Tag: international flights
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PIA and other airlines increase federal excise duty on international flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other airlines operating in Pakistan have announced a significant increase in the federal excise duty (FED) on international flight tickets, following the federal government’s decision in the 2024-25 budget.
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Pakistan raises plane ticket prices for foreign trips
Today, the National Assembly of Pakistan has approved the Finance Bill 2024-25, introducing significant changes to taxation on foreign travel.
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PIA struggles to stay afloat as fuel shortage forces cancellation of 349 flights
Over the past two weeks, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has had to cancel 349 flights due to a severe fuel shortage, highlighting the challenges faced by the financially struggling national carrier.
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PIA’s Boeing 777 planes encounter more technical issues due to lack of maintenance
Due to a serious lack of maintenance and repair work, numerous Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country’s national flag carrier, have experienced technical problems during international flights, according to reliable sources.
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PIA faces flight cancellations and delays as financial crisis intensifies
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), currently grappling with severe financial challenges, has been compelled to cancel multiple domestic and international flights. An authoritative representative of the national flag carrier conveyed to Geo News that there’s a looming risk of suspending flight operations by September 15, today, unless urgent financial support is extended. This predicament initially materialised…
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All airlines will be allowed to fly in Saudi Arabia’s airspace including from Israel
Saudi Arabia announced that it would open its airspace to all air carriers, allowing for more overflights to and from Israel. US President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit the kingdom today, applauded the decision. According to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), all airlines that fulfill the country’s overflight requirements are…
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Expansion plan for Lahore airport discussed
Specifics of the Lahore Airport expansion project were recently discussed at a meeting of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management, and Nespak. According to The News, the runway that is now being constructed was also discussed. The discussion went over the operational issues at Lahore Airport, as well as the concerns…
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PIA prohibits pilots and cabin crew from fasting during Ramzan
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has prohibited its pilots and cabin staff members from fasting during the holy month of Ramzan. As per a recent safety notice released by the national flag carrier, fasting is one of the key factors behind diminished human performance. The decision is part of the PIA’s in-flight safety measures, which were…