KARACHI: Consul General of United States for Karachi Rob Silberstein visited the head office of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and met its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik. The delegation of US diplomat was briefed on PIA operations, and its improved performance. The future business plan of the airline was also shared with visiting dignitaries. The envoy was especially appraised of the new addition in PIA’s fleet and the planned restoration of flights to New York and other cities of the US. The government is implementing a business plan for taking out the national flag-carrier from the major…
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ANKARA:Turkish Airlines and Oman Air are expanding their codeshare agreement, Turkey’s national flag carrier announced on Aug. 29. Under the expansion, Oman Air will codeshare on Turkish Airlines flights between Istanbul and Geneva, while Turkish Airlines will codeshare on Oman Air flights between Muscat and Dubai. The two carriers initiated their codeshare agreement on the trunk routes in 2013.The deal was expanded in February to include Salalah, Rome, Copenhagen, and Algiers. Turkish Airlines, founded in 1933, flies to 315 destinations in 126 countries.Last year, it carried 75.2 million passengers with a seat occupancy rate of 82%, and this year aims…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that the government was making efforts to transform the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) into an efficient and profit-making entity because it was a national flag carrier and a symbol of country’s identification abroad. The prime minister was chairing a meeting to review efforts for bringing the PIA on modern lines, the PM Office Media Wing in a press release said. During the meeting, the prime minister observed that once a profit generating airline and a leading institution in the regional aviation sector was pushed into troubles due to the mismanagement and neglect of…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the purchase of additional planes for Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) existing fleet. According to a press release issued by the airline’s spokesperson, the decision was taken during a meeting of the aviation division. Federal Minister for Aviation Chaudhry Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Shaikh, Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat and PIA chief executive Air Marshal Arshad Malik attended the meeting. During the meeting, the airline chief gave the prime minister a detailed briefing on the future aircraft requirements of the airline as well as its business plan.…
RIYADH: The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has revealed or perhaps it’s more accurate to say, reiterated his ambitious plans for tourism in the gulf state. In a public announcement this week, the 33-year-old claimed that by 2030 tourism will contribute 10 per cent of Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product, a figure that would likely amount to over $100 billion and would make it one of the world’s top five tourism destinations. The tourism drive began in 2017, when Mohammed bin Salman revealed his “Vision 2030” plan, a scheme devised to shift the nation’s economy away from its reliance on…
MOSCOW: A 15-minute by air taxi flight in Moscow, Russia will cost about 3 thousand rubles ($45), said Alexander Okhonko, Director General of BP-Technology, which is part of the Russian Helicopters holding. “We plan about 3,000 rubles ($45) for a business-class helicopter taxi fare and 2,700 rubles ($40) for a classic seat,” he said. Earlier it became known that Russian online ride-sharing service, Yandex. Taxi, plans to launch Russia’s first regular helicopter flights, available for order through the application on a smartphone. Today, an agreement with BP-Technology was signed at the MAKS-2019 air show. In the future, another additional option…
Written by Ch. Faisal Mehmood There was a time not too long ago when it was unbecoming of a diplomat to even mention matters of commerce in his host country; now diplomacy and diplomats are promoting their countries’ tourism, culture & commerce – and very rightly so. Particularly tourism of their counties, last week two important event were organized in the city by the Consul Generals of two friendly countries. The events were true reflection of their Culture, food, traditions and projected both the countries as best tourism destinations. Our readers would have noted the promotional activities, which our guest…
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels concluded the Sarangi Music Competition, Season 3 this Thursday, 29th 2019. The star-studded ceremony was held at the Sheesh Mahal hall of the hotel where various members of the diplomatic corps, business community and Islamabad society gathered to hear the shortlisted contestants. Sarangi, which was launched in October 2017 is a part of Serena Hotel’s Cultural Diplomacy Initiative which aims to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Pakistan by encouraging young talents and giving them an opportunity to become the nation’s rising star. Through engaging social media, the music competition, over the years, has received tremendous…
KARACHI: In line with the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the People of Pakistan on Friday observed Kashmir Solidarity hour to join Kashmiri brethren in their rightful demand for freedom. As is seen in the pictures, the Associates of Karachi Marriott Hotel also came out to stand in solidarity with Kashmir during Kashmir Hour on August 30th 2019.
KARACHI: With more than 50 world renowned International brands, two day 21st International forum for religious tourism exhibition is going to start on September 18 at Nishat Hotel, Johar Town Lahore-Pakistan. The event is being organized by Asfar exhibition and management, in collaboration with Air Wings Travel (Pvt) Limited. Group Chairman Muhammad Aminullah, Ms. Mona Jalal ,Chairperson , Mr. Asif Ahmed Khan, Chief Coordinator will welcome the distinguish guests at the exhibition. The biggest and most stellar religious Exhibition will be inaugurated on 18th September 2019 where leading international brands of Travel Trade , Hotel & Tourism industry will be…