Category Archives: Travel Services

Lufthansa to take off with broadband internet on board its short- and medium-haul flights this October

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Green light from EASA: Supplemental Type Certificate issued Cologne, Germany, 2016-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In October of this year, the first Lufthansa short- and medium-haul aircraft will take off with broadband internet on board. Lufthansa’s entire A320 family fleet is expected to have the innovative technology installed by mid-2018. One key milestone has already… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts distinguished members of the Indian film industry on board its double-daily flights to Madrid

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Leading Indian and International film celebrities grace event in the Spanish capital city, Madrid DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was proud to be the official airline partner of the 17th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations in Madrid this weekend, attracting leading celebrities from the Indian and International film fraternity. The… Read the full press release

WorldSIM is now the most connected mobile network in the world

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With the launch of WorldSIM Infinity, WorldSIM’s network now encompasses 50 million Wi-Fi hotspots and 600 mobile networks in 200 countries. LONDON, 2016-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — WorldSIM, is now the most connected network in the world. Known for their roaming solutions, today WorldSIM announced the launch of WorldSIM Infinity; a combination of worldwide… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomes British Airways’ new flights from London to Alicante

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — England and Spain have a new happier connection thanks to the launch of British Airways flights from London City Airport to Alicante. As the two countries commiserated on their joint exit from the Euro 2016 football finals last night, customers were celebrating the start of the new four-times-a-week service… Read the full press release

Flybe launches daily flights between Birmingham and Toulouse-Blagnac starting on 30th October

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Leading regional airline adds daily flights to South West France as part of extensive 2016-17 Winter schedule and marks Belfast City milestone DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (22nd June 2016) announced a brand new route between Birmingham and Toulouse-Blagnac airports with daily flights starting on 30th… Read the full press release

British Airways to start flights to Innsbruck, Austria from Heathrow starting December 4

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to slope off and enjoy the best of scenic Austria with flights to Innsbruck from Heathrow starting on December 4. Skiers will now be able to fly to the former Winter Olympic city from two UK airports as the airline already operates… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to start daily nonstop flights between Portland, Oregon, and Orlando, Florida beginning March 2017

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SEATTLE, 2016-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced new, daily nonstop flights between Portland, Oregon, and Orlando, Florida, to begin in March 2017. The new flight will be the first and only nonstop flight between Portland and Orlando. With the new flying, Alaska will offer 21 weekly nonstop flights from Seattle, Portland… Read the full press release

Southwest Cargo named the nation’s best carrier for air cargo

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Carrier earns top award by showcasing its world-class Hospitality to Customers across the U.S. DALLAS, 2016-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is flying high after recently being named the nation’s best carrier for air cargo. For the seventh straight year, Southwest earned the Airforwarders Association’s (AFA) “Domestic Carrier of the… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new three-a-day flights to Berlin

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There was more than a bit of ‘oomph’ for the launch of new British Airways flights to Germany from London City Airport this weekend with a rousing send-off from the Die Dorf Fest Kapelle Oompah Band. The band brought a traditional taste of German festivities to East London to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new routes from Poland: Warsaw to Split in Croatia and Katowice to Bari in Italy

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced two new holiday routes to attractive seaside destinations from Poland. Starting in August, the new services will connect Warsaw with Split in Croatia and Katowice with Bari in Italy.  Seats on the new routes are… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new summer route from Budapest to Varna, Bulgaria

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new summer route from Budapest to Varna commencing on 3 August with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Seats on the new route are already on sale and can be booked on wizzair.com… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces 25% discount to new Omani high school graduates

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Muscat, Oman, 2016-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has announced that new graduates from high schools in Oman are to receive a 25 per cent discount on return flights to enable them to continue their studies overseas. The discounts will apply to all booking classes, but will not include promotional fares. To be eligible… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to announce score updates of the football matches held during flights

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that WIZZ pilots will provide score updates of half-time and full-time of the football matches that are held at the times of the flights. The information will be sent to the pilots from the airline’s… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches non-stop daily flights to San Francisco and second daily service to Los Angeles

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and San Francisco and will add a second daily service to Los Angeles in an expansion of its US operations. The non-stop Singapore-San Francisco flights will be operated on a daily basis with effect from 23 October 2016 using… Read the full press release

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami introduces Margaret Dabbs London treatments and products

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is pleased to introduce Margaret Dabbs London treatments and products for the first time in Florida. The Spa will offer three Margaret Dabbs London pedicures, two signature manicures and a therapeutic foot bath. Renowned podiatrist and pioneer of the ‘Medical Pedicure,’… Read the full press release

Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong takes the 20th place in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Claiming the honourable ranking of 20, Amber atThe Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is for the sixth year listed at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016 award ceremony, sponsored by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, in New York City. Being the only restaurant in the city made… Read the full press release

Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel debuts at Paris’ the ’Bobo’ Republique neighborhood

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PARIS, 2016-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel firmly established its spot in the Right Bank’s social scene with a star-studded debut event on June 16th that embraced the hotel’s location, the ’Bobo’ (Bohemian Chic) Republique neighborhood, the Renaissance brand’s ‘Fearlessly Chic’ global design philosophy and ‘Business Unusual’ outlook catering to the… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton launches newly refreshed Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

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Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2016-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur has ‘come of age’ for today’s global affluent traveler with an impressive reveal of the completely reimagined 18-year old luxury hotel. A contemporary expression of iconic style underlines a legacy of celebrated service and attention to detail. Located in Kuala Lumpur’s luxury… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings becomes the largest car rental company at Portland International Airport

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Local Economic Impact of Enterprise, National, Alamo Brands Totals $20 Million Annually Enterprise Holdings has nearly 40 percent of the market share at Portland International Airport. PORTLAND, Ore., 2016-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings Inc., which – through its integrated global network of regional subsidiaries and independent franchises – operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National… Read the full press release

Wizz Air reaches new record milestone with three million carried passengers to and from Timisoara Airport

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Romania’s largest airline reached a new record milestone yesterday– three million carried passengers  to and from Timisoara Airport. Wizz Air started operating Timisoara flights in October 2008 that was followed by establishing a base in February… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Fengxian

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Shanghai, China, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today welcomes a new member to its fast growing portfolio in China with the opening of the 259-room Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Fengxian. Under a long term franchise agreement with the New Development Group, the hotel is operated by New Development Group. It… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines supports Ukraine’s sportsmen

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KIEV, UKRAINE, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Preceding Ukrainian Athletic Championship, Ukraine International Airlines and Ukrainian Athletic Federation signed Memorandum on cooperation and interaction. The document was signed by Sergey Fomenko, UIA Vice President Commerce, and Igor Gotsul, UAF President, at Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex. “We seized the opportunity to lend support to our sportsmen,… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines enhances its domestic network with new non-stop flights between Kiev and Chernivtsi

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KIEV, UKRAINE, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — July 12, 2016, Ukraine International Airlines will enhance its domestic network by launching non-stop scheduled services between Kiev and Chernivtsi. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, at the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. The new daily flights will be operated on… Read the full press release

The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show returns on August 20 and 21

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Highlights include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, U.S. Navy Leap Frogs and the F-35 Heritage Flight CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago, will return August 20 and 21 along the lakefront from Fullerton to… Read the full press release

Millennium Park Summer Film Series: Voting for Favorite Chicago Film closes August 16

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Voting closes August 16; winning film to be screened August 30 CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to vote for their favorite Chicago film—to be screened at the finale of the popular Millennium Park Summer Film Series which runs Tuesdays, June 21 – August 30, at 6:30pm. Voting is… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport is all set for a busy summer season with the reopening of Diamond building in the departures hall

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The departures hall at Brussels Airport is all set for the start of the summer season. Work in the area adjacent to the Diamond building in the departures hall is finished and the area was reopened Friday afternoon. The reopening allows for a larger and smoother passage from the check-in desks to security screening and… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces two new routes — Niš-Munich Memmingen in Germany and Niš-Eindhoven in the Netherlands

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced  two new routes from Niš. The new services to Munich Memmingen in Germany and Eindhoven in the Netherlands will commence on 1 August with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays. Wizz Air had started… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new route from Suceava to Milan Bergamo starting 3 August

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced a new route from Suceava to Milan Bergamo commencing on 3 August with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Already the largest airline in Romania, Wizz Air will grow its… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new routes — Sofia to Copenhagen and Sofia to Nuremberg

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, started operating its new service from Sofia to Copenhagen, Denmark. The service will be operated three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Denmark capital Copenhagen is an important and attractive destination for students, tourists as… Read the full press release

dnata marks its first foray into Asia’s inbound travel market with the acquisition of stake in the Destination Asia Group

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata announced today it has reached an agreement to purchase a stake in the Destination Asia Group –  a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in Asia. This acquisition marks dnata’s first foray into Asia’s inbound travel market. Destination Asia is an integrated destination management company (DMC) located in… Read the full press release