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PIA to start flight operations to Saudi Arabia from today

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start flight operations to Saudi Arabia from today (Monday) after the kingdom relaxed its travel restrictions. According to a PIA spokesperson, Riyadh has only allowed one-way flights to the country due to the new strain of the coronavirus. He added that the […]

PIA to dismiss 50pc of staff under its restructure plan

It has been decided to classify staff of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in two categories and cut the staff strength by half. According to sources, the staff of the national flag carrier will be divided into two divisions. The core category will include engineering, repairs and kitchen […]

PIA excludes ATR-72 airplanes from its fleet

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has on Saturday excluded ATR-72 airplanes, hired on an expensive lease, from its fleet. As per details, the planes were removed from the PIA fleet due to their nonprofitable operation as the planes were hired on an expensive lease in 2015 by […]

PIA to purchase eight new airplanes

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has on Wednesday decided to purchase eight new airplanes. The decision has been taken by PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arshad Malik and the airplanes will be acquired on dry lease of six years. All aircrafts will comprise 170 seats […]

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