Category Archives: Travel

BWI Marshall Airport ranked highest on the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America” list by Thrillist

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Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The food, drink, and travel website Thrillist announced this week that Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) ranked highest on its list of the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America.” The Thrillist website noted that BWI Marshall and the other top airports on the… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport announces new United Airlines nonstop service to Chicago and Newark starting March 9, 2017

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Twice-Daily to Chicago and Once-Daily to Newark; Flights Begin March 9, 2017 San José, Calif., 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines today announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to begin March 9, 2017. Newark, United’s hub in the… Read the full press release

Munich Airport releases its latest integrated report “More Winners”

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MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport (FMG) has released its latest integrated report. Entitled “More Winners”, it is the sixth edition in a series that has garnered numerous prestig-ious awards in the past. In the 180-page report, FMG presents the traffic statistics and business results for 2015 and provides information on all… Read the full press release

Munich Airport’s retail arm eurotrade launches cashless shopping app Alipay for Chinese travelers

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYL CHINESE TRAVELERS CAN USE ALIPAY FOR PURCHASES IN ALL EUROTRADE STORES MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — An app for a non-cash shopping experience: Munich Airport’s retail arm eurotrade has signed a cooperative agreement with Wirecard AG and is launching the Asian payment system Alipay in all participating shops. Effective immediately,… Read the full press release

easyJet reveals passengers’ choice of buys onboard its flights

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Sales of paprika flavoured Pringles soar 30% following viral video of key public figure devouring the snack last summer Cheese and ham croque monsieur overtakes the classic bacon sarnie Northern passengers more likely to settle down with a cuppa than the south – and the brew is around 9% more popular with Britons than anywhere… Read the full press release

South African Airways celebrates first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana with special low fare of $939

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Special low fare of $939* (restrictions apply) round-trip to commemorate the only nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Accra JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, is celebrating the first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana.  The new route was launched on August… Read the full press release

UNWTO supports Government of Indonesia’s decision to grant free visa to citizens from 169 countries

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UNWTO has expressed its full support to the decision of the Government of Indonesia to grant free visa to citizens from 169 countries. The measure looks for attracting international tourism to the country by simplifying travel procedures and follows research by UNWTO and WTTC that shows that visa facilitation in the ASEAN economies could create… Read the full press release

PATA pledges to further strengthen commitment to young tourism professionals in 2017

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BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will have a primary focus on the ‘Young Tourism Professional’ (YTP) in 2017. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy has pledged to further strengthen PATA’s… Read the full press release

PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25

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Conference will examine how destinations can design a sustainable tourism brand BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stage the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25. The event is being hosted generously by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency

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Geneva, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments. The new data format will make electronic communication between the US-CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)… Read the full press release

British Airways and Ancestry re-unite three sisters for the first time on board a flight from Austin to London

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Ancestry, the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, played a very special part in an emotional reunion, between three sisters who met in person for the first time on board a flight from Austin to London. A video documenting it has been released… Read the full press release

British Airways’ Boeing 747s now features refreshed interior and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft. Each jumbo jet now features a refreshed interior and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system – as well as extra seats for customers flying in… Read the full press release

British Airways i360, the world’s tallest moving observation tower opens to public

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways i360, the world’s tallest moving observation tower, will open on Brighton seafront on Thursday 4th August. Groups of up to 200 visitors will glide up gently to a height of 138 metres in a futuristic, fully enclosed, hand-crafted glass viewing pod to admire breath-taking 360-degree views across… Read the full press release

CAA report: George Best Belfast City Airport ranked amongst the top 10 airports in the UK

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BELFAST, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report rates airports on quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility and we’re delighted to announce that George Best Belfast City Airport has achieved a rating of ‘very good’ and has ranked amongst the top 10 airports in the UK…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways achieved the number one spot in global ranking of international airlines by AirHelp

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AirHelp rates Qatar Airways as world number one based on quality and service, punctuality and resolving customer complaints DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has topped a global ranking of international airlines for providing travellers worldwide with the highest quality and service, on-time performance, and customer claim processing. The multiple award-winning airline… Read the full press release

