Wigan, England, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has made free Wi-Fi available to all Wigan North Western station users. The free high speed Wi-Fi service can be used with any Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as smartphones, tablets or laptops. The move is part of a wider project by Virgin Trains to install free Wi-Fi… Read the full news article
BOSTON, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — If you had to spend your February vacation last year shoveling record breaking snow like we did, then you’re ready for a trip away. Starting today, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will have reduced prices for travelers using Logan Express. It’s one more way to help make your… Read the full news article
Duluth, Minn., 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cirrus Aircraft today announced enhanced connectivity, convenience, design and luxury in the new 2016 SR series aircraft, delivering an experience on par with luxury automobiles to both pilot and passengers. For 2016, all SR models are enhanced to heighten customer engagement, blending lifestyle comforts with wireless connectivity and… Read the full news article
Maldives, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been named Best Holistic Hideaway by the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide 2016 – “the barometer of the world’s top spas, medi-clinics and retreats for losing weight, detoxing, fixing issues, getting fit and clearing your… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Doha celebrates a double triumph with “Best New Restaurant” echoed throughout the industry’s awards circuit Doha, Qatar, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Nobu Doha, Qatar’s coveted new restaurant located at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, has been awarded with two of the industry’s most prestigious awards in the region. Food & Travel Group… Read the full news article
LONDON, England, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned cosmetic and dermatologic surgeon Luca Russo, MD, MSc has joined the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. On Thursdays and Fridays between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, Dr. Russo will reside at the Spa with his Rejuvenation Clinic and Medi Spa offering aesthetic consultations and… Read the full news article
Luxury spa and fitness facility in downtown Houston relaunches in late March with whole new look and uniquely Tex-centric offerings HOUSTON, TX, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction is underway at The Spa & Fitness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Houston as the storied downtown hotel undergoes a multi-million-dollar makeover – including a complete revamp… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today the rollout of a series of bold changes to its Choice Privileges guest rewards program. The program enhancements are being implemented to bring greater and faster value to the over 25 million members… Read the full news article
Nairobi, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has appointed PJT Partners as the airline’s transaction advisor on its balance sheet restructure and long term capital refinancing, which is part of its turnaround strategy. Kenya Airways GMD and CEO Mbuvi Ngunze said, “PJT Partners is a leading international investment banking firm with strategic airline advisory… Read the full news article
An industrial engineer, he has broad experience in the aviation and MRO sectors. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — André Wall has today assumed his duties as Iberia’s new Chief Technical Officer, responsible for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Iberia fleet as well as those of the more than 100 airline… Read the full news article
MUMBAI, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — JetPrivilege, the award-winning loyalty and rewards management programme and frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, has won three key accolades at the 9th Loyalty Awards 2016 in India. The frequent flyer programme of the country’s premier international airline was adjudged as the winner in the following categories- ‘Best Loyalty… Read the full news article
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, the South African national flag carrier, will reroute its flights from Douala International Airport in Cameroon to Yaoundé, due to the closure of the airport in Douala for reconstruction work. SAA’s four weekly flights from Johannesburg to Libreville (Gabon) and onwards to Douala in Cameroon will… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2016-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announced that it has signed a long-term agreement for the Company’s Flight Hour Pool Program with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, providing a comprehensive components repair package for its E190 fleet. This is also the first contract that Embraer has signed for the program in China for commercial aviation. “As… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — iPad users are about to get their own specially designed version of British Airways’ highly popular travel app. Available to download from the Apple App Store, the iPad app includes exclusive features, such as a new 3D globe to discover British Airways’ destinations and prices and a way for… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air launches today twice-weekly flights between its base at Cluj-Napoca and Munich Memmingen in Bavaria. Wizz Air announced the route last September as part of its 2016 Summer Schedule. Wizz is now operating the flights on Mondays and Fridays between Cluj-Napoca and Munich’s western regional airport at… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the selection of Patrick J. Grismer as chief financial officer, reporting to Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer, effective March 14, 2016. In this role, Grismer will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function, while serving as a key… Read the full news article
Expands South East Asia footprint with opening of 119-room Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing its robust expansion in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the opening of its first Days Inn® hotel in Indonesia, the 119-room Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport. Located in… Read the full news article
Mockumentary meets reality TV; award-winning loyalty program’s “Have Points, Will Travel” is the answer to historically boring in-room programming Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Tired of turning on your hotel TV only to be bombarded and bored with the details of what’s happening in Ballroom C? We hear you. That’s why Wyndham… Read the full news article
MUMBAI, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has announced an exciting offer ‘Luck-E-Ticket’ giving its guests an excellent opportunity to win two free return tickets daily. As part of the offer, guests booking tickets in First Class, Premiere or Economy on jetairways.com or the Jet Airways mobile app stand a… Read the full news article
VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert Heusmann assumes responsibility for fleet planning at Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS as of March 1, 2016 Robert Heusmann will assume the position as Head of Fleet Planning of the hub airlines Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS effective March 1, 2016. In this capacity he will be… Read the full news article
As of today Embraer 195 with the registration OE-LWA operating scheduled flights on short- and medium haul routes Embraer aircraft going to operate flights to Central and Eastern Europe e.g. Belgrade, Warsaw and Tirana, but also to Hamburg, Thessaloniki and on many more routes 15 further Embraer Jets will be inaugurated by the end of… Read the full news article
Cologne, Germany, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney holding a delivery ceremony in Hamburg – First scheduled A320neo flights with better fuel efficiency and more passenger comfort achieved through quieter engines – 40 years of partnership between Lufthansa and Airbus – Lufthansa Technik gains expertise in maintenance of the A320neo… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — On 9 February 2016, Air France was awarded first prize for Customer Relations* in the transport sector at the 12th edition of the Customer Relations BearingPoint – TNS Sofres awards in Paris. This award recognizes the efforts made by the Company in terms of customer relations. In recent years, Air… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — On 9 February 2016, Air France officially inaugurated its Airbus A380, the Company’s largest super jumbo in its long-haul fleet, on the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Mexico route. To celebrate the event, Frédéric Gagey, Air France Chairman and CEO, Pieter Elbers, KLM President & CEO, and a delegation led… Read the full news article
Star Alliance and Heathrow Express have teamed up to offer Star Alliance Gold Card holders a special benefit when travelling on Heathrow Express trains – a free upgrade. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Making use of this offer is very simple. Customers just need to purchase a standard class single or… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Just six months after KidZania London opened, more than 32,500* children have already been through British Airways’ Aviation Academy at the Westfield based learning experience. Some 10,352 children have ‘trained’ to be cabin crew, while a whopping 22,642 have tried their hand at being a pilot. Proportionately, there’s still… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to serve up the best in Cornish premium beer on board its flights from March 1. Family-owned St Austell Brewery has stepped up to the bar to work in partnership with the airline to offer its craft-brewed beers to millions of British Airways customers flying… Read the full news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article