Category Archives: Travel Services

San José International Airport: Alaska Airlines announces daily nonstop service between the Bay Area and Eugene, Oregon starting November 5, 2015

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SJC’s 2nd Largest Carrier Continues its Expansion in Response to Silicon Valley Travelers’ Needs; 3rd New Nonstop Market for SJC in 2015  San José, Calif., 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Eugene, Oregon, to begin Nov. 5, 2015. This daily flight is… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport Lost & Found Office introduces new service for shipping lost possessions to their owners’ homes

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Every month, passengers leave behind hundreds of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and many other items FRANKFURT, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — It usually comes as a shock when passengers realize after their flight has departed that they’ve left something behind in the terminals, such as their computer, smartphone, or glasses. Forgetting or losing items… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport welcomes Qantas Airways’ plans to resume nonstop service between SFO and Sydney beginning December 20, 2015

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Airline announces resumption of nonstop flights to Sydney in December SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed the return of Qantas Airways, which announced plans to resume nonstop service between SFO and Sydney beginning December 20, 2015. Qantas plans a build up to a schedule of six flights per… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority: OneJet to begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Indianapolis International Airport

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Nonstop flights scheduled to begin June 22nd INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and OneJet are pleased to announce today the addition of nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Flights between the two cities are scheduled to begin June 22nd. The flights will be offered… Read the full press release

15th anniversary: SkyTeam continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers

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Alliance-wide initiatives gain momentum in 15th anniversary year MIAMI, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers. Over the last few years, the alliance has focused on improving the travel experience for passengers on its 20 member airlines. Various projects have… Read the full press release

KLM wins the Best Airline for Inflight Retail Award for the second consecutive year at the Airline Retail Conference in London

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Amstelveen, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday, KLM won the Best Airline for Inflight Retail Award for the second consecutive year at the Airline Retail Conference in London. British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines were runners-up. This prize for inflight sales is awarded by a panel of experts, who assess criteria such as the selection… Read the full press release

easyJet successfully completes automated drone inspection of one of its aircraft with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers

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LONDON, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet applies cutting-edge technologies to its operation with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced – during a pan-European event at Milan Malpensa, its second largest base after London Gatwick – that it has successfully completed automated drone… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines wins the 2015 Airline Reliability Performance Award from Bombardier Aerospace for the fifth year in a row

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Ethiopian Wins Bombardier’s Airline Reliability Performance Award For 5th Year in a Row MUNICH, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable aviation group in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has – for the fifth year in a row – won the 2015 Airline Reliability Performance Award… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special award

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MILAN, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam was awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special ‪award on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in a ceremony held in Milan. The prestigious award was bestowed… Read the full press release

South African Airways to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent

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Miami, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the South African National Flag Carrier, wants to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent. With more than 80 years of operations and a leading position in Africa, SAA has a crucial role to play in driving aviation traffic growth and… Read the full press release

IATA released details of SkyZen app for air travelers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during, and after a flight

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Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during, and after a flight. Used in conjunction with a “Jawbone” fitness wristband, the SkyZen app enables air travelers to view their activity and sleep patterns throughout the… Read the full press release

IATA announces new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags

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Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies. Working with airline members of IATA and aircraft manufacturers, an optimum size guideline for carry-on bags has been agreed that will make the best… Read the full press release

IATA steps up efforts to engage with stakeholders — governments, travelers and consumer groups — on the important issue of consumer protection

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Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up efforts to engage with stakeholders—governments, travelers and consumer groups—on the important issue of consumer protection. There are now over 60 countries with some form of passenger rights regulations, with more countries considering new rules. “The growing patchwork of consumer rights regimes… Read the full press release

Midway International Airport conducts full-scale emergency response exercise

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Chicago Fire Department (CFD) and several other city, state and federal officials conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise today at Midway International Airport. The exercise was a simulated incident involving a fire onboard an aircraft volunteers posing as victims. The exercise was intended… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to begin non-stop service from Doha to Abha in Saudi Arabia beginning September 2

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Award-winning airline continues Middle East expansion with flights to Abha beginning September 2, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that it will begin flights to Abha, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, beginning September 2. The non-stop service from Doha will operate four times a week. The city of Abha is… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrated 10 years of service to South Africa with new route to Durban and extra frequencies to Johannesburg and Cape Town

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Five-star airline reiterates its commitment to South Africa with new route to Durban and extra frequencies to Johannesburg and Cape Town All three routes to be serviced by state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated 10 years of successful service to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of David Kuhl as new VP of IT services

