According to details, the airline service has been launched on the directions of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The airbus was given a water salute upon its arrival in Skardu. The aircraft has been given the historic look of the olden days of the national airliner.
@Official_PIA starts new service for northern areas, #Pakistan. Daily flight for #Skardu. https://t.co/i8ispfjqX4 #PIA pic.twitter.com/MPLnL31Vqw
— CAA Pakistan (@AirportPakistan) June 19, 2015
The PIA aircrafts that were used in the olden days
A Twitter user posted a picture regarding the meal served on the flight.
Snacks served on the first A-320 flight to #Skardu #flyPIA because we CARE ! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/OmgsofDThJ
— PIA-Islamabad (@pia_islamabad) June 19, 2015
Shujaat Azeem, PM Nawaz’s advisor on aviation, had inaugurated the new flight in a ceremony in Islamabad earlier this week.
A PROUD moment.. Inaugural flight of the newly inducted Airbus – 320 to #SKARDU #flyPIA because we care! pic.twitter.com/zz2CTbFPvT
— PIA-Islamabad (@pia_islamabad) June 19, 2015
The PM’s adviser on aviation said that the people of Skardu will be facilitated by the new flight and will also promote tourism in the country.
A PROUD moment.. SAPM addressing media on inaugural flight of the newly inducted Airbus – 320 to #SKARDU pic.twitter.com/Lkuc06hrXg
— PIA-Islamabad (@pia_islamabad) June 19, 2015
He also said that the people used to face problems due to weather conditions but now they will be relieved.
It should be noted that Skardu attracts lots of tourists each year for its breath-taking scenery.
