Scandinavian Airlines starts six days a week nonstop air service between Houston, Texas and Stavanger in Norway

STRAVANGER, NORWAY, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines  is now connecting Houston, Texas, with Stavanger in Norway through six days a week nonstop air service. The initiative is expected to significantly strengthen the economic and cultural ties that already exist within the oil and gas industry in the regions. The route will be operated… Read the full press release

South African Airways celebrated women’s month with All-Female crew flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town

JOHANNESBURG, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) today celebrated women’s month with a flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, which was operated by an All-Female crew. The rest of the flight preparations were also conducted by females. On board, the commemorative flight also comprised of SAA female executives, led by Ms Zukisa Ramasia,… Read the full press release

Classic Vacations named “Best FIT Tour Operator” during the 26th annual Virtuoso Travel Week

VIRTUOSO® HONORS CLASSIC VACATIONS AS BEST FIT TOUR OPERATOR AT 26TH ANNUAL VIRTUOSO TRAVEL WEEK San Jose, CA, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations, a leading provider of luxury wholesale travel, announced today its seventh consecutive win as “Best FIT Tour Operator” during the 26th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. The event, which attracted more than… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Scandinavian Airlines now connects Houston, Texas with Stavanger, Norway through nonstop air service

Houston, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is now connecting Houston, Texas with Stavanger, Norway through nonstop air service, a move that’s expected to significantly strengthen the economic and cultural ties that already exist between two leading players within the oil and gas industry. Houston Mayor Annise Parker will be celebrating the arrival of… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Mexico’s ultra-low fares airline VivaAerobus launches services between Houston and Guadalajara and Cancun

HOUSTON, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — VivaAerobus, Mexico’s ultra-low fares airline, announces round-trip services between Houston and Guadalajara and Houston and Cancun beginning Nov. 20, 2014 and Dec. 3, 2014, respectively. The new non-stop service to and from Houston and Guadalajara will begin with four flights per week — Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The flight… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches latest edition of its inflight duty free magazine Extravaganza

Inflight duty free magazine ‘Extravaganza’ features new range of products available for sale onboard Qatar Airways’ flights DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched the latest edition of Extravaganza, its inflight magazine featuring a new range of exciting duty free products. From cosmetics and fragrances to watches, jewellery, gifts, electronic products,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines opens new seasonal service between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California

Mammoth Lakes, California, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Test your luck at the slots and then head to the slopes with new seasonal service operated by Alaska Airlines between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California. Alaska’s nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes will operate on Mondays and Thursdays between Jan. 15 and April… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo honored with the Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine

Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 18th Straight Year DALLAS, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is celebrating winning the Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine, for 18 consecutive years. The award is the most extensive in the logistics industry, which evaluates transportation service providers based on… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada inaugurates newly renovated Park car featuring accessible cabin designed for people with disabilities

Montréal, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) is proud to announce that the Canadian leaving Vancouver tonight will include, for the very first time, a newly renovated Park car featuring an accessible cabin designed for people with disabilities. This new cabin is a testament to VIA Rail’s continued commitment to improving the accessibility of its… Read the full press release

VIA Rail officially opens overhead walkway at Cobourg station on August 21, 2014

Montréal, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — August 21st, VIA Rail invites media representatives to the official opening of the overhead walkway at Cobourg station. Paul G. Smith, VIA Rail’s Chairman of the Board will be attending along with Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, VIA Rail’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gil Brocanier, Mayor of Cobourg, and Mr…. Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants acquires landmark building on South LaSalle Street for planned conversion into its fifth property in Chicago

Adaptive reuse project will expand San Francisco-based company’s Windy City footprint to five hotels SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A pioneer in the hospitality industry for converting historic buildings into hotels, Kimpton plans to renovate and refurbish the landmark property on South LaSalle Street in the city’s central business district. Slated for a Q1… Read the full press release

Qantas named most punctual according to Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has recorded the best on time performance in departures and arrivals for every month for the financial year 2013/14, ahead of any other major domestic airline. According to data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), it is the fifth consecutive year the airline has… Read the full press release

SriLankan Engineering completes Landing gear replacement of yet another SriLankan A330 Aircraft

Another complete landing gear replacement performed by SriLankan Engineering Colombo, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Engineering, a pioneer MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) service provider for regional carriers, has just completed the replacement of all three Landing gear assemblies of a yet another A330 Aircraft of the national carrier.  This marks the eighth occasion the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to deploy the world’s largest aircraft the Airbus A380 to and from Auckland in New Zealand from 27 October 2014

SINGAPORE, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers travelling to and from Auckland in New Zealand will be able to enjoy the luxury and comfort of the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, from 27 October 2014[1]. The 471-seat A380 will be deployed daily[2] on flight SQ285, departing Singapore at 2050hrs and arriving in Auckland at… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines welcomes the second of four new Dash 8-400 aircraft to its fleet

