Islamabad airport to introduce premium meet-and-assist service for passengers
- 14-May-2026
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is preparing to introduce a premium meet-and-assist service at Islamabad International Airport, aimed at providing enhanced facilitation for passengers through a fully digital, pre-booked system. According to officials, the service will only be available via advance booking and will operate through an online system. Passengers will be required to reserve […]
Daycare centre opened at Karachi airport for working mothers
- 12-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has launched a daycare facility at Jinnah International Airport to support female employees working at the airport. According to the authority, the daycare centre was inaugurated by the Director General of the Pakistan Airports Authority following the establishment of a similar facility at the organisation’s headquarters. Officials of the Pakistan […]
Karachi-Islamabad flight narrowly avoids disaster in bad weather
- 11-May-2026
KARACHI: AirSial flight PF-125 travelling from Karachi to Islamabad narrowly avoided a serious incident after encountering severe weather conditions during the journey, forcing the aircraft to divert and land at Sialkot Airport instead of its scheduled destination, ARY News reported. According to reports, the AirSial flight remained caught in turbulent conditions for nearly half an […]
Good news for Pakistani passengers as PAA plans major facility at airports
- 26-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has decided to introduce an electric cart service across the country’s airports to enhance passenger convenience. In the first phase, the service will be launched at airports in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Multan. The authority has invited tenders for the provision of electric passenger mobility cart services. The facility […]
Pakistan okays over Rs5bln to upgrade ATC systems at Karachi, Lahore airports
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, Pakistan Airport Authority has approved over Rs5 billion for the installation of modern air traffic control systems at Karachi and Lahore airports. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority, a new and advanced flight management system will be installed at both airports to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The project’s PC-I […]
PIA’s grounded Boeing 777 aircraft completes test flight
- 06-Apr-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully completed a test flight of its previously grounded Boeing 777 aircraft, which has been out of service since May 2025. According to details, the Boeing 777 aircraft of PIA, registered under AP-BGZ, had been grounded due to the unavailability of essential spare parts. With the reintegration of the Boeing […]
High Commissioner of Malaysia Leads Opening of Tourism Malaysia Pavilion at PTM 2026
- 03-Apr-2026
KARACHI, 3 April 2026: Tourism Malaysia marked its return to Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) with an active and high-level presence on Day 1 at the Karachi Expo Centre, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening tourism cooperation between Malaysia and Pakistan. The Malaysia Pavilion was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High […]
Private Airline flight delay leaves 180 passengers stranded
- 28-Mar-2026
KARACHI: Around 180 passengers experienced significant delays and distress at Jinnah International Airport. After a domestic flight to Lahore was postponed for several hours, Ary News reported. The private airline’s flight PF-145, originally scheduled to depart at 06:00 PM, was unable to take off on time due to a technical fault in the aircraft. Read […]
Qatar Airways expands flight operations for Pakistan
- 27-Mar-2026
Following improvements in air operations, Qatar Airways has begun expanding its flight schedule in Pakistan and other country. As per details, the airline has decided to operate dozens of flights over the next 15 days to Pakistan and other countries. Sources report that while inbound flights from the Middle East are crowded, outbound flights are […]
Iran war: Airlines increase fares in Pakistan
- 26-Mar-2026
KARACHI: Airfares have surged significantly in Pakistan following an increase in jet fuel prices amid the prevailing war situation, with airlines passing on the additional costs to passengers. The Pakistan government raised the jet fuel price by Rs 154 per litre, bringing the cost to a record Rs 342.37, up from the previous Rs 188.93, […]