PIA to resume Turkiye flight operations from November 14

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to resume flight operations for Turkiye from November 14, ARY News reported.

As per PIA, spokesperson, the national airline plans to operate flights to Turkiye’s Istanbul city from Islamabad and Lahore airports. PIA will use the latest Airbus 320 for the Turkiye flight operation.

The national flag carrier will operate four and two weekly flights from Islamabad and Lahore.

The decision to resume flights from Lahore and Islamabad to Turkey will help fetch significant revenue for the loss-making national entity that is striving to cut operational costs.

Read more: PIA, private airlines hike fares

Last month, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other airlines increased fares following the suspension of train operations for four weeks from Lahore to Karachi

Following an influx of passengers due to the closed train operations, the private airlines including SereneAir, AirSial, Airblue, and the national flag carrier PIA hiked the fares.

The PIA’s one-side fare from Lahore to Karachi reached Rs39,540 and the PIA ticket was being sold at a minimum rate of Rs20,000.

SerenaAir ticket from Lahore to Karachi is being sold at Rs31,000 and at the minimum price of Rs28,000. AirSial ticket being sold at the price of Rs21,150 and Airblue’s ticket at Rs19,125 and minimum at the rate of Rs17,725.