LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers at British Airways will be flying high this week thanks to the airline’s latest refurbished 747 going into service and two brand new aircraft joining the fleet. The sixth out of 18 iconic Boeing 747s earmarked for a major make-over, went back into service on Saturday, making its… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to start flying from Stansted this summer adding a fourth London airport to its network. From May 28 the airline will launch flights to the popular holiday sunspots of Faro, Malaga, Palma and Ibiza. The Stansted flights will be operated by the wholly owned British Airways… Read the full press release
World’s largest and fastest business jet, Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G650ER, will be displayed alongside the flagship A350 and A380 aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced it will be showcasing three state-of-the-art aircraft from its fast-growing fleet at the upcoming Singapore Airshow from 16 to 18 February 2016. The three-time… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways breaks through 2016 Global 500 list by Brand Finance National airline achieves the only Qatari listing among world-elite brands DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been ranked as one of the world’s most valuable brands for the first time, becoming the only Qatari company to be represented in the 2016… Read the full press release
Airline’s in-flight entertainment, Oryx One, recognised by premier Middle East awards DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was recognised for Middle East Content Innovation at the third annual Inflight workshop and awards held in partnership with F&E Aerospace, the organiser of Aircraft Interiors Middle East. The award recognises the outstanding quality of… Read the full press release
Creative agency will open an office in Seattle to support the airline’s brand refresh SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named award-winning agency, Mekanism, its new advertising agency of record. Mekanism has more than 100 employees across offices in San Francisco and New York, and key clients that include Pepsi, MillerCoors, Ben… Read the full press release
California’s largest carrier of air travelers files slot application to add service at fifth airport in L.A. Basin Dallas, TX, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today confirmed its interest and application to bring more low-fare service to Greater Los Angeles by adding new Southwest® service in 2016 at Long Beach… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland is bringing the spirit of Scotland to life in its first ever global campaign and social movement. Launched to the world today (10 February 2016) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the campaign aims to raise the spirit and profile of Scotland to the highest it has ever… Read the full press release
Five-Star, Five-Diamond luxury resort in Sunny Isles Beach offers romance-inspired packages sure to make any lover’s dreams come true for Valentine’s Day SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa, the ultra-luxurious, Miami oceanfront resort set directly on the sand in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is revealing… Read the full press release
Revamped Curriculum Incorporates Arts and Crafts, Technology and Dynamic Marine Biology Learning for the Resort’s Junior Guests SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Launching February 15, 2016, Acqualina Resort & Spa , a Miami Family resort, will roll out an exciting new curriculum for the marquee AcquaMarine program, offered for children… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar. This is Rezidor’s fifth hotel in operation in Oman. Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar is the only beach front address in the Northern Province of Oman. At 12 kms… Read the full press release
• Austrian: 617,000 passengers in January 2016, +1.6 percent • Lufthansa Group: 7 million passengers in January 2016, +2.0 percent VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines carried 617,000 passengers in January 2016, comprising a rise of 1.6 percent from the prior-year month. The flight offering as measured in available seat kilometers… Read the full press release
The three new Q400 aircraft are from GECAS’ order book of five announced in December 2014 TORONTO, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today congratulated Air Berlin PLC of Berlin, Germany on its lease of three new Q400 aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The Q400 aircraft, part of GECAS’ order book… Read the full press release
Hainan Airlines Service Provides Access to New Market for Business and Tourism Calgary, AB, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority and Hainan Airlines today announced new non-stop scheduled passenger service connecting Calgary International Airport (YYC) with Beijing, China beginning June 30, 2016. “This is outstanding news for YYC and Hainan Airlines but… Read the full press release
SPECIAL FLIGHTS FOR FANS OF THE HUNGARIAN NATIONAL TEAM Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of the Hungarian national football team playing in the Euro 2016 tournament in France still have an opportunity to buy a seat on Wizz Air’s special football flights, but the supply is getting smaller, particularly now that individual… Read the full press release
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), welcomes the Philippine government’s ratification of the ASEAN Open Skies agreement. This agreement allows designated carriers of ASEAN countries to operate unlimited flights between capitals, leading to better connectivity and more competitive fares and services. CEB currently offers the most… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened its first branch in Aberystwyth and created four new job opportunities in the process. Enterprise, which is a family-owned business and part of the world’s largest car rental company, has opened the branch due to strong demand for rental vehicles from local businesses and… Read the full press release
Taylor Now One of Highest Ranking Female Executives in Global Car Rental, Automotive and Travel Industries ST. LOUIS, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings Inc. today announced the promotion of Christine Taylorto the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, making her one of the highest ranking women in the global… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has chosen Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide flight hour support for the CFM56-7 power plants that equip the airline’s Boeing 737NG aircraft. The long term contract was formally signed in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, by Oman Air CEO Paul… Read the full press release
Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced a new deal with NG Travel Group, owner of Beach Tours, Dubai Tours and USA Tours. The new agreement will mean that all of NG Travel Group’s business will move to Travelport – starting with Beach Tours and Dubai… Read the full press release
Since the fall of 2015, SAS has offered SAS Go Light on selected destinations in Europe and the response from SAS customers has been very positive. Therefore SAS now launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations. SAS Go Light is designed for customers who want to travel light with only carry-on bags, and who… Read the full press release
Four Season Resort Punta Mita celebrates successful sixth annual culinary and golf extravaganza welcoming more than 500 guests and Punta Mita residents Punta Mita, México, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, in conjunction with The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, DINE (master developer of Punta… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is launching an exclusive series of pop-up art exhibitions of contemporary Russian artists and photographers in cooperation with top Moscow art galleries. For two weeks at a time, Moskovksy Bar, one of the trendiest bars in the Russian capital, will be turned into a… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, March 24, 2016 MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi invites Champagne enthusiasts an exclusive Champagne Dinner with AYALA. It has been based in Aÿ, France, at the heart of the great Champagne vineyards, since it was founded more than 150 years… Read the full press release
Chef Ball brings a passion for seasonal cooking and classical technique to Aviara San Diego, Aviara, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the recent promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine. Chef Ball will oversee Aviara’s culinary team and all dining experiences at the Resort, including Aviara’s signatureSeasons Restaurant… Read the full press release
Leading operator of the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands becomes only the 14th organization and first hospitality company ever to receive this elite distinction from J.D. Power TORONTO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), the parent company of luxury brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels… Read the full press release
Bristol, UK, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five aircraft to the U.K Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS) program. The contract includes… Read the full press release
Tianjin, China, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announced today that Jackie Chan, a world-renowned movie star, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500. “The Legacy 500 features our best-to-date technologies and it incorporates designs that maximize passenger comfort and fuel efficiency,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President &… Read the full press release
HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — From the beginning of May, it will be possible to fly directly from Helsinki to China’s third largest city Guangzhou, also known as Canton. Guangzhou, a seaport city of thirteen million peoplelocated in the heart of southern China, is one of China’s most important trade and industrial centres…. Read the full press release
Ikeja, Nigeria, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, has introduced new payment platform for customers in Accra, Ghana. This is aimed at simplifying the process of ticket payment. The new platform known as Paga settlement is now available in two banks, GT Bank and Standard Chartered Bank while… Read the full press release