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Designated Prayers Areas
Designated Prayers Areas
Within the vastness of the terminal building, where everything is on a large scale, there is a more intimate place where one can seek peace. Opens 24 hours a day, the Prayer Room is located for ease of access in the public area on the terminal's Arrival/Departures Levels. The room is appropriately decorated to create the right setting for Muslim Prayers.
FlighInformation Display
FlighInformation Display
Information on flight schedules boards are available at the Entrance of Departure and Arrival Halls, inside briefing area of Domestic, International Departures & In-front of both the satellites. These boards are guide to passenger about Arrival/Departure flight Schedule.
Information on flight schedules boards are available at the Entrance of Departure and Arrival Halls, inside briefing area of Domestic, International Departures & In-front of both the satellites. These boards are guide to passenger about Arrival/Departure flight Schedule.
PIA Cargo
Efficient and streamlined cargo operations serving a vast number of domestic and global destinations.
PIA Cargo, the air freight division of Pakistan International Airlines, commenced freighter operations in 1974, with initial flights to the USA, Europe, and Hong Kong. Within a short time-span, PIA Cargo has built a reputation for timely deliveries, operational excellence, and a high standard of customer service. In addition to its country-wide, domestic network in Pakistan, PIA Cargo delivers cargo shipments to over 40 international destinations, while serving the rest of the world through interline carriage.
PIA Cargo, the air freight division of Pakistan International Airlines, commenced freighter operations in 1974, with initial flights to the USA, Europe, and Hong Kong. Within a short time-span, PIA Cargo has built a reputation for timely deliveries, operational excellence, and a high standard of customer service. In addition to its country-wide, domestic network in Pakistan, PIA Cargo delivers cargo shipments to over 40 international destinations, while serving the rest of the world through interline carriage.
PIA
Technical Excellence, Competitive Rates, Proven Ability
PIA Engineering's sustained commitment and ability to meet customer needs has long been a source of attraction for regional airlines that require aircraft maintenance support. PIA Engineering has now started maintaining the assets of airlines of European origin - giving the organization global recognition for its unbeatable quality, reliability and performance
PIA Engineering
Engineering Solutions for a Quality, Safety, and Cost Conscious Aviation Industry
PIA Engineering is an established Aircraft Maintenance and Repair organization that provides world-class solutions to the aviation industry. PIA's Engineering Base, head-quartered at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, is acclaimed as one of Asia's best. Strategically located for the convenience of airlines whose operations extend to Asia, it is equipped with the most advanced, modern aircraft maintenance and overhaul facilities and is manned by a team of highly trained personnel.
PIA Engineering is an established Aircraft Maintenance and Repair organization that provides world-class solutions to the aviation industry. PIA's Engineering Base, head-quartered at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, is acclaimed as one of Asia's best. Strategically located for the convenience of airlines whose operations extend to Asia, it is equipped with the most advanced, modern aircraft maintenance and overhaul facilities and is manned by a team of highly trained personnel.
Should mobile phones be banned on planes?
By Georgia MuirMSN NZ Travel writer
Isn't an international flight tough enough without being forced to hear someone blabbing on their mobile phone?
Imagine this: you're buckled in and bound for London and your neurotic neighbour spends three hours on the phone in a heated family domestic, another two hours expressing a long-winded farewell to their partner and another hour booking last-minute accommodation for their holiday. It would be excruciatingly painful to overhear!
This phone phenomenon may be aggravating, but it isn't new. Handset phones have been available on planes for years, but they haven't been very popular due to the extortionate cost of making a call and the fact that you are restricted to your seat if you do.
However, in the last few years technology has progressed in leaps and bounds, costs have been slashed significantly and we are now at a point where we can access mobile phone global roaming in some regions of the world while 10km above ground.
Take the European Union for example. After EU airline regulators confirmed there were no safety implications of allowing mobile phone usage on carriers, airlines like Emirates and Ryan Air allowed passengers to use their mobiles mid-flight. If the demand proves to be there, other airlines are likely to follow their lead.
But do passengers actually want this option?
Sure, having access to your mobile is an effective time waster — you could catch up on news headlines, reply to all of your outstanding e-mails or call someone you forgot to say goodbye to.
But where do you draw the line? What is a fair compromise between passengers having free reign on their phones and banning them altogether?
Pros of banning phones
NoiseWhether it be to contest reception interference or to simply prove their point, people always raise their voice a few decibels when they talk on the phone.
