ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways announced that it will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from April 22, 2024. The introduction of the A380 marks a significant enhancement to Etihad’s capacity in the crucial US market, connecting to the broader GCC and Indian subcontinent. It will further attract an increased number of visitors to sample the attractions of the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, said a statement. The A380 will operate on one of the two daily Etihad flights to New York. The other daily flight will be operated by a 787-9 featuring First, Business and Economy cabins.…
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In a landmark move, Batik Air, formerly known as Malindo Air, a decade-strong Malaysian airline company, proudly announces its expansion into Karachi, Pakistan, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to global connectivity. Batik Air Group Director, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, shared insights on the expansion, stating, “This move marks a significant stride in our journey, further enhancing travel experiences for our valued passengers.” Expressing gratitude to the government, ministers, and regulatory authorities of Pakistan for their pivotal role, Batik Air acknowledges their support in making this expansion a reality. Since May 2016, Batik Air has successfully operated daily services to Lahore, marking…
ISTANBUL: The Uzakrota Travel Awards, which gathered professionals from the travel industry worldwide, announced its winners during the ceremony held in Istanbul. The event honored outstanding achievements in 45 categories, awarding Hitit 1st prize for its innovative software, which revolutionized the aviation sector. The award recipients were identified, based on online voting worldwide. During this year’s Uzakrota Travel Awards, 100,876 votes were cast. Hitit, a distinguished provider of technology in the airline and travel domain, known for its inventive and innovative solutions, received the highest number of votes in the category “World’s Leading Travel Technology Provider”, outperforming its main competitors.…
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has joined the UNWTO following its recent efforts to promote sustainable tourism in the Middle East. The carrier previously collaborated with the UN’s Global Compact agency in August amid Saudi Arabia’s closer ties with the UNWTO. Over the past several months, flynas has expanded its fleet and network, adding a range of connections from the Middle East into Europe and Africa. Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has confirmed it has joined the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as part of its efforts to support the development of a sustainable and affordable tourism industry. Over…
URUMQI: Pakistan Represented in the SCO High level Tourism Forum 2023 at Urumqi China High level delegations from the member-states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), international and regional organizations as well as representatives of well-known in the region tourist associations took part in the “Year of Tourism 2023 Forum at International Exhibition Centre of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in Urumqi from 23 to 25 September, 2023. The event involves over 300 leaders of tourism organizations, representatives of international organizations, government and business entities, tourism experts, and diplomats from Pakistan, China, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Sri Lanka,…
KARACHI: On the instructions of Minister of Tourism, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, Government of Sindh, Arshad Wali Muhammad, the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) hosted a reception and meetup for a group of Italian tourists who recently completed a tour of various cities in Sindh, Pakistan. The group, led by Mr. Georgeo, shared their positive experiences during their visit, praising the culture, people, cuisine, accommodation, and transportation, along with the sense of safety they felt throughout their travels. Managing Director of STDC Fayaz Ali Shah took the opportunity to highlight the corporation’s efforts in promoting and enhancing tourism…
KARACHI: Mr. Sertan Yuce, the General Manager of Turkish Airlines (TK) Karachi accompanied by his team Mr. Muhammad Umer Khan, Sales Manager, and Mr. Muhammad Imran, Sales Executive visited TAAP Head Office on November 16, 2023, to meet the Vice Chairman (South Zone) and Senior Members of TAAP. Mr. Muhammad Raza, Vice Chairman (South Zone) TAAP accorded a warm welcome and thanked Mr. Yuce and his team for visiting the TAAP office to meet with the TAAP Executive Committee and Senior Members and requesting to brief about Turkish Airlines, business activities, and plans. Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Sharif, former Chairman TAAP…
KARACHI: Fifth Adab Festival Pakistan unfolded its literary wonders and intellectual discussions on its second and final day at Habitt City, leaving the hordes of attendees of the festival enriched with knowledge, awed, challenged, and with a heightened sense of cultural awareness. Adab Festival provided a platform for countless literary activities including book launches, enlightening discussion sessions, and performing arts-related events, and something new and innovative – an open mic session in which the audience could speak from their hearts, read anything they had written or say what was on their minds. A true opportunity of free expression. The day…
KARACHI: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) team has arrived in Karachi on November 26 to conduct an audit of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), likely paving the way for the national flag carrier to begin flight operation for Britain and Europe. EASA will also conduct a remote safety audit of different departments of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority CAA (PCAA). The audit will determine the airworthiness of PIA, and whether it will regain access to European airspace. A successful audit would allow PIA and other private airlines of chte country to restart flights to the EU. The European Union…
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday, November 23, bifurcated the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), creating a separate Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) in pursuant of a parliamentary decision, according to a notification issued by the aviation ministry. The notification, which came into effect from Nov 10, said that both the authorities would work under separate heads, director generals. The notification also sought details of the number of employees and assets for their allocation to the relevant authority. According to the ministry, the matters pertaining to licensing, flight standards, air transport, airworthiness and regulatory departments will be part of the CAA, while commercial…