Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of new domestic and international flights to expand its operations
Starting January, the airline will utilize Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft for these services. From January 20, PIA will operate two weekly flights between Sialkot and Bahrain. A weekly flight from Lahore to Kuwait will begin on January 25, along with two weekly flights between Lahore and Dammam starting January 22. Additionally, flights between Faisalabad and Jeddah will commence on January 20, while weekly services between Sialkot and Doha will start on January 21. A weekly flight between Peshawar and Karachi will also launch on January 25.
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On December 30, 2024, acting PIA CEO Khurram Mushtaq announced plans to reactivate several grounded aircraft to boost the operational fleet. Currently, 19 of the 34 aircraft in PIA’s fleet are operational, with plans to increase this to 24 within six months. Efforts to bring all 34 aircraft back into operation are expected to significantly enhance revenue, with Boeing 777 planes earmarked for European routes.
In addition to fleet expansion, PIA has approved a 25% salary hike for employees. Last year, the airline added two new aircraft to its operational fleet as part of its ongoing efforts to improve services and financial performance.
