Hong Kong issued its highest storm alert on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha swept through the territory with winds exceeding 167 km/h (103 mph), bringing torrential rain and strong gusts that led to the cancellation of over 200 flights. The city’s weather observatory raised the storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 a.m. (0120 GMT) and warned that the alert would …
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PIA to launch weekly direct flights to Paris next month
View of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane, taken through a glass panel, at Islamabad International Airport, Pakistan October 3, 2023. — Reuters PIA expands its restored network of European destinations. Move comes months after EASA lifts 4.5-year ban on airline. Only Pakistani carrier currently operating direct flights to, from EU. LAHORE: Pakistanis can now take flights to Paris …
Read More »Saudi airline resumes first Hajj flights with Iran since 2015: official
A Saudi man checks the flight timings at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2021 — Reuters A Saudi airline has resumed flights for Iranian Hajj pilgrims to the kingdom for the first time in a decade, the latest sign of the warming ties between the countries. “Flynas resumed Iranian pilgrims flights from Imam Khomeini …
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