Category Archives: Travel

Bahrain Airport Company: The 2nd Enabling Works Package for the new BIA Passenger Terminal Building awarded to local contractors G.P. Zachariades Engineering and Construction Company

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed announced the awarding of the second Enabling Works Package for the new BIA Passenger Terminal Building, worth BD10 million, to local contractors G.P. Zachariades Engineering and Construction Company. The enabling works schedule follows on… Read the full press release

Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited places firm order for 25 Embraer E-Jet E2s at the 51st International Paris Air Show

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Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited, which is a subsidiary of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) (NYSE: AYR), announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show a firm order for 25 E-Jet E2s, consisting of 15 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s with an additional 25 purchase rights for 15 E190-E2s… Read the full press release

IATA issued comments clarifying its Cabin OK initiative misunderstood in some reporting

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GENEVA, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued comments clarifying key elements of its Cabin OK initiative which have been misunderstood in some reporting. The IATA Cabin OK initiative for carry-on bags aims to provide passengers with a greater assurance that their carry-on bags will travel with them in… Read the full press release

51st International Paris Air Show: SkyWest, Inc. orders eight E175 jets from Embraer S.A. to be flown under Capacity Purchase Agreement with Alaska Airlines

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Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) have announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show, a firm order for eight E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the contract, which will be… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways expands codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to provide travellers with enhanced connections between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Under the expanded codeshare agreement, Hong Kong Airlines will place its… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways to connect the Middle East to the Scottish capital with daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will connect the Middle East to the Scottish capital with the launch this week of daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh. Edinburgh is Etihad Airways’ first Scottish destination, and its third point in the UK, alongside a… Read the full press release

Emirates launches its sixth destination in Pakistan and adds five additional weekly flights to Karachi

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Airline to launch its sixth destination in Pakistan on 1 August; and five additional weekly flights to Karachi from 1 July New services to make Pakistan the fourth most highly served country in the Emirates network, as the airline marks 30 years of service to Pakistan DUBAI, UA.E. 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates,… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines signed Tokyo 2020 Official Partner agreement with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

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TOKYO, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Tokyo 2020 Official Partner (passenger air transport services category) agreement today with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With this agreement, JAL will become an official partner of both the Tokyo 2020… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registers steady growth in May 2015: passenger volume rose by 12.1% to 5.8 million

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Both passengers and aircraft movements at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered steady growth in May 2015. During the month, passenger volume rose by 12.1% to 5.8 million, while aircraft movements increased by 4.2% to 34,115 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced a slight… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings Bob Evans Express to Port Columbus International Airport

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Bob Evans’ farm fresh goodness now available in Concourse B COLUMBUS, OH, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bob Evans Express, brought to Port Columbus International Airport by global restaurateur HMSHost, is making Bob Evans’ famous farm fresh goodness™ available for travelers to enjoy in an international airport for first time ever. Representatives of HMSHost, Port Columbus,… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports won the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports was declared winner of the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa, at a ceremony in Dubai recently. The award category recognises an organisation’s approach in engaging all its employees, especially in communicating a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh hosted charity fun run event supporting the Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357

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The perfect way to raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 by the shores of the Red Sea Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday, May 30, 2015, as part of the General Manager’s community outreach program, and in continuous efforts to serve and reach out to the local… Read the full press release

dnata invested over GBP20 million to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom

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DUBAI, U.A.E., & London, UK, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the past 12 months, dnata has invested more than GBP20 million in facilities, equipment, training and technology to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom. The air services provider marked another milestone last month: commencement of passenger and ramp handling at London’s Gatwick… Read the full press release

airberlin and Air Serbia extend collaboration

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BERLIN, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Air Serbia are extending their collaboration. With immediate effect, topbonus members can also collect and redeem award miles on the entire route network of its Serbian partner, Air Serbia. Thus, airberlin also now offers its topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to and from Serbia… Read the full press release

A.A.E. Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Jeff Mulder elected Chairman of AAAE for 2015-2016

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2015-2016. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand: Three Bangkok landmarks among the top 10 attractions in Asia by 2015 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards

