KARACHI: Sastaticket.pk, an online travel agency (OTA) based in Karachi, Pakistan, announced today at the 021 Disrupt Conference that it has secured US$1.5 M for its Series A, led by regional venture capital firm Gobi Partners. The investment marks Gobi’s first venture into the Pakistani market and adds another pioneering company to its growing TaqwaTech portfolio. Founded in September 2016 by brothers …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced its third quarter 2008 operating results. The Company and its subsidiaries recorded total revenues of Baht 47,953 million, an increase of 2.2% from the same period of last year. The net loss was 3,686 million baht, partly due to the impact of natural disasters in Japan. And the number of Chinese tourists decreased. In addition, …

LONDON: British Airways has revealed it’s offering a new style of work experience – this time for teachers, not pupils. The airline has already received huge demand for the one-day work experience sessions and is urging teachers to apply now for one of the limited number of spaces still available. Teacher Take-Off The new programme, called ‘Teacher Take-Off’, sees teachers being invited into …

LONDON: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, participated in World Travel Market (WTM), the world’s leading travel trade show, taking place in London from 5 to 7 November. The airline participated alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and a number of Bahraini travel and tourism industry representatives including hotels, travel agencies and destination management companies. Gulf …

ISLAMABAD: Shaheen Air International (SAI) finalized its acquisition deal with a Saudi Prince. The takeover is likely to happen over the course of next 2 months. Javed Sehbai, Acting CEO, SAI said “We have finalized the deal with a Saudi Prince. We will be conducting a press conference very soon to announce about our Investor and share the details of …

DUBAI: Emirates is set for its largest participation yet at the 2018 edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA) taking place from 14-16 November. This is the first time the airline will showcase its 100th A380, which is emblazoned with the HH Sheikh Zayed decal as a tribute to the late founding father of the UAE. The aircraft on display …

LONDON: Gastrodiplomacy in Jordan, plans for Expo 2020 in Dubai, opportunities in Africa and the latest travel trends for the region were all hotly debated topics in the Middle East & Africa Inspiration Zone on Day Three of WTM London – where Ideas Arrive. Increased security, rising demand and growing competition in the Middle East and Africa region is opening …

DUBAI: Emirates is firing up its ovens for Thanksgiving celebrations on board and on the ground. The airline will offer customers special holiday menus across all classes on flights between Dubai and the US and in the respective airport lounges. The Thanksgiving menu will be available to customers travelling between Dubai and the US from November 22 to 25. First …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free celebrated the Diwali Festival of Light in Dubai International Airport today with a special reception attended by H.E. Vipul, the Indian Consul General to Dubai. Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Mr. Colm McLoughlin led the senior management group in welcoming H.E. Vipul and was joined by Dubai Duty Free’s Chief Operating Officer, Ramesh …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates celebrated the festive Diwali spirit by bringing together UAE residents with the simple joy of special treats aboard its Mithai truck to mark the start of the festival of lights.  The special Emirates Mithai sweets truck surprised City Walk and Bollywood Parks Dubai visitors, and Emirates Cabin Crew distributed traditional Indian treats. Watch the Emirates Mithai Truck spread the …