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…
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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…
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…