Taking a break from being contactableIs it really necessary to be contactable 24/7? We are already bombarded with so many e-mails, text messages and social networks that surely taking away these means of communication for 24 hours at the most isn't denying us our lifeline.
Keeping the peaceIf the people around you aren't annoying enough — slurping coffee, hogging the armrest and snoring sporadically — then using a mobile phone is likely to tip boiling point. "Air rage" could be the new road rage.
Keeping private matters just thatShouldn't everyone have the right not to be subjected to other people's lives? At least on a train or bus you can simply project a contemptuous sneer and disembark if it gets too much.
Pros of having free reign on your handset
An effective time wasterWhat a great way to while away a 24-hour flight! Instead of anxiously pacing up and down the aisle you can pay bills, catch up with an old friend or organise a lift from the airport.
Making life easy for the forgetfulWouldn't it be great to do all the things that slipped your mind on the rush to the airport? Booking accommodation, organising travel insurance, transferring money or conning someone into feeding the cat! No matter how prepared you are there is always something you forget.
SafetyFor those with a phobia of flying, having access to a mobile phone may make them feel safer.
So, looking at the pros and cons, what do you think? Is allowing mobile phone use a form of noise pollution or a passenger right? Have your say below.
Isn't an international flight tough enough without being forced to hear someone blabbing on their mobile phone?
Imagine this: you're buckled in and bound for London and your neurotic neighbour spends three hours on the phone in a heated family domestic, another two hours expressing a long-winded farewell to their partner and another hour booking last-minute accommodation for their holiday. It would be excruciatingly painful to overhear!
This phone phenomenon may be aggravating, but it isn't new. Handset phones have been available on planes for years, but they haven't been very popular due to the extortionate cost of making a call and the fact that you are restricted to your seat if you do.
However, in the last few years technology has progressed in leaps and bounds, costs have been slashed significantly and we are now at a point where we can access mobile phone global roaming in some regions of the world while 10km above ground.
Take the European Union for example. After EU airline regulators confirmed there were no safety implications of allowing mobile phone usage on carriers, airlines like Emirates and Ryan Air allowed passengers to use their mobiles mid-flight. If the demand proves to be there, other airlines are likely to follow their lead.
But do passengers actually want this option?
Sure, having access to your mobile is an effective time waster — you could catch up on news headlines, reply to all of your outstanding e-mails or call someone you forgot to say goodbye to.
But where do you draw the line? What is a fair compromise between passengers having free reign on their phones and banning them altogether?
Pros of banning phones
NoiseWhether it be to contest reception interference or to simply prove their point, people always raise their voice a few decibels when they talk on the phone.
Taking a break from being contactableIs it really necessary to be contactable 24/7? We are already bombarded with so many e-mails, text messages and social networks that surely taking away these means of communication for 24 hours at the most isn't denying us our lifeline.
Keeping the peaceIf the people around you aren't annoying enough — slurping coffee, hogging the armrest and snoring sporadically — then using a mobile phone is likely to tip boiling point. "Air rage" could be the new road rage.
Keeping private matters just thatShouldn't everyone have the right not to be subjected to other people's lives? At least on a train or bus you can simply project a contemptuous sneer and disembark if it gets too much.
Pros of having free reign on your handset
An effective time wasterWhat a great way to while away a 24-hour flight! Instead of anxiously pacing up and down the aisle you can pay bills, catch up with an old friend or organise a lift from the airport.
Making life easy for the forgetfulWouldn't it be great to do all the things that slipped your mind on the rush to the airport? Booking accommodation, organising travel insurance, transferring money or conning someone into feeding the cat! No matter how prepared you are there is always something you forget.
SafetyFor those with a phobia of flying, having access to a mobile phone may make them feel safer.
So, looking at the pros and cons, what do you think? Is allowing mobile phone use a form of noise pollution or a passenger right? Have your say below.
Check-in
Checking in at Emirates Terminal 3 becomes an effortless experience, meaning less waiting and more time to relax and explore
DNATA ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINESE AIRPORT GROUP
25 July, 2007
DUBAI, U.A.E., 25th July 2007 - Dnata, the ground handling arm of Dubai’s well known Emirates Group, has signed a joint venture agreement with China West Airport Group (CWAG) to provide airport ground handling services in Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XXIA).
