LONDON: British Airways has become the first airline worldwide to introduce high-tech remote controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short-haul operation. The airline is modernising its operation to maintain and further improve punctuality for its customers. In partnership with Heathrow, the eco-friendly Mototok tugs will allow British Airways staff to prepare aircraft for departure more efficiently. The airline …

BIZ TODAY REPORT MANAMA: German media representatives were recently invited to visit the Sri Lankan capital city of Colombo as part of a collaboration between Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Onyx Hospitality Group, a leading hotel management company in Asia. The 6-day visit saw guests experience the comforts of flying with Gulf Air, residing at leading …

By Rafiq Vayani ADDIS ABABA / SÃO PAULO: Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have entered a codeshare agreement effective Oct, 01, 2017. Through the codeshare partnership Ethiopian Airlines will add its flight code (ET) in Azul’s operations; hence, customers will be able to purchase tickets directly from Ethiopian Airlines sales channels to fly to seven …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Tunis by increasing the frequency of flights between Dubai and Tunis from six to seven a week starting 30th October 2017. The additional Dubai – Tunis flight will be operated every Monday with an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft offering eight luxurious private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in …

TORONTO: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa, marked five years of successful service to Toronto, Canada. Gracing the anniversary event, VP Marketing Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mrs. Rahel Assefa: said, “We are glad to mark Ethiopian five years of successful service to Toronto, Canada, our 5th gateway to the Americas. In a historic coincidence, this momentous occasion has matched …

KARACHI: Three-day single country Thailand Exhibition successfully concluded here on Sunday as 45 companies showcased their new range of products by making business deals with local distributors and dealers. Thousands of visitors including women availed the opportunity to get direct access to the Thai products after 9 years. A large number of people thronged to exhibition on last day. Although …

LAHORE: Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Ltd was presented with the Best Export Brand Trophy 2017 by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House on Friday. Minister of Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha was the chief guest at the ceremony and presented the trophy. Recognising its innumerable contributions to Pakistan’s development and economy, LCCI …

RIYADH: A week-long Mexican food festival called ‘Mexican Gastronomy Week’ featuring mouth-watering cuisine amid a backdrop of special ambience created to showcase the culture of that north American country, was inaugurated by Mexican Ambassador Alfredo Miranda at the InterContinental Riyadh Hotel here today. Addressing a press conference at the InterContinental Hotel here, Ambassador Miranda said that Mexico’s cuisines has won …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: The Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Thailand is in final stages which after implementation is expected to double the bilateral trade between both the countries, Suwat Kaewsook, Consul General Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi said at an opening ceremony of three-day long Thailand Exhibition on Friday. The Kaewsook said that the Pakistan has made substantial progress over the years and bilateral trade …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, has been awarded ‘Best Islamic Bank’ at the second Pakistan Banking Awards, 2017, the highest accolade in Pakistan’s banking sector, that recognize excellence across the Banking industry in Pakistan. This marks the second year that Meezan Bank has received the ‘Best Islamic Bank’ award. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – Founding President & …