Singapore has been declared the most expensive city on Earth for the fifth year running, according to an extensive annual study of prices. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living Survey has ranked 133 cities according to the price of more than 150 items. Budget-conscious travellers might want to give Paris a swerve too, which leapt five places up the charts to second spot. It is followed by the Swiss city of Zurich and Hong Kong. The world’s 10 most expensive cities Singapore (=) Paris, France (+5) Zurich, Switzerland (+1) Hong Kong (-2) Oslo, Norway (+6) Geneva, Switzerland (+1)…
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ISTANBUL: Flag carrier Turkish Airlines has launched flights from Istanbul to Samarkand in Uzbekistan, the second destination in Uzbekistan after capital city Tashkent. Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi said: “We have launched flights to Samarkand, one of the most important cities of our civilization, and on Unesco’s World Heritage list. It will be able to fly to Samarkand from 121 countries, through direct flights that we launched.” “I believe that this Pearl City which hosting the madrasahs, mosques, museums, tombs, observatory and architectural masterpieces, will progress in tourism in a short time. Also, we are glad to serve this city…
DUBAI: The tourism sector is estimated to have contributed over Dh150 billion ($40.8 billion) to the Dubai’s GDP (4.6 per cent of GDP) in 2017, providing almost 570,000 jobs (4.8 per cent of total employment), said a report. The sector’s direct contribution to GDP has increased by 138 per cent in the 10 years to 2017 with employment in the sector growing by 119 per cent over the same period, according to industry expert Knight Frank. This trend has been driven by the increasing level of connectivity on offer from Dubai International Airport (DXB). DXB, the world’s largest airport by…
CAIRO: National carrier EgyptAir has announced plans to resume flights to Moscow, starting in April. The announcement comes more than two years after Russia halted flights from Egypt over security concerns, chairman of EgyptAir, Safwat Musallam, said. Starting April 12, EgyptAir will operate three flights a week to Moscow, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with the modern Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Departure time from Cairo will be scheduled at 09:35 and 15:50 from Moscow. Russia’s flagship carrier Aeroflot also announced last week the resumption of regular flights from Moscow to Cairo, starting April 11, and launched ticket sales on the same…
KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan has taken an initiative of the investment of 5 Crore PKR on the Revival of Faculty and Reconstruction of the existing old block of Arts Council Institute of Arts And Crafts. A hundred students will be given complete scholarship by spending 10 Lacs PKR monthly. Institute will consist of 12 categories and within 1 year they will convert this school into a university. The board has been started under the leadership of Dr. Ishrat Hussain who will look after the finance and management of this institute. This idea has been presented by President Ahmed Shah…
MUSCAT: Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order. The aircraft will allow the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to continue its growth. The 737 MAX family offers the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market, with eight percent lower operating costs than its main competitor. Oman Air expects to receive a total of five 737 MAX by September 2018. Configured with 162 seats in two class: 12 in business and 150 in economy with significant enhancements across both cabins, the MAX aircraft is a testament…
SEATTLE: Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey’s flag carrier to further meet the growing demand at its home airport, Istanbul’s third airport, and improve the flying experience for passengers. With this firm order – first announced as a commitment last September – Turkish Airlines becomes the 71st customer to buy the 787. Together, these customers have now ordered more than 1,300 Dreamliners, the fastest-selling twin-aisle airplane in Boeing history. “We are pleased to finalize a landmark agreement that will…
PESHAWAR: The expansion work of The Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA) in Peshawar is completed and the door to the upgraded facility is likely to open soon for passengers. The expansion of BKIA was decided after the incident when a PIA flight returning from Riyadh came under a gun attack from militants in the densely populated areas around the airport. They had opened fire at the plane just as it came in for landing at the facility and as a result, a woman was killed while two crew members sustained bullet wounds. Since then night operations at the airport was…
WASHINGTON: Thousands of Boeing employees gathered at the company’s Renton, Washington factory on 13 March celebrated the 10,000th 737 to come off the production line. With this airplane, a 737 MAX 8 for Southwest Airlines, the 737 has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most produced commercial jet aircraft model. “This incredible milestone is a testament to the work we do every day to build the most reliable and efficient single-aisle airplane in the world,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. “It represents more than 50 years of success and achievement on the part of…
MUSCAT: Passengers travelling from the new Muscat International Airport will be subject to strict check-in timings when it opens on March 20, said a report. Passengers will have to report three hours before their flight’s scheduled time of departure at the new airport, while those who need to cancel their visas need to report four hours before the time of departure, said a report in Times of Oman citing a notice issued by the Board of Airline Representatives to all travel agents in the sultanate. The strict timings, which aim to ensure smooth handling of passengers and timely departure of…