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Mideast Passenger Traffic | Soars 245.8pc In March: IATA

HolidayWeekly May 9, 2022

GENEVA: Middle Eastern airlines’ traffic rose 245.8% in March compared to March 2021, a progress compared to the 218.2% rise in February 2022, versus the same month in 2021, as global air travel stays put on recovery mode.  Middle Eastern March capacity rose 96.6% versus the year-ago

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Emirates Heralds | Return to Bali After 2 Years

HolidayWeekly May 9, 2022

DUBAI: Emirates landed in Bali for the first time since the suspension of flights in 2020 due to the pandemic. Emirates flight EK398 landed in Denpasar International Airport on 1 May, and was welcomed by a spectacular water cannon salute to inaugurate the airline’s return. The operating cabin crew of the flight and the passengers […]

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Malindo Air Rebranded | New Name Is ‘Batik Air’

HolidayWeekly May 9, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-based regional airline, Malindo Air, has been rebranded as Batik Air and will commence business under the new identity on April 28. The rebranding exercise is in line with the Lion Group’s goal to establish a common identity for the full service airlines within the group. With this approval in place, Batik Air […]

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PIA Inducts | Another Airbus-320 In its Fleet

HolidayWeekly May 2, 2022

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has inducted another Airbus-320, a narrow body 170-seater aircraft, into its fleet that would help the national flag carrier in expanding flight operations and extending improved facilities to passengers. The leased airbus, built four years ago, is one of the four aircraft selected by the PIA management, PIA spokesman

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PIA CEO Arshad Malik | Retires After Completing Three-Year Term

HolidayWeekly May 2, 2022

ISLAMABAD: After completing his three-year term, Air Marshal (retd) Arshad Malik bade a farewell to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and confirmed a spokesperson for the national flag carrier on Monday. Taking to Twitter, the PIA spokesperson said: “Arshad Malik completes his tenure as CEO PIA. In his video message, he reflects upon his journey and […]

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Turkish Airlines Flies | Sustainability Themed Aircraft

HolidayWeekly April 29, 2022

ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has used a special design adorned with leaves on its Airbus 321 type TC-JSU tail numbered aircraft which was used on its environmentalist fuel operation. The airline operated its first flight with the new themed aircraft to Stockholm with the TK1795 flight. In line with the effort to lead towards widespread use […]

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PIA Acquires | A320 Flight Simulator

HolidayWeekly April 25, 2022

LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has acquired a state-of-the-art Airbus A320 simulator for pilot training, refresher courses, and air safety. The simulator would lead to safer training and cost savings for the local airlines, as they have to spend a significant amount of money on training their pilots overseas. The state-of-the-art digital 7E Evolution Airbus

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Hong Kong Airport | No Longer Be A Global Hub

HolidayWeekly April 25, 2022

HONG KONG: According to the website Bloomberg Quint, Hong Kong Airport has ceased to be an international aviation hub. Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has said that Hong Kong is effectively off the map now in terms of being an airport hub. He also added that it will take […]

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Flydubai Hosts Iftar Dinner | Awards Its Top Achievers

HolidayWeekly April 25, 2022

Multan MULTAN:  flydubai hosted an Iftar Dinner in Multan and presented its top achievers with awards of excellence who remain an integral part of the airline’s success. Held on 12th April 2022, the event was attended by top travel partners of Multan. The awards ceremony was organized at Conference Hall, Zanzibar Restaurant Multan. Faisalabad FAISALABAD:  […]

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PIA’s Flight To Sydney | Delayed By Australian Department Of Home Affairs

HolidayWeekly April 22, 2022

LAHORE: Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) maiden flight from Lahore to Sydney has been deferred for a few days on the advice of the Australian Homeland Affairs Department, a statement from the flag carrier said Thursday, April 21. Citing the reason for the deferment, the flag carrier, in a statement, said the Homeland Affairs Department wants […]