Callater Lodge in Braemar awarded ‘Gold’ status from VisitScotland

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A Victorian shooting lodge in Royal Deeside which has been converted into a 4-Star guest house has achieved its ‘Gold’ award from the national tourism organisation in recognition of its excellent customer service. Callater Lodge in Braemar, was already a 4-Star guest house but has now been awarded… Read the full press release

EventScotland’s National Funding Programme to fund public events across Scotland from August-October

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Public events taking place across Scotland from August-October are set to benefit from £233,000 from EventScotland’s National Funding Programme, it has today been revealed. A total of 21 events will receive grants from EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, providing crucial support for event delivery and helping to… Read the full press release

Glasgow Airport welcomed visiting passengers from Scotland’s first direct air service with South Korea

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport secured Scotland’s only direct service from Seoul after flag carrier Korean Air and tour operator Hanjin Travel confirmed earlier this year they would introduce a summer charter service from the country’s capital – one of the world’s megacities with a population of more than 10 million… Read the full press release

NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation announces formation of its inaugural YoPro Council

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Washington, DC, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Consisting of 25 young professionals from all segments of business aviation, the council will be responsible for planning YoPro events and initiatives, including the group’s highly anticipated reception and educational session at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), to be held from Nov. 1 to… Read the full press release

Norwegian Reward now gives members 12% CashPoints when booking any room at BLOC Gatwick

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VIP trip for two to Boston on offer to mark new partnership LONDON, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has partnered with BLOC Hotel Gatwick to allow the airline’s loyalty scheme members to save costs on flights when staying at the stylish, yet affordable hotel. Norwegian Reward, the award-winning loyalty programme, is now… Read the full press release

XOJET announces its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus

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XOJET Program Clients to Receive Unparalleled Access to a Robust Network of Top-Tier Physicians Across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., the leader in on-demand private jet charter services, announced today its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus, which connects families to top-tier physicians across leading US medical institutions, to… Read the full press release

Qantas prepares for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with $23 million investment on new flight simulator

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced a $23 million investment in a new flight simulator and other training equipment as part of the airline’s preparations for the arrival of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce was joined by New South Wales Minister for Industry, Energy and Resources Anthony… Read the full press release

GTAA announces financial and operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016

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TORONTO, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (the “GTAA”) today reported its financial and operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016. Passenger volumes grew by 5.9 per cent during the first half of 2016 as compared to the first half of 2015, reflecting both the economic… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines’ eighth Embraer aircraft took off on its initial flight from Vienna to Cologne

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• Eight Embraer-Jet starts operating on August 8th • Almost new Embraer jets replace Fokker aircraft: greater traveling comfort for passengers VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the sign of lucky number eight the eighth Austrian Airlines Embraer aircraft with the registration number OE-LWB took off on its initial flight OS 191… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts new route from Warsaw to Split in Croatia

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today started operating a new route from its Warsaw base. The newest WIZZ service connects the Polish capital with Split in Croatia with two weekly flights. Split is a popular holiday destination on the eastern shore of… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts new route from Vilnius, Lithuania to Nice in the French Riviera

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today started operating a new route from its Vilnius base. The newest WIZZ service connects the Lithuanian capital with Nice in the French Riviera with two weekly flights. In October, Wizz Air will launch two more attractive… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts operations from Budapest to the popular summer destination of Varna on the Bulgarian seaside

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today started operations from Budapest to the popular summer destination of Varna located on the Bulgarian seaside. The maiden flight departed shortly before noon with 156 passengers on board. The newest summer route will be operating until 18… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates maiden flight from Suceava International Airport, Romania to Milan Bergamo, Italy

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AND CELEBRATES WITH 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL ROMANIAN ROUTES BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today welcomed its maiden flight from Suceava International Airport to Milan Bergamo, the service is operated with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts new services from two of its Polish bases to Kyiv, Ukraine and Bari, Italy

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today starts operating two new services from two of its six Polish bases. The newest WIZZ services connect Gdansk with the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv and Katowice with the popular holiday destination, Bari in the South of… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts new service from Sofia, Bulgaria to Nuremberg, Germany

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and market leader low cost airline in Bulgaria,today started operating its new service from Sofia to Nuremberg, Germany. The Nuremberg flight departed from Sofia with 154 passengers on board, while 170 passengers flew with the maiden flight… Read the full press release