Tag: Pia
PIA delayed 103 flights for technical reasons, NA told
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) delayed or cancelled 103 domestic and international flights during August and September, 2011, because of technical reasons or aircraft...
Pilgrim dies in Jeddah as PIA sticks to delays
There was no respite for pilgrims even on the fifth day of the national flag carrier’s post Haj-operation on Monday, as almost all Haj...
Kundi to take up Hajj flights issue in NA
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday said that issue of mismanagement in Hajj flights would be taken up in the parliament.
During...
New budget airline starts operations from Pakistan
Rak Airways – the official carrier of UAE state Ras Al Khaima – has started its operation from Pakistan. In the first phase, the...
PIA engulfed by financial woes, unions’ wrath
The cash-strapped national flag carrier is facing serious hardship in running smooth routine and Haj operations.
On one hand, foreign aviation organisations are fast losing...
First Hajj flight 205 pilgrim onboard lands in Quetta
The first Hajj flight carrying 205 Hujjaj after the delay of five hour landed at Quetta International Airport on Friday. As per details, PIA’s...
PIA raises international fares
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased the fuel surcharge of international fares by 50%, after a similar rise in domestic fares five days ago.
According...
Iran bans airspace for PIA as post-Haj flights start
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start its post-Haj operation from Thursday (today) while bearing extra fuel costs, as Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation (CAO-IRI)...
PIA: A crisis of reputation
There was a golden period when PIA had a name in the global arena in wake of their superior quality. It is saddening to...
Double engine failure
The government is mulling measures to improve the working of the fast declining Railways and PIA, a task it should have taken up soon...
PM swings into action to rescue Railways, PIA
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday directed the finance minister to immediately recommend professionals for formation of a new PIA board of directors...
PIA: A crisis of reputation
PIA is entering another potentially dark chapter, as its corporate image has been badly damaged due to continuous violation of air safety regulations, long...
The fate of PIA
The decision by PIA to eradicate a Revenue Management System that offered its clients a variety of competitive fares based on seasonal loads and...
Travel agents slam PIA for exorbitant fare increase
After a massive increase in air fares by the Pakistan International Airline (PIA), passengers have started to book their ticket on other carriers. Travel...
PIA down NBP in PPL
As many as two matches were played in the 8th Pakistan Premier Football League on Monday. In the first match of the day between...
PIA’s ‘on fire’ aircraft lands safely in Lahore
LAHORE - PIA flight number PK 1458 returning to Lahore from Jeddah landed safely in spite of airport control tower’s warning that one of...
No fire noticed in PIA Boeing 747: Spokesman
There was no fire on PIA Boeing 747 aircraft, flight number PK 1458 and with no passengers on board according to Pakistan International Airline's...
