ROME: Suddenly, in the silence of negotiations, comes the news that the Cerberus investment fund is going to purchase of Alitalia as a whole, both handling and aviation services. This is just what the government and the commissioners have been looking for in recent months without collecting consents from potential buyers. The private equity fund, Cerberus, would have submitted its proposal to the commissioners in the last days after being left out of the official auction “for its too restrictive terms.” However, when the news of partial bids of Lufthansa and easyJet leaked, the US returned to the attack by…
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WASHINGTON: The United States Government Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun implementing new rules aimed at tightening security at airports and for airlines and its passengers. Starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 26, 2017, some travelers may be interviewed at check-in counters and airport gates. This is going to lengthen the amount of recommended time passengers need to check in before their flights, likely at least an hour and a half and for some airlines, up to 3 hours before take-off. Some airlines, such as Cathay Pacific Airways, are going to stop allowing passengers to do self-check-ins and self-bag drops for flights…
WASHINGTON DC: Boeing and Singapore Airlines have formally announced a deal for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s, during a ceremony at the White House. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, is worth $13.8 billion at current list prices. The value of this sales transaction will sustain thousands of US suppliers and more than 70,000 direct and indirect US jobs during the delivery period of this contract. The airline also has options for 12 additional aircraft, six of each aircraft type. The signing ceremony, witnessed by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, included…
KARACHI: Traveling can be an exquisite experience however, despite careful planning a number of things can go wrong. Along with offices, travel agents and online policy issuance at home, IGI Insurance has now made it easy for their customers to obtain a variety of travel policies and policy issuance, as well as collecting payment at IGI Insurance kiosk at Packages mall, Lahore, where travel sure products are being offered. Travel sure offers an enhanced policy for schengen states and all worldwide destinations, now covering you for up to US$ 100,000 for medical expenses abroad for both hospitalization and out-patient treatment.…
BAGHDAD: On 18th October 2017 a commercial Saudi Arabian aeroplane arrived in Baghdad for the first time in 27 years, the Iraqi transport ministry said. There have been no flights between the neighbouring countries since former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are both wooing Baghdad now in an effort to halt the growing regional influence of arch-foe Iran. “Baghdad International Airport today welcomed the first Saudi plane after a 27-year break,” said a ministry statement cited by local media. “This plane belongs to the Saudi company Flynas.” Flynas, which launched…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Marriott Hotel in collaboration with the Cuban embassy brings the first-of-its kind Cuban Food Festival to the capital. Sponsored by the Turkish Airlines, the festival will kick off on Saturday, October 21st, attracting food enthusiasts from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Cuban Food Festival offered an exciting menu prepared by visiting Executive Cuban Chef “Gioelkis Sosa Hernandez” The internationally acclaimed guest chef used only the finest and freshest ingredients to create an exotic menu that combines healthy eating with tasty flavours,. The General Manager of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel Mr Roy Kappenberger the Cuban…
San Francisco: Next week UN aviation Agency is going to discuss and study a Global Laptop Ban on all flights. This came after the push by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ban laptop computers and other. First the US government temporarily banned laptops in the cabins of some airplanes. Now it is looking to ban them on from checked luggage on international flights, citing the risk of potentially catastrophic fires. “If you’re among those who travel with a laptop, tablet, or digital camera, get ready for a huge mess,” wrote Wired, a respected tech magazine. “We need to…
LONDON: Last week Mr. Bean lookalikes descended on central London bringing smiles to the faces of commuters and tourists during the launch of a new mobile game aimed at bringing more UK and international visitors to the city. A hill of Mr. Beans, made famous by comedian Rowan Atkinson and dressed in trademark tweed jacket while each clutching the iconic ‘Teddy’ bear, traveled on the Underground, went for a ride on the Coca Cola London Eye and took selfies with passers-by in Trafalgar Square. The Beans were out on the streets to celebrate the launch of a brand new mobile…
KARACHI: The Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, with great zeal and enthusiasm, puts forward various cultural and literary, festivities and celebrations of international accord all the year around, providing its guests with pleasant, fun-filled and memorable experiences. The Pearl Continental Karachi, celebrates Thai Food Festival, a 5 day Celebration at the Marco Polo Restaurant, the menu for the festival is crafted by internationally acclaimed Thai Chef Thawaichai Saithong who joined us especially for the event, the celebration includes a lavish Buffet Dinner with delicious Thai curries and delicacies. Mr. Aslam Khan – HM Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi warmly received the Chief Guest His Execelleny…
KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel to celebrate the rich diversity of the Cuban culture, the Hashoo Group – Hospitality Division is hosting a Cuban Food Festival in collaboration with the Embassy of Cuba. The festival will be held in Islamabad Marriott Hotel between 19th – 21st October, Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore 24th – 25th October and Karachi Marriott Hotel between 28th– 29th October 2017. Sponsored by the Turkish Airlines, the first-of-its kind festival will kick off on Saturday, October 21st at the Islamabad Marriott hotel, attracting food enthusiasts from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Reflective of the vibrant Cuban…