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SEATTLE, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today named experienced Information Technology executive David Kuhl its new vice president of IT services. Kuhl has more than 30 years of experience in the field of IT, most recently as vice president of Corporate IT at Expedia where he led technology for contact centers, financial systems, HR… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair implement special ticketing arrangements for outbound travel from Hong Kong to Korea between 9 June and 31 August 2015

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the RED Travel Alert on Korea issued by the Security Bureau of the HKSAR Government, effective immediately Cathay Pacific and Dragonair will implement the special ticketing arrangements for outbound travel from Hong Kong to Korea between 9 June and 31 August 2015 inclusive. According to the Government’s Outbound Travel… Read the full press release

Auckland hotels and executives sweep all awards at the 2015 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards

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Auckland hotels and executives made a clean sweep of the 2015 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, winning all four awards. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The winners were announced at the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference gala dinner in Auckland last night. “This year’s awards attracted a record number of entrants… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation presents urban mobility developments at this year’s UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Milan

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Bombardier presents urban mobility developments including the eco-friendly BOMBARDIER C30 MOVIA Metro for Stockholm and latest BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-bus projects New innovative safety technologies for BOMBARDIER FLEXITY light rail vehicles on show including the Driver Assistance system and BodyGuardTM Bombardier highlights long-term fleet services solutions that minimize operational costs and add value for city and… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft promises an exciting display in-flight and on the ground of its commercial aircrafts at the 51st International Paris Air Show

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CS300 aircraft will participate in the flying display, and join the static display alongside the CS100 aircraft, Q400 NextGen turboprop and CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet CS100 aircraft will visit Zurich and CS300 aircraft will visit Belfast after the Air Show Montréal, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today its presence at the… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation and Vienna transport authority Wiener Linien sign contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 119 FLEXITY Vienna trams

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Bombardier Transportation receives firm order for 119 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams from Vienna Transport Authority Wiener Linien Contract includes 24-year FlexCare maintenance management system agreement and options for further trams and maintenance BERLIN, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and the Vienna transport authority, Wiener Linien, have signed a contract for… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. announces the appointment of Louis G. Véronneau as Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

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Montréal, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 4, 2015), Bombardier Inc. announced the appointment of Louis G. Véronneau as Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, effective immediately. In this position, he will oversee the Corporation’s partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures on a global scale. He will also play a leading role in the… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Richard Tannenbaum as SVP of sales and marketing of the Company’s Rim Hospitality Division

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ARLINGTON, Va./NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – recently announced the appointment of Richard Tannenbaum as senior vice president of sales and marketing of the Company’s Rim Hospitality Division. Tannenbaum is responsible for leading the West Coast sales division across a portfolio… Read the full press release

Qantas reinvigorates its Fly Carbon Neutral program with the launch of new sustainability initiatives

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New South Wales, AUSTRALIA, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will offset the carbon emissions of all domestic flights today as the national carrier launches a series of new sustainability initiatives. To mark World Environment Day, Qantas is reinvigorating its Fly Carbon Neutral program, which gives customers the option of paying a small amount to offset the emissions… Read the full press release

IHG announces two new properties in Mazatlán, Mexico: The Holiday Inn Express® Mazatlán Marina hotel and Holiday Inn Resort® Mazatlán hotel

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Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express® hotels are expected to open in 2016 MÉXICO, D.F., 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of two new properties in Mazatlán, one of Mexico’s top leisure destinations. The Holiday Inn Express® Mazatlán Marina hotel and Holiday… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the newly retro-fitted 149-room Holiday Inn Express® hotel on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas

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The Global Hotel Company Continues its Momentum to Brand Former U.S. Army Lodging Properties ATLANTA, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and the hotel manager and operator of the billion dollar Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, announces the recent opening of the newly retro-fitted 149-room… Read the full press release

Expedia® Affiliate Network announces partnership with Switzerland-based city travel specialist travel.ch

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Switzerland-based city travel specialist travel.ch has entered into partnership with the US online travel portal Expedia® Affiliate Network. Under the deal, travel.ch clients will now be able to access 70,000 additional hotels – and benefit from even lower prices. Zurich, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — With effect from May, clients of the Swiss online agency… Read the full press release

flydubai adds Gizan and Jouf to its Saudi network

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai continues to expand its Saudi network, reaching out to two previously underserved points in the Kingdom. The Dubai-based airline will operate direct flights to Gizan and Jouf in July 2015. flydubai operations to Gizan will commence on 10 July with daily flights. Jouf will follow on 11 July… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to purchase 17 Embraer 195 aircraft in almost new condition with a list price of close to USD 900 million

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• Fleet renewal: Embraer aircraft to replace Fokker fleet starting in 2016 • Delivery of the first aircraft scheduled for summer of 2015 • List price of the aircraft of close to USD 900 million VIENNA, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines approved the purchase of 17 Embraer… Read the full press release