• Second of four new turboprop aircraft lands in Innsbruck today • Expansion of the Austrian fleet based on a wet lease agreement with SWISS Vienna, Austria, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines welcomes the second of a total of four new Dash 8-400 aircraft to its fleet. The turboprop with the registration OE-LGP… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Effect initiative study: Fear of being replaced and work piling up coupled with lack of employer support keeps Americans from taking time off

“Work Martyr Complex” Emerges at Expense of Americans’ Health and Well-Being WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fear of being replaced and work piling up coupled with a lack of employer support and communication is keeping Americans from using the time off they have earned, according to the new study, “Overwhelmed America: Why Don’t We Use… Read the full press release

Marriott International expands its popular #LoveTravels campaign with inspiring personal journeys by notable travelers

The Latest Iteration of the Campaign Features Inspiring Stories from Notable Travelers. Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is expanding its popular #LoveTravels campaign to an exciting original content series that chronicles inspiring personal journeys by notable travelers. The next installment features soccer legend Tim Howard and cultural icon and entrepreneur Angela Simmons, each… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and InterContinental Hotels Group to cooperate over Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program

MOSCOW, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and major international hotel company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the start of their cooperation focused on the Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program. From now on, program participants will be able to accrue bonus miles when they stay in IHG hotels around the world. InterContinental Hotels Group has a broad portfolio of nine hotel brands, including… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: Tourism Ireland figures show major increase in the number of visitors to Ireland in first six months of the year

Growth at airport over same period even surpasses national trend, with 15% passenger increase emphasising Wild Atlantic Way potential CEO welcomes Minister Donohoe’s commitment to push for further support for tourism sector Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has today stated that figures released by Tourism Ireland showing a major increase in the… Read the full press release

The Eastern Iowa Airport reports more passenger traffic than ever before

Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thank you eastern Iowa! Since December 2013, The Eastern Iowa Airport has broken its all-time record passenger numbers month after month. July 2014 numbers came in and for the 8th straight month there has been more passenger traffic than ever before. 2014Passenger Record PreviousRecord year Previouspassenger record July 2014… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® to award six students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Fund Assists Six Children of Company Associates LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award six dedicated and exemplary students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program,… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh Castle reports its busiest July on record with 223,107 visitors

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This year Edinburgh Castle enjoyed its busiest July on record, with 223,107 visitors heading to the site over the course of the month, up five per cent year-on-year. Operated by Historic Scotland, the castle is Scotland’s number one paid-for visitor attraction, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors in 2013. Historic… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer launched its new online hub qantaspoints.com

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer today officially launched its new online hub qantaspoints.com, featuring an Online Mall stocked with premium global brands, as it continues to expand what’s on offer to its diverse member base. Qantaspoints.com reflects the growth of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program in recent years – particularly its… Read the full press release

Øyvind Hasaas becomes the new CEO of Oslo Airport

OSLO, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — After receiving the keys to the executive office, Hasaas commented: “I’m motivated and excited to take on new tasks. Now I look forward to being involved in developing Oslo Airport together with a large pool of capable, talented people.” Hasaas was previously the CEO of REC Solar ASA. He has… Read the full press release

London Gatwick reports record 4.1 million passengers in July 2014

• 4.1 million passengers used Gatwick in July – up by 6% year-on-year • This is a new record for monthly passenger numbers at the world’s busiest single runway airport • European traffic, particularly on business routes, performs strongly – up 10.5% • North Atlantic traffic is up 6.6% – triggered by Norwegian Air Shuttle’s… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport opens central walkway; announces plans for terminal extension to follow next year

New central walkway now open and terminal extension to follow next year  Bristol, UK, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Within days of opening a £6.5m central walkway designed to ease congestion at peak travel times Bristol Airport has announced plans for an extension to its terminal building, with this latest development scheduled for completion by… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has entered into a codeshare agreement with United Airlines, effective 30 August 2014. Ethiopian, the biggest airline in Africa, currently flies to 82 international destinations across five continents operating a young and modern fleet, such as Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft…. Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa works with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority to monitor Ebola

Johannesburg, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the Ebola virus outbreak, Airports Company South Africa is working closely with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to vigilantly monitor the situation and to ensure that the correct measures are taken to effectively protect our airports and our airport users. As part… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch scheduled flights to Eritrea’s capital city Asmara from 4 December 2014

Twice-weekly Flights to begin December 4 Five-Star Carrier Continues African Expansion with New Route to Asmara DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced a further expansion of its African operations with plans to launch scheduled flights to Eritrea’s capital city Asmara, effective 4 December 2014. The twice-weekly flights will operate from Doha… Read the full press release