ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, announced a new partnership with Microsoft, leveraging its latest tools and technologies to advance its sustainability goals. Under the agreement, the companies will be working together to use advanced analytics and AI to measure and benchmark Etihad’s environmental footprint, allowing the business to implement and assess carbon efficiency savings across its business operations. Group CEO of Etihad Aviation Group Tony Douglas said: “Innovation and sustainability are at the core of our business, and our continued partnership with Microsoft will support us in meeting our sustainability goals to reduce carbon emissions…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines is fully prepared to resume its flights to neighboring Afghanistan, the CEO of the national carrier said on Friday, November 12. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Arshad Malik said that PIA was fully prepared for the Kabul operation but added that war insurance charges were one of the impediments in resuming regular flights to the Afghan capital. “There are security and radar issues at the Kabul airport as well.” He said that he also took up the matter with Afghan officials in a recently held meeting, adding that a solution is expected to be reached by the…
MONTERAL: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance. This was driven by the recovery in domestic markets, in particular China, where some travel curbs were lifted following the COVID-19 outbreaks in August. International demand, meanwhile, slipped slightly compared to the previous month. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to September 2019, which followed a normal demand pattern. Total demand for air travel in September 2021 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, has updated its winter schedule reflecting frequency increases and flight resumptions following the easing of Covid curbs in many nations. Among reinstated destinations are Munich, Zurich, and Kuala Lumpur. Starting from December 1, there will be three flights every week to Munich from Muscat, two weekly flights to Zurich, and four flights to Kuala Lumpur every week, according to the latest schedule released by the airline. Oman Air will maintain its comprehensive safety program throughout all elements of the travel journey to ensure that passengers fly confidently, according to a spokesperson.…
Busy lives get us all to keep going into the same circles of our routines. which then makes us miss out on so many fun things that we can be a part of. One example of this is going for traveling or on vacations- A getaway from all the common things of life. Traveling comes in so many variations. That you can easily mold it according to your style of travel. All you need to do now is spare some time to experience the unique fun of traveling. You can choose TripKarao as your traveling companion and we assure you…
DUBAI: Emirates Group has reported a revenue increase of 81% to AED24.7 billion ($6.7 billion) for the first half of its 2021-22 financial year, and a net loss of AED5.7 billion ($1.6 billion) compared to a loss of AED14.1 billion ($3.8 billion) during the same period last year. The strong revenue recovery was underpinned by the easing of travel restrictions worldwide and the corresponding increase in demand for air transport as countries progressed their Covid-19 vaccination programs, it said. It also reported an EBITDA of AED5.6 billion, a dramatic turnaround from a negative AED43 million EBITDA during the same period…
After a more than 20-year run as co-founder and CEO of Tripadvisor, Steve Kaufer will step down in 2022, the company announced Monday. “Steve has been the driving force at Tripadvisor since its launch in 2000,” said Tripadvisor Chairman Greg Maffei in a statement. “His contributions to the consumer’s travel experience are immeasurable, and his vision has resulted in the Tripadvisor we know today.” The company initiated a search for a successor that will involve both internal and external candidates. “We come to the close of 2021 in a strong position, travelers are returning as we exit the pandemic, exciting…
LAHORE: A special seminar on Breast Cancer was organized under the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at FPCCI Regional Office Lahore. Participants were briefed on the different types, causes, early symptoms, treatment and prevention of cancer, and preventive measures. The Breast Cancer Prevention Campaign is launched worldwide in October every year. This day aims to raise awareness about the causes of cancer and raise the voice for its prevention, both individually and collectively. Addressing the participants on occasion, Dr. Shehla Javed Akram said that breast cancer treatment is possible only with timely diagnosis. Therefore, there is…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of Dr Nadia Bastaki as Chief Human Resources, Organisational Development and Asset Management Officer, becoming the first female chief at the national airline of the UAE. Prior to this role, Dr Bastaki served as a key member of the human resources leadership team as Vice President Medical Services since 2014, with responsibility for leading the aeromedical centre and ensuring the overall health and wellbeing of employees, as well as driving the diversity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility programmes at Etihad Airways. Dr Bastaki joined the airline in 2007, becoming the first…
BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD As per a recent single bench Sindh High Court judgment, Karachi`s Mohatta Palace will be converted into a medical and dental college to honor the wishes of Ms. Fatima Jinnah. The decision of the single bench honorable court has been very wisely challenged by the Sindh government and the single bench’s verdict has been taken to a two-member bench of Sindh High court. The disappointing verdict of the honorable court has caused enormous anxiety in the ranks of tourism, heritage organizations, civil society, and senior architects. They all, with one voice and one object oppose the…