Category Archives: Travelers

Shannon Airport to unveil newly upgraded Transit Lounge and European departure gates following €3m enhancement program

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Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport will next month raise the curtain on a newly upgraded Transit Lounge and European departure gates following the completion of a €3m enhancement. The upgrade works are part of a wider capital investment programme to enhance the passenger experience at the historic terminal building, which over… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Holdings Plc announces its audited results for the full year ended 31 March 2016

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UNDERLYING NET PROFIT* INCREASES 53% ON 21% PASSENGER GROWTH Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe [ 1 ], today announces its audited results for the full year ended 31 March 2016 (“FY2016” or “F16”). Full year to 31… Read the full news article

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey welcomes summer travel season with 5 million travelers for Memorial Day weekend

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New York, NY, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is taking steps to serve the nearly 5 million people who will travel by air, car or rail during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer travel season. The agency is taking proactive measures… Read the full news article

Historic Environment Scotland £10 million funding to boost its towns, city centres and places of historic interest

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The new lead heritage body which cares for, protects and promotes the historic environment will make the announcement today (24 May) at the launch of the organisation’s first corporate plan in Paisley, which sets out its strategy for the historic environment. The funding, which is distributed through Historic… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines becomes an official partner of the National Championship WorldSkills Russia 2016

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, became an official partner of the National Championship WorldSkills Russia 2016, the championship final takes place in Moscow from 23 to 27 May. WorldSkills is an international non-commercial movement aimed at enhancing the prestige of production workers’ professions… Read the full news article

S7 Group reports of 21% increase in April passenger number YoY

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Group1 member airlines summarized the results of their activity in April 2016. During the last month the airlines transported 892 500 passengers, which is 21% more, than in April 2015. Main growth was still indicated on domestic routes. In April 682 860 passengers took flights of the airlines, which… Read the full news article

Aberdeen International Airport carries out its ambitious £20 million transformation project with first stage underway

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The first phase of Aberdeen International Airport’s ambitious £20 million terminal transformation project is underway. The redevelopment will see a 50% extension of the existing terminal – the biggest upgrade since it first opened in 1977 – along with new equipment and facilities including domestic and international baggage… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® to celebrate Global Wellness Day with range of special programs focused on healthy living

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day with a range of special programming based around exercise, healthy eating and spiritual teachings. Taking place on June 11, 2016, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. Twelve of Rosewood’s hotels and resorts will… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Phoenix East Mesa

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Guests will be near golf courses and shopping GILBERT, Ariz. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Phoenix East Mesa…. Read the full news article

Silversea launches three new Culinary Expedition Voyages for 2016 and 2017

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea has set three new Culinary Expedition Voyages for 2016 and 2017. Designed for the adventurous traveller who is also a culinary explorer at heart, these theme-focused expedition cruises aboard the all-suite, 132-guest Silver Explorer offer an array of complimentary culinary and wine events on board and… Read the full news article

Flybe to operate up to six times a week service between Dundee and Amsterdam Schiphol Airports

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Europe’s largest regional airline celebrates inaugural flight of new international route under UK Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund DEVON, ENGLAND, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dundee Airport rolled out the purple carpet today (23rd May 2016) and colourful ‘Oor Wullies’ characters lined up for an unusual welcome salute to celebrate the inaugural flight of Flybe’s… Read the full news article

Flybe extends its partnership with Disneyland® Paris for ‘Kids Under 7 Go Free’ entry offer to Europe’s leading theme resort

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Leading regional airline benefits from popular ‘Kids Under 7’ free entry deal following earlier success that drove significant passenger growth DEVON, ENGLAND, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ —  Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has extended its exclusive partnership with Disneyland® Paris for the hugely popular ‘Kids Under 7 Go Free’ entry offer to Europe’s leading… Read the full news article

Norwegian further expands its fleet with two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to be delivered in spring 2018. With this new agreement, the company’s long-haul fleet will consist of 42 Dreamliners by 2020. Norwegian also exercises 8 of its 100 Boeing 737 MAX8 purchase options. Fornebu, Norway, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian continues to expand… Read the full news article

Norwegian launches new direct route to Las Vegas from London Gatwick

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Norwegian’s award-winning low-cost transatlantic flights continue as Las Vegas becomes eighth US destination LONDON, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is continuing the expansion of its trailblazing low-cost long-haul network by launching a new direct route to the bright lights of Las Vegas from London Gatwick. Norwegian passengers don’t need to be high rollers to… Read the full news article

Subway sandwiches and Krispy Kreme doughnuts now available onboard Jet Airways

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MUMBAI, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will offer sandwiches and doughnuts from internationally renowned food brands Subway and Krispy Kreme onboard select flights, adding a new dimension to the airline’s already delectable menu of in-flight delicacies. Subway’s trademark submarine sandwiches, available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and Krispy… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb launches new offerings for a more unforgettable PEAK 2 PEAK Experience this summer

