

JetBlue to move from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 on May 17

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JetBlue to Offer A-List Experience for All Customers Traveling Through LAX Terminal 5  May 17 Move to Terminal 5 Gives JetBlue Customers Access to Premium Concessions, Modern Terminal Design, and Free Terminal-wide Wi-Fi Move Comes Amid JetBlue’s West Coast Growth and Increasing Popularity of Mint Starting This Summer, Customers Will Benefit From JetBlue’s Popular Self-Service… Read the full press release

Passengers can now travel with surfboards on Metrolink trains

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All Metrolink trains now have a specially designed surfboard storage area Southern California, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The surf is up, as passengers can now travel with surfboards on Metrolink trains. Beginning this past weekend, Metrolink train now include surfboard storage netting on all its Bike/Surfboard Cars. Officials anticipate the modified cars will be… Read the full press release

Viking River Cruises’ new ship Viking Ra will sail the Nile River on a new Egypt cruisetour in March 2018

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All-Suite Viking Ra Will Begin Sailing New Nile River Cruisetour in Spring 2018 Los Angeles, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) today announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking Ra™. Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to undergo a complete renovation that… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International: Empress’ Western Caribbean and Havana sailings open for bookings

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Expanded Sailings Introduce 58 New Cruises, Including 28 Havana Overnights through March 2019 Miami, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s most adventurous cruise line is giving adventure-seekers more opportunities than ever to explore the vibrant island destination of Cuba with new sailings to Havana on Empress of the Seas.  Royal Caribbean International’s newly refreshed… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport: 3.8 million passengers travelled through the airport in April 2017

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Long-haul growth +23% consequently driving impressive cargo growth of +27.2% To celebrate the busiest-ever April in Gatwick’s history, today a video has been released showing a day in the life of the World’s busiest runway London, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ —Gatwick Airport achieved an impressive 3.8 million passengers travelling through the airport this April,… Read the full press release

Oman Air Cargo presented its special valuable cargo product “Secure Vault” at Air Cargo Europe 2017

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Cargo, one of the most innovative and fastest growing Cargo carriers in the world, took advantage of its participation at Air Cargo Europe 2017, to highlight its special valuable cargo product “Secure Vault”. Held in Munich, Germany, from the 9th to the 12th of May,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines tops airline customer satisfaction in J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study

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Alaska Airlines tops airline customer satisfaction in J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study   SEATTLE, 2017-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the 10th consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. “To have this recognition from the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo introduces its Climate Control Centre and launches weekly freighter service to London’s Heathrow airport

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Qatar Airways Cargo introduces its Climate Control Centre and launches weekly freighter service to London’s Heathrow airport   The cargo carrier introduces its Climate Control Centre, a new transit facility for temperature-controlled shipments at Doha hub London Heathrow will join the cargo carrier’s freighter network starting 3 June Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches three weekly flights to Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Qatar’s national carrier continues Middle East expansion with the launch of three weekly flights to Yanbu, increasing to four weekly from 23 June DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues to grow its network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of three weekly flights to Yanbu, its ninth… Read the full press release

14% Increase in Global Air Freight Demand in March

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Montreal, Canada, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14% expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. This was the fastest pace of growth recorded since October 2010. Freight capacity, measured… Read the full press release

5 Reasons Why Your Next Cruise Vacation Should Be Booked By A Travel Agent

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Washington DC, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — National Travel Agent Day is May 3, 2017 and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is celebrating the more than 25,000 CLIA-member travel agents globally that help to navigate the many cruise choices for passengers. When it comes to cruise travel, travel agents truly are the matchmakers helping… Read the full press release

Qantas to launch its own platinum credit card by the end of this financial year

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has announced plans to offer its own platinum credit card, offering a high rate of points earn and exclusive travel benefits. The card, powered by Mastercard® and issued by Citi, will be launched by the end of this financial year along with full details of features. Announcing… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches twice weekly service from Budapest to Saint Petersburg in Russia starting 27 August

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Budapest to Saint Petersburg in Russia. The newest WIZZ service will commence on 27 August and will be operated two times a week. Seats on the new route are already on… Read the full press release