DELHI, 2025-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manali, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Known for its snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and adventure activities, it attracts tourists from all over the country. For first-time travelers, the most common question is how to reach Manali… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics has welcomed Border Travel, a member of the Advantage Travel Partnership, as the Scottish independent travel agency embraces digital automation for the first time in its 60-year history. Established in 1964 and proudly independent since its founding, Border Travel had operated entirely through manual processes until… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TUI has unveiled the Sand Shaker, a tremor-technology platform designed to remove stubborn sand from belongings in seconds, aiming to eliminate one of the biggest frustrations of a beach holiday. The prototype is currently being tested and comes in response to research showing that over half of Brits dread cleaning up sand, with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas and July have launched a co-branded luggage collection featuring July’s CaseSafe tracking built into TSA locks, enabling travelers to monitor bags via Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub. The suitcases offer durable battery life, global connectivity, and integration with the Qantas app’s baggage tracking. Two styles—midnight black Qantas Edition and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) CWT has been appointed as the sole business travel partner for dormakaba, replacing a fragmented network of travel providers across over 50 countries. The partnership will harmonize travel processes, consolidate data for cost savings and enhanced duty of care, and bolster dormakaba’s digital platform with features such as AI-driven analytics, hotel content integration,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation are forming a joint venture to launch electric air taxi services in Japan, aiming to operate over 100 eVTOL aircraft in a phased national rollout beginning in Tokyo. Public demonstration flights of ANA-branded Joby aircraft will take place at Expo 2025 Osaka from October 1–13. Joby’s five-seat, zero-emission… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways is launching free, high-speed Wi-Fi on its Boeing 767-300ER international flights, powered by Viasat’s Amara system. Rolling out on three aircraft by FY 2025 and completing all six by FY 2026, the service will eventually cover more than 80 percent of ANA’s international fleet by 2030. The upgrade lets passengers… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aer Lingus has unveiled a major upgrade to its mobile app, underpinned by a multi-million-euro investment and co-created with a 1,300-member customer panel. Since its debut, app ratings on Android and iOS have risen dramatically—now 4.8 and 4.7 stars respectively—and downloads have jumped 33% year-on-year. Key enhancements include live flight updates on locked… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TAP Air Portugal has teamed up with Samsung to become the first airline in Portugal to support Samsung Wallet, offering passengers a seamless, secure digital travel experience. Samsung-enabled users can add TAP boarding passes and their Miles&Go loyalty cards directly into the Wallet app, benefitting from Samsung Knox security. TAP’s Digital & eCommerce… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a LINE MiniApp in Japan, enabling users to search and book stays at over 6,600 IHG hotels worldwide, register for IHG One Rewards with a single click, and manage loyalty accounts without exiting the LINE app. The MiniApp also allows integration of partner rewards from Rakuten and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article
NEW DELHI, 2025-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The majestic Himalayas are calling, and the thought of a refreshing escape to Manali is constantly on your mind. You’re ready to trade cityscapes for mountain vistas, but perhaps you’re also diligently searching for a trip that won’t break the bank. If you’re looking for affordable Delhi… Read the full news article
NEW DELHI, 2025-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dreaming of Goa’s golden beaches, vibrant shacks, and laid-back vibe, but worried about breaking the bank? You’re not alone! Many Delhiites yearn for a coastal escape, and the good news is that experiencing paradise doesn’t have to be a luxury. With smart planning and the right Goa… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata has signed an MoU with International Airlines Group, becoming the inaugural ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme. The pact establishes a long-term framework to drive innovation, consistency and value across North American stations, with services due to commence in Q4 2025. David Barker of dnata and Gurm Nijjer of IAG emphasized… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Globespan Travel Management is now reselling Amadeus Cytric’s corporate booking solution throughout North America, granting full use of Cytric Easy—including Microsoft Teams integration. As part of this launch, Globespan became the first TMC in Canada to execute a live NDC booking for Air Canada via an OBT powered by Amadeus, enhancing access to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Expedia TAAP has unveiled significant platform updates shaped by travel advisor feedback. Enhancements include extending deferred payment term limits to 365 days and introducing Hard Change functionality for flexible modifications to booked trips. A new bank transfer option is now available in seven European markets, and the agency service charge feature—allowing up to… Read the full news article