The agreement was signed yesterday at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore, between Mr. Gary Chapman, President of Dnata & Associated Companies and Mr. He Xikui, President of CWAG. The joint venture company will also be allowed to participate in operations at ten other smaller airports managed by CWAG.
Under the Joint Venture agreement, Dnata will hold a 45 per cent stake in Xi’an Dnata Aviation Services Company Limited, with the remaining 55 per cent owned by CWAG. The joint venture has a 15-year tenure providing airport ground handling services at XXIA.
DUBAI, U.A.E., 25th July 2007 - Dnata, the ground handling arm of Dubai’s well known Emirates Group, has signed a joint venture agreement with China West Airport Group (CWAG) to provide airport ground handling services in Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XXIA).
The agreement was signed yesterday at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore, between Mr. Gary Chapman, President of Dnata & Associated Companies and Mr. He Xikui, President of CWAG. The joint venture company will also be allowed to participate in operations at ten other smaller airports managed by CWAG.
Under the Joint Venture agreement, Dnata will hold a 45 per cent stake in Xi’an Dnata Aviation Services Company Limited, with the remaining 55 per cent owned by CWAG. The joint venture has a 15-year tenure providing airport ground handling services at XXIA.
Mr. Chapman said: “The collaboration between Dnata and CWAG will strengthen the existing handling operations with the expectation of business growth and operational synergies. Both parties aim to bring their collective capabilities to deliver high quality and efficient ground handling operations at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. Dnata believes that this strategic partnership will be able to help Xi’an Xianyang International Airport realise its potential of becoming one of the leading aviation hubs in China, and we look forward to working closely with our partners in CWAG.”
Mr. He said: “As one of the regional airport hubs in China, the popularity of Xi’an with its rich historical and cultural heritage makes Xi’an an important tourist destination in addition to also being a Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone in China. Aircraft and passenger movements at Xi’an airport is expected to grow by over 12 to 15 per cent in the coming years from 117,000 flights and 10.9 million passengers respectively.”
Having established extensive operations in Middle East, Dnata is making inroads into the ground handling business in Asia Pacific with operations in Singapore, Philippines, Pakistan and Australia. Changi International Airport Services Pte Ltd (CIAS), Dnata’s wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, will provide management support services with the secondment of a senior management staff as General Manager of the new joint venture in Xi'an.
The collaboration between Dnata and China West Airport Group is of great importance to both parties in promoting the active development of airport ground handling and related industries in Western China. With the signing of the Joint Venture Agreement, Dnata is poised to make a significant contribution to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport to enhance its service standards and the corporate image as a regional hub in the western China.
Mr. He said: “As one of the regional airport hubs in China, the popularity of Xi’an with its rich historical and cultural heritage makes Xi’an an important tourist destination in addition to also being a Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone in China. Aircraft and passenger movements at Xi’an airport is expected to grow by over 12 to 15 per cent in the coming years from 117,000 flights and 10.9 million passengers respectively.”
Having established extensive operations in Middle East, Dnata is making inroads into the ground handling business in Asia Pacific with operations in Singapore, Philippines, Pakistan and Australia. Changi International Airport Services Pte Ltd (CIAS), Dnata’s wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, will provide management support services with the secondment of a senior management staff as General Manager of the new joint venture in Xi'an.
The collaboration between Dnata and China West Airport Group is of great importance to both parties in promoting the active development of airport ground handling and related industries in Western China. With the signing of the Joint Venture Agreement, Dnata is poised to make a significant contribution to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport to enhance its service standards and the corporate image as a regional hub in the western China.
Emirates and Europe
Emirates Airline Reins in Another Three Years of the Yorkshire Cup
Geordieland (seen here winning the 2008 Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup) will be bidding to defend his crown in the 2009 Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup. Emirates and York Racecourse today announced a sponsorship agreement through which the award-winning international airline, will commit to another three years as Title Sponsor of the Yorkshire Cup.Emirates Airline Reins in Another Three Years of the Yorkshire Cup
23 April, 2009
DUBAI, U.A.E.,22nd April 2009 - Emirates and York Racecourse today announced a sponsorship agreement through which the award-winning international airline has commited to a further three years as title sponsor of the Yorkshire Cup.
Emirates has been the title sponsor of this famous horse racing event on a rolling basis, but this is the first time that the airline has pledged a long-term commitment to the Group Two race.
