British Airways’ cabin and flight crew share their go-to gadgets to help customers ahead of the holiday season

Top 10 travel hacks from the experts LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Where better to gain insider knowledge on some terrific travel hacks than from those who fly for a living?  British Airways’ cabin and flight crew have shared their go-to gadgets to help customers get the low-down on their down-loads ahead of… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new video guide to ‘Brazil Beach Etiquette’ on flights to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo

LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is gearing up for a summer of sport, with exclusive and exciting entertainment coming to flights this August and September. For the many fans visiting Rio, the airline has produced an exclusive light-hearted guide to ‘Brazil Beach Etiquette’, featuring tips from the airline’s community of cabin crew…. Read the full press release

British Airways pilots launches new photo app for customers to take away a souvenir cockpit picture from their flight

LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways pilots have developed a new photo app for customers to take away a souvenir cockpit picture from their flight – with Denise Van Outen the first to be ‘sn-apped’. All British Airways’ 4,000 pilots will have the ‘View From The Flight Deck’ app loaded onto their iPads… Read the full press release

British Airways with UK’s biggest airports and supported by Visit Britain let kids under 12 fly free on domestic flights

LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Families look set to celebrate the summer in the sky thanks to a partnership between British Airways and some of the UK’s biggest airports. Supported by Visit Britain, British Airways is working in partnership with Belfast City, Heathrow, Inverness, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports to give families a… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches the #FamilyTravelTruth contest

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, launches the #FamilyTravelTruth contest. The hashtag campaign celebrates the unpredictable and chaotic moments that go hand-in-hand with family travel and puts a call out to families to share their favorite unfiltered moments on Instagram. Each week from July… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces global partnership with UnionPay International

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – entered into a global partnership with UnionPay International – the most widely used and influential bank card payment network – as part of its continuous campaign to court the booming Chinese outbound market by making it… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn and IHG® Rewards Club launch new Inn Business promotion for small business travelers

New Inn Business Offer from the Holiday Inn Brand and IHG®Rewards Club Helps Small Business Travelers Earn Elite Status Faster ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies,  today announces the results of the Holiday Inn® Small Business Traveler Study conducted by Kelton Global, which reveals… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® adds Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia to its London portfolio

LONDON, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added three new locations of luxury, serviced apartments to its London portfolio: Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia. “We are very excited to announce these new apartments, which join our other recent opening in Clerkenwell and strengthen… Read the full press release

CLEAR registered traveler program launches at Reagan National and Dulles International airports

CLEAR Registered Traveler Program is a New Option for Passengers to Reduce Waits at Security Checkpoints Washington, D.C., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers now have an additional option for speedier passage through security screening lines atReagan National and Dulles International airports with the launch of the CLEAR registered traveler program. New kiosks stationed at… Read the full press release

Aeroflot Group announces traffic statistics for June and the first six months of 2016

Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) today announces traffic statistics for Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“the Company”) for June and the first six months of 2016. 6M 2016 Operating Highlights In the first six months of 2016, Aeroflot Group carried 19.7 million passengers, up… Read the full press release

Aeroflot resumes passenger service for Russian citizens and ticket sales for travel to Turkey

Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot is restarting passenger service for Russian citizens and ticket sales for travel to Turkey following regulator Rosaviatsia’s decision to lift its temporary ban on flying Russian citizens to Turkey. As a result of Turkey’s guaranties of additional aviation security measures, effective at 12:01 a.m. on 22 July 2016… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s in-flight entertainment system interface awarded silver medal at the 9th International Design Awards

Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) system interface has been awarded the silver medal for Interface Design at the ninth International Design Awards in Los Angeles. The Russian Graphical User Interface used on premier IFE video entertainment devices, was developed by Aerogroup, Aeroflot’s partner and content provider. Based on the Samsung… Read the full press release

Aeroflot held its third InstaMeet with popular Russian Instagrammers at Aeromar

Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has held an InstaMeet with popular Russian Instagrammers at Aeromar, an Aeroflot subsidiary and leader in airline catering. As part of the #trainingAeroflotFood project, Instagrammers had the opportunity to visit an area that is usually closed to the public to taste the top-rated dishes on Aeroflot’s new business-class… Read the full press release

The Omaha Marathon awarded the 2016 Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship

Omaha Marathon Named Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship Omaha, NE, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Omaha Marathon, presented by HITS Endurance, has been awarded the 2016 Nebraska USA Track & Field Marathon Championship.  The 26.2 mile race will take place Sunday, September 18, 2016 at TD Ameritrade Park in downtown Omaha, Nebraska… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand features Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedic legend Rhys Darby for its latest safety video

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedic legend Rhys Darby for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood. The video, shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, explores several different Hollywood film genres as Darby tries to convince… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand customers can now use Bluetooth devices onboard across its entire fleet

