KARACHI: Last week PIA Sales and Marketing team visited Polani’s Group Chairman’s office. Seen here in the picture Convener FPCCI Aviation Committee, Vice-Chairman TAAP & Polani’s Group Chairman Muhammad Yahya Polani Presenting a Souvenir to Mr. Ali Tahir, Chief Commercial Officer of Pakistan International Airline (PIA). Director Polani Group Khizar Polani, Saad Polani, Aftab Moin, Mansoor Ahmed, & Siraj Qazi General Manager Pax Sales PIA, Mr. Faisal Kharal District Manager PIA Karachi, Raheel Khan, Passenger Sales Manager PIA and Mehmood Hamid are also seen in the Picture.
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KARACHI: Mr. Ali Tahir, Chief Commercial Officer PIA along with Mr. Siraj Qazi, General Manager Pax Sales, Mr. Faisal Kharal, District Manager PIA Karachi and Mr. Raheel Khan Passenger Sales Manager Karachi visited Bukhari Group Chairman Office last Week. Sardar Muhammad Rafiq Khan, Chairman Bukhari Group along with Sardar Zubair Hussain, Group- CEO, Sayed Muhammad Tariq- Group COO and other team members warmly greeted the distinguish guests upon their arrival at the office. The visit was a part of PIA new marketing and sales support efforts to improve the business in prevail difficult circumstances. After refreshments, Mr. Muhammad Rafiq Khan,…
BRUSSELS: The European Union’s (EU) domestic tourism has recovered faster than foreign tourism after most countries started easing their Covid-19 restrictions by June, official figures have revealed. In a report on Friday, the EU’s statistical office Eurostat said during the early part of 2020, the tourism industry suffered as a result of travel restrictions implemented in response to the pandemic. Tourist numbers dropped sharply during March and April 2020, when compared with the same period a year earlier. Since June 2020, most EU countries have begun to ease travel restrictions. However, other restrictions related to Covid-19 have remained in place,…
KARACHI: Faysal Bank in partnership with Hashoo Group has invited Overseas Pakistanis to open their Faysal Islami Roshan Digital Account. When maintaining a minimum deposit in their account, customers will be able to avail exclusive discounts at Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts and Hotel One properties across Pakistan. In Phase one, customers may avail exclusive packages at all Hotel One and Pearl-Continental Resorts in Muzaffarabad, Gwadar, Bhurban, and Malam Jabba, with access to all Pearl-Continental and Marriott city hotels to be included soon after. Hashoo Group is the leading owner and operator of hotels in Pakistan, running Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts,…
JAKARTA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has unveiled a new livery depicting an intricately-designed face mask on the nose of one of its Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. The airline had previously painted a blue surgical mask livery on one of its Airbus A330-900 Neo craft, as part of a campaign encouraging people to keep their masks on during the pandemic. Garuda Indonesia promotes a culture of mask-wearing by painting a face mask livery on its plane The new mask livery was designed by Indonesian creator, Jailani, the winner of the first phase of Garuda’s Fly Your Design Through the Sky competition…
SINGAPORE: Princess Cruises, a world-leading international premium cruise line, has confirmed the official transfer of Golden Princess and the accelerated transition of Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia. Previously announced in 2018, the two vessels will now debut as Pacific Adventure (Golden Princess) and Pacific Encounter (Star Princess) anticipated to sail in 2021. “Golden Princess and Star Princess have sailed all over the world, creating lifelong memories for the millions of guests who sailed upon these beloved cruise ships,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. “We know their wonderful legacy will continue under sister brand P&O Cruises Australia, which has…
KARACHI: As of the global pandemic, current year exposed the world with unforeseen challenges and likewise, the travel trade suffered upfront. But with every challenge, comes new opportunity. With leisure travel still struggling amidst restrictions, it became only a matter of realization to explore and contribute to the traditionally rich Domestic Tourism Sector of Pakistan. [huge_it_slider id=”586″] Focusing the same, Bukhari Group started collaboration with Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) for the development and promotion of Domestic tours highlighting the rich Culture and heritage of Sindh. For this, Chairman Bukhari Group Sardar Mohammad Rafiq Khan along with team shared his…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Ryanair have signed an agreement under which the former will provide its Boeing-777 aircraft to the latter to operate cargo flights between Urumqi and Pakistan. PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez said on Saturday that PIA has cut down its flight operations because of travel restrictions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving many of its aircraft idle. The PIA has therefore converted its Boeing-777 passenger aircraft into a cargo plane and leased it to Ryanair. Mr. Hafeez said the aircraft has the capacity to carry 52 tons of cargo; the plane will fly this route…
DOHA: Qatar Airways has taken delivery today of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The development reaffirms its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft in the world, with 52 in its fleet. The new planes will operate on strategic long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “As one of the only airlines to continue taking delivery of new aircraft at this time, our strategic investment in modern, fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft has enabled us to continue flying. “Environmentally conscious passengers can travel with the reassurance that Qatar Airways…
NEW YORK: American Airlines has reported third-quarter revenue of $3.2 billion, down 73 per cent year-over-year on a 59 per cent year-over-year reduction in total available seat miles. The US giant confirmed a pre-tax loss of $3.1 billion for the three-month period. Excluding net special items, the third-quarter pre-tax loss stood at $3.6 billion. “During the third quarter, we took action to reduce our costs, strengthen our financial position, and ensure our customers return to travel with confidence,” said American Airlines chief executive, Doug Parker. “The American Airlines team is doing a remarkable job taking care of our customers and…