PIA’s Boeing 777 grounded for 1.5 years declared fit to fly

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has revamped and added another aircraft Boeing 777 to its fleet after it remained grounded for around...

Govt relaxes aviation rules to facilitate Airblue, Serene Air

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has relaxed the National Aviation Policy, 2019, to facilitate private airlines Airblue and Serene Air. Sources privy to this...

PIA finally reduces fares for GB after suo motu notice by court

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reduced its fares on the Gilgit/Skardu-Islamabad route for both sides, a report submitted to the...

PIA expresses fear of potential impoundment of aircraft and attachment of its assets abroad

ISLAMABAD: Financial crisis-hit Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been facing a $31 million dispute against outstanding rent, re-delivery rent, maintenance reserve and...

PIA to expand fleet with five new aircraft

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to acquire five new aircraft in a bid to expand its fleet, a private media outlet...

PIA downgraded to one-star airline on fake licence issue

LONDON: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been downgraded to a one-star from six-star airline by AirlineRatings.com after the recent revelation of 150...

PIA imposes ban on trade unions

PESHAWAR: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has imposed a ban on the trade union activities, withdrawing the exemption given to the office bearers working...

PIA resumes its night flight operations in KP

Night flying was discontinued four years ago due to aviation safety concerns KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) will facilitate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) passengers...

Shaheen Air aiming to restart operations by January: Report

SAI which requires roughly Rs3.1 billion to recommence its operations has reached out to stakeholders in the Middle East, East Asia and western regions to arrange these funds

Govt to offer golden handshake to around 3,000 PIA employees

KARACHI: In order to cut PIA's losses by Rs4.2 billion, the government has approved plans to lay off around 3,000 of its...

Govt suspends PIA flights to Japan

ISLAMABAD: The government has suspended the flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to Japan. The last PIA flight to Japan left on Sunday. The...

‘Afeef Zara Airways’ obtains license, plans to take-off in six months

KARACHI: Afeef Zara Airways has obtained its Regular Public Transport (RPT) license from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and plans to commence its...

Is Open Skies really causing trouble for Pakistani airlines?

Domestic aviation industry experts insist that liberal aviation policies are hurting their competitiveness, but the truth is much more complicated

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...

PIA signs cargo charter agreement with Oriental Sky Aviation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines and Oriental Sky Aviation Limited on Wednesday signed a landmark cargo charter agreement, paving way for direct and...