SAS is continuing its focus on innovations, digitalization and producing new, smart solutions that make traveling easier. In yet another step in the evolution of portable technology, SAS’s innovation division, SAS Labs, has teamed up with Samsung to develop a solution that gives travelers access to the SAS app and Smart Pass via Samsung’s Gear… Read the full press release
DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN NEWARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE AND ORLANDO BEGIN OCTOBER 30, 2016; MYRTLE BEACH FLIGHTS START MARCH 9, 2017 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, all breathtaking sights dotting America’s most famous skyline. And now the view is set to… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Endless political ads, raking leaves, the end of summer…all depressing reminders that fall will be here in no time. Don’t worry Northeast Ohio! Spirit Airlines has you covered with new routes and ultra-low fares to escape the cold. Spirit is proud to announce Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) will become… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A boutique bed and breakfast in Highland Perthshire has been awarded five stars by the national tourism organisation. Cuil-an-Duin Country House, located just outside Pitlochry, was presented with VisitScotland’s highest Quality Assurance (QA) accolade in recognition of its exceptional standards. Originally built as a private residence for the… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The golden retrievers, Burn, Beech, and Bark, who have featured on ABC News in the US, were pleased to show the tourism ropes to George as he sets off on his new role as the official canine ambassador representing the spirit of Scotland. As a five star venue… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New state-of-the-art hi-tech headsets are to make their debut on British Airways’ business class-only flights between London City and New York from August 1. Designed for the discerning frequent business traveller, the very latest Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headphones deliver stunning sound and true long-haul performance, thanks to an amazing… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has teamed up with Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar in an exclusive video as part of its ‘Make Amazing Things Happen’ series of short films. The actor is the first of several celebrities to feature in the intimate interviews discussing life, work and travel. The interview is… Read the full press release
Top 10 travel hacks from the experts LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Where better to gain insider knowledge on some terrific travel hacks than from those who fly for a living? British Airways’ cabin and flight crew have shared their go-to gadgets to help customers get the low-down on their down-loads ahead of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is gearing up for a summer of sport, with exclusive and exciting entertainment coming to flights this August and September. For the many fans visiting Rio, the airline has produced an exclusive light-hearted guide to ‘Brazil Beach Etiquette’, featuring tips from the airline’s community of cabin crew…. Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways pilots have developed a new photo app for customers to take away a souvenir cockpit picture from their flight – with Denise Van Outen the first to be ‘sn-apped’. All British Airways’ 4,000 pilots will have the ‘View From The Flight Deck’ app loaded onto their iPads… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Families look set to celebrate the summer in the sky thanks to a partnership between British Airways and some of the UK’s biggest airports. Supported by Visit Britain, British Airways is working in partnership with Belfast City, Heathrow, Inverness, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports to give families a… Read the full press release
OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture its high-performance Cessna TTx piston aircraft has received certifications from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as well as Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration and… Read the full press release
OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that all Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers purchasing new aircraft can now receive factory-direct training from a team of experienced instructor pilots specializing in the company’s piston product line. “This… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added three new locations of luxury, serviced apartments to its London portfolio: Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia. “We are very excited to announce these new apartments, which join our other recent opening in Clerkenwell and strengthen… Read the full press release
CLEAR Registered Traveler Program is a New Option for Passengers to Reduce Waits at Security Checkpoints Washington, D.C., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers now have an additional option for speedier passage through security screening lines atReagan National and Dulles International airports with the launch of the CLEAR registered traveler program. New kiosks stationed at… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) today announces traffic statistics for Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“the Company”) for June and the first six months of 2016. 6M 2016 Operating Highlights In the first six months of 2016, Aeroflot Group carried 19.7 million passengers, up… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot is restarting passenger service for Russian citizens and ticket sales for travel to Turkey following regulator Rosaviatsia’s decision to lift its temporary ban on flying Russian citizens to Turkey. As a result of Turkey’s guaranties of additional aviation security measures, effective at 12:01 a.m. on 22 July 2016… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) system interface has been awarded the silver medal for Interface Design at the ninth International Design Awards in Los Angeles. The Russian Graphical User Interface used on premier IFE video entertainment devices, was developed by Aerogroup, Aeroflot’s partner and content provider. Based on the Samsung… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has held an InstaMeet with popular Russian Instagrammers at Aeromar, an Aeroflot subsidiary and leader in airline catering. As part of the #trainingAeroflotFood project, Instagrammers had the opportunity to visit an area that is usually closed to the public to taste the top-rated dishes on Aeroflot’s new business-class… Read the full press release
Omaha Marathon Named Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship Omaha, NE, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Omaha Marathon, presented by HITS Endurance, has been awarded the 2016 Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship. The 26.2 mile race will take place Sunday, September 18, 2016 at TD Ameritrade Park in downtown Omaha, Nebraska… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedic legend Rhys Darby for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood. The video, shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, explores several different Hollywood film genres as Darby tries to convince… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning restaurateur Michael Meredith is set to take his culinary expertise to the skies as Air New Zealand’s newest consultant chef. Renowned for his adventurous approach to food and degustation menus at Auckland’s fine dining restaurant Merediths, the Samoan-born chef will work with the airline to design dishes for… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In a first for airlines in the South Pacific, Air New Zealand is giving customers the freedom to use Bluetooth devices ‘gate to gate’ across its entire fleet. In line with the airline’s commitment to drive innovation, from Thursday customers flying on any service across the airline’s domestic and… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards management and frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has crossed a significant milestone of five million programme members. Since its launch, the JetPrivilege programme has stayed true to its simple but powerful consumer value proposition of earning and redeeming JPMiles… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Prague invites younger fans and parents alike to experience this beautiful city’s iconic sights through a two-night Prague Treasure Hunt package. Families booking the package will enjoy the comforts of one of the hotel’s historical rooms or suites, a fun-filled Treasure Hunt adventure and an… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This autumn Mandarin Oriental, Geneva will host acclaimed Swiss Michelin-starred Chef, Anton Mosimann, for two days of high-end gastronomy. The founder of Cuisine Naturelle and chef to British royalty will prepare his signature dishes for guests at the hotel’s La Riviera restaurant on 22 and 23 September… Read the full press release
Grumeti, Tanzania, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita Grumeti Tanzania has once again affirmed its status as one of Africa’s leading safari experiences, after scooping the top spot in the Best Safari Lodges in Africa category in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The announcement was made last week in New York. The award is… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate customers can now use the AirPlus business travel payments solution to access car rental in many more global destinations with the integration of Enterprise Rent-A-Car,National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, the three wholly-owned brands of Enterprise Holdings Inc. The partnership allows AirPlus users to access the… Read the full press release
Washington DC, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Senate last week unanimously passed S.Res. 486, commemorating Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016 and acknowledging the creativity and professionalism of the men and women of the cruise travel professional community. The resolution was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), with co-sponsoring Senators Bill Cassidy… Read the full press release
KIEV, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — July 20, 2016, Ukraine International Airlines received the brand new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft manufactured at Boeing facilities in Seattle, the US. The new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft can accommodate 186 passengers in two class seating configuration. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received the… Read the full press release