Travel/Tourism
Qatar Airways will Resume its Destination to Multan in February
Qatar Airways has decided to serve more cities of Pakistan, thus covering 140 destinations via Hamad International Airport. With such an announcement Qatar Airways has become the first Airline to do so. This Airline is already serving three weekly flights to Multan.
Qatar flights will resume from 22 February 2022 to Multan International Airport. Initially, the flight will serve a week thrice and switch to four times a week from 27 March 2022. Because of the COVID-19 situation, the flights were temporarily suspended to Multan in March 2020. Airbus A320 will operate the route containing both business and economy class.
Along with excellent connectivity to Multan, passengers can now enjoy good connectivity to other 140 destinations, including the Middle East, North America, and Europe, through Hamad International Airport. Moreover, Qatar has shown its commitment to Pakistan with its resumption to Multan will further increase the global connectivity. Now Qatar will offer 66 weekly airlines to and from 6 Pakistan airports, thus providing good connectivity to other cities of Pakistan.
Qatar Airlines flight QR616 will depart from Hamad International Airport at 20:45 and land at Multan airport the next day at 2:00. Qatar flight QR617 will depart from Multan at 03:25 and reach Hamad International Airport at 05:15. Such a new service will provide superb connectivity to Pakistan communities in North America, the Middle East, and Europe.
Qatar Airlines received the ‘Airline of the Year’ award in 2021 given by international air transport rating company Skytrax. The Airline is also named as ‘World’s best business class, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East. Qatar airlines have continued to remain at the top of the industry and have won many prizes.
Qatar Airlines has also become the first one to receive the renowned 5-star COVID-19 airline safety rating. Skytrax gave this rating. Such awards assure the passengers that airlines take adequate safety and health measures and maintain the highest possible standard. To know more about the safety measures of the airlines, you can visit qatarairways.com/safety.
About Qatar Airways
Qsuite, a product by Qatar Airways, has come up with its double bed in business class and privacy panels that allow passengers to get a feel of their private room. Such innovation is the first of a kind in the industry. This Airline was also the first to join Oneworld, a global airline alliance. This has enabled passengers to get to more than 1,000 airports in 160+ countries with a daily departure count of around 14,250.
Oryx One, an on-board entertainment system of Qatar Airlines, caters to around 4,000 entertainment options to the customers. It includes the latest blockbuster movies, games, music, TV box sets, etc. In addition, passengers travelling in Qatar Airways can communicate with their relatives and friends through the Airline’s onboard Wi-Fi and GSM service.
Qatar Airways Cargo has attained a leading edge in air cargo carriers and provides services in 60 freighter destinations worldwide through the Doha hub. Qatar’s Cargo fleet comprises two Boeing 747-8 freighters, 6 B777-30 OER mini freighters, and 26 Boeing 777 freighters.
Qatar Executive is the jet charter of Qatar airways group. With this luxury jet charter, passengers can travel in any corner of the world.
Bottom Line
Because of the resume of Qatar Airlines, passengers have got much relief. They can now easily do Qatar airways online booking to travel to many destinations of the world including Multan. Also, the excellent safety norms of the company towards COVID-19 increase the trust of passengers and have given them an additional reason to fly with Qatar Airlines.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce V-Pass, a biometric facial recognition system designed to make passenger processing faster, safer and more seamless across its domestic airports.
According to FAAN, the new technology will allow passengers to verify their identities through facial recognition after a one-time enrolment, reducing reliance on physical identification documents and shortening queues through automated electronic gates.
The authority said the system is expected to enhance airport security while improving the overall travel experience for domestic passengers.
FAAN added that V-Pass has been developed with data privacy at its core and is compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
The agency described the initiative as part of its commitment to delivering smarter, technology-driven airport services and said nationwide sensitisation and rollout updates would be announced in due course.
Airports in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates already deploy facial recognition technology for processes such as check-in, security screening, immigration and boarding, so the move also aligns Nigeria’s aviation sector with a growing global trend towards contactless travel.
These systems have been adopted to improve operational efficiency, strengthen security and enhance the overall passenger experience.
For FAAN, the deployment of V-Pass forms part of its broader digital transformation agenda aimed at modernising airport operations and accommodating rising passenger traffic.
Experts say that beyond improving convenience, the authority expects the biometric platform to strengthen identity verification, reduce the risk of impersonation and support more efficient airport security, while maintaining compliance with data protection.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
About 14.12 per cent stake in Ikeja Hotel Plc has been acquired by Honeywell Group Limited, a notice on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has revealed.
Honeywell Group took up the part of the hospitality firm through one of its affiliates known as HGL Real Estate Limited.
Ikeja Hotel, in the disclosure filed with the NGX on July 2, 2026, said the stake comprised 305,323,525 units of its equities.
“Ikeja Hotel hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the general public that it has received notification from HGL Real Estate Limited, an affiliate of Honeywell Group Limited, that it has acquired 305,323,525 units of Ikeja Hotel Plc’s shares, representing 14.12 per cent shareholding in the company,” the notice stated.
Ikeja Hotel is one of Nigeria’s leading hospitality investment and hotel management companies with premium hospitality assets.
It operates two leading hospitality organisations in Lagos, the Sheraton Lagos Hotel and Balmoral Convention Centre.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
About 10 hospitality establishments, including hotels and restaurants, were sealed on Wednesday by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The affected businesses are located in different locations in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the metropolis, Business Post learned from a statement from the agency.
It was stated that they were sealed by LASEPA for persistent violations of environmental regulations despite repeated warnings, abatement notices, and several opportunities to comply with the agency’s directives.
According to the notice, the enforcement exercise was carried out in line with the directives of the Lagos State government to ensure strict compliance with environmental laws and to safeguard public health.
The affected facilities were said to have breached various environmental regulations, including noise pollution, air pollution, unlawful discharge of untreated effluent, obstruction of official duties, among others.
LASEPA closed the premises of Granduer Meridian at Obasa Akiniyi Street, Oluwaga, Ipaja for non-compliance with the agency’s directives; Lasola (Spazio Bar), located on Ipaja Road, Fatolu Bus Stop, Ipaja, was sealed for noise pollution and non-compliance with directives; Millennium Restaurant, located at Gate Bus Stop, Ipaja, Ayobo, was shut down for non-compliance with directives; O2 Exquisite Suites & Tower on Jimoh Akinremi Street, Jimoh Bus Stop, Akowonjo, was sealed for non-compliance with directives; and Chirozz Hotel & Suites, located on Samuel Street, Akowonjo, by Vulcanizer Bus Stop, Egbeda, was closed for noise pollution and non-compliance with directives.
In addition, House 7 Hotel, located at Remi Akande Street, Egbeda, was sealed for non-compliance with LASEPA’s directives; House 48 on Isiba Oluwo Street, Egbeda, was sealed for non-compliance with directives; Exclusive Hotel, located at Ishan Kimishe, Akesan Bus Stop, was shut down by non-compliance with directives; Sabola Ventures Limited, Iocated at Km 11, LASU–Isheri Road, Igando, was shut down for operating without evidence of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and discharging untreated effluent into public drains; and City Int’l Motel, located at Chief Olu-Adegbite Street, off Oladun Street, Council Bus Stop, Idimu, was sealed for non-compliance with directives.
