KHATMUNDO: Five years after banning solo adventurers from climbing Mount Everest,Nepal’s government has extended the restriction to the whole country. Nepal is home to eight of the world’s tallest mountains, but it is also known for itsbeautiful rural trekking regions. From now on, travelers who hope to trek in remoteregions must hire a government-licensed guide or join a group. While the trekking industry is one of the country’s biggest moneymakers, the cost ofsearch and rescue missions for solo hikers who get lost is significant. “When you are traveling solo, in case of emergencies there is no one to help you,”…
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DUBAI: The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, hasundergone a refresh. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Aircraft livery is themost instantly recognisable brand real estate for any airline. It’s a visual representationof our unique identity, something we wear proudly, and display in all the cities we fly toaround the world. We’re refreshing our livery to keep it modern, without losing the keyelements of our identity such as the UAE flag on our tailfin and the Arabic calligraphy.” Eagle-eyed plane spotters and fans will immediately notice changes to the tailfin andwingtips. In this latest design, the…
LAHORE: Philip Goh, the Asia-Pacific Head of the International Air TransportAssociation (IATA), has told the Financial Times in an interview on March 17 thatinternational airlines are struggling to repatriate their funds from Pakistan. Gohhighlights that some airlines have revenue from sales in 2022 still stuck in Pakistan. TheFinancial Times report suggests how a persistent and sustained blockage of repatriablefunds by the Government of Pakistan might lead to airlines either scaling back theiroperations, or exiting the Pakistani market altogether. “The issue is twofold,” a senior industry source told Profit. “The first issue is the issue ofrepatriating earnings itself, whilst the second…
SAIDU SHARIF: Hitit and PIA have been organizing a series of events aimed atincreasing cooperation between Hitit and PIA’s travel agents. The latest event, whichwas held in Saidu Sharif, proved particularly fruitful for both parties. Hitit and PIA hopeto continue these events through 2023 as a way of expressing their gratitude for thecooperation they have received from travel agents. Hitit is one of the world’s leading airline and travel technology companies. It providestechnology for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as well as Crane Agent Portal Plus— a cutting edge software solution for travel agencies across the country – that helpsthem manage…
LONDON: Singapore’s Changi Airport has reclaimed its spot at the top of Skytrax’sannual ranking of the world’s best airports. Skytrax, a UK-based airline and airport review and ranking site, compiles its list bysurveying travelers from across the world and asking them to rate the entire airportexperience from check-in to departures and everything in between. Singapore Changi Airport previously topped Skytrax’s list for eight years running, but in2021 and 2022 dropped a couple of spots down the list as passenger numbers fellduring the pandemic, with Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, taking the topgong instead. “Singapore Changi Airport has always been…
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, hasfinalized preparations to launch direct flights (on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdaysand Saturdays) to Karachi, Pakistan from May 1. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed theservice from June 1993 until July 2004. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are excited to return to Karachinearly two decades after we last served the city. As the most populous city in Pakistan,Karachi will be a crucial gateway to Pakistan and the wider South Asia region. “As the only flight connecting Pakistan with Africa, the planned service…
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels hosted a networking breakfast to celebrate InternationalWomen’s Day to honour, appreciate, and laud women who have excelled throughachieving success in their professional careers. The invitees included members of thediplomatic community, representatives of international agencies, corporate sector,representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serena associates, and other womenwho have been striving to change behaviours for the betterment of women. Thesewomen are focused on paving way for the young and talented women in exploring theirpotential for career development and economic independence. The meet and greet started in the foyer where the women had an immersive experienceof arts and crafts…
ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day(IWD), a global day that honours women’s achievements, raises awareness aboutwomen’s rights, and advocates for gender equality. This year’s theme for IWD is embracing equity and moving beyond equal opportunities,which aims to build a truly equal and just future for all. Hashoo Group is committed topromoting gender equality and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feelsvalued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To celebrate IWD, Hashoo Hotels hosted a beautiful celebration surrounded by purpledecorations. The half-day event included launching two extraordinary campaigns inhonour of the IWD. The ‘Pearl-Lady’…
WASHINGTON: Airline passengers who have long felt squished in cramped seatssuffered a setback on Friday as a U.S. appeals court refused to order the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) to adopt minimum requirements for seat size andspacing. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals said an advocacy group, FlyersRights.org, had noright to force the FAA to adopt seating rules because it was not “clear and indisputable”that tight seating, while uncomfortable, was also dangerous. Congress had in 2018 given the FAA one year to establish minimum seatingdimensions including pitch, the distance between seatbacks that were “necessary” forpassenger safety. No such rules yet exist, though…
DOHA: Qatar Airways has launched a new brand campaign in collaboration with world-renowned Indian actor, Deepika Padukone, naming her the airline’s Global BrandAmbassador. The campaign launch is the culmination of the airline’s endeavour to redefine QatarAirways Premium experience, particularly through showcasing the world-class Qsuitealong with the unparalleled surroundings of The Orchard, which are core to HamadInternational Airport’s expansion. The timeless acoustic track ‘Ain’t Nobody’ accompanies the campaign that connectsPadukone’s journey with Qatar Airways to a new level of luxury and elegance. Sheencapsulates the premium experience available to customers of Qatar Airways,transiting through the best airport in the world, Hamad International…