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KARACHI: In view of difficulties being faced by UAE-bound passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday that the counters for conducting rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for Covid-19 will become functional within two days. It said that the services of Pakistani labs accredited by the UAE authorities would be available at the Jinnah International Airport four hours before the departure of passengers going abroad, adding that the fee of the test would have to be paid by the travellers. The airport administration said that the counters are being set up at the domestic lounge due to the…

WASHINGTON: There has been an increase of disruptive passengers across flight operations in recent years. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working to address issues related to this phenomenon. Now, the agency’s leadership is calling for businesses at airports to stop selling “to go” alcohol. The FAA has been eager to clamp down on disruptive behavior recently. Even before President Joe Biden signed an order addressing the mandatory of wearing face masks on board aircraft at the beginning of the year, FAA Administrator Dickson approved an order to fine unruly passengers or those who assault, threaten…

DUBAI: ‘Pakistan – The Hidden Treasure’ Expo 2020 campaign was launched on Pakistan’s Independence Day in Dubai on the evening of August 14 with dance performances and unveiling of the Pakistan flag on Burj Khalifa. The crowd, which gathered at the Dubai Fountain area to see Pakistan’s flag on the world’s tallest building, witnessed cultural performances with high energy moves and dances on the song ‘Hum Aik Hain’ (We are One) giving a peek into the country’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai. The performance was also a dedication to Expo 2020 Dubai’s vision of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, according…

LONDON: Virgin Atlantic Airways is considering a public offering in London as the company gears up its business for recovery from the pandemic. Executives have been holding discussions with bankers and potential investors and could announce the company’s plans for an IPO as soon as the autumn, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private. The decision would mark the first time since it was founded in 1984 that the public gets the chance to buy shares in billionaire Richard Branson’s flagship carrier. Virgin Airways is currently majority-owned by…

KARACHI: Flight operations of international airlines and helicopter services for Skardu and Gilgit have been planned by the federal government to promote tourism, told Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) official. The details were shared by Director General CAA Khaqan Murtaza in a presser on Wednesday, August 11. “We are planning to promote tourism in Gilgit, Skardu, and Chitral through operating big planes,” he said adding that foreign airlines have been given permission to operate flights in Skardu and Gilgit. The Skardu airport has been given the status of an international airport with the new runway in the making besides also ensuring…

KARACHI: Last week CEO PIA,  Air Marshal Arshad Malik called on Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan H.E. Hosseini to seek his support for the launching of PIA operations for Mashhad and connecting them to Najaf and Damascus creating a Zai’reen route for the citizens of both countries. His Excellency assured the CEO PIA his full support for the start of this flight’s operation in this sector.  

LAHORE: Tahir Malik joined Best Western Premier Lahore as General Manager. He brings the diversified experience of Sales & Operations in the leading hospitality groups in Pakistan spanning over two decades. Best Western Premier Hospitality brand is an upscale four-star boutique hotel, International chain starting off with its brand new hotel in the business hub of Lahore i.e. centrally located in Gulberg. It has 65 rooms including premium suites, meeting halls, and two excellent restaurants with the name of Zee Grill Courtyard and Sunset Cafe giving breathtaking views to its guests to experience. Fitness Centre and a rooftop swimming pool…

MINSK: The Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with the Art Gallery of the University of Culture in Minsk organized the opening ceremony of an Art/Photographic Exhibition titled “Journey of Pakistan”, as part of the Independence Day of Pakistan celebrations. The exhibition primarily showcases paintings, by famous Pakistani Artists Sadquain, Jimmy Engineer, and touristic attractions by Hamid Hussain. The exhibition will continue till 13 September 2021. The Ambassador along with the Chief Guest jointly inaugurated the Exhibition, which was attended by around 80 guests including Belarusian dignitaries, Ambassadors/members of the Diplomatic Corps, Art enthusiasts, students, and media persons. Ms. Marina Tatarevich,…

KARACHI: In view of difficulties being faced by UAE-bound passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday that the counters for conducting rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for Covid-19 will become functional within two days. It said that the services of Pakistani labs accredited by the UAE authorities would be available at the Jinnah International Airport four hours before the departure of passengers going abroad, adding that the fee of the test would have to be paid by the travellers. The airport administration said that the counters are being set up at the domestic lounge due to the…

WELLINGTON: New Zealand will keep its borders closed and overseas travelers locked out until early 2022, at which time quarantine-free entry will be limited to vaccinated travelers from designated ‘low-risk countries. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outlined her government’s plans for “a phased reopening” which seems likely to dash any hopes that Australians had for a return of the trans-Tasman bubble this year. And when Australia-New Zealand travel does resume, it’ll look very different to pre-Covid days. Travelers will need to have been fully vaccinated, present a negative result for a pre-departure Covid test and possibly undergo a rapid on-arrival…