LUTON, UK, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today celebrated carrying 30m passengers from Glasgow Airport. On 10 November 1995 easyJet’s first ever flight, EZY121 operated by a Boeing 737-200, took off from London Luton for Glasgow with Captain Fred Rivett at the controls. Since this first flight easyJet has remained… Read the full news article
Third major business unit focuses on services needs of customers worldwide PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) tomorrow will launch its third major business unit when Boeing Global Services begins operating alongside Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security. This new dedicated services business focuses on the needs of government,… Read the full news article
Norwegian becomes first European carrier to take delivery of the 737 MAX SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Norwegian celebrated the delivery today of the airline’s first two 737 MAX 8s. Norwegian is the first European carrier to take delivery of the 737 MAX and will deploy the airplanes on transatlantic… Read the full news article
Airline launches only direct transatlantic flights to US East Coast Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian launched the only direct transatlantic flights from Belfast International Airport today with two never-before-seen routes to the US East Coast. Earlier this year Norwegian announced the brand new transatlantic flights from Northern Ireland to smaller airports of Stewart… Read the full news article
New low-cost transatlantic flights launch this weekend from Cork, Shannon and Dublin to US East Coast Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian will this weekend launch a series of never-before-seen routes from three Irish airports to the US East Coast – from today (Saturday 1st July) the first transatlantic flight in Cork Airport’s history… Read the full news article
Complete Two Stays, Earn a Free Friday or 10,000 Bonus Gold Points BRUSSELS, MINNEAPOLIS AND SINGAPORE, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group which includes more than 1,000 Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson RED, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson, and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM hotels… Read the full news article
New discount will provide savings to thousands of rider LOS ANGELES, 2017-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In anticipation of Metrolink’s 25th anniversary in October, the passenger rail agency is now offering a first time ever 25 percent discount to new Corporate Partner Program participants. Metrolink’s Corporate Partner Program (CPP) is a commuter benefit program that allows… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES, 2017-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday, Fourth of July, Metrolink will offer more holiday service than previous years. Metrolink is adding service regularly available on Sundays so riders can leave their cars at home, take a relaxing ride and explore the many destinations and events in Southern California without traffic. The holiday… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has appointed international hotelier Brian Connelly as General Manager of its deluxe urban resort hotel, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. Connelly brings with him a wealth of experience in various leadership roles spanning over 38 years with prominent hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific, Middle East and… Read the full news article
Service, Product, Awards Short distance and quick check-in thanks to the new priority check-in for premium customers in Terminal 3 of Vienna Airport Separate area of more than 300m² with a total of ten Senator and Business Class counters – build together with Vienna Airport Priority zone links check-in service, ticket and excess baggage counters… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport today announced that following an international search and selection process that Robert Sinclair will be appointed as CEO of London City Airport to replace Declan Collier who is stepping down. Currently, Mr Sinclair is the CEO of Bristol Airport where he has held the position since… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement today after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly announced that the United States is raising the global baseline of aviation security, which includes additional scrutiny of electronic devices on flights coming into the United States: “Today’s… Read the full news article
Travelers may sign up now for appointments at OAK The Event: Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date: July 10th – 21st, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Oakland, CA, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has amplified its focus on the business travel segment with new appealing offerings. The company announced today, its “We mean Business” platform, signifying a commitment to partner with corporate travel managers and demonstrate expanded services… Read the full news article
Santa Ana, CA, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — BookingPal, l’un des leaders internationaux des réseaux de distribution de la location de vacances, annonce un nouveau partenariat avec Arkiane. Arkiane est un concepteur de logiciel de location de vacances qui a créé “Arkiane Locations Saisonnières » et « Arkiane Power Locations Vacances”, deux systèmes de gestion… Read the full news article
New station entrance, free high-speed wifi, additional retail spaces and bike hub form part of station refurbishment as passenger numbers hit new high LONDON, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A new entrance at Preston station is now open, marking the completion of Virgin Trains’ £2m investment designed to enhance the experience for ever-growing customer… Read the full news article
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is Set to Welcome the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events Market with the Introduction of Exciting New Event Facilities NADI, Fiji, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa announces the opening of a stunning new venue, designed specifically to attract Fiji’s growing MICE and destination wedding… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a management contract for a new luxury hotel and branded residences to be developed in Melbourne, Australia. The project is expected to open in 2023, and is the Group’s first announced property in Australia. The hotel and residences will be located on Collins… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and MIAT Mongolian Airlines today announced a new codeshare agreement which is set to benefit the customers of both airlines. Starting 12 July 2017, Cathay Pacific will place its “CX” code on MIAT’s four-times weekly service between Hong Kong and Ulaanbaatar, the vibrant and historic Mongolian… Read the full news article
Hanover, Germany, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter Krüger will take over as TUI Group Director of Investor Relations. Apart from dialogue with shareholders and analysts, Peter Krüger will also be in charge of strategic and financial projects launched by TUI Group as Director Investor Relations & Special Projects. In joining TUI Group, Peter… Read the full news article
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — All passengers traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) are now being processed in one consolidated security checkpoint, the focal point of GFIA’s Gateway Transformation Project. Construction on the checkpoint was completed Saturday evening, and opened for passengers on Sunday, June 25. Concourse B passengers… Read the full news article
New station entrance, free high-speed wifi, additional retail spaces and bike hub form part of station refurbishment as passenger numbers hit new high London, UK, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new entrance at Preston station is now open, marking the completion of Virgin Trains’ £2m investment designed to enhance the experience for ever-growing… Read the full news article
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is Set to Welcome the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events Market with the Introduction of Exciting New Event Facilities United States, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa announces the opening of a stunning new venue, designed specifically to attract Fiji’s growing MICE and destination… Read the full news article
London, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — All the beauty of the Greek island of Skiathos – home to the hit musical film Mamma Mia! – came to London City Airport today (Monday 26 June) courtesy of the London City Singers. To celebrate the inaugural British Airways flight to Skiathos, London’s first all-female barber shop… Read the full news article
Robot BRUce Pepper to welcome and assist passengers at Brussels Airport this summer Belgium, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, the theme at Brussels Airport will be music festivals, with an outdoor pop-up terrace on the curb in front of the departure hall, various festival games in the terminal and theme menus in… Read the full news article
WIZZ LOW FARE NETWORK NOW OFFERS 5 DESTINATONS FROM KOSICE AIRPORT Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, started this weekend operating two new routes from Kosice to Cologne, in Germany and to Tel Aviv in Israel. With a convenient schedule of two… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, recently launched four new routes from Tel Aviv to Lublin (Poland), Craiova (Romania), Košice (Slovakia) and London Luton (United Kingdom). The new low-fare connections, with convenient schedules, will bring truly affordable travel opportunities for Israeli passengers… Read the full news article
Buenos Aires becomes airline’s first South American route New affordable fares break current monopoly on direct London-Argentina flights United Kingdom, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Buenos Aires, marking the airline’s first ever South American route as its UK expansion plans gather pace. The new… Read the full news article
Initial flight on 27 March 2018 Fly non-stop with the world’s most state-of-the-art aircraft to the Southeast Asian metropolis from EUR 599 Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — At the start of the upcoming summer flight plan, Lufthansa will reinstate the connection from Munich to Singapore. The A350-900 will take off five times a… Read the full news article
DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways sees a strong investment opportunity in American Airlines. Qatar Airways believes in American Airlines’ fundamentals and intends to build a passive position in the company with no involvement in management, operations or governance. Qatar Airways has long considered American Airlines to be a good oneworld… Read the full news article