According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there were around 3.77 billion flights in 2016. These numbers are staggering considering this is nearly double the number compared to just 12 years ago; this is also equivalent to half of the world’s population. To combat the growing demand, there have been new airlines introduced in recent years such as the double-decker Airbus A380 and Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. Ever wondered why are planes white? Here are the reasons; the colour white is easier to spot any defects on the airline. Looking at the sky, you’ll be hard pressed not to find…
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HAVANA: The Executive Director of Turkish Airlines, Mr. Bilal Eksi, reaffirmed in Havana the commitment of his company to continue the direct flights to Cuba and expressed his desire to broaden the operations and take advantage of the interests of the world to visit the Caribbean island. During a meeting with the Cuban ambassador to Turkey, Luis Alberto Amoros, both sides coincided in the existence of enormous potential to increase the flights to Cuba. While commemorating one year of the beginning of the three weekly flights by Turkish Airlines to Cuba, the Cuban ambassador pointed out to the increase of…
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan reviewed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) performance at the Aviation Division on Tuesday, 26 December and declared different reforms as unavoidable steps. He lauded the recent initiatives for increased presence in the digital world, including on board activities for customer engagements, and the performance of the brand management department of Pakistan International Airlines. He said advancement in technology was a dire need of the time. He appreciated the efforts being made by the management and said that V1 programme is on the track and PIA is recapturing its position…
BEIJING: The Beijing Municipal Government has announced that, from December 28, 2017, six points of arrival in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, including the Beijing Capital International Airport, Tianjin Binhai International Airport and Shijiazhuang International Airport will permit foreign persons from 53 countries to enjoy visa-free transit treatment for a period of 144 hours when they have a valid connecting flight ticket for a third country (or region). This policy will be a strong driver for the tourism and aviation industry throughout the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region. Air China Limited will actively facilitate the new visa-free transit policy. Putting the needs of connecting flight…
KARACHI: On the 24th December 2017 Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi was illuminated and bejewelled in regards to Christmas and all the festivities that were to take place. [huge_it_slider id=”157″] The Pearl Continental Hotel lobby was transformed using festive Christmas Décor including a Ginger Bread House, a huge Christmas tree glimmering with colorful tussles and decorations, and a Santa Claus who gave away small gifts to all young ones present. Christmas carols were also performed in the lobby by the St. Patrick’s Choir. The Management of the Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi sent 100 Gift packs to Pakistan Young Christian Production Society…
SWABI: Mr. Sajjad Qureshi, a jeeper from Lahore won the seventh edition of the Indus Water Cross Challenge Jeep Race held near the Swabi interchange alongside the bank of River Indus last week. [huge_it_slider id=”156″] The jeep rally was jointly organized by the Tourism Corporation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) and Frontier 4×4 Club in a bid to provide an opportunity of entertainment to the local people and highlight tourism potential in the province. As many as 112 motorcyclists and jeepers, both male and female, from all over the country participated in the rally. A nine-kilometer long track was made for the…
DOHA: Qatar Airways and Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of Qatar Airways Group, are now offering exclusive travel packages including flights, hotels and official match tickets to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which takes place from 14 June to 15 July 2018. With a range of travel packages available from Group matches to the Semi-Final and Final, football fans from around the world can now buy Qatar Airways Holidays travel packages online for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by visiting the booking platform qrfootballpackages.com. Qatar Airways Holidays are offering a range of travel package options designed to…
GUANGDONG: The world’s largest amphibious aircraft, the Chinese-made AG600, carried out its maiden flight on Sunday morning in Zhuhai, a coastal city in Guangdong province. An AG600, piloted by four crew members, took off from the Zhuhai Jinwan Airport at 9:50 am and remained airborne for about an hour before returning. A congratulatory letter sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council was read out at a ceremony to mark the maiden flight, attended by Vice-Premier Ma Kai and Guangdong Party chief Li Xi, as well as hundreds of other officials and about 3,000 spectators.…
DUBAI: Emirates will be sharing the legacy of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to a global audience in 2018 with a bespoke livery of the late Arab leader adorning its new fleet. Ten Emirates aircraft, five Airbus A380s and five Boeing 777-300ERs will carry the special livery and travel across the Emirates network throughout 2018. The unique livery is the first time Emirates has featured a customised decal of a well-known public figure. To celebrate the ‘Year of Zayed’, Emirates will also feature the achievements of H.H Sheikh Zayed in the pages of its official inflight…
KARACHI: There is no season like Christmas season. Marriott Hotel, as always did not hold back in spreading joy and being part of the Christmas cheer. Just like every year, Marriott Karachi arranged for melodious Carols to be sung this year as well. The main lobby was decorated with a Christmas tree under which were tons of presents. Ms. Jessica the Choir Leader has been singing carols for Karachi Marriott since the last 12 years. Santa Clause kept distributing candy amongst children and the Executive Pastry Chef, Mr. Philippe did some live icing on the cakes for the bloggers and…