WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MEHMOOD The previous year had seen a rather sharp increase in the number of foreign airlines becoming on-line in Pakistan and the trend will remain the same this year also as more low cost carrier are opting to penetrate in Pakistan’s Travel Market. New carriers, whether state owned or private sector enterprises, have been coming in directly or by appointing general sales agents. Several foreign airlines, which have been operating to and from our main airports since long, have asked for and have been granted, access to more and more of our cities with all the…
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LONDON: Qatar Airways Ltd. may order 100 new jets before the end of this year to start Indian Airline and also plans to announce two new routes to the UK even as the country prepares to exit the European Union, Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said. The Gulf carrier is confident that a new aviation policy mapped out by “futuristic” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will permit 100 per cent foreign ownership of a domestic airline, Al Baker said Monday in London. Qatar Airways is briefing lawyers in India and will seek formally to establish the new airline soon,…
LAHORE: The Korean delegation of Beron was in Lahore last week and stayed at Park Lane hotel. They sen here in the picture being warmly greeted by GRM Afshan Sohail, Duty Manager Sohail Arshad & Airport Manager Mehdi upon their arrival at the hotel.
QUETTA: Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Ashraf Mahmood Wathra and the Presidents/CEOs of the different Banks were in Quetta Last week and they preferred to stay at Quetta Serena Hotel. Seen here in the pictures they are being warmly received by Mr. Rahid Uddin, General Manager of the Hotel upon their arrival at Quetta Serena Hotel.
MULTAN: Governor Punjab Muhammad Rafique Rajwana met with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Irfan Siddiqui and Hafiz Shafiq Kashif , Executive Director Baleno Travels Faisalabad & Vice President HOAP Punjab and discussed some matter related with Hajj and Umrah.
DUBAI: Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Pakistan‘s independence with Pakistani nation, Burj Khalifa, the tallest and most famous skyscraper in the world, lit up with the colours of the Pakistani national flag on the night of 23rd March. The skyscraper was celebrating with a lavish LED light show; it was announced on official Burj Khalifa Twitter account.
KARACHI: First time in Pakistan Gerry’s travel made it easy, simple and time saving for you to recover your foreign VAT. Gerry’s travel signed a milestone partnership agreement with United Cash Back (VAT Reclaim). United Cash Back’s cooperation with VAT experts throughout Europe will provide Gerry’s with the close contact and VAT sense needed to maximize your VAT returns. This together with dedicated team of Gerry’s will create a unique way for you to recover your foreign VAT releasing you of all hassles , efforts, Standing in long queue and above all your precious time previously allocated to this process.…
ISTANBUL: From the exclusive Arrival Lounge at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the advanced personal screens with updated options, Turkish Airlines continues to work on improving its award-winning service quality. In addition to its ever-expanding route network, which covers 296 destinations in 120 countries, the airline excels in products and services designed to take the passenger experience to an even higher level. The exclusive Arrival Lounge at Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a place of rest and relaxation for those who seek comfort and refreshment immediately after they land. With all its practicality and convenience, the place allows travellers access to all…
LAHORE: The Minister for Excise and Taxation/Information, Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman inaugurated the addition of three new double decker buses in the existing fleet of Double Deckers. The Minister said, Lahore is the city of Garden, Culture, Ancient Civilization and lively people. On the great success of TDCP Double Decker Bus Service, The Chief Minister Punjab took initiative to add more double decker buses for the tourists. The Chief Minister, Punjab earlier inaugurated the first“Sightseeing Lahore” Double Decker Bus Service Project in Pakistan on 25th November, 2015. The project was conceived and developed by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab…
TEHRAN: Iran is looking to revamp its old airport system and is seeking private investors to fund the $3-billion facelift project. According to a report in Iran Daily, the government is looking to expand the Mehrabad, Imam Khomeini, Tabriz, Mashhad, Isfahan, Kerman and Shiraz airports. Iran has already gathered around $2.35 billion in foreign investments through memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with potential investors as well as secured $650 million in firm contracts. The most high profile MoU to date was signed with Vinci Airports to develop Mashhad and Isfahan airports. As per development plans, Mashhad will get a new 43,000-SqM…