DUBAI: Dubai-based low-cost airline flydubai is set to restart its operations to Taif in Saudi Arabia, from April 15 onwards with a daily service. With this, the number of destinations served by the carrier in the kingdom has risen to seven. Taif is located less than 100 km east of Makkah in a valley on the eastern side of the Hejaz mountains. The millennia-old city is a favorite summer destination for those looking for the pleasant weather offered by the altitude. Due to its cooler climate and fertile land, the region earned its title of “Garden of the Hejaz”. Known…
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DOHA: Qatar Airways has launched its ‘Let’s Fly’ campaign to encourage travelers to take to the skies in search of new experiences and memories. With trips postponed, family occasions missed and friends disconnected over the last two years, the new campaign aims to inspire people to start an exceptional journey of discovery from the moment they step onboard a Qatar Airways aircraft. With creative agency partner McCann London, this marks the largest brand collaboration of the airline in seven years. As one of the only airlines to never stop flying during the pandemic, Qatar Airways has regrown its network to…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate direct non-stop flights to Sydney from April 22 with an interline arrangement made with Virgin Australia (VA) for eight more connecting destinations within Australia. PIA will start direct flights to Sydney from April 22. Interline tickets have also been arranged with Virgin Australia Airlines for eight destinations in Australia. According to a PIA spokesperson, the flights will initially be operated from Lahore to Sydney on Friday and from Sydney to Lahore on Sunday. Arrangements have also been made, with the interline agreement to make PIA direct flights to Sydney as well as eight…
DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has been recognized at this year’s Aviation Achievement Awards in two categories. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai was named CEO of the Year and the carrier was awarded Low-Cost Airline of the Year. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, collected the awards on behalf of the airline during a ceremony on Tuesday evening in Dubai. “The awards celebrate key achievements in the aviation industry and honor excellence in leadership, innovation, and resilience. The recognition demonstrates the commitment and hard work of everyone at flydubai while reflecting our agility as a business…
KARACHI: Royal Brunei Airlines, the national airline of Brunei Darussalam has moved to Hitit’s IT solutions. After a comprehensive process of training, testing, and configuration, Royal Brunei switched to Hitit’s Crane Airline Solution Suite on March 16, 2022. Royal Brunei, which is listed among the top 10 most popular airlines globally by the independent research institution Skytrax, will be partnering with Hitit for the next 10 years. Hitit’s Crane Airline Solution Suite now provides Royal Brunei with its core passenger service systems, an upgraded internet booking engine, mobile application, and supporting solutions covering airport operations, airline loyalty, and customer care…
KARACHI: The Annual General Meeting of the English Speaking Union of Pakistan unanimously approved the nomination of prominent businessman Kalim Farooqui as President for the term 2022-23. He is also President of the Pakistan Japan Business Forum and is on the board of various bilateral forums as well as the Horticulture Society of Pakistan. Moreover, in recognition of his exemplary services to ESUP, Aziz Memon, the outgoing President, was installed as the first Patron in Chief, Pakistan. He is also the first elected Vice President of ESU International which is a global recognition of his services and initiatives. The following…
ISLAMABAD: Last week the chief executive officer (CEO) PIA, Air Marshal (retd) Arshad Malik inaugurated The Legend Hotel Skardu. The said hotel has been taken on lease from PIA by Legend Hotels and Resorts. The Legend group of hotels is one of the fastest-growing hospitality chains in Pakistan. They have opened properties in Islamabad, Hunza, Chitral, and Skardu in a short span of 8 months. Upon his approval, Mr. Arshad Malik was warmly received by Mr. Zahid Afzal, Chairman, Mr. Azeem Qureashi, Managing Director, Legend hotels and resorts along with team members of the Legend hotel, Skardu. Mr. Arshad said…
ISTANBUL: Güliz Öztürk , who has been serving as Pegasus Airlines CCO since 2010, has been appointed as the CEO of the airline. She will be the first woman CEO in Turkey’s Civil Aviation industry. She succeeds Mehmet T Nane, who has been serving as CEO of Pegasus Airlines since 2016. Nane was appointed a member of the board of directors at its Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly held on March 31, 2022, and was elected Vice-Chairperson of the Board (Managing Director) following the decision by the board. Nane and Öztürk will officially begin their new roles from May…
KARACHI: IPPA (International Pakistan Prestige Awards) held a press conference here earlier today to announce the fifth IPPA scheduled for Dallas, Texas, USA, in July this year. The event was well-attended by celebrities, socialites, and media personnel. The program kick-started with a bustling red carpet where celebs, particularly those who have been part of previous IPPAs voiced their excitement and shared their previous experiences. After Tilawat-e-Quran by Saud Qasmi and the national anthem, the host of the evening, Shanaz Ramzi, who has been an integral part of IPPA from the first awards, doing its PR and coordination, welcomed the guests…
DOHA: Qatar has announced that the accommodation booking website for fans attending the FIFA World Cup has open The event will take place from November 21st to December 18th this year, with a total of 64 matches to be held in eight venues. Tickets are available now on a first come first served basis here. All ticket holders are “invited to apply for accommodation” via the Qatar Accommodation Agency. The body will be the main booking platform for fans staying during the tournament and has the most extensive range of accommodation options available at a variety of price points. “Although…