MADRID, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia, the Spanish UNICEF Committee and Amadeus, the travel reservations system, have raised more tan 350,000 euros in small donations by Iberia customers booking their tickets online. A platform developed by Amadeus enables customers to make donations of between three and 20 euros to UNICEF when they buy… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Nearly 300 entrepreneurs and business owners today participated in the Midway International Airport Industry Day at the UIC Forum in Chicago. The event, hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), was created so that businesses of all sizes and specialties could learn first-hand about the numerous concessions… Read the full press release
MILWAUKEE, Wis., 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcome fall to Wisconsin with football games, pumpkin picking, colorful foliage and an extensive line-up of events. Kick off the season with new falltastic events like the Can-Yak Fishing Tournament and Blues Fest, or step back in time at the Northwoods Medieval Faire. There are also seasonal favorites… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, the Bank of Moscow and VISA international payment system launched a new co-branded reward card “S7-Bank of Moscow-VISA Signature”. Card holders automatically become members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme. Registered loyalty programme members can link their existing… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport will play host to Routes Americas, the 10th Route Development Forum for the entire Americas region, when the event takes place in Las Vegas in 2017. Routes Americas is the essential route development event for all aviation based… Read the full press release
Honor for Travel Guard C3 patented technology solution reflects innovation and results HOUSTON, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — AIG Travel, which offers the Travel Guard® suite of travel insurance, emergency medical, assistance, and security solutions, has won a CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform, designed to help distribution partners personalize insurance… Read the full press release
Guests save 20% off cruise fares paired with connecting land adventure Monte Carlo, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury expedition cruise line Silversea is thrilled to announce the launch of Grand Expeditions. Sailing from October 2015, Silversea has created five epic, once-in-a-lifetime combined voyages, each offering guests a unique experience from sea, to land, to… Read the full press release
Wet weather on 23 of July’s 31 days sees exodus of 2.5 million sun-seekers Flights to America at an all-time high MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport saw a 6.1% year-on-year increase in passengers flying in July, after Manchester and the North of England experienced a rain-drenched start to the busy… Read the full press release
Luxury That Is Anything but Boring MIAMI, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning cruise line known for its groundbreaking ship designs, GOLD Anchor service, top-caliber entertainment, and exclusive onboard attractions, today announced the Royal Suite Class, designed for the most discerning adventurers. When vacationing in one of a range of innovative accommodations, guests… Read the full press release
Trivia contest will award two grand prizes; each winner will receive a pair of roundtrip tickets to Panama City, Panama SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a trivia contest to celebrate the launch of new Copa Airlines service from SFO to Panama City, Panama on September 17,… Read the full press release
Gatwick’s 2.5 years of consecutive growth far outstrips Airports Commission forecasts 4.3 million passengers pass through the airport in July, +6.4% on previous year Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “These results put us ten years ahead of the forecasts used by the Airports Commission to predict future air traffic movements and how that relates to… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, launched a nationwide search today for people with five lucky names. One winner for each name will win a 5-night luxury Hawaii getaway for two courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii. The five #luckynames are: 1. Amanda Johnson… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the second edition of the World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on industry efforts to support sustained financial health. WFS will be held 14-17 September in Barcelona, Spain against a backdrop of improving industry profitability. Airlines are expected to earn a net… Read the full press release
Cologne, Germany, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Eurowings looks all set for a successful launch of its attractively-priced long-haul services. Three months ahead of its first such flights – to the Caribbean, Thailand and Dubai – Lufthansa’s new budget-fare subsidiary reports promising booking levels. “As the customer demand confirms, what we’re offering… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Join us for a very special event at Airports Going Green: The 2nd Annual Sustainable Fashion Show presented Monday evening, October 26. Sponsored by HMSHost, the Fashion Show will highlight clothes and accessories made from re-purposed and sustainable materials crafted by the Fashion Studies Department at Columbia College in… Read the full press release