WORCESTER, MA, 2025-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Various travelers face issues while traveling due to their incorrect names on the TAP Air Portugal flight ticket. Or, there might be circumstances where flyers need legal name change. Hence, the airline has introduced a name correction policy under which amendments can be made in various circumstances… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus and Luxair have renewed and expanded their long‑standing PSS and FCA partnership, marking over ten years of collaboration. The updated agreement introduces four advanced Amadeus solutions—Self‑Reaccommodation, Reference Experience, Segment Revenue Management Premium, and Anytime Merchandising—to enhance passenger autonomy, streamline booking interfaces, optimize pricing strategies, and enable personalized ancillary sales. Luxair’s CEO, Gilles Feith,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus has enabled Saudia to convert traditional PNRs and e‑tickets into single, dynamic Order records, positioning the carrier among the first worldwide to operationalize this approach. Each Order consolidates all services a guest purchases, offering Saudia real‑time visibility to deliver personalized offers, tailored pricing, and fully digital servicing. The transition leverages Amadeus’ smart… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) WFS, a subsidiary of SATS, has opened a new 4,800 m² E‑Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling warehouse at Copenhagen Airport, raising its total cargo space there to 21,500 m². The expanded facility supports freight forwarders with services ranging from weight and dimension capture, security screening, and consolidation/deconsolidation to customs preparation, labeling, repacking, and transportation logistics…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has partnered with Hitachi and Hitachi Consulting to launch an automated system that rapidly generates optimal flight‑schedule overhaul plans in response to disruptions such as severe weather. The new platform integrates ANA’s operational insights with Hitachi’s optimization algorithms to analyze aircraft schedules, maintenance plans, crew rostering, and airport conditions in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air and Romaero have opened Romania’s first aircraft maintenance center at Romaero’s Băneasa facility near Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Starting in October, the center will perform heavy and light maintenance on Wizz Air’s Romanian-based fleet of 43 aircraft, as well as visiting planes from nearby countries. A three-year contract with a certified… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Munich AirportAcademy and CU Denver Business School have signed an MoU to co-develop and deliver specialized training modules for CU Denver’s new Executive MBA in Aviation (EMBAA). Beginning in 2026, Munich Airport’s training division will integrate its operational insights into the EMBAA curriculum. This is the Academy’s first collaboration with an international university… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Airline has signed an MoU with Crypto.com to explore the addition of Crypto.com Pay to its payment systems, targeting a rollout in 2026. The agreement was inked by Emirates’ Adnan Kazim and Crypto.com UAE’s Mohammed Al Hakim, witnessed by Emirates’ leadership including HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Emirates sees the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Agoda has launched its inaugural brand campaign in Singapore, featuring AI-powered video ads that highlight the company’s flight services with a distinctly local flair. Building on prior AI-led efforts in India, the campaign uses Google Veo, Runway, and Kling AI to generate all visuals, while ideation and voice-overs were handled internally. Chief Marketing… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) CWT has launched TIM (Trends, Insights, and Metrics), an AI-powered Analyst within its Analytics reporting suite that enables conversational, multi-turn interactions with travel data. Building on the platform’s November 2024 AI search and visualization enhancements, TIM moves beyond single-question queries to dialogue-style analytics, providing a more natural way to explore insights. According to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bombardier’s new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deliver continuous enhancements to its business aircraft cabins. Co-located with existing manufacturing facilities, the Centre houses a dedicated, confidential team and full-scale prototyping tools, enabling rapid testing and development of cabin innovations outside standard program constraints…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marella Cruises reports that although more than 60% of UK travellers intend to vacation abroad this summer, 20% feel priced out by the cost of living. To aid decision-making, the company has released a free All Inclusive Cruise Calculator that itemises every component—flights, meals, drinks, transfers, entertainment, gratuities, and service fees—into one clear… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has pledged more than €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate its transition to a fully electric ground-support fleet and expand renewable energy across its global operations. Already, 25% of its 14,500 GSE units are electric after recent purchases of over 1,000 hybrid and electric vehicles deployed in 28 countries. Major European… Read the full news article