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KARACHI: Hitit and PIA are organizing an event series for travel agents across Pakistan. Hitit, PIA’s technology provider, has been working with travel agencies in recent years, and in this regard, Hitit and PIA organize joint events and visit travel agencies in their cities. During these events, where we have the opportunity to thank our agencies for their cooperation, we also acknowledge and congratulate the agencies with the highest sales rates. Hitit, PIA’s technology provider, works in close cooperation with travel agencies with its Crane APP software solution. Hitit’s branch in Pakistan visits travels agents at every opportunity. This time…

ABU DHABI: ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, together with Etihad’s Board of Directors, has appointed Antonoaldo Neves as Group Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, succeeding Tony Douglas as Group CEO. Douglas has decided to pursue an opportunity elsewhere and will serve during his transition period as an advisor to the Board of ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services Company, said a statement. Neves was CEO and Board Member of TAP, the National Airline of Portugal, where he successfully led a major turnaround that resulted in a more valuable company, with better customer service and more passengers,…

KARACHI: Last week a leading social worker and entrepreneur Mr Changgaiz Khan along with Muhammad Changgaiz and team Balochistan organized an impressive gathering to honour with awards those organisations and their heads who have extraordinary social work performance in their credit.  Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed, Chairman of PNSC was the chief guest at the award distribution ceremony. Whereas Prince Faisal Dawood (Team Balochistan) and Mr Zubair Tufail, President UBG & CEO Tufail Chemical and Ex-President FPCCI were the guests of honour. At the occasion, everyone shared their CSR experience, particularly about the unparalleled and matchless history of Pakistan, the monster…

KARACHI: Emirates has appointed Salem Al Mana as the new Regional Manager for Pakistan, with effect from 1 November. This comes as part of the airline’s management rotations to support its commercial strategies and efforts in rebuilding its global network amidst the increase in travel demand and the easing of restrictions. Salem was previously Emirates’ Commercial Support Manager – Indonesia since 2021. In his new role, Salem will report to Mohammed Alnahari Alhashmi, Vice President – Pakistan and will help Emirates respond to shifting market dynamics in addition to strengthening Emirates’ presence in the market and driving growth. Wahid Albalooshi,…

KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC), on Tuesday announced that it had received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operating License (AOL), which will allow the airline to start operating from Karachi International Airport as the country’s fifth private carrier. Securing the AOC and AOL confirms that Fly Jinnah has met all the professional capabilities, adheres to all safety regulations, and has proven safe and secure to operate as a passenger and cargo airline following the completion of rigorous inspections by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) in which Fly Jinnah was in full compliance with all…

LONDON: The world’s wildlife populations have declined by more than two-thirds since 1970 as forests have been cleared and oceans polluted, according to an assessment released on Thursday, October 13, 2022. This “serious drop … tells us that nature is unraveling and the natural world is emptying,” said Andrew Terry, director of conservation and policy at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report, which used 2018 data from ZSL on the status of 32,000 wildlife populations covering more than 5,000 species, found that population sizes had declined by 69% on average. Deforestation, human exploitation, pollution,…

Swiss Govt Wants $1,000 Fines For Violators The Swiss government sent a draft law to the parliament seeking to fine people who violate a national ban on face coverings up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,005) as it seeks to implement a “burqa ban” law. The far-right proposal to ban facial coverings in public won a narrow victory in a binding referendum last year after being launched by the same group that organised a 2009 ban on new minarets. The cabinet proposal to levy fines did not mention Islam directly and is also aimed at stopping violent street protesters from wearing…

KARACHI: Pakistani passengers will be able to fly to Europe, UK and USA from Istanbul under PIA Turkish Airlines code-share agreement by November 14, 2022. According to the details, the national flag carrier is starting Istanbul operation by November 14 on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Turkey. The airline has planned to operate six weekly flights from Pakistan to Turkey and Pakistani passengers will be able to access 28 cities in Europe, UK and USA from Istanbul under PIA Turkish Airlines code-share agreement. PIA spokesman said the airline will initially operate 4 flights from Islamabad &…

ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration between aviation, aerospace and fuel partners to decarbonize sustainable aviation fuel. The aim of the declaration is to completely decarbonize sustainable aviation fuels. Turkish Airlines plans to increase SAF usage to the highest levels in line with the technical, regulatory, safety and financial feasibility.…

LAHORE: After two years of successful operations in Pakistan, Virgin Atlantic will be expanding operations in the country with the inclusion of additional flights between Lahore , Islamabad, and the United Kingdom. The airline’s decision to double down on Pakistan comes as part of its recovery efforts to recuperate its losses from the pandemic as it is strategically deploying its aircrafts based on demand. It is set to join the SkyTeam alliance in early 2023 and will be the only British airline in the alliance as it seeks to enhance group services to and from London Heathrow and Manchester. Its…