Last March 18, 2008, SV Manila station was honored to welcome the visit of the highest ranking official of Saudi Arabian Airlines, His Excellency Director General Khalid Almolhem. The D.G. was joined by other top SV executives namely, Mr. Abdulrahman Almahboob, Vice President for Passenger Sales and Services; Mr. Fahad Hammad, Vice President for Cargo Sales and Mr. Mohammad Linjawi, General Manager for Northern region.

Mr. Ali Almowalled, SV Country Manager, thru the assistance of Ms. Annie Valdes, Assistant Manager – CTO/Reservations, introduced the Director General and other VIP guests to TWASP Management. After which, they were toured around the different departments including CTO, Reservations and CM’s Office.

A brief presentation of the station's achievements was given to the D.G. with Mr. Jimmie Carrillo, Manager – Pax Sales and Mr. Greg Mance, Supervisor – Cargo Sales presiding for their respective departments.

Mr. Khalid Almolhem previously worked as President of the Saudi Telecom Company, one of the largest telecommunications company in the Middle East before he was appointed as Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines in 2006. He is currently spearheading the privatization of the national airline, which is set to be completed by 2010.

 -  Dan L. Dimatulac

COSTA JOINS THE PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL

Several women business owners and supporters of women’s entrepreneurship from around the country came together last January 24 to 27, 2008 to attend the First International Ecumenical Event in Asia. The affair was organized by the Philippine Women’s Business Council at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Roxas Blvd. in Manila. The event featured the exhibits on church construction and renovation, religious art and paraphernalia, as well as public worship services, lectures and workshops. Costa Cruise Lines donated a special prize for the said event, “One Outside Cabin for Twin Sharing” on Costa Allegra, sailing to Shanghai, China. Ms. Anggie T. Regala, CRL/Senior Account Executive and Mr. Chris G. Mardo - CRL/Account Executive presented the award on behalf of TWASP, to Ms. Marissa Alcantara of Pirkko & Troy Tours, Inc.

 -  Anggie T. Regala

ET Calls for Cargo ex-MNL

Travel Wide has been Ethiopian Airlines’ GSA for both passenger and cargo for a few years now. However, the cargo part has been inactive due to space constraints from their on-line stations Hong Kong and Bangkok to its hub at Addis Ababa.

This year, ET has re-instated its support for cargo through its passenger fleet of B767-300 and B757-200 aircraft with its expanded services throughout the African continent. Ethiopian cargo also operates dedicated freighter aircraft on charter and scheduled basis to accommodate more cargo. With ET’s widened network, Cargo sales can be more aggressive in penetrating the market and enhancing cargo traffic from the Philippines to various destinations in Africa.

 -  Gregg D. Mance

CHALLENGE YOURSELF…. Get fit. Jog, Walk and Run!!!

For the past years, Global Cargo Carriers Inc. (GCCI), has taken pride in its various contributions in the industry. Beyond the social events (sports activities, amateur singing) the camaraderie amongst airline members and customers in the industry, the organization snowballed outside the walls of its industry. In the glimpse of what GCCI has achieved, one can ruminate on the various charitable institutions such as Tabang Mindanao, Lungsod ng Kabataan, Cancer Society for Children and Samaritans Place Orphanage that has benefited from it.

This year, together with its business partners and friends, the 1st GCCI Fun Run “Takbo para sa Kabataan” was organized and participated by its member airlines including Saudia, held last May 25, 2008 at the Liwasang Ulalim at the CCP Grounds Complex Pasay City.

The fundraising project was done thru the sponsorship of Mizuno Sports, Unilab Phils, RFM Corp, Amadeus Mktg, and Fitness First for the benefit of the students of Tambo Elemenetary School (Main & Unit 1) and Camp Claudio Elementary School in Parañaque to put up mini computer libraries in their respective areas.

The unutterable joy experienced by its beneficiaries gives the organization more reason to continue to help.

-  Gregg D. Mance