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Aeroflot increased flight frequency on Moscow-Tehran and Moscow-Ulan Bator routes

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Moscow, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has increased flight frequency on Moscow-Tehran and Moscow-Ulan Bator routes. An additional flight to Tehran will be operated on Wednesday from Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal D on А320 family aircraft, scheduled as follows: — SU512 flight departs Moscow at 22.10, arriving in Tehran at 03.25 next day local time). — SU513 return flight departs Tehran at 04.30, arriving… Read the full news article

Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda carried its millionth passenger

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MOSCOW, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Pobeda, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Aeroflot Group, today carried its millionth passenger. Anna Bryk, a student at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, bought a ticket for the Moscow-Sochi flight departing at 1:00 pm. A ceremony to celebrate the landmark was held at Pobeda’s home airport of Vnukovo. Participants included Russia’s Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov, Chairman of the Board… Read the full news article

The business idea “air interrail” across Europe won the TAP and Startup Lisboa competition

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The winning design in the business ideas competition launched by TAP in partnership with Startup Lisboa is called Waynabox and offers ‘air interrail’ across Europe. Waynabox is a website that sells travel experiences for a fixed price (150 euros), including two nights’ accommodation and flight. The catch is… Read the full news article

TAP: ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP passengers can use the internet while they wait for their flights. ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports. To get access on your mobile devices select _VINCI Airports in your Wi-Fi settings. Once you have completed the registration you will have free and unlimited… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport will deliver air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight at the airport

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Acts from across Europe to delight huge crowds with sky acrobatics and dare-devil feats Family fun day to also include wide array of free activities on the ground SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport will deliver an air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark a key milestone in Irish aviation… Read the full news article

Boingo Wireless to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a seven-year, $5.9-million concession agreement to Boingo Wireless, Inc., to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  Airport guests will continue to receive 45 minutes of free advertising-supported Wi-Fi service, but… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint elected the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today unanimously approved the nomination of Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint as the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City department that owns and operates Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys… Read the full news article

San Diego International Airport hosted a dedication of Admiral Boland Way in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce Boland

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The Airport Authority Honors Late Rear Admiral Bruce Boland with Dedication Ceremony  SAN DIEGO, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport hosted a dedication on Wednesday of Admiral Boland Way, on the north side of the airport, in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce Boland, a former Airport Authority Board member. Thella F. Bowens, President/CEO,… Read the full news article

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of USD 913 million Sukuk by Emirates Airline on Nasdaq Dubai

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• Listing underlines Dubai’s growth as global Capital of Islamic Economy • Nasdaq Dubai supports global visibility of airline’s Islamic capital-raising activities     DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate… Read the full news article

Emirates Skywards gives 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each to celebrate its 15th anniversary

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award winning frequent flyer programme, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by giving 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each. Emirates Skywards Members in select markets who travel to any Emirates destination during the promotional period (29 May and 31… Read the full news article

The café in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” in Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse transformed into airberlin lounge

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airberlin lounge opens in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — From June to August 2015, the café in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” in Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse is being transformed into an airberlin lounge. Deutsche Bank visitors can immerse themselves in the world of airberlin products… Read the full news article

airberlin and Jet Airways deepened their cooperation on freuquent flyer programmes

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways have deepened their cooperation, and from today, topbonus members can also earn and redeem award miles on the route network of our frequent flyer partner Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. airberlin will thus now offer topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to… Read the full news article

airberlin launches after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Would you like a cocktail or a beer after work? No problem! airberlin is now launching after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas. It all starts tomorrow at 4 pm in terminals C and A at Berlin-Tegel airport. By the end of June, after-work events will follow for… Read the full news article

airberlin will fly non-stop from Berlin to Florida this winter

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airberlin now offers more flights to the US from Berlin BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Miami’s booming! And this winter, airberlin will fly its passengers non-stop from Berlin to Florida. The first winter flight to Miami will take off from Berlin-Tegel on 5 November. Every Thursday and Saturday, airberlin will fly an A330-200… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website jal.com covering 26 regions

