Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is now offering special Umrah fares to facilitate passengers in performing this religious ritual with convenience.
The special fares have been fixed at Rs 40, 000 from Karachi and Rs 48,000 from other cities of the country inclusive of taxes and fuel surcharge. The offer would be valid till 31st May.
The decision was taken after a meeting held at PIA Head Office to review PIA Umrah Operation activities for the ongoing year.
PIA Chairman Lt General (r) Asif Yasin Malik directed airline officials to provide maximum facilities to passengers wanting to perform Umrah. The meeting was attended by PIA Managing Director Muhammad Junaid Yunus and other senior officials of the airline.
Earlier, PIA Chairman Asif Yasin and managing director visited PIA Township (Staff Residential Colony) near PIA Head Office. The PIA chairman instructed PIA Human Resources director and general manager Works to ensure proper maintenance of PIA Township, including maintenance of streets, lighting facilities and paint job of the residential flats.
He also instructed PIA Security Division to provide better security for PIA Township. The employees welcomed the chairman and managing director and thanked them for showing interest in improving the amenities within PIA Township.
