AirlineCheckins is available as an iOS and Android app as of now The automatic check-in service for more than 200 airlines around the world is being complemented by new features and services The service is now also available as a B2B solution and can easily be integrated into corporate travel management systems Cologne, Germany, 2018-Jun-08… Read the full press release
Discover Qatar aims to increase its global travel reach and operational efficiency using technology to create a global marketplace for Qatar New technology will enable global tour operators and travel companies to connect directly to Qatar’s broad range of suppliers, hotels and services in real time Discover Qatar is the first Destination Management Company in… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality joins forces with atmosfair to fund a second solar-powered water treatment plant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — 10,000 people in Asmant to the South-West of Cairo have been enjoying access to clean drinking water with effect from this month following a cooperative project between Deutsche Hospitality and the… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — International Airlines Group (IAG) is launching its third Hangar 51 global innovation programme in collaboration with British Airways, Avios and IAG Cargo. The initiative will be based in London at the companies’ headquarters. Start-ups from around the world are invited to join the industry-leading programme. Up to ten… Read the full press release
The Samsung Experience Zone has arrived at HIA, featuring Samsung’s latest state-of-the-art mobile phones and accessories HIA is the first airport in the region to host a Samsung Experience Zone DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in conjunction with Samsung Gulf Electronics, has opened a one-of-a-kind Experience Zone for… Read the full press release
Award-winning airport selects award-winning bag-drop solution Incheon, South Korea, 2018-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Incheon International Airport has deployed SITA’s award-winning self-service bag drop technology at its new Terminal 2, effectively serving the influx of visitors to the recent Winter Olympics and in preparation for the 100 million passengers projected by 2030. Drop&Fly simplifies the bag… Read the full press release
https://youtu.be/GY6ayZVE1O4 airfrancerunning.com, a website federating an international community of runners, synchronized with their running apps; Several different challenges offered to try to win “flight + bib” packages to fly off and take part in all the main international races; Access to a community of enthusiastic runners to train and compare sporting performances. PARIS, France, 2018-Jun-02… Read the full press release
Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, signs letters of intent with two start-up companies “Winding Tree” and “Olam” to explore potential of blockchain technology. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and Winding Tree, a blockchain-based travel distribution platform, aim to jointly explore the potential of… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Engineering has successfully accomplished the first complete replacement of landing gear on A6-EDF, the first Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft to have its entire landing gear system replaced at one time. Comprising five sets of landing gear – two under the wings, two under the body, and one… Read the full press release
AERIUM Analytics and Clear Flight Solutions expand on successful Integrated UAV operations Edmonton, AB, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — AERIUM Analytics (AERIUM) and Clear Flight Solutions (CFS) have opened an office at Edmonton International Airport (EIA) to support ongoing airport operations. This new office, part of the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre, will also… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer the latest innovative convenience with online check-in available prior to arrival. Modern travellers who want to start exploring their destination as soon as possible can expedite the check-in process at any AVANI Hotels & Resorts property around the world. With… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched LuckyTrip onto its iOS mobile app, making it easier for customers to find the perfect trip. LuckyTrip enables travellers to find a unique trip tailored to their needs with just one tap, applying filters to fit their preferences such as a relaxing beach… Read the full press release
Innovative biometric technology could simplify and speed up airport processes with self-boarding gates helping to reduce queues Security also improved as system reduces risk of human error 10,000 easyJet passengers set to take part in European flight trial LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of… Read the full press release
CHECKITXPRESS system will expedite processing times as YVR experiences busiest year yet Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 18, 2018), Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions(ITS) and Glidepath, one of the world’s leaders in airport baggage handling, celebrated the installation of the first CHECKITXPRESS self-bag drop unit at YVR. CHECKITXPRESS is the world’s most… Read the full press release
The Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management solution, designed to improve productivity and automate the load planning function, promotes improved operational efficiency and optimized fuel consumption Madrid, Spain, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Optimizing fuel consumption and maximizing operational performance are top priorities for airlines. Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management was designed to… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group and Travix intensify longstanding partnership with joint approach on NDC under the Airline Group’s upcoming NDC Partner Programme Travix customers will benefit from access to Lufthansa Group NDC Smart Offer Improved display of all Lufthansa Group offers on Travix’ brands CheapTickets, BudgetAir, Vliegwinkel, Vayama and Flugladen in all countries COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-May-18 —… Read the full press release