One-way fares as low as $59 through Aug. 17* SEATTLE, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska’s annual fall fare sale kicks off today, with steep discounts on popular routes throughout North America. One-way fares start at $59 and include new and popular destinations like Albuquerque, New Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Honolulu, Hawaii.* Visit www.alaskaair.com to… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today reported its July and year-to-date preliminary traffic statistics. The Company flew 11.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in July 2015, an 8.2 percent increase from the 10.6 billion RPMs flown in July 2014. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 7.0 percent to… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ A380 Lounge named “Best Inflight Lounge” and the A350 Economy Cabin named “Best Economy Class” at the Australian Business Traveller Awards 2015 Awards reaffirm Qatar Airways’ commitment to providing unparalleled comfort across all classes DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, crowned Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015,… Read the full press release
Carrier expands freighter fleet to satisfy increasing global demand for ad-hoc and outsized airfreight transportation DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo’s first Boeing B747 freighter has joined the carrier’s expanding fleet having completed its first flight from Doha to Hong Kong. Qatar Airways Cargo operates one of the most modern… Read the full press release
More than 140 additional seasonal services Return to Wellington and Christchurch from Brisbane Daily Perth to Singapore service SYDNEY, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced it will add more than 140 flights between December and February to New Zealand, Jakarta, and Singapore to cater for strong demand during the upcoming summer holiday… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) was today pleased to welcome Edward Plaisted, the CEO of Skytrax, which runs the aviation industry’s leading global ratings system, to its hub at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport. An Aeroflot delegation led by Giorgio Callegari, Deputy CEO for Strategy and Alliances, welcomed Edward Plaisted… Read the full press release
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rental vehicle companies around New Zealand are being encouraged to sign up to a new Code of Practice aimed at improving the safety of both visiting drivers and New Zealand road users. The Code establishes a set of agreed standards and practices for operators to follow when… Read the full press release
• Intercontinental flight traffic in July 2015: 6.0 percent more passengers • European routes in July 2015: number of passengers rise by 2.4 percent • Capacity utilization surpasses the 80 percent threshold, rising to 85.3 percent VIENNA, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In July 2015, Austrian Airlines carried more than 1.1 million passengers, corresponding… Read the full press release
Airline’s first regional blogger campaign also featured teams from Australia, China, Korea PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, concluded its first #CEBjuanderers Challenge, with bloggers from Japan emerging as the winners. Ikuma Nakagawa and Hidekazu Tanaka from Team Japan competed against teams of two bloggers… Read the full press release
Posts 42% market share in May PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), emerged as the largest carrier to operate flights on the Manila – Sydney route. For May alone, CEB carried 11,018 passengers, 42% more than the next largest airline on the route, according to… Read the full press release
ST. LOUIS, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that its regional subsidiary, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Company, has purchased Metavera Solutions Inc., a leading provider of car sharing technology. Metavera provides sustainable transportation technologies to customers in more than a dozen countries around the world. Founded in 2000, it offers a leading car… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) has been granted ‘A8-26’ approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) which delegates greater responsibility for airworthiness oversight of recreational ‘Permit to Fly’ microlights and amateur built very light aeroplanes (VLA). The move, which will allow the BMAA to develop a… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Vogue Australia’s September issue went on sale today featuring Nicole Kidman photographed at Uluru, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Just like the Royal visit last year, which saw a spike in enquiries and booking for Voyages and Longitude 131, Tourism Australia is hoping that operators in the region will… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has officially reopened its newly refurbished First and Business Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 1. The upgraded facility measures an impressive 1,044 m² with seating for 134 guests and boasts stylish design elements inspired by the airline’s new branding and image. Shane O’Hare,… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Official Expo Milano 2015 sponsors Etihad Airways and Alitalia celebrated a major milestone by welcoming the 100,000th guest to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. Italian national Luigino Nonino, accompanied by his family, was the lucky 100,000th visitor to the pavilion. To mark the occasion, the… Read the full press release