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New Offerings Include WB+ Alpine Hiking Checkpoints, Guided Whistler Lakes Bike Tours and Expanded Mountain Education Speaker Series WHISTLER, BC, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The mercury is rising which means summer activities at Whistler Blackcomb are heating up. This summer Whistler Blackcomb in unveiling a number of new offerings to make its signature PEAK… Read the full news article

World’s largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas home to the tallest slide and most exhilarating adventure at sea: Ultimate Abyss

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Thrill Engineer and University Professor Brendan Walker Concludes Royal Caribbean International Will Astound Adrenaline Junkies MIAMI, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, claims another record as home to the tallest slide and most exhilarating adventure at sea: Ultimate Abyss. The hair-raising, 10-story slide… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines to start service between Kansas City International Airport and San Antonio International Airport on November 6, 2016

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Kansas City, MO, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced today it will begin service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) on November 6, 2016 with one daily nonstop flight. The service will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Tickets are available for purchase at Southwest.com. Ranked by… Read the full news article

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to share industry expertise and experience with Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport

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Agreement aims to increase travel, trade with Israel’s largest airport ATLANTA, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their counterparts from Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV) on Tuesday, May 24. The agreement will allow both airports to share their expertise and experience… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launches daily service between BWI Marshall and Mineta San Jose International Airport from November 6

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Nonstop Flights to San Jose, CA Starting in November 2016 Baltimore, MD, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced its November 2016 schedule update today, including new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and San Jose, CA. The daily transcontinental service between BWI Marshall and Mineta San Jose International Airport is… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport hosts Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can as part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival

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Giant-sized watering can showcases tropical plants linked to destinations. Bristol, UK, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival, Bristol Airport will play host to Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can in the main check-in area of the terminal from Wednesday for a four week period. What’s believed to be the world’s… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines honoured with the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2016

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and the largest African airline, is pleased to announce that it has won the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2016 during the 25th Anniversary African Aviation Air Finance Africa Conference & Exhibition and African Aviation Summit held on… Read the full news article

airberlin showcases its Business Class service in its first pop-up store at Bikini Berlin concept mall

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BERLIN, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the slogan “The Art of Travelling”, the Berlin airline with the global network is showcasing its Business Class service in its first pop-up store, situated in the prestigious Bikini Berlin concept mall in the heart of the German capital. Opening for two weeks from May 21 to June 4,… Read the full news article

First World Conference on Tourism for Development highlighted on role of tourism in fighting poverty and building peace

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The role of tourism in fighting poverty and building peace were the key focus of the First World Conference on Tourism for Development. Opening the conference, Premier Li Keqiang underlined the role of tourism in lifting people out of poverty and the importance of stepping up international cooperation in tourism. The event, organized by UNWTO… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines (JAL) seeks antitrust immunity with Iberia to cooperate on flights between Europe and Japan

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TOKYO, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The first step has been taken to enable Iberia to join British Airways, Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their successful joint business on flights between Europe and Japan. JAL has submitted its application to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) seeking antitrust immunity with… Read the full news article

British Airways Holidays launches online tailor-made package holiday service ‘Customise Your Trip’

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LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays has launched an industry leading online tailor-made package holiday service. The new ‘Customise Your Trip’ service available online at BA.com allows customers to create a multi-destination holiday of their choice with total flexibility to combine flights in and out of different airports, book multiple hotels and… Read the full news article

British Airways launches the only direct flight between London and Santiago in Chile from January 3, 2017

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LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching the only direct flight between London and Santiago in Chile from January 3, 2017. Santiago will become the airline’s lengthiest long-haul route, taking 14 hours 40 minutes, nearly an hour more than the current longest flight of 13 hours 50 minutes service to Buenos Aires…. Read the full news article

British Airways to start direct flights to Doha and Muscat from Heathrow Terminal 5 from October 30

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LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to experience uninterrupted, direct flights to Doha and Muscat from Heathrow Terminal 5. Previously, customers flying to the Middle Eastern cities had to stop off in Bahrain en route Doha and Abu Dhabi en route to Muscat, but from October 30, both… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines to start three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose from March 16, 2017

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SEATTLE, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it will add new, three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose, beginning March 16, 2017. The nonstop service will connect California fliers to London, Beijing and Tokyo on Alaska’s partners British Airways, Hainan Airlines and Japan Airlines. “These… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines applies for new international service between Los Angeles and Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos

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DALLAS, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its bookable flight schedule from early November through Jan. 4, 2017, offering new nonstop service options through Southwest.com for Customers flying Southwest® in every time zone of the continental U.S.  The new routes were published a day after Southwest Airlines Chairman, President… Read the full news article