LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday said that Pakistan International Airline (PIA) was not being sold and offered to anyone. Addressing a press conference at Allama Iqbal International Airport, here, he said those spreading such rumors should refrain from doing so and added that Roosevelt Hotel in New York […]
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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 […]
PIA to add 5 new planes into its fleet
KARACHI: In accordance with the business plan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will induct five new aircraft into its fleet, according to the sources. The national flag carrier is going to acquire five state-of-the-art aircraft on dry-lease for six years. Tender is thing regard has been released seeking applications from the market. The wide-body planes will […]
PIA cancels Friday’s Quetta-bound flights
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has canceled its flights to Quetta, scheduled from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad on Friday, due to bad weather conditions and subsequent disruption in the communication system at the Quetta airport and its surroundings. “The national flag carrier’s Quetta-bound flights from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to Quetta have been canceled on […]
PIA offers discount for students travelling between Pakistan, China
BEIJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has offered discount of 10 percent for Pakistani students on flights between Pakistan and China. At present, the national flag carrier is operating two weekly flights on Islamabad-Chengdu-Islamabad and Islamabad-Xian-Beijing-Islamabad routes. The students who are returning to homeland from China after completion of their education could immediately take benefit from […]
Independence Day: PIA announces 14% discount on domestic flights
On Saturday, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced that on Independence Day—PIA gives an incredible 14% discount on all domestic flights. As part of the 75th anniversary of freedom celebrations, a national airline asked travellers to surprise their loved ones by travelling. On this Independence Day August 14th, #PIA offers an amazing 14% discount on all […]
PIA to run seven special flights for Najaf during Ashura
PIA is all set for seven special flight operations for Najaf, Iraq as it has finalized its flight schedule on the occasion of Ashura to facilitate the pilgrims. The series of special flights will start from August 2 and will continue till August 7. According to the PIA spokesperson, PIA will provide as much […]
USA to allow direct flights of PIA: read when
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday has shown readiness for direct flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Pakistan. The Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit Salman Sufi made the announcement. He did it while addressing a press conference in the US capital. Sufi said FAA representatives for airports will soon visit Pakistan. They […]
Two PIA planes escape mid-air collision over Iranian airspace
TEHRAN: Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes narrowly escaped mid-air collision on Sunday when they came dangerously close to each other over Iranian airspace. According to the report, both the PIA passenger planes were on the same route and altitude due to alleged negligence of the Iranian Air Traffic Control. According to details, a PIA […]
PIA starts chartered commercial cargo flights between Kashgar-Islamabad
PIA starts chartered commercial cargo flights between Kashgar-Islamabad BEIJING, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started chartered commercial cargo flights between Pakistan and China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, PIA Country Manager, Qadir Bux Sangi said on Wednesday. A chartered commercial cargo flight of the national flag carrier with daily necessities departed the Kashgar International […]