Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plans to operate international flights and increase the frequency of domestic flights to and from Gwadar upon competition of the Gwadar International Airport.
In addition to the statement on increasing flights to and from Gwadar during his visit to Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik also responded to the RCCI’s request for direct flights from Islamabad to Gwadar, USA and Europe and to increase the frequency of flights to Afghanistan.
The CEO assured the businessmen that the national airline would look into the feasibility of their requests.
Presently, due to the lack of proper refueling facilities and shorter runway, the Karachi airport is used as a replacement for Gwadar.
With regards to flights to Europe and USA, the Air Marshall reminded the business community that the flights were subject to the removal of restrictions imposed. He added that PIA has addressed all formalities and is awaiting approval.
RCCI President Muhammad Nassir Mirza assured the PIA CEO of their support in travel as well as cargo business, while the Malik has directed PIA officials to devise a business package for the chamber members. A MoU for this will be signed once confirmed.
Malik also reiterated that the airline does not plan on selling Roosevelt Hotel.
They need to break the union.
Until international standards are not adopted things will remain same.
Good step
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Please increase domestic flight from Karachi to Gawadar and Karachi to Turbat from present Airport of Gawadar and Turbat. Business community facing so many difficulties. Only one filght weekly available from Karachi to Gawadar.
sir need flight for Hong Kong and guangzhou as well
That’s good step towards Pakistan’s progress
Our prime minister is a honest man but only i can pray some of the cabinet members May ALLAH S.W.T guide them to right path Aameen YA RUBUL ALAMEEN. Hopefully Pakistan will take off in a short time
We need flight to new European destinations including Germany, Amsterdam, Australia as well
Please be realistic. Gawadar is in Balouchistan not in Islamabad. You know what I mean.
We have now capacity to defend our properties and values. I hope leadership is well aware of safety issue while opening up new facilities.
Great decision
Pia will be world’s best airline soon .Arshad Malik is the right person for the right job . May Allah be with him