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PATA-UNESCO-Expedia Launch Online Course to Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Tourism

PATA is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource for increasing the sustainability of the tourism sector.

BANGKOK, August 4, 2022 — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource for increasing the sustainability of the tourism sector. The course, Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group, is launched in conjunction with this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum (PDMF), held in Songkhla, Thailand,…

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Himalaya Airlines releases its CSR Report for the pandemic years

H9 released its CSR Report for the pandemic years during a Press Meet held at Hotel Radisson on Aug 03, 2022.

Himalaya Airlines, is always keen in working with stakeholders so as to help navigate the future growth of a safe and sustainable air transport industry and since its initial years of establishment, H9 has been actively engaged in CSR undertakings. Outlining its various CSR initiatives of 2020-2021, the airlines released its CSR Report for the pandemic years during a Press Meet held at Hotel…

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Himalaya Airlines Connects Kathmandu to Kuwait

Himalaya Airlines successfully conducted its first scheduled flight to Kuwait dated July 15, 2022 Expanding its international footprint.

Expanding its international footprint and making Kuwait as its 8th international scheduled destination and 6th gulf city, Himalaya Airlines successfully conducted its first scheduled flight to Kuwait dated July 15, 2022. The scheduled flight took off from Tribhuvan International Airport on July 15, 2022, Friday at 22:32 hours which returned to Kathmandu at 09:17 hours on July 16, 2022, Saturday.…

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Himalaya Airlines’ Historic ascent of Mt. Everest

Himalaya Airlines Team comprising of its Senior Flight Attendant, Miss Omnika Dangol made a historic ascent of Mount Everest

Himalaya Airlines Mount Everest Expedition Team comprising of its Senior Flight Attendant, Miss Omnika Dangol made a historic ascent of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain on May 16, 2022. Ms. Omnika Dangol, the flight attendant of Himalaya Airlines summited the 8848.86 meters high Mount Everest at 07:30 am local time on Monday with the expedition team of Thamserku Treks and Expeditions. …

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Mainland regulator says recovery work on crashed China Eastern Airlines 737 “still in progress”

The CAAC said a preliminary report into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines (CEA) 737-800 on March 21 has been completed.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said a preliminary report into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines (CEA) 737-800 on March 21 has been completed. In a statement on its website, the regulator said the preliminary report noted the recovered cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder were severely damaged in the crash and the data restoration and analysis work was “still in…

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Boeing planning to resume 787 deliveries in second half of 2022: report

Boeing has told suppliers and airline customers it intends to resume deliveries of 787 aircraft in the second half of 2022

Boeing has told suppliers and airline customers it intends to resume deliveries of 787 aircraft in the second half of 2022, Reuters news agency has reported, citing three unnamed sources. The U.S.-headquartered air framer has not delivered a 787 for nine consecutive months as it continues to work through a manufacturing issue with the type. The last 787 delivery was in June 2021. In February this…

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Gallery: Etihad Cuts Carbon Emissions, Adds Passenger Comfort On A350-1000

The airline’s new A350-1000s will be deployed on a number of short- to mid-range routes in 2022 Q2, including Mumbai and Delhi

Etihad’s new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, named Sustainability50, carries a unique livery in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the federation of the UAE and Etihad’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It will join the airline’s industry-leading sustainability drive as part of a program aimed at decarbonizing aviation. Formed as a partnership between Etihad, Airbus and Rolls Royce…

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Chinese Boeing jet crashes in mountains with 132 on board, no sign of survivors

A China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in mountains in southern China on Monday

GUANGZHOU, China, March 21 (Reuters) – A China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in mountains in southern China on Monday after a sudden plunge from cruising altitude at about the time when it would normally start to descend ahead of its landing. Media said there were no signs of survivors on the domestic flight. The airline said it deeply mourned the…

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Notice by Immigration Department Nepal

Immigration Department Nepal notifies new arrangements have been made regarding the passengers rentering Nepal by air route or land route.

As per the decision of the Government ( Council of Ministers ) dated Nepal 2078/11/16, it has been published for the prevention of infection of covid-19 new variant as well as for the information of all concerned as the following arrangements have been made regarding the passengers rentering Nepal by air route or land route. 1. Passengers entering Nepal from abroad by air or land must submit a…

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AAPA supports ICAO Council stand on Ukraine

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is gravely concerned about the conflict and developing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is gravely concerned about the conflict and developing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. AAPA fully supports the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council’s position on the issue of violation of the territorial integrity and airspace of Ukraine, which is inconsistent with the Chicago Convention and severely impinges on the safe conduct…

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New Dates for PATA Annual Summit 2022

PATA has announced new dates for the next PATA Annual Summit. Originally scheduled to take place live and in-person in March

BANGKOK, March 7, 2022 — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced new dates for the next PATA Annual Summit. Originally scheduled to take place live and in-person in March, the forum will now be held from October 25- 27, 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The event will be the first time that the not-for-profit travel trade association, the largest spanning Asia-Pacific, will host its…

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Air Cargo Growth Continues in January but at a Slower Pace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise…

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PATA Call For Nomination

PATA Personality of the Year Award has been honored to veterans and other pioneers in major aspects of the tourism industry

PATA Personality of the Year Award is conferred every year to such an individual who has consistently contributed to the association and has played highly commendable and valuable role in promoting the Nepali Tourism sector over the recent years or, over an extended period of time. Since its inception, the PATA Personality of the Year Award has been honored to veterans and other pioneers in major…

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Airports & Airlines Welcome New EU Council Recommendation

ACI EUROPE and the (IATA) welcomed the adoption today of an EU Council Recommendation for external travellers coming into the EU

Brussels/Geneva – ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the adoption today of an EU Council Recommendation for external travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to help re-start air connectivity. The new regime aligns with the Recommendation already adopted in January regarding intra-EU travel, and thus…

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Travel Momentum Builds as Restrictions are Lifted -Even faster progress is needed-

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel .

Geneva– The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted. Improved Ticket Sales IATA reported a sharp 11-percentage point increase for international tickets sold in recent weeks (in proportion to 2019 sales). In the period around 8 February (7 day moving average) the number of tickets sold stood at…

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Himalaya Airlines Resumes Flights for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Civil Aviation has started issuing flying permissions, regular flights for saudi arabia will be resumed ....

Owing to the unavailability of flying permission from Saudi Civil Aviation, Himalaya Airlines had halted operating its flights to/from Dammam and Riyadh from 9 to 12 February, 2022. Now that Saudi Civil Aviation has started issuing flying permissions, regular flights for the above-mentioned sectors have been resumed 13 February, 2022, Sunday onwards. The passengers who had reached the airport on…

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