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LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to work out restructuring, reformation and revival of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). He was chairing a meeting to discuss the matters pertaining to the PIA, according to the PM Office. The committee, headed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, would present its proposals and recommendations to the federal cabinet after Eidul Azha. The committee would also comprise Railways and Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar, Special Assistant to the PM Jahanzeb Khan and secretary aviation. The body would deliberate on different options for restructuring…

ISLAMABAD: Mr. Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, General Manager, Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi has been honoured with the International General Manager Award 2023 (Pakistan) for his outstanding performance and excellence in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry in Pakistan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The Award Ceremony occurred earlier this month at Waldorf Astoria, Dubai and was hosted by Golden Tree Events, a leading Award Management Company in Tourism and Hospitality based in the UAE. The International GM Award recognises outstanding General Managers from the Hospitality Industry, such as Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Villas, 5 / 4 / 3 Star Hotels, Restaurants, Spa and Wellness. Mr.…

ISTANBUL: Pakistan’s national flag carrier and largest airline PIA, has renewed its business partnership with Turkish based airline technology leader Hitit, for a 2nd consecutive five-year term. PIA, which looked to change its legacy Passenger Service System (PSS), with a more robust and modern alternative, went into an agreement with Hitit in 2018. Hitit successfully took PIA into the digital age and at par with any modern airline of the world. The bond with the reservation technology provider continues to grow stronger with the original PSS Agreement now extended until 2028. Hitit and PIA’s long-term partnership has not only strengthened…

LE BOURGET: With a resurgence in international traffic and domestic air travel back to pre-pandemic levels, Boeing today (June 18) projected global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, valued at $8 trillion. Boeing released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company’s forecast of 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and services, in advance of the Paris Air Show. The CMO comes three years after the pandemic grounded most of the global fleet. According to the American aviation giant, passenger traffic will continue to outpace global economic growth of 2.6%. with the global fleet to nearly double to 48,600…

ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels has been actively supporting women in sports by providing them with the Hotels platform via sponsorships by Serena. Notable mentions are acclaimed mountaineer Samina Baig whose first solo climb was in sponsorship of Serena Hotels talented footballer Karishma Ali to attend the Global Sports Week in Paris, France. Other sports & adventure initiatives include a partnership with different diplomatic missions, which entails Cricket for blind girls, where professional players train young girls & Serena hosts matches to hone their talent, providing them with skills to help them build their futures. Along with a mentorship programme that the…

ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has been named Türkiye’s most valuable brand for the sixth consecutive time in the 2023 study by Brand Finance, an international leading brand valuation organization. Turkish Airlines has successfully increased its value from $1.6 billion in 2022 to $2.02 billion, representing a 26% growth. The flag carrier airline, deserving of this title for the sixth consecutive time, solidified its position at the top. On the title, Turkish Airlines Chairman Prof Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are proud to be Türkiye’s most valuable brand for the sixth consecutive time. We will continue to bring our brand, which represents…

MUSCAT: Oman Air has announced the expansion of its flight services to Bahrain and Doha, offering passengers increased convenience and flexibility. As of this month, the airline is operating 11 flights per week between Muscat and Bahrain, while flights between Muscat and Doha will increase from 21 to 35 a week on 24 June. Part of its summer schedule, the airline is offering a range of convenient timings, from early in the morning to late at night, enabling guests to seamlessly plan business trips, weekend getaways and even daytrips. Connecting Muscat to major cities across the GCC, Oman Air also…

ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines, proudly carrying the responsibility of being Türkiye’s flag carrier for 90 years, takes viewers on a journey through time from the past to the present in its new advertisement film. The film tells the story of Turkish Airlines' 90-year journey, which started in 1933 with only 5 aircraft and fewer than 30 employees, and depicts how the first aircraft to take off landed in Istanbul in the year 2023. As the flag carrier, which has particularly soared in the last 20 years, Turkish Airlines currently has a fleet of 418 aircraft, serves 344 international destinations, and has…

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate passengers travelling between Islamabad and Beijing, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has further reduced fares with a free baggage allowance for Islamabad-Beijing flights from August 6. Last month, PIA announced around 30% reduction in the fare for the Islamabad-Beijing route. As per the details, the national flag carrier has offered new reduced fares with 50kg free baggage allowance for the economy and 60kg for executive economy class passengers respectively. An official of the PIA said that the reduced fare and free baggage allowance would greatly facilitate the passengers who plan to travel to China…

ISLAMABAD: Canadian airline Zara Airways has unveiled plans to launch direct flights from Toronto to three major cities in Pakistan in August, marking a significant development in air travel between the two nations. The airline will operate three weekly flights from Toronto to Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore. It plans to initiate operations in August, utilising two Boeing 777 aircraft initially, with the potential to expand the fleet based on demand. The partnership with Shaheen Airport for ground services, cabin crew, and other operational support will further strengthen Zara Airways’ capabilities. To ensure a smooth commencement of operations, Zara Airways is…