By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its twice-weekly service to Chișinăuyesterday, becoming the only UAE carrier to offer direct flights to Moldova. With the start of flights to Chișinău,this reflects the carrier’s commitment to opening up underserved markets as it continues to expand its network in Europe. Touching down at International Airport “Eugen Doga” Chișinău(RMO), the inaugural …

Fiji Airways are incredibly proud to be recognised amongst the world’s very best – APEX World Class airline by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association), one of the highest global honours in aviation with only 10 airlines worldwide receiving this accolade. CEO & Managing Director, André Viljoen, was in attendance to accept the award, which celebrates our commitment to excellence across …

LAHORE: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its expansion in Pakistan as part of its continued growth strategy across key emerging markets. With Pakistan’s travel sector witnessing steady growth and a rising demand for both domestic and international trips, Wego is entering the market …

Longer getaways captured 66% of travel spend, while emerging destinations such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Qatar spend rose 63% By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the 2025 summer holiday period in Pakistan, based on the Visa Consulting & Analytics Retail Spend Monitor. The data reveals a 36% …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide current and future pilots training on its fleet of Airbus A350s and its upcoming Boeing 777Xs. The purpose-built and high-tech facility, spanning 63,318 sq. ft., houses six full flight simulator bays. Strategically located near …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Louis Vuitton is pleased to announce the opening of its new store in Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport Concourse A Terminal 3, Dubai, UAE. In 2021, Louis Vuitton proudly unveiled an additional destination in the Middle East: a store located in Dubai International Airport. This grand opening marked a significant milestone for the House, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline operating express daily scheduled and charter services and offering bespoke solutions between Dubai and key trade routes across the Global South, has signed an agreement with World Star Aviation (WSA) for the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft. The first of these aircraft was delivered earlier this month …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi together with Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), in collaboration with leading Malaysian higher education institutions, successfully hosted the Jom2 Malaysia Chalo2 2025 campaign together with the Study in Malaysia Education Fair Pakistan 2025 on 13– 14 September 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The event brought together MATRADE, Tourism Malaysia, …

MPUMALANGA, South Africa: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainable, inclusive tourism, solidifying its position as a global tourism leader at the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting and Tourism Investment Summit held for the first time in South Africa (Mpumalanga and Cape Town, respectively). Her Highness Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud, Vice Minister of Tourism,represented the …

Web Desk NAIROBI: Kenya Airways has officially launched KQSafari Data, an innovative roaming solution designed to provide guests with affordable, seamless, and reliable mobile connectivity across the world. The launch was marked by the signing of a contract between Julius Thairu, our Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, and Mandeep Birdi, Chief Executive Officer, RoamBuddy. KQSafari Data was born from the …