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KARACHI: Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday, June 23, visited the Head Office of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and allied facilities in Karachi.  The minister had detailed discussions with members of the PIA Board of Directors, which was followed by Chief Executive Officer Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat’s presentation on working, performance, ongoing …

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines on Thursday announced starting direct flights to Syria’s capital Damascus, saying the first such flight will leave Karachi on May 28. “The national flag carrier will launch the Damascus operation on the special instructions of Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique,” the PIA spokesman said. The Damascus operation is being launched on …

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KARACHI: The ban imposed by the European Union on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight operations is expected to be lifted next month as European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) team is set to visit Pakistan at the end of May. PIA was restricted from flying to EU states, the US and the UK last year …

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has inducted another Airbus-320, a narrow body 170-seater aircraft, into its fleet that would help the national flag carrier in expanding flight operations and extending improved facilities to passengers. The leased airbus, built four years ago, is one of the four aircraft selected by the PIA management, PIA spokesman Abdullah …

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ISLAMABAD: After completing his three-year term, Air Marshal (retd) Arshad Malik bade a farewell to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and confirmed a spokesperson for the national flag carrier on Monday. Taking to Twitter, the PIA spokesperson said: “Arshad Malik completes his tenure as CEO PIA. In his video message, he reflects upon his journey and …

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LAHORE: Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) maiden flight from Lahore to Sydney has been deferred for a few days on the advice of the Australian Homeland Affairs Department, a statement from the flag carrier said Thursday, April 21. Citing the reason for the deferment, the flag carrier, in a statement, said the Homeland Affairs Department wants …

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Inter­national Airlines (PIA) will operate direct non-stop flights to Sydney from April 22 with an interline arrangement made with Virgin Australia (VA) for eight more connecting destinations within Australia. PIA will start direct flights to Sydney from April 22. Interline tickets have also been arranged with Virgin Australia Airlines for eight destinations in …

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