MUSCAT: Oman Air has unveiled plans to launch a new four times weekly flight from Muscat to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi later this month; the latest move in the airline’s ambitious and dynamic programme of fleet and network expansion. The service, which commences on March 27, will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 and will depart from Muscat on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, leaving at 1450 and arriving in Nairobi at 1855. From Nairobi, the flights will depart on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, leaving at 0045 and arriving in Muscat at 0650. At Nairobi there will be…
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NEW YORK: Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson admits the company’s “hands are full” integrating Starwood, but he doesn’t believe the hotel chain is “done forever” in terms of mergers and acquisitions. “We’re not going to go out and try to create the opportunities at the moment,” Sorenson said. “If opportunities pop up, we’ll have to assess them.” In an interview at the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin last week, Sorenson said he also thinks rivals see the merit of further deal making within the sector. “Since we announced the deal in November of ’15, there’s been a lot of…
KARACHI: To promote Trade and tourism between Pakistan and Thailand, Pak-Thai Friendship Association & Business Forum had a luncheon meeting with His Excellency Suwat Kaewsook, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi and with Mr. Natthakorn Chunhacha, Country Manager-Pakistan Thai Airways at a local Hotel. Mr. Arif Suleman, President PTFA&BF and Honorary Trade Advisor, Royal Thai Government in Pakistan very warmly greeted the participants and thanked them for gracing the Luncheon event with their kind participation. Speaking on the occasion His Excellency Suwat Kaewsook, Consul General of Thailand paid rich tribute to Mr. Arif Suleman, Prsident PTFA& BF and Honorary Trade…
TEHRAN: Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new A330-200, arrived in Tehran on Saturday, March 11, the second of 200 Western-built passenger aircraft ordered by Iran Air following the lifting of sanctions on Iran last year. It is the first wide body from a firm order placed by the national carrier of Iran in December 2016 for 100 Airbus aircraft (46 single aisle and 54 wide-body jets) to renew and expand its fleet with new aircraft. Iran Air’s A330-200 features a two-class cabin layout, seating 32 passengers in business and 206 in economy. The long-haul aircraft, carrying Iran…
ABU DHABI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group of the world’s airlines, said on Tuesday, March 14, it was “heavily concerned” about protectionist policies gaining momentum across the world, as such policies hurt industry and economic growth. Alexandre de Juniac, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of IATA, said the association is even lobbying against such policies and is in discussions with different governments about the impact they will have. “In many parts of the world, we are seeing protectionist rhetoric progressing, meaning that we see measures taken by governments to raise barriers on borders for trade and…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, was recently awarded Information Technology ISO certifications by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), in seven areas. The recognition, which makes it the first airline in the world to achieve seven ISO certificates in Information Technology, was given in the areas of Quality Management, Environmental Management, Service Management, Business Continuity Management, Information Security Management, Energy Management and Asset Management. The seven ISO certifications acknowledge Gulf Air’s successful implementation of international standards and best practices as it strives to continuously improve the quality of the airline’s Information Technology services as…
KARACHI: the Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, one of the iconic properties of Hashoo hotels, offers an exceptional hospitality in the business and economic hub of Pakistan, Karachi. it is the very first 5-star hotel of Pakistan. The Hashoo Hotels announced last week that PC Karachi has been awarded the ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management System) & HACCP Alimentarius certifications. Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi is the first hotel in Pakistan to have such high profile certifications. . The Pearl Continental Karachi Team M. Aslam Khan, Hotel Manager & Fasiha Pervaiz Quality Assurance Manager are the First Lead Auditors of Pakistan in…
ISLAMABAD: With three quality meals, a day to Pakistani Hujjaj in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, the Federal Government is trying hard to ensure the expenses for Haj 2017 at affordable level with a package much better incentives. The government is planning to provide the pilgrims with quality tents in the said three areas with improved versions of mats, mineral water and cooling arrangements, Secretary for Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Khalid Masood Chaudhry told. The ministry is trying from pillar to post in maintaining the public sector Haj expenditure per person at the level of last year’s expenses,…
Written by Ch. Faisal Mahmood We have dwelt on the subject of Civil Aviation for long and more so since the Government put a New Civil Aviation Policy on the anvil. Cumulatively, we concerned ourselves with the misfortunes of our national carrier and travelling public, both tracing back to the adoption of non-reciprocal Open Sky Policy. While commending our posture on the subject, our readers have pointed out its similarity with the United States’ three major airlines asking for a Fair Sky Policy as regards the State owned carriers in the Gulf. A 3 versus 3 debate cum war is…
SHARJAH: Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier based in Sharjah, UAE, launched its inaugural service to Baku last week, marking the airline’s first entry into Azerbaijan, said a report. An official delegation including Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations of Sharjah, and Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Hamel Al Qubaisi, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan as well as Dashgin Shikarov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the UAE, were on board the inaugural flight. The aircraft received a traditional water canon salute upon arrival at Baku International Airport. The airline will operate four weekly flights from its primary Sharjah…