flydubai starts two flights a week to Astana, Kazakhstan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ —  flydubai today marked the launch of its first flight to Astana, the airline’s third destination in Kazakhstan. With two flights a week to Astana flydubai is the first Dubai-based carrier to provide a direct link to the Kazakhstan capital. Speaking at a press conference in Astana… Read the full news article

Wizz Air: twice weekly flights between Lithuanian “summer capital” Palanga and London Luton

NEW LONDON SERVICE FROM WIZZ’S SECOND LITHUANIAN AIRPORT Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth to its Lithuanian low-fare route network with twice weekly flights starting 23rd March 2016 between the Lithuanian “summer capital” and seaside resort of Palanga… Read the full news article

Senior management and board changes at Wizz Air Holdings Plc

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces that terms have been agreed in principle with József Váradi, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, in respect of a new… Read the full news article

Wizz Air October 2015 traffic: 1,726,610 Passengers; up 23% YoY

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for October 2015. In October, the Company announced it surpassed the 100 million mark in total passengers carried since beginning operations only 11 years ago. Wizz Air continues… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Holdings Plc to purchase 110 Airbus A321 neo aircraft

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announces that shareholders today approved the proposed purchase of 110 Airbus A321 neo aircraft at a general meeting held at 13.00 (CET) at the offices of the Company in… Read the full news article

Wizz Air: New service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced a new service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 23 March, Wednesday and will later be operated on Mondays and Fridays. The new service is Wizz Air’s fourth… Read the full news article

Iberia confirms two long-haul Airbus A330-200s order

The fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft have a maximum range of 11,500 kilometres. The new A330-200s will lift to 29 the number of new long-haul aircraft Iberia has ordered, which includes 13 A330-200s and 16 late model A350-900s. MADRID, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia has confirmed an order for two long-haul Airbus A330-200s, to be… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted the ICAO Seminar on Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in Muharraq

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Al Nemah, Acting Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted the ICAO Seminar on Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) at the Moevinpick Hotel in Muharraq. The seminar was conducted by… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: New book aims to overturn the popular perception of St Kilda as a community isolated from the rest of the world

EDINBURGH, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book published today (Monday 2nd November) aims to overturn the popular perception of St Kilda as a community isolated from the rest of the world. St Kilda: The Last and Outmost Isle combines the results of the most detailed archaeological survey of the islands ever undertaken,… Read the full news article

WTM 2015: Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports reiterated plans to position Thailand as a Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess

LONDON, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, reiterated plans to position Thailand as a Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess at the Thailand Networking Lunch for buyers, invited delegates and media, held on 2 November, the first day of the World Travel Market (WTM) 2015. H.E. Kobkarn said,… Read the full news article

Germany incoming tourism Jan – Aug 2015: record 54.5 million international overnight stays

LONDON, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2015 summer holiday season has led to a further record for incoming tourism to Germany. For the period of January to August, the Federal Statistical Office has counted overall 54.5 million international overnight stays in accommodation establishments with at least ten beds, which is 2.9 million nights… Read the full news article

Booking for Silversea Cruises new ultra-luxury ship Silver Muse starts on 2 November

Just 286 suites, providing guests with small-ship intimacy 8 restaurants and further creative dining options, offering the ultimate in food choice Monte Carlo, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today announced that guests will be able to book from next Monday, 2 November, for its new flagship, Silver MuseSM, which begins sailing in April 2017…. Read the full news article

The Calgary Airport Authority to conduct security training exercise at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on November 4

CALGARY, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority, and key airport and emergency service agencies will be conducting a security training exercise at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on Wednesday, November 4 from 9 p.m. until approximately midnight. The exercise will take place within the terminal building, in an isolated area; however, passengers… Read the full news article

The Calgary Airport Authority unveils innovative electronics charging station at Calgary International Airport (YYC)

CALGARY, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority unveiled a unique new passenger amenity today at Calgary International Airport (YYC), a WeWatt electronics charging station, with the help of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of the Belgians, Representative of His Majesty the King. This three-seated stationary bike, developed in Belgium, allows users… Read the full news article

Norwegian, UNICEF sent aircraft fully loaded with school supplies and emergency aid to Jordan for Syrian refugee children

