KARACHI: After reprioritising international routes, in accordance with changing traffic patterns, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has closed the Japan route. The national flag carrier flew twice a week from Karachi/Islamabad to Tokyo via Beijing. “The route had historical significance, as it started in the 1960s,” Pakistani businessman in Japan Shahid Aziz told The Express Tribune. He said the Pakistani community in Japan, estimated at around 30,000 people, also had an attachment and preferred to travel through it as it was their motherland’s national airline. PIA, which used to operate A310 aircraft on the route, had 200 seats and is grounded,…
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DENPASAR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its objection to a plan of the Bali administration to impose a levy on foreign tourists that may be included in airline tickets. The group, which represents more than 290 airlines accounting for 82 per cent of total global air traffic, has sent a three-page letter to Bali Governor I Wayan Koster regarding the plan. “The imposition of a foreign tourist levy (or similar tax) would directly contradict accepted policies on taxation published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a specialised agency of the United Nations,” IATA regional Vice-President for…
KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and ARY Sahulat Wallet have entered into an agreement to facilitate cricket lovers to watch Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ARY Sahulat Wallet, Mr. Saqib Chaudhry and General Manager Brand management PIA, Mr. Amir Memon signed the agreement. PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik, welcoming the agreement, said it would promote sports in the country. PIA will always play its role for promotion of sports and development of the country, he added. As per the agreement, an in-flight lucky draw will be held, the winner…
KARACHI: Karachi Ramada Plaza Hotel put the city’s seafood cravings to a rest by hosting an exquisite seafood festival from the 8th to the 13th of February 2019, at its pool side. Chairman of the hotel Mr. Anwar Qureshi inaugurated the event. Sea Food is always considered as the most sought after food delicacy appreciated by the food lovers. Talking at the event Mr. Anwar Qureshi said “Ramada always strives to create such events in order to provide fun filled moments for the families.” The hotel also arranged a sea food cooking class with its Chief Executive Chef Raja Abdullah…
BANGKOK: Thailand has launched a new electronic visa on arrival system for international travellers. The service offers travellers a new experience when entering the country at the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueng airports in Bangkok, as well as at Phuket and Chiang Mai airports. It is part of a Thai initiative to promote tourism, and has been developed by the Immigration Bureau of Royal Thai Police and VFS Global. In 2017, Thailand welcomed a record 35 million tourists, with tourism-generated income in Thailand amounting to around 2.6 trillion. In 2018, over four million visitors used the conventional, time consuming visa on…
FAISALABAD: AusPak international Faisalabad branch organised a consulting program follow up session of 21st January session at Serena hotel Faisalabad. Mr. Hasan Sarfaraz, Director Auspak and renowned Education Consultant highlighted the importance of education and role of Auspak in sharing valuable knowledge and promoting education. He said that Auspak is a trusted name that helps students for their education in Australia, Auspak international is the largest educational consultants in Pakistan and the only career counselors which hold a license to officially use the “Future Unlimited” brand of Amstrade an Australian Government body. Mr. Umair Shabbir incharge Auspak Faisalabad said that…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will fly daily to Athens, Greece, from its hub in Muscat, Oman, as of June 1. The daily flight to and from Athens will be operated with the new-state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Oman Air offers a wide network of destinations in the Middle East, Indian-Subcontinent, Africa, Europe and the Far-East. Moreover, in January, Oman Air received level 3 New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification; the highest certification awarded by International Air Transport Association (IATA). NDC enables Oman Air to have better control of the distribution as offers and orders…
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting had a meeting with Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Stefano Pontecorvo, who called on him on Wednesday, 20 February and stressed the need for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Italy in the tourism sector. Fawad said that collaboration in the fields of tourism and culture would further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries which were based on mutual goodwill. “Owing to its cultural diversity and unique national heritage, Pakistan is a preferred destination for tourists of many countries,” he said. The minister invited Italian tourism writers and editors…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) started direct flights between Peshawar and UAE city Sharjah from Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA) and restored the suspended flights to Al-Ain. The flights were suspended since 2012. The first flight No. PK-257 took up from the airport for Sharjah at 1:15 A.M Thursday while the second flight PK-320 was to take up for Al-Ain city at 8:00 A.M today (Friday), said a press release. A function was organized in this regard at Bacha Khan International Airport wherein the Chief Operation Officer/Airport Manager, Obaidur Rehman Abbasi was Chief Guest, who seen off the passengers of…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD As we said earlier also that though slowly but steadily our Tourism Industry is moving into a positive mode and we can see its pace is accelerating; accelerating to a very encouraging level. The Government has formed 25 members National tourism Coordination Board to take every possible step to improve tourism and aviation by coordinating with all provincial governments. We pray Almighty Allah that the unfolding future will not prove us wrong, we share this perception with other stakeholders in Pakistan Tourism, so that they and their respective trade bodies may pick up the positive…