Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of Lahore-Manchester and Islamabad-Beijing flights, restoring two key international routes. The move expands travel options for passengers heading to the United Kingdom and China. Demand has been strong, with the first Lahore-Manchester flight already fully booked. PIA said two-way flights between Lahore and Manchester will resume from […]
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PIA enhances free baggage allowances, connectivity options on Beijing routes
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased the free baggage allowance for passengers traveling between Pakistan and China, state media reported on Sunday, as the airline seeks to improve services on its Beijing route. PIA will resume direct flights between Islamabad and Beijing on July 3 after suspending services in April due to a sharp rise […]
PIA bans smoking by cabin crew on duty
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has imposed a ban on smoking by cabin crew members while on duty, as part of measures introduced by the airline’s new management to strengthen discipline and professional standards. According to an official directive issued by the national carrier, flight attendants will no longer be allowed to smoke during duty hours, […]
President approves PIA’s privatisation bill
President Asif Ali Zardari approved on Friday the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026. Following the president’s approval, the legal requirements necessary to complete the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) have been fulfilled, as per the statement. The bill was passed by the Senate of Pakistan on June 10, […]
PIA to resume Islamabad-Beijing flights from July 3
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of its direct flight service between Islamabad and Beijing, effective July 3, 2026, restoring a key air link between Pakistan and China and further reinforcing the longstanding ties between the two countries. The revival of the Islamabad-Beijing-Islamabad route comes amid growing demand from students, business professionals, tourists, […]
PIA post-Hajj flight delayed after technical fault
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) post-Hajj flight from Jeddah to Karachi experienced a lengthy delay on Wednesday after a technical fault was detected in the aircraft shortly before departure. Read More: Hajj arrivals surpass 2025 despite regional conflict The flight, carrying pilgrims returning home after completing Hajj, was scheduled to leave Jeddah Airport in the morning. […]
Families still mourn PK-8303 victims six years later
Six years after the tragic crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-8303, families of the victims continue to struggle with the pain and memories of one of Pakistan’s deadliest aviation disasters. Read More: Another seven plane crash victims identified via DNA tests On May 22, 2020, the Airbus A320 crashed into a residential area in Model Colony […]
PIA to operate Lahore-Manchester flights from July 3
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced a weekly flight between Lahore and Manchester with effect from July 3, 2026. The fare for Economy Class will be between Rs300,000 to Rs400,000, and for Economy Plus the fare will be Rs500,000 to Rs600,000. The PIA will use Boeing 777 for the flight operation. It is necessary to mention […]
President approves ordinance enabling transfer of PIA assets
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance that enables the transfer of recently privatized Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) assets, state media reported on Monday. Zardari approved the PIA Corporation Conversion Repeal Ordinance, 2026, on the prime minister’s advice, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. “The ordinance aims to fulfill legal requirements for completing the process […]
PIA eyes fleet expansion
Pakistan International Airlines is working to expand and restore its fleet, with plans to scale up to 60 aircraft as part of its ongoing revival strategy, Chairman of the Arif Habib Consortium for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Arif Habib, said. Addressing industrialists at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) on Thursday, Habib said […]