DUBAI: To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. “Emirati women are icons of tolerance, exemplifying the core values held by our community via their care, determination, ability to nurture future generations, and pursue success in their various fields of work. Their hard work and talent have helped build our company and nation, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all Emirati women for…
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As the trade war with China is poised to escalate this Sunday, September 1 as tariffs increase again, one industry has been feeling the effects for a long time that is tourism.Across the United States, the decline in Chinese tourists has been palpable for the past year. In Hawaii, the number of Chinese tourists dropped by more than 23% in the first four months of 2019, compared to the same time period last year. In Arizona, incoming Chinese tourists declined by 3.7% in 2018 after quadrupling from 2010 to 2017. For the past 15 years, Chinese tourism to the United…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday, August 28, that it has closed three routes for all international Karachi-bound flights. According to a notice to airmen (NOTAMS) published on the authority’s website, changes have been made in Karachi airspace zones and three routes of the international flights have also been closed. The CAA has proposed three alternative routes, local media reported. The notification further reads that all Karachi-bound flights will have to abide by the modifications from August 28 to August 31. This decision by the CAA comes amid tensions between Pakistan and India following abrogation of Article 370…
TOKYO: Japan Airlines has unveiled its new cabin designs on its new fleet of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft – the first of the airline’s historic order of 31 A350 XWB. Designed by international design consultancy tangerine, the new A350-900 aircraft will fly its inaugural flight to Fukuoka from Tokyo on September 1. In 2013, JAL signed to purchase its first Airbus aircraft for its next-generation flagship. Design consultancy tangerine’s brief was to express the essence of JAL through “tradition, innovation, Japanese spirit” in the design of the new fleet, featuring First Class, Class J and Economy Class cabins. JAL’s ambitions…
Genting Cruise Lines has officially announced the name of its first 208,000-gross-ton Global Class ship at IBTM China. Building on the successful debuts of Genting Dream, World Dream and Explorer Dream, the Global Class vessel, Global Dream, will enter into service in early 2021. The ship will invite even more Asian travellers to sail globally on inspiring voyages on board the largest cruise ship to homeport in the Asia Pacific. This event also provided guests the chance to experience an exclusive sneak preview of Global Dream through a specially constructed, full-scale smart show cabin on display. “Global Dream, the first…
Amadeus has announced a continued partnership to industrialise New Distribution Capability by developing, testing and bringing to market new content offerings. Among the new offering will be United Airlines’ new corporate bundles and dynamic bundled fares. These new products will allow customers to customise their travel on United with amenities such as Premier Access, checked bags, United Club access, and more, bundled together with customers’ reservations at a discounted price. United has been an active member of Amadeus’ NDC [X] program for more than a year, providing inputs on how to jointly master a major industry change process. United is…
DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia and other senior government officials following the opening of the UNWTO World Tourism Conference in Kuala Lumpur. H.E. Mr. Al Baker took the opportunity to discuss several issues of mutual interest, including developments in the global aviation industry and Qatar Airways’ upcoming launch of flights to Langkawi, during separate meetings with the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, and the Minister of Transport for Malaysia, the Honourable Mr. Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar…
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…
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…