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In a first for airlines in the South Pacific, Air New Zealand is giving customers the freedom to use Bluetooth devices ‘gate to gate’ across its entire fleet. In line with the airline’s commitment to drive innovation, from Thursday customers flying on any service across the airline’s domestic and… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces five million members for its frequent flyer programme JetPrivilege

Mumbai, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards management and frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has crossed a significant milestone of five million programme members. Since its launch, the JetPrivilege programme has stayed true to its simple but powerful consumer value proposition of earning and redeeming JPMiles… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Prague invites guests to experience the beauty of Czech capital with fun-filled Treasure Hunt adventure package

HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Prague invites younger fans and parents alike to experience this beautiful city’s iconic sights through a two-night Prague Treasure Hunt package. Families booking the package will enjoy the comforts of one of the hotel’s historical rooms or suites, a fun-filled Treasure Hunt adventure and an… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva to host Swiss Michelin-starred Chef, Anton Mosimann for a high-end gastronomy event this autumn

HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This autumn Mandarin Oriental, Geneva will host acclaimed Swiss Michelin-starred Chef, Anton Mosimann, for two days of high-end gastronomy. The founder of Cuisine Naturelle and chef to British royalty will prepare his signature dishes for guests at the hotel’s La Riviera restaurant on 22 and 23 September… Read the full press release

Singita Grumeti Tanzania wins top spot in the Best Safari Lodge in Africa category at 2016 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

Grumeti, Tanzania, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita Grumeti Tanzania has once again affirmed its status as one of Africa’s leading safari experiences, after scooping the top spot in the Best Safari Lodges in Africa category  in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The announcement was made last week in New York. The award is… Read the full press release

AirPlus customers now have access to Enterprise Holdings’ network from 41 countries

LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate customers can now use the AirPlus business travel payments solution to access car rental in many more global destinations with the integration of Enterprise Rent-A-Car,National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, the three wholly-owned brands of Enterprise Holdings Inc. The partnership allows AirPlus users to access the… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines took delivery of a brand new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft

KIEV, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — July 20, 2016, Ukraine International Airlines received the brand new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft manufactured at Boeing facilities in Seattle, the US. The new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft can accommodate 186 passengers in two class seating configuration. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received the… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines announces attractive prices for Business Class tickets

KIEV, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines introduce Business Smart fares and offer early bookers, departing from the cities of Ukraine, to purchase Business Class tickets at attractive prices. Planning their trips in advance and purchasing Business Class tickets for UIA services on UIA website www.flyuia.com, at UIA Contact Center, as well as… Read the full press release

Oman Air invites young passengers to participate in Junior Sindbad Flyer campaign and win a free flight!

Oman Air Unveils Junior Sindbad Flyer Campaign Muscat, Oman, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air is making air travel even more exciting for its young customers. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is inviting passengers between four and 12 years of age to participate in a campaign and win a free flight!… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Airbus A340 with special FC Bayern Munich deco to fly the German team to USA for “FCB Audi Summer Tour 2016”

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The FC Bayern Munich will depart on a Lufthansa Airbus A340 on 25 July for an eleven-day USA trip on the “FCB Audi Summer Tour 2016”. To mark the occasion, the long-haul aircraft with the registration D-AIHK has been covered in a special FC Bayern Munich design…. Read the full press release

Aeroflot and Jumeirah Group announce joint project as part of the Aeroflot Bonus programme

Moscow, RUSSIA, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — PJSC Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) and Jumeirah Group today announce the launch of a joint project as part of the Aeroflot Bonus programme. Aeroflot Bonus members will receive one mile for each US dollar spent in a Jumeirah hotel anywhere in the world. Jumeirah Group will offer… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces partnership with TripAdvisor to encourage passengers to share their flight experience

Moscow, RUSSIA, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — PJSC Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) today announces a promotional cooperation with TripAdvisor to encourage passengers to share opinions and better understand the value of their flight experience, and help Aeroflot continue refining its already market-leading customer service offering. Aeroflot will encourage passengers to write candid reviews of… Read the full press release

TAP makes upgrading tickets easy with the launch of new service “TAP Upgrades”

UPGRADES FOR BUSINESS MORE FLEXIBLE Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP launches this month the service “TAP Upgrades”, which simplifies the process of upgrading tickets from economy to business class, reaching all Clients. With a new format and appealing prices, upgrades can now be made in three different ways, anytime you contact the… Read the full press release

Eurostar opens travel bookings for the Christmas period

A Guide to the best of  Europe’s Christmas Markets by rail LONDON, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Now that travel bookings are open for the Christmas period, it’s the perfect time to plan a festive getaway to Europe with Eurostar. Holidaymakers looking to experience the magic of Christmas can choose from a range of traditional… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announces an increase of 2.1% in June traffic figures compared to same month last year

HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for June 2016 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and the amount of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month last year. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total… Read the full press release