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Qatar Tourism launches first office in Tehran to boost World Cup travel
The new office in Iran is the latest addition to Qatar Tourism’s international network of representative offices which have also set foot in Australia, India and China, and the US.
Qatar Airways cuts capacity to South Korea and Iran
Qatar Airways has cut capacity to Iran and South Korea as both countries battle the coronavirus outbreak. Flights to and from Seoul will temporarily operate with a smaller aircraft, while some services to Iran will be halted.
Trudeau suggests missile downed Ukraine jet
Justin Trudeau has said evidence suggests a missile brought down a Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed near Tehran earlier this week. Iran’s civil aviation chief, however, said he was “certain” that the plane was not hit by a missile.
No survivors following Ukraine International crash in Iran
A Boeing 737 operate by Ukraine International Airlines has crashed in Iran. With more than 170 people on board, the Red Crescent in Iran said it was unlikely there would be any survivors from the accident.
Foreign Office tightens travel advice to Middle East
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has issued a warning to travellers considering visiting the Middle East. Following the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by United States forces, security in the region has seen a sharp deterioration.
Qatar Airways to boost Iran services from early next year
Qatar Airways will expand its operations in Iran with the launch of a new twice-weekly direct service to Isfahan International Airport, starting from February 4th. The carrier is also introducing increased services to Shiraz and Tehran, from early January 2019.
Qatar Airways increases capacity on Shiraz, Iran, route
Qatar Airways will upgrade its operations to the southern Iranian city of Shiraz from an Airbus A320 to an Airbus A330 on November 2nd, in order to meet increasing demand from passengers.
Paris Air Show 2017: Airtour Airlines of Iran places 45 plane order with Airbus
Tehran-based Iran Airtour Airlines has become Airbus’ newest customer for the A320neo Family after signing a memorandum of understanding for 45 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
Boeing confirms $3bn deal with Iran Aseman Airlines
Boeing has confirmed the signing of a memorandum of agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines, expressing the airline’s intent to purchase 30 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The planes have a list price value of $3 billion.
Bench Events praises Iranian tourism ahead of IHTIC debut
In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference in Tehran, organiser Bench Events has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the country into a destination for business and leisure tourism.
Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference to debut in 2017
Iran is to host the first Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference, a top-level gathering of international investors, owners, operators, developers and government officials. In addition to rich reserves of oil, gas and metals, Iran has a promising consumer sector with a well-educated population of 80 million inhabitants.
British Airways returns to Tehran
British Airways has confirmed it will resume direct flights to Tehran. The first flight will take off from London today, after the flag-carrier initially suspended the route four years ago.