PIA asked to lower fares for Gilgit-Baltistan to promote tourism

'PIA had recently lowered domestic fares by 30pc, but no relief was given to the people of GB'

PIA introduces voluntary separation scheme for employees

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday introduced a 14-day voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its employees. As per details, employees under the age...

UK reaffirms support to renewable energy initiatives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince Charles on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and reaffirmed the United Kingdom's support to promote renewable energy initiatives...

PIA offers 30pc discount on domestic fares

In order to facilitate passengers during winter holidays and school vacations, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced special fares, offering up to...

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...

PM to launch Pakistan’s third private airline on Dec 9

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Sialkot on December 9 to formally launch the newly established private airline, AirSial. According to media reports,...

Khaqan Murtaza assumes charge as CAA director general

KARACHI: Flight Lieutenant (r) Khaqan Murtaza on Monday assumed the charge as director general of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The CAA on Friday...

No reduction in fares despite ban on in-flight meals

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority has enforced a ban on serving meals in domestic flights in lieu of rising coronavirus cases in...

‘PIA undergoing financial restructuring to deal with Rs450bn debt’

LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik said on Thursday that financial restructuring of the nation...

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...

PIA announces fares, rules as Umrah flights restart

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday restarted its Umrah flights from different parts of the country to Jeddah and Medina. According to...

PALPA rejects cut in salaries, benefits

KARACHI: Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) on Wednesday rejected the slash in salaries and benefits of privileged employees. The PALPA spokesperson in a statement...

British Airways’ 747 to be turned into cinema

LONDON: One of the last 747 jumbos flown by British Airways has been saved from the scrapyard, and will be converted into...

Cabinet Division notifies appointment of PIA Board of Directors

The Cabinet Division has notified the appointment of the board of directors of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to media reports, the...

CAA fines Qatar Airways for violating SOPs

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reportedly slapped a fine of Rs100,000 on Qatar Airways for violating the set standard operating...