KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost airline, has partnered with 1-Link to streamline payments for flight bookings. Under this innovative collaboration, passengers will have a dedicated time window to confirm their bookings by completing the payment process, offering unmatched flexibility and convenience. 1-Link, which is Pakistan’s largest payment gateway and switch system will enable customers with any bank account to easily complete their bookings by making payments from their phone or laptop, eliminating the need to visit a physical Fly Jinnah office for the transaction. At the core of this partnership is a dedication to providing Fly Jinnah customers with a…
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HARBIN-CHINA: This winter, the city of Harbin has spared no effort to show sincerity and creativity in entertaining, if not spoiling, tourists from all over the world. Currently, Chinese citizens have portrayed the city as a generous big brother who is doing everything possible to entertain guests coming from afar with its unique charms and creative ideas. Harbin has long been a major tourist attraction in winter, and it has garnered more attention this winter. It ranked fifth among the most popular cities for the 2024 New Year holiday, following Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Among the top 10 cities,…
BANGKOK: Thailand enables applying for a visa extension online – a measure that is expected to benefit both tourists and residents. E-extension, the new system is designed to simplify the extension process for 12 visa categories. The online visa extension system aims at making Thailand even more attractive for foreigners and the recent changes have already shown positive trends to the country’s tourism. Phuket, one of the most visited destinations in Thailand, has facilitated visas for foreigners, introducing an online visa extension system. The Immigration Bureau Commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai, has announced that foreigners residing in Phuket under…
NAIROBI: Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto has said. Ruto said his government had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorisation in advance, instead of needing to apply for a visa. “It shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya,” he said in a speech in the capital Nairobi at an event to mark 60 years of independence from Britain. Ruto has…
DUBAI: The United States has emerged as the preferred destination for individuals seeking immigration aiming to gain a second passport due to economic, education, business, and travel reasons, a new report has revealed in a comprehensively analysed global migration movements between 2020 and 2023. Canada and the UK have come up as the second and third choice respectively, according to ‘The Annual Global Immigration Trends 2023’ by Ace Luxury Immigration Solution, a leading immigration and citizenship by investment firm. The report revealed the most favourite destinations, the origin of migrants, and where the rich migrate. The survey highlighted that the…
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has acknowledged Pakistan’s outstanding performance in tourism, marking a remarkable 92% recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. The country experienced a 115% surge in foreign tourist arrivals compared to the previous year, signaling a robust comeback post-Covid-19. Attributing this success to concerted efforts in tourism promotion, Managing Director-PTDC Aftab Rana said that the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) last year actively engaged in six major global events such as World Travel Mart London, ITB Berlin, New York Travel and Adventure Show, Arabian Travel Mart Dubai, Seoul Travel Mart Korea and Travel Mart…
MONTREAL: IATA has launched an upgraded system for travel document verification in a bid to promote contactless travel and enhance the overall passenger experience. Passenger traffic is expected to double by 2040; hence, such an automated system is considered a necessity. Several providers are already collaborating with IATA to improve the new system Timatic AutoCheck. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced a new travel documentation and verification system, designed to facilitate contactless travel and enhance the overall passenger experience. So far, the entire document checking process has been automated, offering personalised instructions for every individual passenger, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.…
RIYADH: The aviation sectors of the UAE and China are poised to improve efficiency through a new agreement signed by Abu Dhabi-based flag carrier Etihad Airways. The memorandum of understanding, inked with China Eastern Airlines, seeks to strengthen commercial and operational ties. This strategic cooperation agreement is designed to provide travelers with expanded choices, higher-quality services, and increased value, while contributing to sustainable aviation practices. The MoU is expected to establish a robust platform for China-UAE air traffic and serve as a launchpad for enhanced connections between the Asian country, the Middle East, and Africa. It represents a crucial milestone…
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels and Telenor have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to get on a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the ‘S TEL’ services within the hospitality domain. This partnership is specifically geared towards the expansion of S TEL services at Faisalabad and Peshawar Serena Hotels. The signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from Serena Hotels and Telenor. Among the distinguished attendees, Mr. Imran Hasan, Director Sales & Marketing of Serena Hotels and Mr. Magnus Muller, Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Telenor officially signed the MOU. Serena Hotels and Telenor took the first step in their collaboration…
DOHA: Qatar Airways Group CEO Engineer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Board of Governors. In this role, he will support the association in shaping the growth of safe, secure and sustainable air transport. Al-Meer will work with members of the trade association, representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic, to connect and enrich the world through air travel. He was also appointed Member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) on the strength of his strong aviation sector experience. AACO is the regional association of…