ISTANBUL: Flag carrier Turkish Airlines has launched flights from Istanbul to Sharjah, its third destination in the UAE and its 307th global route. During the launch of the inaugural flight, Turkish Airlines Chief Marketing Officer Ahmet Olmuştur said: “With Istanbul Airport, a new era has begun for Turkish aviation and tourism sectors. With having such a monumental facility as our home base, now we have an unmatched advantage to further accelerate our network expansion performance. As part of this performance, today we are highly pleased to add Sharjah as our third destination in the UAE after Abu Dhabi and Dubai.”…
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MOJAVE-CALIFORNIA: US-based Stratolaunch Systems Corporation, founded by late Microsoft founder Paul G Allen, on Saturday completed the first flight of the world’s largest all-composite aircraft, the Stratolaunch. With a dual fuselage design and wingspan greater than the length of an American football field, the Stratolaunch aircraft took flight at 0658 PDT from the Mojave Air & Space Port. Achieving a maximum speed of 189 miles (304 km) per hour, the plane flew for 2.5 hours over the Mojave Desert at altitudes up to 17,000 feet. As part of the initial flight, the pilots evaluated aircraft performance and handling qualities before…
CHAKWAL: A jeep rally was organized by Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) in Chakwal on Sunday, 7th April to promote tourism in the province. The rally was led by Federal Minister for Health Aamir Mehmood Kiyani and Punjab Minister for Higher Education and Tourism Yasir Humayun Sarfraz. Speaking before start of the rally, Minister of Health Aamir Mehmood Kiyani said the government is committed to develop and promote tourism in the country. He said Pakistan is second to none in beauty and negative propaganda against the country will have to be tackled. Provincial Minister Yasir Humayun said Punjab is the…
FAISALABAD: A marketing professional with a wide experience of 8 years working in different industries. Ms. Mehak Khan is currently serving Faisalabad Serena Hotel as Marketing & Communication Manager. She is one of the true examples of empowered women of Faisalabad City who is currently holding a responsible position in one of the esteemed organizations. According to her opinion women empowerment means making women independent of their own for themselves without hurting others, in all aspects from mind, thought, rights, decision etc. The only motto of women empowerment is to ensure equality in society between males and females. To go…
ROME: Italy’s last council of ministers have approved a new decree law with 11 new rules presented by the Minister of Economic Development, Luigi Di Maio. Among these, at the last minute, is the regulation allowing for the conversion of part of a bridge loan of 900 million euros granted to Alitalia airline in May 2017 into equity, and, therefore, into a share package (about 15%) of the new company that will be presented by Italia Railways. In short, the go-ahead for the Treasury to become a shareholder of the new Alitalia in a scheme is official, but all has…
KARACHI: PIA-raises-baggage-fees-above-private-carriers Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), on Sunday, raised its prices for baggage, nearly doubling it as compared to private airlines. From April 1, The National Carrier is charging a fixed price of Rs 5,000 on luggage over the allowed 20 kilograms on domestic flights. The new increase means that the PIA would charge Rs 250 per kilogram on extra luggage. Previously, it was charging Rs 100 for the same. A PIA spokesperson called this a result of the surge in fuel costs. Last month, the national airline had approved a new policy with reference to ground jobs of the…
GENEVA: As Spring arrives in Geneva, the city bids goodbye to the days of crystalline frost and takes on the brilliance of flowers and greenery, making a stroll around the city’s many outdoor activities an attractive pastime for visitors and residents alike. With its myriad offerings, Geneva is a haven for families and caters to travellers across different age groups; the city’s natural and cultural attractions provide endless activities for everyone. Enjoy a boat tour in Lake Geneva, Europe’s largest fresh water surface, with the scenery of the Alps and the Mont-Blanc to one side, and Jura mountains on the…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a fifth Edge-class ship for delivery in the fall of 2024. “Edge class made an immediate hit with Celebrity Cruises guests and is a state-of-the-art example of technical excellence and elegant design,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “We can’t wait to build the next one.” “Celebrity Edge has delighted our guests and affirmed Celebrity Cruises as the leading modern luxury brand. Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been a brilliant partner and we look forward…
LONDON: Heathrow has launched a fast speed Wi-Fi service at the airport. In partnership with Boingo, passengers at all Heathrow terminals are now able to enjoy the new Wi-Fi experience with up to 100 MBPS (megabytes per second) speeds. In this Webinar NEXTT (New Experience Travel Technologies) provide insights into the industry strategy for on-ground transformation and discuss the benefits of a coordinated, strategic approach. Wi-Fi in the airport has become integral to the passenger experience, making the terminal a place to visit, and a place passengers want to stay. Whether it’s booking last minute travel insurance, pre-ordering groceries for…
CAPE TOWN: World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2019 opened last week on a high note with thousands of travel professionals visiting from across the globe attended the leading event for the travel industry in Africa. WTM delivers the leading global events for the travel industry. One of six shows in the WTM portfolio, the Africa show was launched in 2014 to bring the benefits and opportunities of the global industry expertise to travel professionals in this region. Held in Cape Town, South Africa, nearly 5,880 travel industry professionals attended Africa’s leading and only business to business (B2B) exhibition for inbound…