The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air corridors and exposed the fragility of a sector operating on thin margins. The International Air Transport Association, which represents more than 370 airlines accounting for about 85% of […]
Airlines
Experts explain why airlines require passengers to close tray tables during takeoff and landing
ISLAMABAD: Air travellers are often asked to follow a range of safety instructions before takeoff and landing, including fastening seat belts, switching electronic devices to airplane mode and ensuring tray tables are folded away. While the requirement may seem minor, aviation experts say it plays an important role in passenger safety. Read More: The dirtiest […]
Travelers turn to “plan B” amid Iran war impact
The ongoing Iran-related conflict and rising global oil prices are reshaping summer holiday plans across Europe and beyond, with travellers increasingly opting for flexible and closer-to-home alternatives. Tourists and industry experts say uncertainty in global travel routes, higher airfares and fears of cancellations are pushing people to rethink long-haul vacations and adopt “plan B” strategies […]
Iran reopens airspace, flight operations resume gradually
Iran has announced the gradual reopening of its airspace, marking a cautious return to normal flight operations after recent disruptions. The country’s civil aviation authority confirmed that flight activity began resuming from 7:00 AM local time on Saturday across selected airports. Read More: US-Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as travel chaos deepens According to officials, international flights […]
Flight disruptions persist amid Middle East conflict
KARACHI – Flight operations between Pakistan and the Middle East continue to face significant disruption as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran impacts regional airspace, aviation sources said on Saturday. Read More: Pakistan cancels 25 more flights to Middle East amid airspace A total of 52 flights have been cancelled while around 50 […]
Domestic, international airlines raise Umrah fares
As Ramazan starts, domestic and international airlines have raised Umrah fares amid rising pilgrim demand. Aviation sources report that business class tickets have surged to PKR 500,000, while economy and economy-plus fares now range between PKR 180,000 and PKR 200,000. Normally, economy fares were around PKR 130,000-140,000, and business class tickets were PKR 425,000-450,000. Sources […]
A New Chapter
After a 14-year hiatus, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka landed in Karachi on Thursday to much fanfare. The Pakistan Airports Authority hailed it as “a new chapter” in the bilateral relationship, with officials pledging to expand the route. Bangladesh’s aviation adviser described it as a step to “enhance connectivity, promote tourism and strengthen […]
Global airlines race to fix A320 jets after Airbus recall
Global airlines scrambled on Saturday to fix a software glitch on their Airbus A320 jets as a recall by the European planemaker temporarily grounded aircraft in Asia and Europe and threatened travel in the United States during the busiest weekend of the year. The recall of 6,000 planes, covering more than half of Airbus’ global […]
PIA directed to increase Quetta-bound flights
Islamabad: PIA directed to increase Quetta-bound flights. Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and urged other domestic airlines to increase their number of air flights to Quetta due to limited land connectivity caused by the recent floods that played havoc in parts of the country. He passed the directives […]
American Airlines extends 737 Max cancellations to June 5
American Airlines is extending by over a month its cancellations of about 90 daily flights as the troubled 737 Max plane remains grounded by regulators. American said Sunday it is extending the cancellations through June 5 from the earlier time frame of April 24. The airline acknowledged in a statement that the prolonged cancellations could […]