The CEOs of major U.S. airlines urged Congress on Sunday to move quickly to end a 29-day partial government shutdown that has forced 50,000 airport security officers to work without pay, warning it could further disrupt U.S. air travel. Absences by Transportation Security Administration officers have already disrupted travel at some major airports over the […]
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Punjab govt airline to start operations in April
The airline of the Punjab government will start operations in April. Initially, seven passenger planes are being purchased for Punjab Airlines. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s government is working at lightning speed to run the province’s own airline. Punjab government official sources revealed that the Punjab Airlines will operate only domestically for two years […]
PIA Crew Toronto Rumor Denied
PIA crew Toronto rumors spread online, but Pakistan International Airlines strongly denied the claims on Sunday. The airline called the reports fake and misleading. It said no crew members disappeared in Canada. Officials blamed hostile social media accounts. Moreover, PIA said a viral tweet falsely claimed an entire crew went missing in Toronto. The airline […]
Punjab CM directs swift launch of Air Punjab project
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the immediate operationalization of Air Punjab, urging authorities to fast-track actions on the airline’s first phase. During a meeting chaired by the CM, officials reviewed the progress of the Air Punjab initiative. Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for timely completion of all preparatory measures to […]
Lakson Group, Air Arabia announce new low-cost airline in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading business conglomerates Lakson Group, and the Middle East and North Africa’s low-cost carrier (LCC) operator Air Arabia Group, Friday announced to form of a joint venture to launch a new and low-cost domestic and international airline in Pakistan ‘Fly Jinnah.’ “Fly Jinnah” will serve the strategic vision of Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector […]
First American airline flight in 22 years arrives in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: The first American airline flight to arrive in Saudi Arabia since 1997 landed in Jeddah on Wednesday carrying 168 Hajj pilgrims. The Miami Air chartered flight from Ohio touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, a General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) spokesperson and the airport tweeted. The first flight of […]
Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change
Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is “hellbent” on reducing emissions — but the technology needed to drastically reduce its carbon footprint is still out of reach. In recent months climate activists have stepped up efforts to convince travellers to boycott air travel, with Swedish schoolgirl and […]
Virgin Australia cuts staff deal with Brunei airline over Sharia law
The Australian arm of Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines has cancelled a staff travel agreement with Brunei’s national carrier in response to the Asian nation’s adoption of Sharia law, including the death penalty for gay sex, the airline said Thursday. The agreement allowed Virgin staff to book discounted tickets on Royal Brunei flights for leisure travel. […]