DUBAI: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been transformed into the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard for the world’s most popular football championship. For one month, the scorecards of matches at the Fifa World Cup will be relayed on to the LED screen of Burj Khalifa. Featuring the flag of the goal-scoring nation as well, the scoreboard is updated in real-time for football lovers to catch up with the action set against the backdrop of The Dubai Fountain. Visitors to Downtown Dubai can watch the scorecard from vantage viewing spots along the Waterfront Promenade of The Dubai Mall or from…
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MUSCAT: Oman Air has marked the first anniversary of flights from Manchester airport by introducing a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route to Muscat. The upgrade in aircraft provides more space for passengers and state of the art in-flight entertainment systems, individual seatback screens, audio and video on demand and live satellite TV. Interim UK and Ireland Country Manager, Kelpesh Patel, said: “Oman Air has had a fantastic year flying on the Manchester-Muscat service and we couldn’t be happier with the support Manchester airport has shown. “I look forward to cementing our partnership with Manchester airport, and working together to…
ATHENS: Last week Europe’s finest travel brands were unveiled at World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 in Athens, Greece. Winners at the red carpet gala evening included Hilton Hotels & Resorts (“Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand”), Madrid (“Europe’s Leading Meetings & Convention Destination”), Zurich Airport (“Europe’s Leading Airport”) and Norwegian Cruise Line (winner of “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line”). Portugal beat off stiff competition to be named “Europe’s Leading Destination,” while Turismo de Portugal was voted “Europe’s Leading Tourist Board”. Meanwhile the intriguing beauty of Madeira was acknowledged as the destination was named “Europe’s Leading Island Destination”. The Convention Centre Dublin…
MOSCOW: Russia’s Lower House (Duma) Committee for Legislative Work has upheld a proposal to increase fines for violent behavior on board passenger aircraft and for those refusing to comply with the captain’s orders. If the new bill is passed into law, the maximum fine for disobeying the captain’s orders would increase practically tenfold and become 40,000 rubles or about $645. The bill also introduces administrative detention for a period between 10 and 15 days as punishment for “air hooliganism” as well as fines between 30,000 and 50,000 rubles ($483-$806) for petty disorderly behavior on air transport. The motion was developed…
DUBAI: Emirates has launched 3D seat models on its website, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. [huge_it_slider id=”260″] The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360-degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and the Emirates Boeing 777, giving customers a chance to explore their seats, the spacious cabin and the Emirates onboard product. This new feature allows users to navigate through the Economy, Business and First Class cabins, as well as the iconic Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa on the Emirates A380 using…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has signed a significant deal with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), one of the world’s leading agencies for corporate travel. With this agreement, Turkish Airlines expands its existing collaboration with Amex to a global partnership. The agreement was signed by Turkish Airlines chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı, and Amex GBT’s Board chairman, Greg O’Hara. The expanded partnership aims to determine a common strategy on a global level and to increase the cooperation between the managements of both parts at all levels. Another goal is to increase the cooperation in…
ISLAMABAD: The first Hajj flight of Government Hajj Scheme is likely to leave for Saudi Arabia from July 15, said official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. According to Hajj Policy 2018, Hajj operation would continue till August 15. Initially the hajj flights would depart directly to Madina in first fifteen days of month long pre hajj flight operation. Whereas in last fifteen days the hajj flights would depart from Islamabad to Jeddah. Hajj flight schedule would be intimated this week. The intending pilgrims would be informed through SMS, letters and website. According to Hajj policy 2018, 179,210…
PHILADELPHIA: Boeing has revealed an early concept for its first hypersonic passenger plane, giving a glimpse of what planes could look like in a few decades, said a report. The futuristic plane, which was unveiled at an aerospace conference in Atlanta, could, in theory, fly as fast as Mach 5, or just under 3,900 miles per hour, giving it the ability to cross the Atlantic in about two hours, against the current duration of seven, cnbc.com reported. Boeing CEO Mr. Dennis Muilenburg is pushing the aerospace giant to explore the potential of ultra-fast passenger planes. However, it will have to…
KARACHI: Oman Air has commenced its new flight from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca from July 1, 2018. The national carrier of the sultanate of Oman is looking into further expanding its fleet and destination network as the airline continues to grow its operations out of its hub in Muscat. The new route comes after Oman Air’s most recent service inaugurated to Istanbul on June 1 and ahead of its winter launch to Moscow planned to take place in October 2018. The flight service between Oman and Morocco will strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, enhance the…
LAHORE: PIA spokesperson said that President and CEO of national carrier Mr. Musharraf Rasool Cyan has immediately taken notice of a video clip on the web regarding delayed baggage delivery at the New Islamabad Airport. He said that it was an old incident and instructions were passed to PIA teams deputed at the New Islamabad Airport to provide maximum facilitation to the passengers especially in baggage handling area. Regular follow up on situation at the airport is taken by the president & CEO’s office. The infrastructure of IIAP is unlike other airports in Pakistan and is still having teething problems,…