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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…

ISLAMABAD: Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation and The Jordan Anti-Drugs Society (TJADS) collaborated with Serena Hotels and hosted a panel discussion on “Early Drug Prevention Strategies: The Future of Youth.” KKAWF is a leading organization working to create awareness of the youth against the use of drugs, which have become a prevalent issue in the youth of Pakistan. Mrs. Cristina Von Sperling Afridi is the powerhouse behind this enterprising and much-needed foundation that enlightened attendees from various backgrounds on the importance and need for creating awareness from a young age against the use of drugs that are now easily accessible…

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has made a landmark policy announcement that will enforce, with immediate effect, a ban on all tourist activities on all of Bali’s mountains and volcanos. While the ban on activities will be most felt by tourists who wish to explore the highlands, the ban also covers domestic tourists and even local people from stepping foot on the mountains. In his statement issued to the press from Karangsem Regency in East Bali, next to the island’s biggest volcano Mount Agung, Governor Koster revealed the details of the ban. Koster said, “This [ban] is in effect forever and…

Hitit, a leading airline and travel industry technology provider, received an award in the Best of Sales Awards (BoSA) 2023 competition, organized for the 5th consecutive year by the Sales Network Platform to reward outstanding IT projects, applications, and approaches that perform well in sales. Hitit was awarded the silver medal in the “Technology Partner Contributing to Digitalization of Sales” category in the evaluation conducted by independent jury members. Hitit increased its R&D investments, which included AI applications, cloud technologies, and new business lines, by utilising a significant portion of the funds resulting from Hitit’s successful IPO launch in March…

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the return of its popular Maldives flight, staring 24 June 2023. With four weekly direct flights to the capital and easy access to the islands, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Starting from just OMR 149 per person, guests can plan a quick weekend getaway or a relaxing summer holiday. Oman Air has increased a number of its flights for the peak summer season, including Moscow, Bangkok, Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, offering guests excellent value, convenient timings, and seamless connectivity.…

ISLAMABAD: 3 June is celebrated worldwide as World Bicycle Day to recognize bicycleas a reliable and sustainable means of transportation. The Embassy of Turkmenistan incollaboration with Serena Hotels, and Tabani Group of companies who providedbicycles, organized a cycling event to encourage people from all walks of life to adoptcycling, promoting an active lifestyle and ecofriendly practices. The cycle rally took off atD-chowk and culminated at Serena Business Complex in Islamabad, where attendeeswere served healthy refreshments. The event was attended by the diplomaticcommunity, corporate and media personnel and Serena Hotel’s associates. The ChiefGuest for the occasion was Special Secretary for the…