Today (Nov 02, 2015), Norwegian and UNICEF have sent an aircraft fully loaded with school supplies and emergency aid to Jordan to help Syrian refugee children. The aircraft is now on its way from Copenhagen to Amman in Jordan as part of Norwegian and UNICEF Norway’s efforts to help some of the two million Syrian… Read the full news article

Norwegian launches two new routes at Birmingham Airport this week

Norwegian has carried over 70,000 passengers since launching its first flights in March The low-cost carrier has introduced more new routes than any other airline Low-cost flights to Tenerife and Gran Canaria launch this week BIRMINGHAM, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its rapid expansion at Birmingham this week with the… Read the full news article

Marriott Vacation Club announces a Fall deal for Marriott Rewards members

ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Vacation Club announces a Fall deal for Marriott Rewards members to some of the best travel destinations around the world. Our luxurious resorts and amenities provide the perfect setting for rest, relaxation and reconnecting with family and friends. Marriott Rewards members can enjoy 20 percent off on spacious… Read the full news article

Tailandia: Meliá Hotels International firma un acuerdo estratégico con TCC Land Asset World

La primera fase del acuerdo prevé la apertura de dos grandes resorts en los mejores destinos vacacionales de Tailandia, bajo las enseñas Sol Beach House y Paradisus, y un hotel ME by Meliá en Bangkok Con la entrada en el segundo país más visitado del sudeste asiático, Meliá concentra ya el 40% de sus futuros… Read the full news article

ITB Berlin to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2016

50 years of ITB Berlin: that is something that has to be celebrated – taking as its slogan ‘From Berlin With Love’ and in cooperation with airberlin, ITB Berlin is sending 50 Berliners to destinations around the world – residents from Berlin can also apply for three trips BERLIN, GERMANY, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Flu shot available at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO,  2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The winter holiday travel season is soon to arrive, and that means flu season is around the corner. Have you gotten your flu shot yet? How about getting one the next time you travel through O’Hare International Airport? Ginger S. Evans, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation… Read the full news article

O’Hare and Midway International Airports recipients of 9/11 Medals from the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police

CHICAGO, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that several members of its Safety and Security Section, as well as some of its airport security partners at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, are recipients of 9/11 Medals from the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police (INTERPORTPOLICE). The… Read the full news article

Middle East publication Aviation Business honoured Qatar Executive with Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award

Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Division Wins Key Accolade At Aviation Business Awards in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, has been honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. The Best Business Aviation… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways expands its code-share partnership with JetBlue

New routes from Boston Logan Airport provide Qatar Airways’ travellers with seamless onward connections DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue, adding 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from Boston Logan International Airport. The expanded partnership will take effect from 16th… Read the full news article

Keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship officially laid at STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France

MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship was officially laid today at the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. This marks an important milestone in the development of the ship, signifying the beginning of its physical construction. During the ceremony, a 1,000-ton block measuring 32-ft by… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel

MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International was awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel. The award which recognizes a company’s commitment to providing AAA travel agents and members with exemplary travel services and products was presented at the annual AAA Travel Conference in… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company signs strategic partnership agreement with International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), proudly celebrated the company’s recent signing of a strategic partnership agreement with International Air Transport Association (IATA). This agreement recognizes BAC as a key member in IATA’s Strategic Partnership Program and positions the company as an… Read the full news article

Turkish Airlines engaged GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami

Istanbul, Turkey, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Oct. 25. To generate excitement for the new service, Turkish Airlines engaged 7-time GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company and its owner Ted Siebert to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami…. Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon on October 25, 2015

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the leading, fast growing and most profitable African Airline, is pleased to announce that it has started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport on October 25, 2015. The capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé, is the second largest city in the country after the port city… Read the full news article

Air France increases the number of destinations served by its new long-haul cabins

• This week, travel to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Boston (United States), Bangalore (India) and Osaka (Japan) in optimum comfort; • At the end of the winter season (March 2016), 30 Boeing 777s equipped with the new Air France cabins will serve 28 destinations worldwide. PARIS, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The move upmarket of Air… Read the full news article

easyJet issued research on how prices changed since its launch in 1995

easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has commissioned some research in the lead up to its 20th birthday on how much the price of popular products have changed since the airline started in 1995. LONDON, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has commissioned some research… Read the full news article