Naila, Samina first Pak women to summit Nanga Parbat
Naila Kiani and Samina Baig on Sunday (July 02) became the first Pakistani women to scale the majestic Nanga Parbat, standing tall at an inspirational height of 8,125 meters. Naila climbed Nanga Parbat at 10:18 AM today” Secretary Alpine Club of Pakistan, Karrar Haidri told. “She has now ascended seven of the enormous 8,000-meter peaks…
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Emirates to ramp up flights ahead of Hajj and Eid Al Adha surge
With the commencement of the Hajj season and upcoming Eid Al Adha celebrations, Emirates is layering on additional flights to key regional destinations to meet significant travel demand during this special period. Additional Flights for Hajj As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lifts all Hajj travel restrictions for the first time in three years, Emirates…
Flights of small aircraft banned in Karachi: Sherry Rehman
Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said flights of small aircraft are banned in Karachi amid rough weather due to cyclone Biparjoy. “Operation of small aircraft from Karachi International Airport to remain suspended to ensure safety of the people,” Sherry Rehman said while addressing a press conference along with the NDMA chairman in Islamabad. The…
Indonesia trying to start direct flights from Pakistan: Ambassador Tugio
Indonesian Ambassador Adam M. Tugio said that Pakistan and Indonesia should work together to increase trade links to the D8 market. “It is expected that by December of this year, direct air connectivity will be established between the two great countries of the Muslim world,” he said. He said that Indonesia is trying to start…
Global Airlines more than double 2023 profit outlook
GLOBAL airlines more than doubled their 2023 industry profit forecast to US$9.8 billion from US$4.7 billion on Monday (Jun 5) cheered by strong travel demand as the sector recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. “The pandemic years are behind us and borders are open as normal,” Director General Willie Walsh told the annual meeting of the International…
Pakistan rents out Roosevelt Hotel to New York for US$220 million
PAKISTAN Has rented out its iconic Roosevelt Hotel to the New York City government for three years, helping the cash-strapped country earn US$220 million from the deal. The New York administration will pay a rent of as much as US$210 for each of the 1,025 rooms of the century-old hotel owned by state-run Pakistan International…
China’s home-grown C919 completes first commercial flight
CHINA Eastern Airlines entered China’s home-grown narrow-body C919 jet into passenger service on Sunday (May 28) and completed its first commercial flight, marking a milestone in the country’s effort to become more self-reliant. The C919 is the product of state-backed Commercial Aviation Corp of China (Comac) which began developing the jet 15 years ago to…
Global flight bookings 31% higher than pre-Covid period: MEI
GLOBAL flight bookings rose 25 per cent year on year in March 2023, and were 31 per cent higher than the same period in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic, data from the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) showed. In its travel industry trends report released on Friday (May 26), MEI noted that Asia-Pacific was a key…
Bringing Together Tech Enthusiasts to Shape the Future of Travel in Pakistan
Sastaticket.pk, a leading online travel platform, successfully organized a hackathon aimed at fostering collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking among aspiring tech enthusiasts in Pakistan. The event, held on 19th to 21st May 2023, brought together a diverse pool of participants to generate innovative ideas for problem-solving, encourage growth, and showcase the country’s entrepreneurial talent. SalamAir,…
Fly Emirates to Dubai and enjoy a complimentary night’s stay in a luxury 4* or 5* hotel
Travellers planning their summer getaway to Dubai can enjoy a complimentary stay at the iconic 25hours Hotel One Central or Novotel World Trade Centre Emirates has today announced an exciting new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai this summer. Starting from 22nd May 2023 to 11th June 2023, people who purchase an Emirates return…