Christcurch, New Zealand, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — More than fifty-three-thousand South Islanders can’t be wrong … and even more will soon holiday in Fiji, thanks to extra flights just announced for Christchurch Airport. Fiji Airways will begin a permanent second service each week between Christchurch and Nadi in time for winter holidays in the… Read the full press release
Emirates Skywards and S7 to offer their frequent fliers new reward opportunities Dubai, UAE; Moscow, Russia, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards and S7 Airlines, member of oneworld® global airline alliance today announce a frequent flyer partnership that allows members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs to earn and redeem miles for travel across… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won the coveted Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa categories in the AirlineRatings.com 2015 Airline Excellence Awards. The airline was also ranked in second position in the world’s top 10. AirlineRatings.com, the… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways and partner airberlin celebrated the launch of the German carrier’s new service from Stuttgart to Abu Dhabi last night, with the inaugural flight receiving a traditional water canon salute on arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The daily service is airberlin’s first long-haul route from Stuttgart,… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (3 December 2014) until the end of the year, topbonus members can donate their miles to worthwhile aid projects with the support of the “Menschen für Menschen” Foundation (‘People for People’), Karlheinz Böhm’s Ethiopia Aid programme, and the Regine Sixt “Drying little tears” Children’s Aid… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin came home from the 33rd Mercury Award Ceremony in Abu Dhabi with the Golden Award for the varied on-board Sansibar gourmet meals it serves. The prize, given by SIAL Group, was awarded to airberlin in the “On Board Service” category. The Mercury Award is an annual… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic at Dubai International rose 5.7 per cent in October putting the airport on track to eclipse the 71 million passenger mark by year-end, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger traffic in October totalled 5,989,007 compared to 5,667,698 recorded in the corresponding… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport now offers even better opportunities for top-fashion shopping, as Burberry’s clothes and accessories join its brand selection. For most, references to the name Burberry first bring to mind a beige trench coat and the famous check pattern. In fact, over the years they have become the… Read the full press release
Subang, Malaysia, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines Frequent Flyer and Loyalty programme, Enrich has entered into an agreement with Agoda.com, Asia’s leading accommodations booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN). This partnership brings greater options, discounts and rewards to Enrich members as they can save up to 75% on hotel… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) would like to announce to the general public that the 14th full scale emergency exercise will be taking place at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday 9th of December at 13:00. BIA hosts a full-scale emergency drill every two years in accordance with the… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has today congratulated Ryanair on its 13th million passenger through the airport, stating that the airline’s role in keeping the West of Ireland connected with the UK and Europe has been invaluable since it began operations at Shannon. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary travelled to the airport… Read the full press release
Liverpool, UK, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport is one of five airports from across the UK who have signed up to back Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans as the “best proposal for the country” and urged others to follow their lead. In an open letter to the Airport Commission, due to… Read the full press release
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has welcomed today’s news in the Autumn Statement that the Chancellor George Osborne has announced the abolition of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for children under the age of 12 from 1st May 2015 and for children under the age of 16 the following year. Liverpool, UK, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is resuming flights to Florida from its Munich hub. Starting today, the airline will operate five flights a week to the Sunshine State in addition to its daily A380 service from Frankfurt. During the winter months, Miami will be served by LH Flight 460, which will… Read the full press release
Milan, ITALY, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and AC Milan have today agreed a new five year sponsorship deal, extending the airline’s presence on the club’s shirts until the 2019/2020 season. During a press conference at the Club’s headquarters, Casa Milano, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline and Barbara Berlusconi, President AC Milan, discussed… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has announced that Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s principal port and commercial city, will become a double daily operation from 1 January 2015. Emirates currently operates 12 flights a week between Dubai and Dar es Salaam and with the addition of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Award winning wildlife and travel photographer, Sue Flood will host a series of talks and workshops in Myanmar on board Belmond Road to Mandalay and Belmond Orcaella in 2015. Sue is the first of a group of experts, from various fields, set to host enriching journeys on board… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Homesign Network to manage New World Kota Kinabalu Hotel scheduled to open in 2018. The deluxe hotel brand will make its Malaysia debut in grand style, with the hotel occupying the top floors of what will become Kota Kinabalu’s… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — A Giving Tree with a twist has just been decorated at Aberdeen International Airport, to raise both money and awareness for a local charity this festive season. The airport worked alongside charity partner Friends of ANCHOR to create the concept that is hoped will bring some festive… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City in Egypt. The property featuring 300 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2016. It is Carlson Rezidor’s second Radisson Blu hotel in Cairo. “We are delighted to… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Joulupukki, the Finnish Santa Claus landed in Budapest on board Finnair flight AY-753 from Helsinki shortly ahead of schedule. Joulupukki, arriving in more like fall than winter weather, was welcomed at the airport by schoolchildren from Lipót, in Győr-Sopron county, and kids from kindergartens in Budapest district… Read the full press release
Airline invites graduates to apply for 2015 high-flying European training programme LONDON, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has today opened this year’s application process for its award-winning European graduate recruitment programme. The European Graduate Programme, which launched in 2011 and is now in its fourth successive… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has today announced that it is to put out its airport taxi/private hire car service to tender. Bristol Airport is the ninth largest airport in the UK and the fifth largest airport outside of London. In 2013 it handled over 6.1 million passengers with planning approvals… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) today announced that it has commenced adding additional frequencies to its network which will substantially increase air services to some of its key African routes. The additional capacity injection answers the commercial mandate of the Long-Term Turnaround Strategy (LTTS), and is in response to positive… Read the full press release
Priority baggage delivery for Emerald and Sapphire cardholders Additional checked baggage allowance for Sapphire tier customers DOHA, Qatar, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld today adds two more benefits for the most loyal customers of its member airlines – priority baggage delivery for frequent flyers with oneworld Emerald and Sapphire tier status and an additional checked… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) has named Marriott International its 2014 Corporation of the Year, recognizing the company, for its commitment to incorporating LGBT suppliers into the company’s global supply chain, among other accomplishments. Pictured: Kathleen Matthews, Marriott International’s Executive Vice President of Global… Read the full press release
Ikeja, Nigeria, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier has released its 2014 winter schedule with increased capacity in key domestic routes to cope with passengers’ demands and give travelers more options for same day return trips. The new schedule which came into effect on November 17, 2014… Read the full press release
• Eurovision Song Contest to be held from 17 to 23 May 2015 in Vienna • Austrian Airlines acts as brand ambassador for Austria VIENNA, Austria, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is the official airline of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. The Austrian carrier connects the event in Vienna with a global… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC «Aeroflot» («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results of Aeroflot Group («the Group») and the Company for October 2014 and the first ten months of 2014. Operating Highlights Passenger traffic of Aeroflot Group in October 2014 was 2.9 mln, up 8.0% year-on-year. For 10M 2014, the Group’s passenger traffic totalled 29.5 mln, a 10.3%… Read the full press release
Hamburg, Germany, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The InterCityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe opens on 1 December to become the 37th property in the portfolio of Steigenberger’s subsidiary InterCityHotel. The hotel offers 275 rooms, a conference area on the 13th floor with up to six meeting rooms, a restaurant, a bistro lounge and a bar. The “FreeCityTicket”, which… Read the full press release