MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said it will receiving Umrah performers of citizens and residents, in addition to gradually receiving Umrah requests from abroad, starting from August 9, a media report said. The ministry said it will gradually increase the capacity to reach two million pilgrims per month, which includes pilgrims from inside and outside the Kingdom, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The issuance of Umrah permits will be through the “Etamarna and Tawakalna” applications, amid an integrated system of services and preventive measures, taken by the Kingdom for the safety and health of those wishing to…
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FRANKFURT: Lufthansa has thrown further doubt on the Airbus A380s return, with CEO Carsten Spohr saying it is evident that the aircraft won’t return to service. The airline has already sent the majority of its A380 fleet to long-term storage, with a single example remaining in Frankfurt, just in case. This week was one of the best for positive Airbus A380 news in a long time. Two days ago, Lufthansa Technik revealed that it had signed a five-year maintenance deal for British Airways’ fleet of 12 jets, signaling that these will likely remain in the skies. Now Lufthansa Technik’s owner…
PESHAWAR: To boost tourism as per Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Vision, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sent a letter to the federal government to establish restaurants and service areas with all modern facilities on highways and roads leading to the tourist spots to facilitate visitors in the province. The letter has also asked the federal government to install a proper monitoring system for the tourists on the national highways and entry routes to the scenic places to record the exact data of visitors. It was told that the monitoring system installed at Modchi Darra in Nathiagali in the scenic Galiyat…
KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority has placed a ban on serving meals on domestic flights, both chartered and private, across Pakistan as coronavirus cases continue to rise. The aircrew and staff have been instructed to ensure SOPs such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing are followed on board. CAA lifted the ban on serving meals on July 21, which has now been reimposed. According to a notification issued Thursday, the decision was taken on instructions from the NCOC. Earlier this week, the government decided to ban domestic air travel for people who have not yet been immunized against the…
QUETTA: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), on Friday, August 6, resumed its flight operation from Quetta to Peshawar after a span of 12 years. According to the details, Balochistan Parliamentary Secretary for Information Ms. Bushra Rind inaugurated the ceremony of resummation flights. While addressing the occasion, she said resuming flights between Quetta and Peshawar not only facilitates people of both provinces but also promotes tourism and trade activities. Earlier on Sunday, July 25, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) commenced its direct flight from Multan to Skardu. According to the airlines’ spokesman, PIA was now operating flights to Skardu from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad,…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s national flag carrier, PIA, and the country’s largest bank, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) signed an agreement to offer HBL clients an exclusive discount on all their international and domestic travel tickets. The agreement was inked by Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Chief Executive Officer PIA, and Muhammad Aurangzeb, President & CEO HBL. Present at the ceremony were Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman HBL, and senior managers from both organizations. HBL and PIA have a longstanding relationship that is spread over numerous successfully executed transactions. HBL stands as PIA’s leading banking partner and the preferred service provider for PIA’s banking needs…
DUBAI: Dubai Tourism has launched a new global campaign, Dubai Presents, showcasing the Middle Eastern city via a series of blockbuster trailers featuring Hollywood stars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron. The campaign invites global travelers to put themselves in the picture, write their own script and appear in their very own cinematic adventure, with Dubai’s locations providing the backdrop. Filmed by award-winning director Craig Gillespie, the campaign features a series of six short trailer films across different genres, each taking viewers on a captivating journey across the city. Kicking off with the spy action genre, the campaign will also see…
MASCOT: Qantas will give ten fully vaccinated Australians a free year of unlimited travel on Qantas and Jetstar, covering both domestic and international flights. The airline plans to launch its ‘vaccination contest’ within the coming months, with entry open to all Australians who have been fully vaccinated by the end of 2021. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce today confirmed that each of the ten “super-prizes” would be “unlimited flying for a year.” “You could fly to New York every week, to London every other week,” he said, with domestic Qantas and Jetstar flights also on offer – although the airline has…
DUBAI: Seven new locations in Germany have been awarded World Heritage Site status by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) during the recently held 44th Unesco meeting in China. With the updated official Unesco list counting more than 1,000 sites in 167 countries around the world, Germany now boasts 51 recognised World Heritage Sites, the third highest of any nation globally after Italy (58) and China (56). Germany’s World Heritage Sites comprise three natural locations and 48 cultural locations. As a key destination to experience natural and cultural treasures, GCC visitors can discover a plethora of diverse World…
DOHA: On August 5, in a statement issued by the airline, Qatar Airways mentioned that it is following the explicit written instruction of its regulator, thirteen Airbus A350 aircraft have now been grounded, effectively removing them from service until such time as the root cause can be established and a satisfactory solution made available to permanently correct the underlying condition. In June, this year Qatar Airways has paused deliveries with Airbus A350 aircraft, citing a flaw in which surfaces below the paint are degrading “at an accelerated rate”. Qatar Airways has already taken action to return its A330 fleet into…