ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has allowed the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate increased number of flights to the kingdom. The PIA spokesman, in a press release, said that the national flag carrier would now operate 48 flights in a week between different destinations of the two countries. He said eight flights each would be operated … Read more
WASHINGTON – The US stated on Monday that COVID-19 limitations for fully vaccinated flying travelers from 33 nations, including China, India, Brazil, and most of Europe, will be lifted in November. As the virus spreads, the unprecedented restrictions have kept relatives, friends, and business travelers isolated for months. President Joe Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator, Jeffrey … Read more
After a months-long lockdown, 159 passengers boarded the first flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi on Thursday for a vacation. On Thursday, the first plane carrying tourists in more than four months landed on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, and was greeted by a double water cannon salute as part of a mission to resurrect … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to resume commercial flights to Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, starting from September 13, the airline said on Saturday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume flights from Islamabad to Kabul next week, a spokesman for the airline told AFP on Saturday, becoming the first foreign commercial service since the … Read more
KARACHI: Emirates has announced the appointment of Mohammad Alnahari Alhashmi as Vice President for Pakistan, effective September 1, 2021, a statement said on Wednesday. Alhashmi will be responsible for leading the airline’s operations and strengthening Emirates’ presence in the market. Mohammed Sarhan, who was previously vice president of Emirates for Pakistan, will now take on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed its readiness to receive as many Umrah pilgrims as per the quota that had been agreed upon with various Islamic countries before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Amr Al-Maddah, Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, said that all the preparations to receive … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting on steps to be taken for the evacuation of foreign journalists in Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Minister of State for Information Farrukh Habib, Information Secretary and other senior officials. The Information Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the steps taken by … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said that on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan has offered a special package of transit visa to Afghan diplomats and high officials on their arrival in Islamabad. Addressing a press conference, he said that the government has decided to remain … Read more
UAE has allowed the resumption of flights from Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka from August 10, reported Khaleej Times citing Etihad Airways on Thursday. The announcement comes two days after the UAE relaxed its entry rules for passengers from multiple countries. The UAE publication reported that the passengers will be asked to complete a 10-day … Read more
Pakistani expatriates continue to remain stranded in their home country. They cannot fly to the UAE due to the unavailability of the rapid antigen test facilities at airports in the country, Khaleej Times reported. “There is no rapid antigen test facility at [the] Pakistani airports. Therefore, [the] passengers are not able to board flights. The UAE strictly … Read more
DUBAI: The Emirates airline has extended the ban on the flights from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until at least August 7, Khaleej Times reported on Wednesday. The suspension on the incoming scheduled passenger flights from these countries to the UAE has been extended until at least August 7, Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates said … Read more
DUBAI: The 10-year Golden Visa proved to be a lifeline for a doctor of Pakistani origin who, along with his family of four, flew from Karachi to Dubai in a nearly empty 300-seater Boeing 777 Gulf Air aircraft just in time for the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations, Khaleej Times reported on Monday. Dr Syed Nadir, medical director … Read more
DUBAI: Inbound passenger travel from 16 countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to the UAE will remain suspended until further notice, the Khaleej Times quoted the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), as saying. Travel from Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Liberia, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Uganda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Zambia will also … Read more
JEDDAH: Prince Khalid bin Faisal, Governor of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region, has assured to discuss the issue of flights from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia with the authorities concerned. During a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Lieutenant-General Bilal Akbar (Retd) on Tuesday, he said: “[The] government of Pakistan has done a commendable job in … Read more
Nepal has announced that the airports, which have been closed since March, will reopen in mid-August. According to the foreign news agency, Nepal closed its airports at the end of March to prevent the possible spread of Coronavirus. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”etihad-airways-to-extend-flights-for-pakistan”] Nepal has announced the launch of international flights from mid-August. It should be noted … Read more
The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is probable to experience losses of Rs 100 billion due to postponement of international flights amid COVID-19 pandemic. According to the details, the national airline would also lose up to Rs12 billion in terms of Hajj operations this year after the Saudi government decided to hold the yearly pilgrimage on … Read more
Good news for the domestic travelers from PIA. According to the details, Pakistan International Airlines has made a big announcement regarding fares. The sources said that PIA has announced a reduction in fares for all its domestic flights. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”ghulam-sarwar-promises-transparent-inquiry-into-pia-plane-crash”] A PIA spokesman said that PIA has fixed Rs 12,000 for Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad … Read more
The Saudi administration has denied reports of a resumption of international flights from today. A statement from the management of King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh said that since June 8, King Khalid Airport will not be operational for the arrival and departure of international flights. Riyadh Airport Company has clarified that the … Read more
Domestic flights resumed in Saudi Arabia, 11 airports opened. According to the details, domestic flights have been resumed at 11 airports in Saudi Arabia after two months and security measures related to Coronavirus will be followed during air travel. The sources said, before the flight, passengers will have to follow the instructions in the special … Read more
Qatar Airway said on Monday (May 12) that they will give away free air flight tickets to healthcare experts internationally to thank them for their services during coronavirus outbreak. According to the details, the airways announced the 100,000 free tickets for the medical staff worldwide as a way of thanking them. The sources said that … Read more
The government has brought back more than 18,000 Pakistanis from various foreign shores. Most of them – a little over 13,000 – returned on special flights operated by PIA. Another roughly 5,000 stranded Pakistanis came back on flights operated by other airlines. Those who returned include 7,384 pilgrims. A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight … Read more
PIA is continuing its relief flight operations to various countries bringing back Pakistanis and transporting expatriates to their home countries; major flights planned ahead for return of Pakistanis. Aviation Division head by Minister for Aviation Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan has tasked PIA to mount additional flights on sectors from which they were reports that a … Read more
Saudi Arabia has decided to extend the suspension of all domestic and international flights and workplace attendance until further notice, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday quoting an official source in the Ministry of Interior. “The Kingdom will be extending the suspension of workplace attendance in all government agencies, except for those under the … Read more
The Civil Aviation Authority ordered mandatory disinfection and fumigation of aircraft between flights amid coronavirus outbreak. A notification by the CAA said all airlines operating to and from Pakistan must ensure disinfection and fumigation of aircraft the embarking and disembarking of passengers. The move comes a day after the National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by … Read more
American Airlines Inc said it plans to cut 75% of its international flights through May 6 and ground nearly all its wide body fleet. Reuters reported that dramatic announcement came hours after the White House said United States would widen new travel restrictions. The Trump administration also signaled it wanted Congress to quickly back financial … Read more
Vietnam Airlines has announced to reduce flights between Vietnam and Europe due to the deadly outbreak of coronavirus. Starting from March 25, Vietnam Airlines said it is temporarily reducing the number of flights between Vietnam and Europe by 14 flights per week. This reduction includes its routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to London, Paris … Read more
Iran Air has stopped all flights to European destinations, citing a statement from the Civil Aviation Organization. “With attention to the restrictions that placed on (Iran Air) flights by Europe for unclear reasons all IranAir flights to European destinations have been suspended until further notice,” the statement. Iran is in the midst of a coronavirus … Read more
Seven people have died across Europe as Storm Ciara moves east, shutting down transport and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. Meanwhile, in France, ferry services between Calais and Dover were suspended and rail operator SNCF cancelled some services in the Normandy region. About 120 flights were cancelled in Amsterdam and the national football association … Read more