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Tokyo, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website (www.jal.com) covering 26 regions. Same promotion was firstly launched in 2014 and gained good reputation. During the new campaign period effective from June 3, 2015 to March 31, 2016, customers flying JAL can enjoy rewards and privileges… Read the full news article

The Port of Oakland in search for new Aviation Director to replace Deborah Ale Flint

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5-YEAR VETERAN DEBORAH ALE FLINT NAMED TO HEAD LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Oakland, CA, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland said today it’s beginning a search to replace Deborah Ale Flint who announced she will resign next month as Aviation Director. Ms. Ale Flint will become head of Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full news article

Star Alliance widens its distribution channels for its fare products

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Autopricing now also available on SABRE FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the airline alliance offering customers the largest number of destinations for round the world travel, has widened its distribution channels for its fare products. Travel agents connected to the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) can now book and automatically calculate the… Read the full news article

Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today. This morning, Mr So met with AA management to become acquainted with the scale and complexity of round-the-clock airport operations at the Integrated Airport Centre. He was briefed on the airport’s contingency… Read the full news article

CDA 2015 Airports Going Green conference will bring together airport leaders on Sunday, October 25, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you planning to attend the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) 2015 Airports Going Green conference? Make sure to join us on Sunday, October 25, as Prabh Banga, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Sustainability for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, leads a Sustainability Reporting Workshop. The workshop… Read the full news article

TripAdvisor’s Viator introduced new open-listing platform that lets tour, activity and attraction providers self-load their products on Viator

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New Self-service Supplier Interface to Power Market-leading Distribution Through Viator and TripAdvisor Channels; Creates the Most Comprehensive Selection of Bookable Activities for Travelers San Francisco, CA, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide, has officially launched Viator Marketplace, a new open-listing platform… Read the full news article

oneworld member S7 Airlines unveiled loyalty card for children aged over 2 years to collect miles and get award air tickets

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, on Children’s Day announces a new offer within the frequent flyer programme “S7 Priority”. From the 1st of June 2015 children aged over 2 years can collect miles and get award air tickets. “We are very glad to… Read the full news article

oneworld member S7 Airlines opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, from the 2nd of June 2015 opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk. Mirny is a new town on the S7 Airlines flight map. The airline also operates daily flights to the capital of… Read the full news article

Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels enter TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) have been rewarded for winning the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence five times, by entering Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame. This unique accolade is only awarded to businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five… Read the full news article

Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design following a major refurbishment

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JERSEY, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment. Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia’s Michelin Star,… Read the full news article

Jenny Winkler appointed Senior Vice President & General Counsel Rezidor Hotel Group

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has appointed Jenny Winkler as Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Effective 1st July 2015, she will lead Rezidor’s legal department at the corporate office in… Read the full news article

Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities especially for adrenalin junkies this summer

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DENVER, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado is known for its world-class skiing, riding and high-octane winter pursuits, but during the summer months, Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities, especially for adrenalin junkies. While many enjoy rafting the state’s first-rate rapids and biking down rugged mountain terrain, Colorado also offers a variety of… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquired Vacation Palm Springs, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it has acquired Vacation Palm Springs. The addition of the Palm Springs-based company, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties, marks Wyndham Vacation… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its Days Inn® and Super 8® brands

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Design driven offerings come on the heels of new construction prototypes for four other brands; focus on providing owners and developers with turn-key, high-performance solutions PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its two largest and most well-known brands, Days Inn® and Super 8®…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group signed franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street in the heart of Auckland’s central business district

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest and most diverse hotel company, today announced the continued expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand with the signing of a franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street, located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district (CBD)…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Ownership invites travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of 2015 during the Dream Destinations Sweepstakes

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Share Your “Dream Destination” and Enter for a Chance to Win a Five-Night Wyndham Vacation Package ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is inviting travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of… Read the full news article