23 April, 2009
DUBAI, U.A.E.,22nd April 2009 - Emirates and York Racecourse today announced a sponsorship agreement through which the award-winning international airline has commited to a further three years as title sponsor of the Yorkshire Cup.
Emirates has been the title sponsor of this famous horse racing event on a rolling basis, but this is the first time that the airline has pledged a long-term commitment to the Group Two race.
Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations - Europe and Russian Federation, said: “Emirates has a great affinity with horse racing and it was very important for the airline to commit its support for this traditional race day. Racing at York has gone from strength to strength over the years and Emirates is proud of its association with the Yorkshire Cup.”
The Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup will take place on Friday 15th May and has attracted a strong list of entries. High-profile names entered include the greatest stayer of recent years in Yeats, the recent Dubai Sheema Classic runner-up Spanish Moon, and last year’s Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup winner Geordieland.
The Godolphin stable, also supported by Emirates, always merit respect, but especially in this event, which they have tasted great success in over the years. Since 1995 the Dubai operation has won five of the last 14 runnings and the stable has made four entries, including the Group 1-placed and improving Veracity and All The Good, winner of the Caulfield Cup, Godolphin’s first Group 1 winner in Australia.
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said: “The Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup on May 15th has always been one of our favourite fixtures on the racing calendar and with the talented line up on show, it’s set to be an exciting day.
“We know how much horseracing means to Emirates due to their extensive association with the sport and Godolphin is proud to be sponsored by the multi award winning airline.”
York’s chief executive William Derby added: “We are delighted to have Emirates back to support the feature race on the final day of the Dante Festival. With prize money of £140,000 the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup is the highest rated and most valuable race of its type and heralds the other major Cup races. It is particularly pleasing to be able to extend our fabulous relationship with Emirates for a further three years, and we are looking forward to developing the event even more given the backing of this international brand.”
The Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup will take place on Friday 15th May and has attracted a strong list of entries. High-profile names entered include the greatest stayer of recent years in Yeats, the recent Dubai Sheema Classic runner-up Spanish Moon, and last year’s Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup winner Geordieland.
The Godolphin stable, also supported by Emirates, always merit respect, but especially in this event, which they have tasted great success in over the years. Since 1995 the Dubai operation has won five of the last 14 runnings and the stable has made four entries, including the Group 1-placed and improving Veracity and All The Good, winner of the Caulfield Cup, Godolphin’s first Group 1 winner in Australia.
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said: “The Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup on May 15th has always been one of our favourite fixtures on the racing calendar and with the talented line up on show, it’s set to be an exciting day.
“We know how much horseracing means to Emirates due to their extensive association with the sport and Godolphin is proud to be sponsored by the multi award winning airline.”
York’s chief executive William Derby added: “We are delighted to have Emirates back to support the feature race on the final day of the Dante Festival. With prize money of £140,000 the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup is the highest rated and most valuable race of its type and heralds the other major Cup races. It is particularly pleasing to be able to extend our fabulous relationship with Emirates for a further three years, and we are looking forward to developing the event even more given the backing of this international brand.”
Management Team
Senior Management Team
Chris Pratt, CBE, is currently Chairman, joined John Swire & Sons Limited ("Swire") group in 1978 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, Australia and Papua New Guinea. He is also Chairman of Swire Pacific Limited and John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, and a director of Swire Properties Limited. He served as Executive Director of Swire Pacific’s Trading and Industrial Division from 2000 to 2005.
James E. Hughes-Hallett has been Finance Director of Cathay Pacific since March 2009. He joined the Swire group in 1994. He was previously Deputy Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited.
Ian Shiu has been Director Corporate Development since September 2008 with responsibility for the development of our network and helping to plan the long-term strategic direction of the airline. He joined Cathay Pacific in 1978 and has worked with the airline in a variety of positions in Hong Kong, London, Singapore and the Benelux region. Prior to taking up his current position, Mr Shiu held the position of General Manager Sales & Regions from August 1998 and General Manager Revenue Management from August 2001. Mr Shiu is also a Director of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and AHK Air Hong Kong Limited.
John Slosar is Chief Operating Officer. He joined Swire group in 1980 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, the United States and Thailand. He was Managing Director of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited from January 1996 to June 1998 and Managing Director of Swire Pacific Limited’s Beverages Division from July 1998 to June 2007. He is also a Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, Swire Pacific Limited, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and AHK Air Hong Kong Limited.
