PIA cuts fares for domestic flights ahead of Eid

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday announced that it has reduced fares for domestic flights prior to Eid-ul-Adha.

The decision was taken as per the directives of PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik, in order to facilitate passengers ahead of Eid.

A spokesman of the national flag carrier said that the one-way ticket of Lahore or Islamabad-bound flight from Karachi would cost Rs8,652.

Similarly, a one-way ticket of a Quetta-bound flight from Karachi would cost Rs11,535, while Peshawar-bound flights from Karachi would cost Rs11,714 including taxes.

Earlier on Eid-ul-Fitr, the national airline announced a 10 per cent discount on all flights for doctors and paramedical staff who wanted to travel before and during the Eid festival.