London, United Kingdom, 2026-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Long Run will be hosting its third Virtual Impact Show on 25 March 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, sustainability experts and impact-driven tourism businesses from around the world to explore how to better accelerate credible impact across its 4C framework, namely Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The National Research Council of Canada has acquired a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to serve as a research platform for advanced aerospace and defence technology development. The aircraft will join the NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre fleet and will be used to test and demonstrate emerging technologies that support the needs of Canada’s Department… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Munich Airport has opened Germany’s first inclusive security checkpoint at Terminal 2, designed to improve accessibility and create a more supportive travel experience for passengers with special needs and families with young children. The barrier-free checkpoint replaces automated boarding pass readers with personal assistance from staff who guide travellers through the process at… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air UK has obtained the regulatory approvals required to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. Although the airline does not plan to launch regular scheduled services on transatlantic routes, the authorisation allows it to offer charter flights for specific travel needs. The company expects demand primarily from European… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines has donated an auxiliary power unit previously used on its McDonnell Douglas MD80 aircraft to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chicago, giving more than 400 students access to real aircraft equipment for hands-on training. The APU, which supported over 74,000 flights during its 29-year service life, will now be used… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a split-payment solution in Kenya in partnership with Cellulant, allowing customers to combine multiple payment methods or stagger payments when booking flights online. Powered by the Tingg payment gateway, the feature enables travellers to stay within mobile money transaction limits while completing higher-value purchases such as international airline tickets. The… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Navitaire, an Amadeus company, is expanding its partnership with Volotea as the European low-cost carrier adopts Navitaire Stratos, a next-generation retailing platform designed to modernize the airline’s booking and digital retail capabilities. The agreement marks another step in Volotea’s technology-driven strategy as airlines increasingly turn to artificial… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines and ANA HOLDINGS have appointed senior executives Kumiko Miyasaka and Tomoko Hoya as ICAO Global Ambassadors in Japan under a newly launched international programme designed to inspire future aviation professionals and promote diversity in the sector. The initiative, aligned with ICAO’s Strategic Plan 2026–2050, will see the ambassadors engage in outreach… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Shannon Airport Group has started a €15 million terminal redevelopment as the first phase of its €40 million 2026 investment programme, focusing on sustainability improvements and enhanced passenger facilities. The project will replace older terminal structures with an energy-efficient façade, introduce electric heat pump and modern HVAC systems, and refurbish arrivals areas… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines has partnered with Women in Aviation International as a 2026 strategic partner and will serve as the Official Airline of the organization’s 37th annual conference in Grapevine, Texas. The collaboration, announced during the airline’s centennial year, supports efforts to expand opportunities for women in aviation through scholarships, educational programming and industry… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus have implemented a direct API connection between Radisson’s EMMA Central Reservation System and the Amadeus Travel Platform, replacing traditional GDS-based models with a real-time, AI-enhanced integration. The new connectivity ensures immediate synchronization of rates and availability, improves data accuracy and eliminates the need for multiple interfaces. Travel sellers… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport and LOT Polish Airlines have signed a new multi-year content agreement that will expand the airline’s digital distribution strategy through Travelport’s global network of travel agencies and travel management companies. Based on details shared in the official announcement, the deal will make LOT’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Feb-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus has deepened its long-standing partnership with Thai Airways International, rolling out a new suite of retailing technologies aimed at modernising how the airline creates, prices and distributes its offers. Based on details shared in official announcement, the collaboration is designed to deliver immediate commercial gains for… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, 2026-Feb-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will take place in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March, marking the first time the industry’s flagship air cargo event will be held in South America. Based on details shared in official… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SAS and TAROM have launched a new commercial codeshare agreement effective from 9 February 2026 that expands travel options between Scandinavia and Romania by linking TAROM’s Bucharest services with SAS’ flights via major European hubs. The partnership strengthens Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo as transfer points, leverages SAS’ strong punctuality record, and enhances the… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALE, Maldives, 