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Bangkok, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Three of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks were voted among the top 10 in Asia by travellers on the popular website TripAdvisor. The Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Temple of Dawn rated highly in a list of 25 landmark attractions in the site’s prestigious… Read the full press release

RCI reveals where travelers are hoping to visit this summer

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Deals abound for these popular locations on EndlessVacationRentals.com PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Memorial Day officially kicked off the summer season, and many travelers are looking forward to their next vacation. Travel companies have an insider’s view of where customers are looking to go, which often reveals interesting trends. RCI, the worldwide leader in… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Caruso Affiliated to manage Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito which will open in 2018

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Oceanfront location will be third California property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® Montecito, CA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., to manage Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito which will open in 2018 as Rosewood’s… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the opening of the 300-room Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil

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Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos dos Goytacazes, situated in one of the largest oil-producing cities in the country, is the brand’s fifth hotel to open in Brazil CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES, State of Rio de Janeiro, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the opening of the 300-room Ramada Hotel & Suites… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Concord Hospitality Enterprises announce the opening of the Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside

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128-room Hyatt House hotel located in Pittsburgh’s medical/educational hub CHICAGO, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Concord Hospitality Enterprises today announce the opening of the Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pittsburgh’s East End. The opening of this hotel marks the newest extended stay hotel in the City of Pittsburgh,… Read the full press release

San José International Airport: Alaska Airlines announces daily nonstop service between the Bay Area and Eugene, Oregon starting November 5, 2015

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SJC’s 2nd Largest Carrier Continues its Expansion in Response to Silicon Valley Travelers’ Needs; 3rd New Nonstop Market for SJC in 2015  San José, Calif., 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Eugene, Oregon, to begin Nov. 5, 2015. This daily flight is… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport Lost & Found Office introduces new service for shipping lost possessions to their owners’ homes

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Every month, passengers leave behind hundreds of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and many other items FRANKFURT, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — It usually comes as a shock when passengers realize after their flight has departed that they’ve left something behind in the terminals, such as their computer, smartphone, or glasses. Forgetting or losing items… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport welcomes Qantas Airways’ plans to resume nonstop service between SFO and Sydney beginning December 20, 2015

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Airline announces resumption of nonstop flights to Sydney in December SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed the return of Qantas Airways, which announced plans to resume nonstop service between SFO and Sydney beginning December 20, 2015. Qantas plans a build up to a schedule of six flights per… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority: OneJet to begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Indianapolis International Airport

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Nonstop flights scheduled to begin June 22nd INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and OneJet are pleased to announce today the addition of nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Flights between the two cities are scheduled to begin June 22nd. The flights will be offered… Read the full press release

15th anniversary: SkyTeam continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers

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Alliance-wide initiatives gain momentum in 15th anniversary year MIAMI, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers. Over the last few years, the alliance has focused on improving the travel experience for passengers on its 20 member airlines. Various projects have… Read the full press release

KLM wins the Best Airline for Inflight Retail Award for the second consecutive year at the Airline Retail Conference in London

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Amstelveen, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday, KLM won the Best Airline for Inflight Retail Award for the second consecutive year at the Airline Retail Conference in London. British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines were runners-up. This prize for inflight sales is awarded by a panel of experts, who assess criteria such as the selection… Read the full press release

easyJet successfully completes automated drone inspection of one of its aircraft with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers

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LONDON, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet applies cutting-edge technologies to its operation with aim of eliminating technical delays and making travel easier for passengers easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced – during a pan-European event at Milan Malpensa, its second largest base after London Gatwick – that it has successfully completed automated drone… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines wins the 2015 Airline Reliability Performance Award from Bombardier Aerospace for the fifth year in a row

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Ethiopian Wins Bombardier’s Airline Reliability Performance Award For 5th Year in a Row MUNICH, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable aviation group in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has – for the fifth year in a row – won the 2015 Airline Reliability Performance Award… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special award

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MILAN, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam was awarded the 2015 International Grand Prix special ‪award on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in a ceremony held in Milan. The prestigious award was bestowed… Read the full press release

South African Airways to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent

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Miami, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the South African National Flag Carrier, wants to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent. With more than 80 years of operations and a leading position in Africa, SAA has a crucial role to play in driving aviation traffic growth and… Read the full press release