LIMA: The International Olympic Committee has elected Paris as host city of the 2024 Olympic Games, with Los Angeles taking on the role for 2028.The announcement, made during an IOC meeting in Lima, Peru, was considered a mere formality after a raft of bidding cities dropped out of the process. Budapest, Hamburg and Rome all withdrew from the race for the 2024 event following local opposition. Both cities had wanted to host the 2024 event, before LA agreed to wait an extra four years after the IOC made guarantees on funding. The IOC will contribute nearly $2 billion toward Los…
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CRAWLEY: Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Europe to offer wi-fi across its entire fleet, ensuring customers can remain connected across flights to and from the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. On the Delhi – London route amongst the direct carriers, Virgin Atlantic is the only airline to offer wi-fi on-board across all cabins. From today, millions of customers travelling with Virgin Atlantic will be able to email, browse and socialise at 35,000ft as the airline completes its ambitious wi-fi programme – a year ahead of other European long haul carriers. To celebrate being the…
LONDON: Mr. Tim Clark, President Emirates has warned legacy carriers that low-cost, long-haul operators are simply a “matter of time”. Speaking at the Aviation Festival in London, the industry veteran said the development would be a “great step forward for the industry”. “We have seen what happened in short-haul with low-cost,” Clark said. “That had an explosive, nuclear effect on our industry; though for the best. They have done wonders for consumers.” Clark added that Dubai-based Emirates was aware of the challenge and was confident it could meet the changing demands of consumers. “I am hoping Emirates will be able…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines is amping up its aviation game with a new high-end flight training centre in Istanbul. At the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, M. İlker Aycı, said: “The opening of the new airport in İstanbul will lead to a strong demand for well-trained flight crew. With our flight training centre, we aim to encourage national, in-house training and increase our competitiveness and market share globally in terms of training and thus contribute to the country’s economy as well.” Turkish Airlines, which has been providing flight training at Ataturk Airport since…
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Governor Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan has said that Federal Government has been allocated 82 billion rupees for construction of shonter tunnel road project. Talking to media persons in Astore, he said Shonter tunnel would be constructed under public sector development program will connect Gilgit Baltistan wit Islamabad via AJK. He said that once completed the tunnel will boost the tourism of GB and will have very good socio-economic effect on the people of the area. Referring Karakorum University Campus in Astore he said efforts are underway for establishment of Astor campus on priority basis. Governor said Rama polo festival…
Wellington Airport has become the first airport in New Zealand to welcome Uber after reaching an agreement with the ride-sharing company. The decision follows the passage of the Land Transport Amendment Bill which recognizes ride-sharing services, like Uber, as part of New Zealand’s land transport regulatory framework. From September 1, travelers can be dropped off at the airport by an Uber driver-partner and a pickup zone has been opened at the site. Greg Thomas, spokesman for Wellington Airport, says “We’re pleased to reach agreement with Uber and be the first airport to add ride-sharing to our ground transport services. “This…
MANAMA: Takaud, a specialist provider of savings, investment and pension solutions for the Mena region, will carry out an educational roadshow on retirement planning at national carrier Gulf Air’s headquarters from September 17 to 20. The roadshow, conducted for Gulf Air employees, will feature new financial education tools on how much each individual needs to save for retirement and will provide information on how to save for the long term. The roadshow will include a raffle, offering all Gulf Air employees who visit the Takaud stand a chance to win valuable prizes, said a statement. Jonathan Kemp, Takaud’s chief actuary,…
United States have got 34, Spain has 26 and so far Italy and UK have snagged 15 to Brazil’s 7. Together, these countries are leading the way in nominations for the Golden Moon Awards’ “The World’s Best Club 2017” prize. The 10 October awards gala, the industry’s most ambitious, is something of a milestone. In all, 195 establishments have been nominated from a diverse list of countries like United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Sweden, Belgium, Russia, Malta, Japan and Argentina. As it gears up to host the talked-about global gathering, Ibiza welcomes 11 of its own clubs—Hï, Ushuaïa, DC10, Blue Marlin,…
PESHAWAR: The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) on Wednesday, 13 September, released a beautiful song ‘Khanabadosh’ featuring breathtaking & stunning visuals of the scenic beauty of Chitral district and calling for unity among people of Pakistan and acceptance of their diverse cultures. Khanabadosh is the first Urdu song that covers the touristically beautiful places, mountains, lakes, springs, waterfalls, parks, streams and river in various areas of Chitral. Khanabadosh is an impressive addition to the list of illustrious songs sung by Irfan Ali Taj, a visionary singer/songwriter from the scenic Chitral district of the province. The song narrates tale of a…
TORANTO: Celebrating the 80th anniversary, Air Canada’s Lockheed 10A vintage aircraft is taking to the skies across Canada. After taking off this morning from Vancouver, BC, the L-10A will be making overnight stops as well as fuel stops at airports across Canada, and will be on public display at the Royal Aviation Museum in Winnipeg on September 13 and 14. As part of the tour, the vintage 10-seat aircraft will overnight in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax. The plane may also make a fuel stop in your community. Look out Calgary, Sudbury, Quebec City,…