MANAMA: Drawing more energy from its quarterly performances, Gulf Air is now flying high setting its eyes on more overseas destination. With this goal in mind, the airline has started adding more firepower in its arsenal with the more recent being the airline’s addition of its first Airbus A320neo after receiving 3 Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner aircraft earlier this year. Gulf Air is now venturing more into the global market by expanding its reach to more destinations in Europe, while also looking to increase the frequencies to the existing ones. Gulf Air, CEO Krešimir Kucko told the Tribune, would see it…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new government under Prime Minister Imran Khan is fully focused to promote and facilitate Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry as in his very first speech to the nation after being elected as prime minister, Imran Khan said Pakistan has God gifted tourist sites and the country is bestowed with huge tourism potential. He vowed to promote tourism to strengthen the country’s economy. Earlier during his election campaign, on more than one occasion Khan talked about tourism industry of Pakistan and promised that if voted to power, promotion of tourism to strengthen the economy of the country will be…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new government under Prime Minister Imran Khan is fully focused to promote and facilitate Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry as in his very first speech to the nation after being elected as prime minister, Imran Khan said Pakistan has God gifted tourist sites and the country is bestowed with huge tourism potential. He vowed to promote tourism to strengthen the country’s economy. Earlier during his election campaign, on more than one occasion Khan talked about tourism industry of Pakistan and promised that if voted to power, promotion of tourism to strengthen the economy of the country will be…
DUBAI: The plunging Turkish currency has seen tourism interest from the Gulf skyrocket, recently released figures show. The lira hit a fresh low of 6.4 to the US dollar on Wednesday, 29 August. As a result, holidaymakers from the Gulf, where local currencies are pegged to the stronger dollar, have enjoyed a summer of discounted trips to the country. Data published by a travel technology firm in April highlighted how Turkey, which has historically had close ties with the Middle East, was rapidly becoming a popular destination for UAE tourists. The value of the lira has slipped consistently since the…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s $500-billion futuristic city, Neom has appointed Aradhana Khowala, an industry veteran, as its Managing Director of tourism. An ambitious project of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Neom is aimed at turning the kingdom into a leading global hub that exemplifies the future of human civilisation by offering its inhabitants an idyllic lifestyle combined with exceptional economic prospects. Set to be the world’s first independent special zone stretching over three countries – extending across the Egyptian and Jordanian borders, Neom will become a new vibrant destination located…
DENVER: Two US airlines cut routes between China and the United States, underscoring increasingly tough competition from state-backed Chinese rivals as they aggressively expand their fleets with cut-price tickets. American Airlines, the largest US carrier by passengers, said it would drop a route between Chicago and Shanghai, cancelling the second direct flight from the US city to China in four months. It had cancelled a flight to Beijing in May, although it still operates daily flights to the capital from Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. “The two China routes have been colossal loss makers for us,” said Vasu Raja,…
Qatar Airways announced its expanded collaboration with renowned Australian chef and restauranteur, George Calombaris, who will create a new edition of Greek-inspired in-flight dining options for the airline, starting 1 September 2018. The new menus will be available to First and Business Class passengers travelling from Qatar Airways’ four gateways in Australia (Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney) to Doha, Qatar. Qatar Airways is also working with Chef Calombaris to feature his signature touch in the Economy Class menu, due to debut in the first quarter of 2019. This marks the second time Qatar Airways has partnered with Calombaris to present his…
PARIS/LONDON: Air France and British Airways (BA) will be suspending flights to Tehran next month, carriers citing low profitability as the US reimposed sanctions on Iran, a report said. According to a report, Air France, which had run connections to the Iranian capital via its low-cost operator Joon, will be axing the route on September 18 and BA would be scrapping the route on September 22. The last outbound flight to Tehran will be on September 22, and the last inbound flight from Tehran will be on September 23, the British flag carrier added. British Airways said its decision was…
DUBAI: The total number of passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to hit one billion this year, Dubai Media Office has announced. Since its opening in the 1960s, the airport has witnessed passenger numbers soar. In 2017, nearly 90 million people passed through the airport, making it the world’s busiest hub for international passengers, according to Airports Council International. As more and more passengers continue to travel, officials estimate that 2018 will be the year that DXB achieves its historic milestone. “Later this year, Dubai International Airport is set to welcome its billionth passenger since its opening…
KARACHI: Amadeus Pakistan celebrated 14th August, the 72nd Independence Day of Pakistan with full devotion and great zeal of nationalism. Mr. Ghouse Akbar, Chairman Akbar Group along with Amadeus Pakistan senior management and staff performed the ceremonial cake cutting and National Flag hoisting ceremony at the office. The day was celebrated with great happiness and jubilation.