Chris Pratt, CBE, is currently Chairman, joined John Swire & Sons Limited ("Swire") group in 1978 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, Australia and Papua New Guinea. He is also Chairman of Swire Pacific Limited and John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, and a director of Swire Properties Limited. He served as Executive Director of Swire Pacific’s Trading and Industrial Division from 2000 to 2005.
James E. Hughes-Hallett has been Finance Director of Cathay Pacific since March 2009. He joined the Swire group in 1994. He was previously Deputy Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited.
Ian Shiu has been Director Corporate Development since September 2008 with responsibility for the development of our network and helping to plan the long-term strategic direction of the airline. He joined Cathay Pacific in 1978 and has worked with the airline in a variety of positions in Hong Kong, London, Singapore and the Benelux region. Prior to taking up his current position, Mr Shiu held the position of General Manager Sales & Regions from August 1998 and General Manager Revenue Management from August 2001. Mr Shiu is also a Director of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and AHK Air Hong Kong Limited.
John Slosar is Chief Operating Officer. He joined Swire group in 1980 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, the United States and Thailand. He was Managing Director of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited from January 1996 to June 1998 and Managing Director of Swire Pacific Limited’s Beverages Division from July 1998 to June 2007. He is also a Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, Swire Pacific Limited, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and AHK Air Hong Kong Limited.
Tony Tyler is currently Chief Executive. He joined the Swire group in 1977 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, Australia, the Philippines, Canada, Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom. He has been a Director of the Company since 1996 and was appointed Director Corporate Development in 1996 and Chief Operating Officer in 2005. He is also Chairman of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited and Swire Pacific Limited. Mr Tyler will become Chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors in June 2009.
Self Check-In Kiosks
Use a convenient self check-in kiosk for printing your boarding pass and for checking in for any Cathay Pacific flight. Includes information on how to easily check in for your flight using the check-in kiosk.
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Lounges
Find details on airport lounges in several international airports. Cathay Pacific’s list of airport lounges provides additional information on lounges at airports sorted by international airport.
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Worldwide Airports
Cathay Pacific offers information on international airports and destinations including codeshare ports, joint venture, railway codeshare and Dragonair ports.
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Hong Kong International Airport
Welcome to our Superhub -- Designed with You in Mind
Just what is Cathay Pacific's Superhub at Hong Kong International Airport? Quite simply, it's a state-of-the-art traveller's paradise, designed with you in mind. Our Superhub offers a wide range of services and benefits -- all aimed at making your arrival, departure and connections as smooth, convenient and pleasurable as possible.To learn more about Hong Kong International Airport -- our home, visit the official airport website at: http://www.hongkongairport.com/
SKYPier Brings You One Step Closer
You can now connect to the new ferry service with the opening of SKYPier, and travel onward to Macau, Fuyong (near Shenzhen Airport), Shekou (Shenzhen), Humen (Dongguan), and ZhongshanLianhuashan (Guangzhou)--> from the airport. Tickets are available in the Arrivals Level (transit area) at Hong Kong International Airport before immigration. You may purchase them at least 60 minutes before scheduled departure time. Please have your Chinese visa ready for inspection during the purchase.
If you're leaving Hong Kong via this ferry service, you need to hold a confirmed air ticket before boarding the ferry. Once you have landed, you can check in at the ferry terminal. Please make sure you would arrive at the airport at least 120 minutes before scheduled departure time.
Macau (45 mins)
Operated by TurboJet
Fuyong (40 mins)
Operated by TurboJet
Humen (65 mins)
Operated by Chu KongLianhuashan (80 mins)Operated by Chu Kong-->
Shekou (30 mins)
Operated by Chu Kong
Zhongshan (70 mins)
Operated by Chu Kong
Operated by TurboJet
Fuyong (40 mins)
Operated by TurboJet
Humen (65 mins)
Operated by Chu KongLianhuashan (80 mins)Operated by Chu Kong-->
Shekou (30 mins)
Operated by Chu Kong
Zhongshan (70 mins)
Operated by Chu Kong
* Information subject to change
All the Comforts and Privileges of Home
When you fly with us, you will enjoy some unique privileges when you arrive at the Hong Kong International Airport, our home. For a start, we have six preferred Arrival / Departure / Transit Gates -- conveniently located next to both Immigration and the Arrivals Hall. That means no more long walks to get to the Immigration counters, or a mad dash to catch your flight!
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