Passengers on SAS short and medium haul routes will now have access to a stable, fast and strong WiFi signal, enabling them to stream and work inflight problem-free. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 16, 2018), SAS is launching new high speed WiFi on its short and medium haul routes between Scandinavia… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) have signed a memorandum of understanding which will help New Zealand businesses tap into Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba. The MOU will see the parties work together to help small to medium sized Kiwi businesses from both regions… Read the full press release
ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG and Microsoft Switzerland have entered into a strategic partnership for digitalisation of THE CIRCLE. As well as maximum quality, convenience and efficiency, the partners aim to deliver a uniquely personalised digital experience to tenants, employees and guests at the airport’s new destination THE CIRCLE. The… Read the full press release
Hotel company to showcase a further stage of its digitalisation plans at the IMEX Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The IMEX in Frankfurt am Main is one of the world’s leading fairs for incentive travel, meetings and events. When this year’s exhibition gets underway today, Deutsche Hospitality will be… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels announces a partnership with Cvent – the market leader in corporate event management – aimed at rolling out Passkey, the online event hosting management solution. With the Passkey solution, AccorHotels is making a mini-site available free of charge to Meeting Planners. From this mini-site dedicated to… Read the full press release
Inflight Wi-Fi is one of several improvements in Spirit’s commitment to Invest in the Guest MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests on Spirit Airlines will soon be able to watch, stream, surf and text from 30,000 feet. Spirit Airlines is signing an agreement today to install Wi-Fi on all of its planes by summer 2019, giving… Read the full press release
The new offering empowers travel brands to quickly take action, positively impact brand sentiment and maximize social media campaign effectiveness LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, and CustomerCount®, an enterprise customer feedback solution for the vacation hospitality industry, recently announced the launch of TravelVUE, a multifaceted social-analytics and… Read the full press release
First of its kind smart-tech collaboration transforms rewards programme to enhance user experience and drive business efficiency HONG KONG, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group and its rewards programme, Asia Miles, are launching their first application of smart blockchain technology in a marketing campaign, in collaboration with Accenture. The innovative technology is… Read the full press release
Version 7 to help make travel planning easy with tailored content and an enhanced user experience LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, will soon release several new features to the RCI® mobile application to improve the user experience and allow for greater engagement. The new version of the… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific’s first Airbus A350-1000 has taken to the air for the first time, successfully completing a test flight from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. We have 20 of these technologically-advanced aircraft on order with the first delivery scheduled in June. The Cathay Pacific Group, which already has… Read the full press release
Award-winning Bombardier service centres now have extended capabilities and capacity for engine maintenance on Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft Bombardier offers operators the flexibility to have all their engine and airframe maintenance needs met in one location Bundling of airframe and engine work with other Bombardier services reduces downtime and costs Bombardier’s Mobile Response… Read the full press release
All Bombardier Business Aircraft service centers in the U.S. named Diamond Award recipients for the eighth year running The Diamond Award of Excellence is the industry’s highest honour for aviation maintenance In 2017, Bombardier’s U.S. service center network tallied approximately 76,205 man-hours of training Montréal, CANADA, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — All of Bombardier’s wholly-owned… Read the full press release
Renewal of agreement for IT and distribution services MADRID, Spain, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, in collaboration with Qantas, has completed a major digital redesign of the airline’s online booking process, providing customers with a more personalized and intuitive digital experience. The multi-phase redesign, completed in March 2018, used Amadeus technology solutions, to… Read the full press release
Opportunities Will Focus on Airport Parking and Simplifying the Airport Journey SAN DIEGO, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, in concert with its Innovation Lab’s third-party operator, Detecon Innovation Institute, has released the first two “opportunity statements” to solicit applicants to participate in its accelerator program. For more… Read the full press release