PIA Female Cabin Crew Passing Out Ceremony Held
KARACHI: The passing out ceremony of the 378th batch of female Flight Service Basic Training Course was held at the PIA Training Centre here on Monday, February 20. A spokesman of the national flag carrier
“Old, Fat and Ugly” Aeroflot Hosties Banned to Fly?
Russia’s national carrier, Aeroflot, has been busted for (apparently) banning up to 400 flight attendants from its coveted overseas routes. And the reason, per The Sun, has been banned for being “old, fat and ugly”.
Expanding Further in Saudia Qatar Airways Announces Yanbu and Tabuk Flights
DOHA: Qatar Airways has confirmed the start of its new services to Yanbu and Tabuk in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with three-weekly flights beginning 9 May for Yanbu and 19 June for Tabuk, with
New A-380 Onboard Lounge | Emirates to Unveil At ITB Berlin
DUBAI: Emirates airline will launch a series of new cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing 777 fleet. The multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme includes an enhanced Onboard Lounge
Etihad & Egyptair Signs | New Codeshare Deal
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways and Egyptair have announced a new codeshare partnership to be introduced in phases from March 1. Under the initial phase of the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on
Saudi Aramco Travel Show | Gulf Air Participates
MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has once again successfully participated in the recent 2017 Saudi Aramco Annual Travel Show, held between February 20 and 23, at Saudi Aramco’s worldwide headquarters in Dhahran.
Loss Making Air India | India Looks for strategic Partner
NEW DELHI: India is considering selling a majority stake in Air India to a strategic partner after a $3.6 billion bailout failed to turn around the loss making national carrier, the sources said. The proposal
Oman’s SalamAir | Launches Flights to Dubai
MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline has expanded its network by introducing its first international destination, Dubai. The double daily service, which started on February 28, will operate from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Dubai
PIA Premier Service | Turkish Airlines Lends A-330
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has returned its London-bound premier service Airbus 330 aircraft, which was wet, leased from SriLankan Airlines, having already paid $19 million for it. PIA had been paying $8,100 per flying
Expanding The Network | Air Namibia & Turkish Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
ISTANBUL: Air Namibia (SW) and Turkish Airlines (TK) have signed a codeshare agreement. Effective from March 1, the agreement will cover routes between Turkey and Namibia, and set to expand further travel opportunities for the
Royal Air Philippines Selects | Sabre as its preferred distribution partner
SINGAPORE: Sabre Corporation, a leading software, and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a
Royal Air Philippines Selects | Sabre as its preferred distribution partner
SINGAPORE: Sabre Corporation, a leading software, and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new distribution partnership with fast-growing regional carrier Royal Air Philippines to enable the airline to power future
Turkish Airlines Declares | PCR Test Mandatory For Passengers Flying From Pakistan
KARACHI: As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect both individuals and whole countries in varying degrees, aviation sector has more responsibilities than ever before. Therefore, Turkish Airlines continues its commitment to help preventing the spread
Virgin Atlantic Seeks | Bankruptcy Protection
LONDON: Virgin Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after telling a UK court that it would run out of money before the end of September unless creditors approve a £1.2 billion rescue
Emirates To Deploy | Superjumbo A380 On Guangzhou Route
DUBAI: Dubai-based international airline Emirates has announced that it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from August 8, 2020. The airline has also restarted its A380 operations to Amsterdam and Cairo this week,
Wyndham to Require | Face Masks for Guests in U.S. and Canada
NEW JERSEY: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will require guests to wear face coverings, President and CEO Geoff Ballotti said during the company’s
Marriott Makes | Wearing Masks By Guests Mandatory
NEW York: Global hotel chain Marriott International will mandate the wearing of masks for all guests in its hotels and resorts. It
Jamaica Tourism Icon | Heinz Simonitsch Dies
KINGSTON: The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has saluted legendary hotelier Heinz Simonitsch, who died over the weekend. The body cited
Egypt Reopens | More Hotels For Tourists
CAIRO: Egypt reopened 31 more hotels for tourists last week amid anti-COVID-19 measures, raising the number of hotels reopened nationwide to 572,
Pinnacle of Luxury | Burj Al Arab Gets Top Recognition
DUBAI: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the crown jewel in hospitality leader Jumeirah Group’s portfolio, has been named the Number One City Hotel
Salvaging the Hospitality Industry | Every Brit to Be Given 50% Discounts to Eat Out
LONDON: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that all Brits will receive a discount of up to £10 per head in a huge
PHA President Baweja Suggests | Public-Private Partnership to Revive PTDC Motels
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hotels Association (PHA) offered the federal government its partnership for stopping closure of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) motels located
India Set to Reopen | Hotels and Temples From June 8
NEW DELHI: India will throw open shopping malls, restaurants and places of worship that typically attract large crowds next week, officials said,
Government Lifts Restrictions | Parisians Return To Cafe Terraces
PARIS: The Cafe de Flore in Paris, once a favourite drinking hole of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, spread its tables
DESTINATION Saral Lake | Neelam Valley, AJK
Saral Lake is located in Neelam Valley, in Pakistan’s Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 13,600 feet (4,100 m). The lake is
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