The government has reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs7.15 per litre, lowering the new rate to Rs231.72 per litre. The latest adjustment is expected to provide financial relief to airlines by reducing one of their biggest operating expenses. Lower fuel costs may also improve the aviation sector’s efficiency as carriers continue managing rising […]
Pakistan aviation
Islamabad airport alerts passengers to possible flight delays
Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport may face disruptions over the coming days due to operational reasons, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The advisory indicates that both arrivals and departures could experience delays on May 8, 9 and 10 during specified time windows. Read More: Islamabad […]
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 […]
PIA to resume direct London flights after six-year gap
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume direct flights to London from March 29, 2026, marking the end of a six-year suspension of operations on one of its most significant international routes. Read More: PIA boosts UK operations with Lahore-London flights According to a PIA statement, the airline will operate four weekly non-stop flights from […]
Authorities dismiss rumours of Islamabad airspace closure
ISLAMABAD — Authorities have rejected reports circulating on social media claiming that the airspace over Pakistan’s federal capital has been closed, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. An official spokesperson for Islamabad International Airport said flight operations at the airport remain fully operational, with all arrivals and departures continuing according to schedule. Read More: […]
Regional tensions trigger mass flight cancellations across Pakistan
A total of 156 flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations were cancelled as regional tensions escalated, disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. Airlines suspended operations due to growing security concerns linked to instability involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Aviation authorities confirmed that the cancellations affected both departures and arrivals across major […]
Direct Dhaka-Karachi flights return after 14 years
Karachi/Dhaka: Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct flights after a 14-year gap. Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated its first flight from Dhaka to Karachi on Thursday. The flight departed Dhaka at 8pm and landed in Karachi at 11pm, completing the three-hour journey. Airport authorities and Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed they had finalized all arrangements for […]
CAA reinstates Serene Air’s certificate but flights remain suspended
KARACHI – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to reinstate Serene Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) following an internal review of the airline’s operations. The move allows the airline to import aircraft engines and spare parts necessary to meet regulatory requirements, offering the carrier another chance to stabilize its services. Read More: CAA ‘gears up’ […]
PIA engineers’ protest enters second day
LAHORE – The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) engineers’ protest entered its second day on Wednesday, as tensions mounted over unpaid salary increments and alleged administrative pressure from management. The strike, organized by the Aircraft Engineers’ Association, has led to the cancellation of seven flights and delays in 39 others across the country, leaving passengers stranded at […]