2026-Feb-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has convened its Quarterly Insights: Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing for the first quarter of 2026, bringing together tourism industry leaders, government officials and private-sector stakeholders to assess performance, exchange market intelligence and align on strategic priorities for the year ahead. Based on details… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TAP Air Cargo has launched TAP Secure Track, a new premium cargo tracking service that uses GPS and IoT sensors to provide real-time monitoring of shipments across its global network, measuring factors such as location, temperature, light exposure, and physical impacts. The single-use tracking devices allow customers to follow their cargo throughout its… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus has expanded its long-standing partnership with Hanatour, South Korea’s leading travel seller, through a new agreement that will see Hanatour adopt a wide range of modern, AI-powered travel technology solutions to improve customer service and operational efficiency. The collaboration builds on Hanatour’s ongoing digital transformation efforts and aims to support its growth… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has confirmed a major expansion of its Sydney–Sapporo seasonal service for the 2026/27 winter, increasing flights from three per week to up to five per week and adding more than 10,000 additional seats. The move follows strong demand during the current ski season and continued growth in travel between Australia and Japan,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has completed Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport, handling a Brussels Airlines flight using exclusively electric ground support equipment from arrival to departure. The milestone demonstrates that comprehensive ground handling operations can be delivered with lower emissions while maintaining safety, efficiency, and punctuality. The achievement reflects Swissport’s broader strategy… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor has launched the ALL Accor booking and loyalty platform within ChatGPT, allowing travellers to search, explore and plan hotel stays using natural language. Available in more than 20 languages, the AI-based app enables users to view rates, property details and loyalty benefits before completing secure bookings via ALL Accor. The move reinforces… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, UK / LAGOS, NIGERIA, 2026-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Peace is taking another step onto the global travel stage as the West African carrier expands the availability of its flights through a new multi-year agreement with Travelport. Based on details shared in official updates, the partnership will make the airline’s full range… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport has taken another step toward redefining the airport of the future, with fully driverless autonomous tractors now operating live on its airside to transport passenger baggage. Based on details shared through official announcement, the deployment follows nearly a year of intensive testing and signals a shift… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has taken a further step in its digital transformation journey through a new partnership with Amperity, aimed at unifying customer data and delivering more personalised travel experiences across the airline’s network. The collaboration reflects flydubai’s broader strategy of investing in innovation to enhance how passengers engage with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MADRID, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus and the International Civil Aviation Organization have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across global aviation systems, with a particular focus on ensuring that all countries can participate in and benefit from modern air transport. The collaboration supports ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DOHA, 2026-Jan-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has reached another industry milestone by becoming the first airline globally to install Starlink connectivity on Boeing 787-8 aircraft, extending its high-speed inflight internet offering across an even broader portion of its long-haul fleet. According to information shared by the airline, three Boeing 787 Dreamliners are… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has unveiled plans to invest £1.3 billion during 2026 as part of a wide-ranging programme aimed at improving passenger experience while strengthening the airport’s UK-wide supply chain. The investment forms part of Heathrow’s long-term ambition to become an “extraordinary airport,” designed to meet future demand through better… Read the full news article
NEW DELHI, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A well-planned holiday is not just about visiting famous attractions, but also about enjoying enough leisure time to relax and truly experience each destination. The Mysore Ooty Coorg Tour Package with Sightseeing & Leisure Time is designed exactly for this purpose. It offers a perfect balance of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, 2025-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has entered a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at strengthening the airline’s digital capabilities and accelerating innovation across its operations and customer experience. Announced in Dubai, the partnership will see AWS support flydubai through structured innovation engagements focused on cloud computing, data analytics, machine… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MILAN, 2025-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Milan’s cargo landscape is gearing up for a major evolution as dnata confirms a €25 million investment to build a next-generation cargo facility at Milano Malpensa—an announcement that places Italy’s busiest airfreight gateway firmly on the map of future-ready logistics hubs. According to the company’s announcement, the development… Read the full news article