LONDON, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to join the newest Mardi Gras parade route as the airline is hosting a one-off VIP charter to New Orleans. From 10am on November 20, partygoers will be able to bid to secure their seat on a special celebration flight – the… Read the full news article
Airline upgrades daily Cape Town flights to a Boeing 777 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has increased daily capacity to the popular family holiday destination Cape Town, with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route from this month. This means an additional 158 seats per day from Doha… Read the full news article
MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport has announced plans to expand Terminal 1. With the construction of a new pier and a central building complex, the terminal will gain capacity for an additional 6 million passengers per year. “The planned expansion is comparable to the construction of an entirely new airport…. Read the full news article
Shannon Airport: New Shannon to Frankfurt route begins next summer Lufthansa announcement marks new departure for Shannon Airport SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is set to get its first ever scheduled Lufthansa air service next summer when the airline introduces a new Shannon to Frankfurt route. The service will operate… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The growing business community at Maxim Office Park is now being served by local bus links provided by First Glasgow. The First Glasgow network connects Motherwell, Wishaw, Holytown, Airdrie, Whifflet and Coatbridge with Maxim and Eurocentral, within an impressive 30-minute journey time. These new services offer increased transport… Read the full news article
Passenger Numbers to Double by 2035 Mexico City, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to work with industry to make infrastructure a priority in unlocking aviation’s economic and social benefits. Passenger demand in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to more… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In the new agreement, available for sale on ba.com from today, customers will be able to book seats on Alaska flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of America and three in Hawaii direct for travel from November 23. Holidaymakers wanting to hit the surf can fly onwards… Read the full news article
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces the appointment of Sanju Upadhyay as the new Spa Manager at the pearl of the Red Sea resort. Moving from the enchanting garden island that is Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, the Resort team feels very fortunate… Read the full news article
Eight tropical locations offer 20-percent off promotion for stays of 3-nights or more ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a limited-time tropical getaway promotion at eight of its Caribbean properties. Guests who book trips of three-nights or more by… Read the full news article
Attractive all-inclusive Economy fares for domestic travel starting at INR 1099* Guests to enjoy substantial discounts on key routes during the 4-day sale MUMBAI, India, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced an exciting winter sale for guests planning their domestic travel. With all-inclusive fares starting at INR 1099,… Read the full news article
BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin now flies up to three times a day from its Dusseldorf hub to Geneva. The new route is particularly attractive for business travellers due to the large number of flights, offering extremely flexible flight times between the Rhine metropolis and Geneva, home to many international organisations… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced plans to continue its expansion from the West Coast with new nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport beginning March 15, 2017. “Our San Diego customers will soon enjoy nonstop flights to this historic seaport city, as well as easy access to the nation’s… Read the full news article
The world’s fastest-growing airline is now also the Best Airline in the World for passenger customer service NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Based on annual rankings of airlines worldwide, Qatar Airways has been announced as the Best Airline in the World, by AirHelp Worldwide, based in New York City. Qatar Airways captured… Read the full news article
Finavia,Finland, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 10, Avinor and Finavia successfully launched cross border Air Traffic Services across the border of Finland and Norway, where Kirkenes Tower/Approach is now providing the services in parts of Finnish Airspace. The arrangement facilitates more efficient and safe flight operations for flights in and outbound Kirkenes Airport in Northern… Read the full news article
DALLAS, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (November 13 2016) inaugurated service between South Florida and Cuba with the scheduled 11:00 a.m. EST departure of Southwest Flight 3914 to Varadero (VRA) from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). 143 Passengers and a Crew of five Southwest Employees donned Cuban-style hats… Read the full news article
Kansas City, MO, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced today that it will begin nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 2017 with one daily nonstop flight. The service will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Ranked by daily passengers,… Read the full news article
Bærum, Norway, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian was today awarded the title of ‘Best Low Cost Airline – Europe’ for a fourth consecutive year by leading industry website www.airlineratings.com. Airlineratings.com attracts over 14 million visitors from 232 countries, with the website announcing its Airline Excellence Awards each year to celebrate and promote excellence… Read the full news article
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 Nov) further expanded its London Luton summer 2017 schedule with a new route to Dusseldorf Weeze, starting in March, in addition to a new Faro route, which will deliver 2m customers p.a. and support 1,500* jobs at London Luton Airport. Ryanair’s summer… Read the full news article
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Following last month’s announcement by Blue Air to make Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) their newest European base, the airline has launched a competition for someone to design the new livery for their 189 seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will be based at Liverpool from the end… Read the full news article
MESA, Ariz., 2016-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport today (November 10, 2016) announced the opening of a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility adjacent to one of the airport’s three 10,000 foot runways. The larger, upgraded space, located within the Gateway Aviation Center, will enable CPB to more efficiently and… Read the full news article
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) opens today (NOVEMBER 8, 2016) its regional office in Korea at 7th floor, Section B, Sesomunro 106, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea as part of its regional promotion and expansion. CEB’s Korea branch office will provide tickets sales, reservations, cargo services and… Read the full news article
Extended Stay Brand Marks Arrival with Candlewood Suites Queretaro-Juriquilla Hotel Opening Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies announces today (10 NOVEMBER 2016) that the new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites® Queretaro-Juriquilla property has opened as the brand’s first property in Mexico. The Candlewood… Read the full news article
Annique Armstrong, VisitScotland, and Hamish Munro, Clyde Cruises Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A family-run business, which is more than a century old, has achieved a four-star tour award from the national tourism organisation at the very first attempt. Greenock-based Clyde Cruises was given the accolade by VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA)… Read the full news article
megabus.com and Scottish Citylink to provide hundreds of seats on Christmas Day 27 towns and cities in Scotland, England and Wales served on 25 December Special New Year’s Eve services to run from London across the UK Perth, Scotland, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Coach providers megabus.com and Scottish Citylink plan to keep passengers connected… Read the full news article
New services connect YVR to Frankfurt and London Richmond, B.C., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 9, 2016), Air Canada announced new, non-stop seasonal daily service to Frankfurt (FRA) and three-times weekly service to London Gatwick (LGW) for the summer of 2017. These new services will further expand Air Canada’s international hub at… Read the full news article
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful year of new flight destinations from North America, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines WOW air will continue to offer easy and low-cost ways for Americans to travel to Europe by soon adding Pittsburgh to the growing list of destinations. The affordable transatlantic airline will… Read the full news article
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways has started regularly scheduled commercial air service between Fort Lauderdale and Santiago, Cuba, marking the launch of the airline’s fifth of nine Cuba destinations. Silver is currently the only U.S. airline providing regularly scheduled service to Santiago, the second largest city in Cuba and a… Read the full news article
Bærum, Norway, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian will give Premium passengers travelling to Gatwick from Oakland International Airport (OAK) free access to the airport’s brand new Escape Lounge from this month. Passengers flying in Norwegian’s Premium cabin on its award-winning low-cost flights from the Bay Area will benefit from complimentary access to… Read the full news article
MOSCOW, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been voted second-best airline globally and undisputed leader of the Russian market by Russian readers of National Geographic Traveller, one of the world’s most popular travel magazines. Aeroflot ranked second behind only Emirates – named world’s best airline at this year’s World Airline Awards and like… Read the full news article
KIEV, Ukraine, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines and Amadeus signed a partnership agreement, enabling UIA to drive revenue generation and growth. The parties were represented by Yuri Miroshnikov, UIA President, and Julia Sattel, Global Head of Airline IT, Amadeus. UIA has chosen the Amadeus Altéa Suite, which provides the carrier with a… Read the full news article