AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the inaugural year-round China Eastern Airlines flight between Auckland and Shanghai. The year-round service started on Saturday, 26 September 2015 with four flights per week and from January 2016 it will increase to daily flights. In total, the new year-round service adds… Read the full press release
HELSINKI, Finland, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Iconic Michael Kors bags and accessories can be found at the brand’s new boutique at the airport. Michael Kors is known for its deluxe bags and other leather products.The brand’s products can now be found at Helsinki Airport’s gate 32. The brand is founded by an American… Read the full press release
Iberia customers can sample a tapa concocted specifically for the occasion as well as classic Iberian ham at both the Dalí and Velázquez VIP lounges. The airline promotes Spanish cuisine and the Mediterranean diet on its flights. MADRID, Spain, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of World Tapa Day, an initiative of Saborea España… Read the full press release
Marks the fulfilment of the airline’s vision set out in 2008 Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai received its 50th aircraft. The delivery of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008. Commenting on the completion of the order, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai… Read the full press release
FULL YEAR NET PROFIT GUIDANCE RAISED Budapest, Hungary, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today provides a trading update for the first half of the financial year ending 31 March 2016 (“first half” or “H1”) ahead of its… Read the full press release
25% increase in Delta capacity for summer 2016 Shannon, Ireland, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The announcement of the introduction of the larger wide-bodied Boeing 767-300 aircraft on Delta Air Lines’ JFK service summer service is a further endorsement of the growing demand for transatlantic seats into Shannon Airport and the popularity of the airport’s US pre-clearance… Read the full press release
Work includes delay reduction, durability and safety enhancements New York, NY, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the resumption of flights on a major runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport, following substantial completion of a $400 million modernization project designed to help reduce delays,… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Heritage volunteers from across Scotland gathered at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre this evening (Monday 28th September) as the winners of the very first Scottish Heritage Angel Awards were revealed. The volunteers or ‘Angels’ involved in one of Europe’s most significant cemeteries, Scotland’s firefighting past, the country’s unique canal and… Read the full press release
What is currently the only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport today for the very first time. The Ukrainian transport aircraft made a stopover at the Central German airport, arriving from Istres in France, before it continued its journey to its home base at Kiev Gostomel Airport. This is the third… Read the full press release
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB ALSO TOPS SURVEY RESULTS FOR TERRAIN VARIETY, OFF-HILL ACTIVITIES, APRÈS AND TERRAIN PARKS WHISTLER, BC, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has been named the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America by the 28th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll. This is the third time in four years and the second… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program officially took flight today, helping individuals with autism, and their families, become familiarized with airport processes and the air travel experience. Working with Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), the pilot program included more than 40 family members in all. Individuals with… Read the full press release
Cork to Boston services planned for May 2016 and Cork to New York planned for 2017 Fornebu, Norway, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, has today announced plans to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York – the new routes will be the only… Read the full press release
Vacationers Enjoy More and Save on Experiences that Last a Lifetime MIAMI, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is underway and school is back in session making it the perfect time for culturally-curious and adventure-seeking travelers to plan their upcoming winter holiday escapes, next summer’s travel possibilities and vacation respites throughout the year. To… Read the full press release
MIAMI, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has announced the addition of a new ‘Gold Card’ membership tier to celebrate the first birthday of Club Royal, its industry-leading reward and recognition programme for travel agents. The birthday celebrations also marked the launch of a unique ‘Virtual Queue’ competition, which gives agents the… Read the full press release
Simulated earthquake event tests emergency response, business continuity procedures SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today, testing procedures for communication, incident command, and recovery in coordination with multiple agencies. Although federal regulations require U.S. airports to conduct such a drill every three years, SFO… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of being Highly Commended in the 4-20 million passengers category at the World Routes Marketing Awards in Durban last night, Budapest Airport today confirms further enhancements with airline partner Transavia. Announcing the doubling of its daily route to Rotterdam from next summer, the Air… Read the full press release
Providing a rich content experience for business travellers JOHANNESBURG, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has entered into a partnership with Samsung Electronics South Africa to upgrade the in-flight entertainment offering to business class customers travelling on regional flights. Executive travellers demand an in-flight multimedia system that replicate, or even transcend, the experience… Read the full press release
At ITB Berlin 2016, the 11th Pow-Wow for Tourism Professionals in Hall 4.1b will focus on the importance of water for the global travel industry – exhibitors can register online BERLIN, Germany, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Water is a valuable and indispensable resource. Some countries have an overabundance of water, while many others… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gilberto Lopez Meyer will take up his role as Senior Vice President for SFO on 19 October 2015. Lopez Meyer will be based in Montreal and he succeeds Kevin Hiatt who left IATA in July. He joins IATA from the Mexican Civil Aviation Authority which he has twice… Read the full press release
Adverse Operating Environment for Airlines Erodes Air Connectivity Miami, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that passenger traffic in Venezuela fell 8.5% in 2014 compared to a year earlier, in sharp contrast to other key economies in the region which reported growth. This decline outpaced the 3.0% GDP contraction… Read the full press release
Indian national wins US$1million in popular QDF Millionaire Draw Saudi national wins the luxury Bentley Continental GT Speed prize via online ticket purchase DOHA, Qatar, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free is delighted to announce that the winner of its US$1 million prize draw in September 2015 is Mr Sudish Sukumaran. Mr Sukumaran is… Read the full press release
SAS is the first European airline to fly the new long-haul Airbus A330-300 Enhanced. The first commercial flight leaves today from Copenhagen to Chicago. SAS continues to strengthen its intercontinental offering with new aircraft and the launch of new routes to destinations with high demand. STOCKHOLM, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS’s thirteenth and… Read the full press release
One-way fares available for as low as $79 for travel through May 2016* SEATTLE, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines launches its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale today, with discounts on air travel for residents of the 49th state. The one-way PFD fares are valid for travel within and to/from Alaska starting Oct. 13,… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens direct regular flights on the route Salekhard – Tyumen from the 24th of September 2015. The airline will perform flights twice a week. Departure from Salekhard on Thursdays and Sundays at 16:25, arrival in Tyumen at 18:30…. Read the full press release
The Shotover Jet, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism experiences, will turn 50 in November. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In November 2015 one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism experiences will celebrate 50 years of operation. The world famous Shotover Jet commenced operations on the upper Shotover River in 1965 and… Read the full press release
TORONTO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines arrived today in the City of Bridges with its inaugural flight to Pittsburgh. Passengers enjoyed non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. “Pittsburgh has a rich history and strong identity,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Passengers travelling to and… Read the full press release
Caution raised to meeting and event planners about stricter booking conditions AMSTERDAM, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT Meetings & Events, the award-winning meetings and events agency, has released its 2016 Meetings and Events Forecast (“Forecast”). It predicts positive growth for the industry in the coming 12 months. While the news of overall growth is… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful inaugural season during 2015, Sunwing will once again offer weekly, direct flights from Buffalo to Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this coming winter. Providing travellers with a convenient, direct route to two of the Caribbean’s most sought after destinations, the new flight… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This coming winter Sunwing customers can look forward to another luxurious way to experience the popular Grand Oasis Cancun complex, with the addition of the stunning Pyramid section. Offered exclusively by Sunwing, the brand new concept which opens fully this winter, benefits from a host of additional… Read the full press release
New, healthy children’s menu options are now available at all Holiday Inn properties MIAMI, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces new menu additions to its Kids Eat Free program at all Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts properties located in the Latin America & Caribbean… Read the full press release