Afghanistan Airlines Ariana

Ariana Afghan Airlines was established in January 1955. An American commercial pilot relocated several war-surplus Dakota Aircraft to Afghanistan which he had been operating as a private air service in India after the end of World War ll. Prior to that there had been no air service for passengers within Afghanistan, even though the Royal Afghan Air Force had been in existence for some years. The utility of air travel was soon recognized by the Afghan Government, and the airline was incorporated more formally as "Ariana Afghan Airlines".

History Of Ariana Airlines

Agreement and development of Ariana Airlines

In 1957 an agreement was negotiated between the Royal Afghan Government and the United States International CoOperation Administration (ICA) to create a partnership with a leading American airline company. Ariana was reincorporated as a limited Liability Company with 51% of the shares owned by various entitles of the Afghan Government, and the remaining 49% acquired by Pan American World Airways. PanAm's management contract featured technical assistance as well as the controlling management role. Two DC-4 type aircraft were purchased with the assistance of ICA to augment the four Dakotas which Ariana was still operating. Some thirty PanAm technicians and managers were assigned in a full-time basis to the joint venture. Services expanded as Afghan personal were trained and more facilities became available. During those early years, the airlines operational and maintenance headquarters was located in Kandahar, the second city of Afghanistan located in the southern plains and well suited to airline operations because of the lack of adjacent mountain ranges. Initial operations were from a sandy runway, and maintenance work was done in the open with only minimum shelter. Concurrent with the development of Ariana as the national carrier, air facilities in Afghanistan were being developed with assistance from the U.S Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA) and continued funding from ICA. A modern airport and air traffic plan was developed for Kandahar, featuring advances terminal and hangar facilities. Meantime, assistance was granted by the Soviet Union to develop the airport at Kabul, and in 1965 the operational headquarters of Ariana moved to Kabul to share modern office facilities with the Afghan Air Authority. The Joint Venture Mission the Pan Am partnership with Ariana had two objectives, being to operate the airline profitably, and to train Afghan nationals to eventually assume all operational and management roles. This meant years of training and development, and to a major extent, both objectives were accomplished. Initially Ariana was staffed with foreign pilots and mechanics primarily Indians. as Afghan professionals gained their their qualifications, they assumed responsible positions. Initial flight training was conducted in Kandahar with three small aircraft with the best trainees then sent to the United Sates to acquire FAA commercial successes with Instrument Ratings. During the 1970s and 80s, 26 Afghan pilots completed this intensive training program, eleven qualified as captains with FAA Air Transport Ratings, the highest license rating obtainable Flight Engineer Licenses and were placed on Ariana flight duty.

A considerable number of nationals were trained for specialized airline professions, such as dispatchers, communicators, engineers, flight attendants, logistics, flight

Flights of Ariana
Ariana started operations with only domestic routes. In 1971 the internal routes were taken over by a government owned domestic airline. That service was eventually reintegrated once again with the national carrier more than a decade later. By the peak period of operations at the end of the 70s, Ariana's Boeing fleet flew internationally twice a week to Istanbul, Frankfurt, London, Paris, and Amsterdam, and thrice weekly to New Delhi, Lahore and Amritsar. In addition to this regular schedule, each year Ariana served large numbers of Afghans on their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj Pilgrimage.

Board of Management
Captain Moin Khan Wardak President & CEO Eng. Ali Raza Saifi Vice President Executive Capt Hamed Zaher Vice President Operations

Lutfullah Tasleem

Vice President Commercial

Mohammad Fahim Safi

Vice President Finance

Abdul Wahad Rahimi

General Manager Personal

Eng. Bismillah Amin

Technical General Manager

Shirullah Sharif

Service Manager

Mohammad Hassib Kabir

Training Centre Manager

Services that Ariana Afghan Provide

We pride ourselves in providing world-class service coupled with warm Afghan

In Flight Experience

hospitality. So you can expect as high a standard of service on the ground, as youd do in the air. Moreover, our professional internationally trained staffs go to extra lengths to ensure you have a comfortable and relaxing flying experience. Dining When it comes to service, we always aim at delivering the very best. This includes our in-flight meals, prepared in state-of-the-art kitchens by accomplished chefs. Keeping in mind the individual needs of passengers, we offer a vast array of special meals. Your meal selection is just as important as the other details you give us when booking your flight. Also, ordering and preparing special meals of your choice takes time. So, to ensure that you get the meals that you want, please specify your preferences to the travel agent or the Ariana Afghan Airlines reservation staff at least 48 hours before your departure. Entertainment Our new Airbus A310 aircrafts are equipped with Movie Entertainment system. We will play variety of programs during the flight. Magazine Read your favorite in-flight magazine ARIANA MAGAZINE

On Ground Services
At Ariana Afghan Airlines, service on the ground is as important as service in the air. Whether it is the process of booking your ticket or checking in for your flight, Ariana Afghan Airlines ensures that your every need on the ground is met.Check-in usually starts 150 minutes before departure. Please check-in at the airport of embarkation at least 90 minutes before scheduled time of departure. Upon arrival at the airport, please report at the Ariana Afghan Airlines counter to permit the completion of formalities.Passengers are requested to report 120 minutes prior to departure time at Kabul, Kandahar and Herat airports for check-in due to extra security measures.In order to maintain schedules, the boarding gate will be closed 15 minutes before departure time. Passengers who do not report at the boarding gate will not be boarded and their flight coupon will not be returned or revalidated for another travel date.Ariana Afghan Airlines will make every attempt to maintain scheduled departure and connections. However, in the event of delays and misconnection, Ariana Afghan Airlines cannot be held liable.Passengers, who have been through checked in their baggage to the final destination, will have to proceed through security at the transiting station. Passengers are kindly requested to show their baggage tags to Ariana Airline staff to make sure that their luggage will be transferred successfully.

