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Gerry’s dnata recognised for high safety standards in Pakistan

Gerry’s dnata recognised for high safety standards in Pakistan

Gerry’s dnata, Pakistan’s leading ground services provider, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The company obtained IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Station Accreditation at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of its ground handling operations at the airport. Syed Haris Raza, Vice President…

Faysal Islami introduces hotel booking services in partnership with Ascendant

Faysal Islami introduces hotel booking services in partnership with Ascendant

Faysal Bank Limited, in partnership with Pakistan’s largest hospitality technology company – Ascendant, has launched a hotel booking platform for its customers that enables them to conveniently book hotels online through their website: www.faysalbank.com The website offers 1600+ hotels and guest houses in 50 cities across Pakistan. This initiative by Faysal Islami, a leading Islamic…

Pakistan moves six points up in international travels & tourism index

By Fakhar Alam Pakistan has moved six points up in the International Travel and Tourism Development Index as per the report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The report shows that the country is heading in the right direction in tourism industry as its beautiful landscapes have attracted both the local and international communities….

British Airways suspending flights to Islamabad because of its ‘operational reasons’ from June 15-30: PCAA clarifies

Pakistani Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Tuesday clarified that the British Airways (BA) was suspending flight operations to Islamabad because of its ‘operational reasons’ from June 15 to 30, and rejected media reports about non-availability of fuel at the Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) terming them ‘incorrect.’ “The Station Manager of British Airways at Islamabad Airport…

Fly Emirates to Dubai and avail a complimentary stay

Fly Emirates to Dubai and avail a complimentary stay

Passengers travelling to Dubai with Emirates can now enjoy a 1 night complimentary stay when flying in Economy Class & 2 nights complimentary stay when flying Business or First class. Not only this, passengers can also avail additional 10kg baggage allowance on their flights to and from Dubai, without any further costs. This offer is…

Top Tips for travelling with Children

Top Tips for travelling with Children

With summer vacations fast approaching, you may be looking to experience a family holiday. From thousands of channels of inflight entertainment via ice, onboard Wi-Fi, regional cuisine and a wealth of activity packs for children, Emirates Economy makes Economy Class feel like an upgrade.  So, whether you are reuniting with loved ones, exploring a new…

Emirates Boarding Pass Unlocks More Offers in Dubai for Summer 2022

Emirates Boarding Pass Unlocks More Offers in Dubai for Summer 2022

Your Emirates boarding pass is more than a travel document or travel keepsake, it is also the key to the coolest deals in Dubai this summer! For five months starting May 01 to September 30, Emirates is unlocking even more offers for all its customers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai with its My…

Pakistan earns $360 million from travel services’ export in 8 months

Pakistan earns $360 million from travel services’ export in 8 months

Pakistan earned US $360.034 million by providing different travel services in various countries during the first eight months of the current financial year 2021-22. This shows the growth of 10.05 percent as compared to the US $327.152 million same services were provided during the corresponding period of the last fiscal year 2020-21, Pakistan Bureau of…

PIA postpones direct flights to Australia

PIA postpones direct flights to Australia

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has postponed its direct flights to Sydney, which were scheduled to commence on April 22, after the Australian Home Ministry decided to review security arrangements at the Lahore and Karachi Airports. “The PIA is postponing the first two flights until the review is completed,” PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan said in…

Emirates launches powerful platform for customers to browse and book bespoke Dubai and UAE itineraries

Emirates launches powerful platform for customers to browse and book bespoke Dubai and UAE itineraries

Emirates has launched Dubai Experience, its powerful and intuitive platform for customers to easily browse, create and book their own customised itineraries including flights, hotel stay, visits to key attractions, and other dining and leisure experiences in Dubai and the UAE. Customers can choose from pre-curated itineraries if they are first-time visitors, or if they have…