WASHINGTON: Boeing has fired its Chief Executive, Dennis Muilenburg, in a bid to restore confidence in the firm after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max planes. More than 340 people died in the disasters, prompting accusations that Boeing put profit before safety. Families of the victims welcomed Mr. Muilenberg’s resignation as overdue. But they said Boeing’s decision to replace him with a long-time board member raised questions about its commitment to change. Boeing named David Calhoun, who has served on the firm’s board since 2009 and is its current chairman, as chief executive and president. “While the resignation of…
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ISLAMABAD: Sabre Pakistan recently celebrated Sabre Appreciation & Award Ceremony 2019 in Islamabad at a prestigious venue and also to rejoice the relaunch of PIA contents on Sabre. Participants included movers and shakers from the travel industry. This was an event to honour our supportive and trustworthy business associates and to appreciate their loyalty towards Sabre. Award shields were distributed as a remembrance and a token of our good will towards them. Also participants got a chance to be part of exciting lucky draws [huge_it_slider id=”489″] Here we share with you some moments captured at the event…..
KARACHI: Last week flynas and its GSA-Pakistan Bukhari Travel and tourism Services opened its city office in Business hub of Pakistan, Karachi to provide international level of travel services to the people of the city. A notable gathering consisting of all leading travel agents of Karachi including Muhammad Naeem Shareef, Chairman TAAP, Mr. Yahaya Polani, Chairman Polani Group, Mr. Abbas Mehkri, Chairman Quality aviation, Mr. Haneef Rinch, Chairman, Shirazi Travels, Mr. Fazal Mahmood Rahmatullah, Managing Director Sana Travels, Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Shareef, Chairman Aroma travel, Mr. Muhammad Usman, CEO Usman Travels and Sayed Ali Hamdani, CEO Landmark communications graced the…
SIALKOT: Sabre Pakistan recently celebrated Sabre Appreciation & Award Ceremony 2019 in Sialkot at a prestigious location and also to rejoice the relaunch of PIA contents on Sabre . Participants included movers and shakers from the travel industry. This was an event to honour our supportive and trustworthy business associates and to appreciate their loyalty towards Sabre. Award shields were distributed as a remembrance and a token of our good will towards them. Also participants got a chance to be part of exciting lucky draws [huge_it_slider id=”487″] Here we share with you some moments captured at the event…..
LONDON: Who hasn’t struggled to sleep on an airplane economy seat, forced to improvise a makeshift pillow out of a rolled up sweater or scarf? A new seat design comes with an innovative solution to this inflight issue, using “padded wings” that fold out from behind both sides of the seat back, allowing both for additional privacy and a cushioned spot to rest heads for some shut-eye. This new idea from Universal Movement, a spin-off from London-based design company New Territory, is called “Interspace.” It premiered in London this week as part of the Aircraft Cabin Innovation summit 2019. Interspace…
MONTERAL: Middle Eastern airlines are set to cut losses to $1 billion next year, down from $1.5 billion in 2019, as they continue a restructuring process, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA said announced schedules point to a substantial slowdown in regional capacity growth for 2020. “After very weak economic growth in 2019, which limited local traffic, some rebound is expected in 2020. Restructuring and stronger growth will boost performance,” the aviation authority said in a statement, adding: “But this will take time and a loss is expected for a third consecutive year.” Middle East carriers are…
KARACHI: To provide premium hospitality in a traditional environment, Hashoo Group has signed a Management Agreement between Pakistan Services Limited and Hero Group to open a Pearl-Continental Hotel in Hyderabad. The Management Agreement was signed in a ceremony held at Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi on Friday, 20th December 2019. [huge_it_slider id=”486″] Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Operating Officer, Hashoo Group, Hospitality Division, Mr. Haseeb Gardezi said, “We feel honoured to partner with Hero Group to introduce a spirit of our premium hospitality brand in Hyderabad, and we look forward to welcoming guests at Pearl-Continental Hotel Hyderabad soon.” “Family of PC is…
PESHAWAR: The Kalash people celebrated the Savilakehari event as part of the ongoing Chitirmas festival. [huge_it_slider id=”485″] This event is part and parcel of the Chawmoss or Chitirmas festival to mark the arrival of winter in the Rambur, Bamburet and Birrir valleys. During Savilakehari festival, men, women and children wearing new and colourful clothes and gather at a place and sing love songs for each other. They dance together and praise each other. Young Kalash girls wear boys’ dresses and boys clad themselves in girls’ clothes and dance in chorus. They express their feelings for each other and announce their…
DOHA: The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gaborone, Botswana, touched down at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The flight was greeted upon landing by vice president of Botswana, Slumber Tsogwane, and the minister of transport and communications, Thulagano Segokgo. The airline will operate a three-times weekly service to the capital city of Botswana and is the only non-African airline to fly to the country. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “I am delighted to add Gaborone to our global network of more than 160 destinations. “Qatar Airways is committed to expanding its network in Africa,…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, now delivers easy access to millions of accommodation choices – and a new opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles – through its partnership with Booking.com, a world-leading site for reserving hotel rooms and other lodging. To celebrate this new partnership, members of Sindbad, Oman Air’s award-winning frequent flier program, earn triple miles for accommodations made on hotel bookings through Oman Air’s website by Dec. 31, 2019 and completed by March 31, 2020. Sindbad members will subsequently earn 1 mile for every US dollar spent via the co-branded site. Travellers…