Coronavirus inflicts over Rs4bn loss on PIA

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suffered more than Rs4 billion loss owing to the suspension of its flight operations to different...

Feasibility study for ‘Air Punjab’ will soon be initiated, says senior minister  

Private investors will join the venture to contribute capital and expertise: Marriyum Aurangzeb 

New Gwadar Airport nears completion; operational by December 2024

Aviation Minister updates National Assembly on Gwadar Airport and other aviation projects

PIA cuts 15pc fare for Canada flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Wednesday announced a 15pc reduction in fares for its outbound flights to Canada. According to a spokesperson for...

PIA suffers to the tune of billions over ill-timed move

From Sabre to little-known Turkish Global Distribution System MUHAMMAD FARAN BUKHARI LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) international flight bookings have almost ceased, resulting in...
IATA-freight traffic

Air freight traffic fell around 10pc in February, IATA says

PARIS: Figures to be published next week will show global air freight traffic fell around 10pc in February, putting it on course...

ALPA offers assistance to PIA, PALPA in addressing safety, technical issues

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) has offered Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Air Line Pilots Association(PALPA) assistance to address...

PIA forms committee to review fake degree cases 

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has constituted a five-member committee, under the chairmanship of Air Vice Marshal Noor Abbas, to review...

PIA losses expected to reach Rs100bn amid Covid-19 pandemic

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to incur losses of Rs100 billion due to suspension of international flights amid coronavirus pandemic. As...

PIA welcomes ECC’s decision for financial restructuring

"We are well on the way to implement our Strategic Business Plan 2018-22 which is an excellent plan that sets out clear objectives and strategies for making PIA successful," said Qureshi.

NOC mandatory for high-rise constructions near airports: CAA

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has made mandatory the availability of a no-objection certificate (NOC) before constructing high-rise buildings within 15 kilometres...

Karachi airspace to be temporarily closed from May 3-4 for operational reasons

PCAA announces temporary air traffic service suspension; airlines urged to adjust flight plans

Govt gives go-ahead to privatization of PIA and PSM

ISLAMABAD: The governments federal cabinet Tuesday gave go-ahead for sale of 49 percent shares (linked to flight operations and related management) of...

PIA to operate flights to another Saudi city

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to operate flights to Saudi Arabia’s tourist city of Abha from the first week of...

Saber costs PIA annual losses worth billions

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline’s reservation services software for domestic and international flights have become an unwanted utility for the airline. The gradual reduction in...