How to Improve Ariana Afghan Airlines?

Emirates Group commitment to acting sustain ably In the air and on the ground, the Emirates Group is committed to acting sustain ably in the interests of our customers, our business, the natural environment and the over 110 destinations we serve worldwide. The Group has much to be proud of environmentally, including our award-winning Wolgan Valley conservation resort, our large industrial and office recycling efforts and, most importantly, our young and advanced aircraft fleet. The greatest environmental difference Emirates can make is through the development, selection and operation of our aircraft. We already have the most fuel efficient aircraft in the sky. Our emissions are more than 25 per cent lower than the IATA global fleet average thanks to a young fleet of aircraft averaging less than six years and an average fuel burn of 4.12 litres for every 100 passenger kilometres better than most modern small cars. With our new A380s and our green workhorse, the Boeing 777, we will continue to substantially reduce fuel consumption and emissions for all Emirates customers. The Emirates Group moves our customers and cargo over a geographically-central hub. With an efficient hubbased operation, fewer flights are needed to transport the same number of people. On long-haul flights, aircraft capacity is better used. With more efficient load factors, there is a drop in environmental impact and CO2 emissions for our passengers. Our commitment to the environment began well before it was fashionable when we sponsored the creation of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. We have since opened a unique conservation property in Australia, the Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa. As part of the Emirates Group, dnata has led many of our environmental initiatives, including recycling, waste management and community partnerships. Emirates Flight Catering is recycling over 1.3 million kilograms of materials per year, and our engineering facilities are recycling a wide range of aircraft components from interior refurbishment projects. Our flight operation professionals are pioneering ways to fly more efficient routes to save fuel and reduce emissions. We can and will do more to ensure our environmental performance is always improving, including the adoption of higher standards in fuel burn, onboard weight reduction, procurement, resource consumption and recycling. On the ground, this means more efficient use of energy and water. All of us can look for ways to be more sustainable and eco-efficient. Lets embrace this important challenge. Sincerely, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum

Comparison of Ariana Afghan Airline with Emirates Airlines

Facilities that Emirates Airplane Provides to their Customer

Unique to the Emirates aircraft are its Shower Spas, two fully-equipped bathrooms in the First Class cabins with shower facility.

 From real-time maps to live cameras to

Information

news headlines from the BBC, information on ice keeps you informed in-flight

The i in ice stands for information where we bring you everything from BBC text news headlines updated regularly throughout your flight, to real-time Airshow moving maps and travel information about our destination network, along with impressive live views of the world below from our aircraft-mounted cameras. Airshow Follow your flights progress on the Airshow channel. This real-time moving map gives you weather reports, estimated arrival time and flight data right from your seatback. You can even enjoy your choice of our music, podcasts or radio programming while tracking your flight.

BBC News
Catch up on world text news headlines, plus business and sport coverage, updated throughout your flight via satellite direct from the BBC News website

Window seats step aside the best views in the plane are from our aircraft-mounted cameras. These live video cameras are on throughout the flight showing you everything from takeoff to landing. Explore the skies ahead with the Forward Camera and the world below from the Downward Camera. Best of all, a third Tail Camera installed on the Emirates A380 gives you a unique view from the tip of the tail fin.

Onboard cameras

 We strive to make every journey a destination in itself with fine

Dining

cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs Even our wines are chosen

specifically for your flight High Tea, delicious hors doeuvres and on-demand dining are the touches youll enjoy when you dine in First Class Experience cuisine and service worthy of the worlds finest restaurants in Emirates First Class, with a range of dishes, carefully selected and prepared, available on demand throughout your flight. Presented on Royal Doulton fine bone china with exclusive Robert Welch cutlery, alongside the finest wines in the air, every aspect of your dining experience has been tuned to perfection. Along with extras such as High Tea and hors doeuvres in the Onboard Lounges, your journey will leave your appetites completely satisfied.

Enjoy regionally inspired food made with the freshest ingredients Business Class means delicious food, healthy options and complimentary champagne Meals should relax and restore as much as satisfy your appetite. That's why we offer great tasting, regionally inspired menus, including healthy options, all presented on Royal Doulton fine bone china with exclusive Robert Welch cutlery providing Business Class dining thats unmatched. Enjoy multiple courses and complimentary champagne and vintage wines, along with other cocktails and beverages.

 Families come first with our Young Flyers

programmed Young Flyers receive special attention at every step of the journey We understand that traveling with children requires special considerations so we offer priority boarding, changing tables and a complimentary stroller service at Dubai International Airport. And if youre traveling with infants, you can make use of bassinets to make your journey more comfortable and convenient.

We strive to offer the best childrens entertainment in the air From dedicated children's channels and brightly coloured headsets to complimentary birthday cakes, we provide lots of diversions for our Young Flyers. Whether its our great selection of radio, podcasts and CDs, the best in interactive games or our exclusive childrens magazines, there is no shortage of entertainment for your kids. We even offer our own Airshow channel, so your child can experience a pilot's-eye view of takeoff and landing and follow the aircrafts progress. When its time to shift gears and do some reading, 3,2,1 and e-kids, our childrens magazines, are filled with stories, jokes, puzzles, and fun facts that are sure to entertain.

Food that's good for the whole family From baby meals to vegetarian favorites, well see that your family is well fed We offer a wide range of special meals thoughtfully prepared for the unique needs and preferences of our Young Flyers. Whether you bring your own food that well carefully warm and prepare, or choose from a special selection of prepared baby meals, well make sure that your children eat the best food available. For Young Flyers between the ages of 2 and 12 years, we offer special fare that includes their favorites and vegetarian options as well. Even the fussiest eaters will find something to enjoy with our childrens meals.