BRUSSELS: An important development has been made with regard to the resumptionof PIA flights in Europe as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hascleared the national flag carrier in a remote audit. The PIA was audited online by EASA a few months back. The European Union AviationSafety Agency will come to Pakistan in September to conduct a physical audit of thenational airline and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. After the success of the final audit,the PIA flights to Europe will be restored.The PIA has been banned from flying to European countries since June 2020 followingrevelations of fake pilot degrees. The…
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LAHORE: Hitit, a leading global airline and travel technology provider, held a highlysuccessful workshop in Lahore on July 25, further reinforcing its commitment toPakistan’s second largest city and its thriving airline and travel industries. Hitit continues its workshop series with the support of Pakistan International Airlines(PIA). Hitit’s latest workshop was held in Lahore, a city of considerable significance forthe country’s travel dynamics. Hitit’s technical team conducted the workshop under theguidance of Mr. Zaheer ud Din, PIA’s Lahore District Manager. His valuable support andpresence made the content of the workshop more productive.The workshop was attended by 35 travel agents, including Quality…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the UAE, on Tuesday(July 25) celebrated the return to service of its Airbus A380 on a special inauguralcommercial flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.The first of Etihad’s four Airbus A380s returned to the sky on the popular Abu Dhabi -London Heathrow route.Today’s inaugural flight departed Abu Dhabi at 0205 hrs and landed at LondonHeathrow at 0645 hrs local time. Prior to take-off, executives from Etihad, Abu DhabiAirport and the Department of Culture and Tourism gathered to welcome back theaircraft. On board, guests were treated to A380 themed souvenirs to celebrate…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique has said the PakistanInternational Airlines (PIA) was likely to resume flights to Britain in the next threemonths, after services were suspended following a fake pilot scandal.The federal minister apprised the National Assembly that new legislation this week hadremoved the final hurdle for the national carrier to fly to the United Kingdom. He gave nodetails about the legislation or why it was required to resume the flights. He said the resumption of services to Britain did not include other Europeandestinations. “God willing, the PIA flights will resume at least to the UK in…
DUBAI: Emirates is taking the first steps in an innovative initiative of meal preordering, whereby customers will be able to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time, as well as helping to reduce food wastage. The initiative will be rolled out from 25 July onwards in Business Class, on all flights between Dubai and London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted, adding even more benefits to the Emirates customer experience, improving time management and adding another layer of insight into meal consumption…
ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals visiting the country, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the Online Temporary Mobile Phone Registration System. The system will allow them to register and utilise their personal mobile phones for up to 120 days from the date of their arrival, without any duties and taxes. Overseas Pakistanis — including students and employees — and foreign nationals visiting Pakistan for tourism or business purposes can benefit from the new facility. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz said Pakistani youth is making significant progress in the field of information…
MUSCAT: Celebrating the history of civil aviation in Oman and its own unique journey,Oman Air has opened a first-of-its-kind exhibition at Stal Gallery in Muscat. ‘Oman Air: ALegacy in the Skies’ combines state-of-the-art multimedia, immersive displays, and anarray of compelling artifacts that bring to life Oman’s illustrious aviation past andcelebrate the key milestones that have shaped Oman Air into the globally recognisedand esteemed brand it is today. Amouage, the Oman-based international fragrancehouse, is also present at the exhibition, unveiling the signature scent for Oman Air’snew on-board amenity kits. This captivating journey through time, spanning from thereign of Sultan Taimur bin…
KUWAIT: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost airline has now started directflights to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The first flight landed on Islamabad airport onWednesday, July 13.By adding Islamabad to its growing list of destinations, Jazeera now flies to three citiesin the country, including Karachi and Lahore.Islamabad, also known as the ‘Green City’ is a well-planned, structured andcosmopolitan city; it is also the cleanest and greenest in the country, filled withinteresting tourist attractions. This includes the Faisal Mosque, South Asia’s largestmosque, Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Shakarparian, Lok VirsaMuseum and the Rawal lake view point. The popular hill station Murree is…
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) informed the NationalAssembly Standing Committee on Aviation on Thursday, July that the government hasstarted a process to outsource the management and operations of the airports inKarachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.The meeting, presided over by Syed Mobeen Ahmed, was told that the decision hadbeen taken to boost foreign exchange reserves.The committee made it clear and was informed accordingly that PCCA was not sellingthe airports as only the operation and management controls were being outsourced.PCAA Director General Khaqan Murtaza apprised the committee that after theamendment in rule 68 of the CAA Act, the authority to issue…
KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, has announced the launch ofa new route between Quetta and Islamabad starting July 23, 2023, connecting bothcities with five weekly flights.The new route will offer Fly Jinnah’s customers a new option to travel between bothcities while benefiting from the carrier’s affordable and value-driven travel deals allowingmore passengers to travel more conveniently.Fly Jinnah remains committed to providing reliable and comfortable travel at competitiveprices while prioritizing passenger experience by offering quality service, efficientoperations, and more connectivity. At present, Fly Jinnah connects five major cities ofPakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta.The carrier currently operates…