ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Oriental Sky Aviation Limited on Wednesday, December 2 signed a landmark cargo charter agreement, paving way for direct and daily dedicated cargo flights between Pakistan and China. The instrument of agreement was signed between the PIA General Manager (charters) and Oriental Sky Aviation MD Rush Wang at the PIA office. PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik and Chief Commercial Officer Ali Tahir Qasim were also present on the occasion. As per the agreement, PIA will operate seven weekly flights to Urumqi (China), with four flights a week from Islamabad and three flights from Lahore.…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is looking to acquire eight narrow body aircraft on dry lease by December next year. The dry lease refers to a long-term procedure in which an aircraft is delivered to an airline on a monthly or annual basis without staffing, maintenance or insurance. According to details, the national airline has issued a tender notice in this regard which states that the airline intends to lease eight aircraft up to ‘2012-vintage, for a period of six years, or up to the aircraft’s first 12-year check’. PIA has set the delivery schedule to run from January to…
ISLAMABAD: On the eve of winter holidays and school vacations, Pakistan international Airlines (PIA) has announced special discounted fares on domestic flights for their valued passengers. According to a PIA spokesperson, the national flag carrier has announced a special discount of up to 30 percent on domestic flights operating between Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Peshawar. One-way fares on domestic flights have been reduced from 12,275 to 8,500 PKR. A spokesperson stated that the domestic fare of PIA has been reduced from Rs 24,600 to Rs 17,000. Discounted fares will be effective from December 3.
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has earned two more 2020 World Travel Awards, for providing the world’s best service to the Middle East and the world’s best First-Class experience. Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi said achieving these awards from an internationally acclaimed organisation is a tremendous honour which shows once again that the airline’s people make a difference. “Standing out among all the excellent airlines in this region and across the globe reflects that everyone works with dedication to providing exceptional service to all our guests,” he said. “I am particularly proud of…
Hashoo Group collaborates with SNQ Resorts (Pvt) Limited to boost adventure travel and promote tourism in the valley Islamabad, Monday, 30th November 2020 – For Immediate Release The latest addition to their leading chain of hotels across Pakistan, Hashoo Group has announced to launch a new brand of four-star hotels by the name of “PC Legacy”. Hashoo Group is the leading chain of hotels, which already owns and operates the five-star Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, and the select-service Hotel One brand in Pakistan. SNQ Resorts (Pvt) Limited is a new entrant in the market, which will work towards developing…
KARACHI: PIA and Hashoo Group / Destinations of the World (DOTW-Pakistan) entered into a strategic alliance for jointly enhancing businesses and promoting tourism in Pakistan. The scope of the partnership ranges from discounts for unitization of products, tour packages, Rent a Car service, Chauffer driven Pick and Drop facility, special discounts on wedding packages and stays, air transportation, establishing 24/7 joint counters for customers convenience, Redemption of Loyalty cards. PIA and Hashoo group will also explore the possibility of Co-branding and alliance to upgrade, improve and operate the Airport Hotel Karachi. CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik on the occasion…
MASCOW: World Travel Awards, the international initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism has unveiled the 2020 winners of its global titles. Winners include Maldives, which cemented its reputation as the definitive secluded sanctuary to win ‘World’s Leading Destination’ for the first time. Aeroflot – Russian Airlines was voted ‘World’s Leading Airline, Business Class’, Emirates as ‘World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’, with ‘World’s Leading Airline – First Class’ scooped by Oman Air. Portugal also performed strongly, with Madeira voted ‘World’s Leading Island Destination’, Lisbon named ‘World’s Leading City Break Destination’ and the Algarve picking up ‘World’s…
ISLAMABAD: Retired Flight Lieutenant Khaqan Murtaza has been appointed the permanent Director-General of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), a notification from the Establishment Division issued on Friday, November 27. The notification of the Establishment reads as : “The federal government has appointed Flt Lt (Retd) Khaqan Murtaza, a BS-21 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted under government of Sindh, as Director General (of) Civil Aviation Authority, under section 10 of the Civil Servant Act, 1973 with immediate effect and until further orders.” Before this notification Murtaza was working as principal secretary to the Sindh governor. He was also…
KARACHI: AirSial Limited has proudly entered into the commercial aviation of Pakistan by receiving its First Airbus A320 on Sunday, November 29. AirSial is inducting 3 Airbus A320 aircrafts out of which the remaining 2 would be arriving in the coming few days. All 3 aircrafts are leased from AerCap, the biggest aircraft leasing company in the world. AirSial plans to commence its operations from Mid-December 2020 across 5 cities of Pakistan Karachi, Sialkot, Islamabad, Lahore & Peshawar. 3 daily flights from Karachi to Lahore & Islamabad along with 3 weekly flights to Sialkot and 4 weekly flights to Peshawar…
MUZZAFARGRAH: The mega tourism event, the 5th Thal Desert Jeep Rally 2020 organized by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab(TDCP) concluded successfully. Veteran off-road racer Sahibzada Sultan emerged victorious in the 5th Thal Desert Jeep Rally on Sunday, November 22. He won the Category A race after completing the 105-kilometre distance in an hour, six minutes and 14 seconds. This time, Mir Nadir Magsi and Roni Patel were not participating in the race due to coronavirus. Asif Fazal Chaudhary and Faisal Khan Shadikhel finished at second and third positions respectively with their respective times of 1:07:06 and 1:07:56. In B category,…