Pakistan: PIA cancels over 300 flights in 10 days due to fuel crisis
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan: PIA cancels over 300 flights in 10 days due to fuel crisis

Live Mint  

Pakistan's fuel and financial crisis has severely hit the business of one of its airlines. According to a report by DAWN News, Pakistan International Airlines is on the verge of a shutdown as cancelled 300 flights in the past 10 days due to fund issues. A spokesperson of Pakistan International Airlines told DAWN News that the management is trying to accommodate passengers on alternative flights. Decades of mismanagement and instability have hobbled Pakistan's economy, and this year Islamabad was forced into yet another bailout from the International Monetary Fund to avert default. The liberalisation of the market and the launch of several private and publicly owned airlines put enormous pressure on Pakistan International Airline, resulting in years of lossmaking.

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Pakistan’s state-run airline to resume flights to Europe in January after EU agency lifted ban
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan’s state-run airline to resume flights to Europe in January after EU agency lifted ban

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s state-run airline is preparing to resume direct flights to European countries early next month, officials said Thursday, days after the European Union’s aviation safety agency lifted a ban on Pakistan International Airlines flying to Europe over compliance with its safety standards. The ban on PIA by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency had been in place since …

Pakistan’s national airline plans to resume Europe flights after regulator lifts ban
3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s national airline plans to resume Europe flights after regulator lifts ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pakistan International Airlines announced plans to resume journeys to Europe on Friday after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency lifted …

Is Pakistan trying to sell its debt-ridden national carrier, PIA, to Qatar?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Pakistan trying to sell its debt-ridden national carrier, PIA, to Qatar?

Firstpost  

Pakistan is reportedly seeking to sell its debt-strapped national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, to Qatar or Abu Dhabi. The privatisation is part of the government’s efforts to dispose of a 51-100 per cent stake in the airline Pakistan is reportedly trying to sell PIA to a foreign government. The privatisation of state-run PIA is part of the Pakistan government’s efforts …

Pakistan International Airlines accounts frozen amid safety review by EU
1 year ago

Pakistan International Airlines accounts frozen amid safety review by EU

Firstpost  

Pakistan State Oil issued a threat to stop oil supply to the airline unless outstanding dues were settled by Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue froze the accounts of Pakistan International Airlines on Wednesday, coinciding with the presence of a team from the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency in Pakistan. Additionally, Pakistan State Oil issued a threat to stop oil …

Pakistan: PIA cancels over 537 flights in 11 days due to fuel crisis
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan: PIA cancels over 537 flights in 11 days due to fuel crisis

Firstpost  

PIA is facing its worst crisis in history as Pakistan State Oil has cut its fuel supply over unpaid dues. On Thursday, as many as 49 domestic and international flights were cancelled from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Multan, Peshawar and other cities after the Pakistan State Oil slashed its fuel supply to the PIA, sources said. Meanwhile, PIA’s Chief Executive …

Pakistan's national carrier PIA on verge of shutdown as over 500 flights cancelled in 11 days
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan's national carrier PIA on verge of shutdown as over 500 flights cancelled in 11 days

India TV News  

The cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines is reportedly on the verge of a shutdown as it cancelled more than 500 flights were cancelled in the last 11 days due to unavailability of fuel, according to a spokesperson of the country's national carrier. PIA gets nod for loan However, in a much-needed relief, the cash-strapped airline might receive a fresh loan of …

Pakistan's national airline is on the verge of a shutdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan's national airline is on the verge of a shutdown

Firstpost  

In the last 10 day, Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled more than 300 flights due to unviability of fuel and financial crisis Poverty has struck Pakistan immensely and now the cash-strapped country’s national carrier - Pakistan International Airlines - is on the verge of a shutdown. In the last 10 days, PIA has cancelled more than 300 flights due to …

Pakistan's cash-strapped national carrier runs out of fuel, 26 flights cancelled
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan's cash-strapped national carrier runs out of fuel, 26 flights cancelled

India TV News  

The Pakistan International Airlines suffered a serious setback in its operations as it was forced to cancel as many as 26 flights due to unavailability of fuel in the midst of a prevailing financial crisis. Geo News reported citing sources familiar with the matter that the 26 flights were cancelled from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Bahawalpur, Multan, Gwadar and other …

Pakistan: PIA cancels flights over non-payment of dues to fuel supplier
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan: PIA cancels flights over non-payment of dues to fuel supplier

Firstpost  

The cancelled flights included two from Islamabad to Gilgit, one from Islamabad to Quetta, one from Karachi to Sukkur, one from Islamabad to Multan and another from Karachi to Faisalabad Pakistan International Airlines faced fresh turbulence as its domestic flight operations were disrupted on account of non-payment of dues, leading to a complete halt in the supply of aviation turbine …

Boeing, Airbus likely to stop supplying spare parts to Pakistan International Airlines
1 year, 3 months ago

Boeing, Airbus likely to stop supplying spare parts to Pakistan International Airlines

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s carrier also informed that it has been forced to ground five out of 13 leased aircraft and it has been considering grounding four additional aircraft this week due to the prevailing crisis Marred by “serious cash flow problems,” Pakistan International Airlines is expected to stop receiving supply of spare parts from Boeing and Airbus. Not all good for PIA …

Pakistan's cash-strapped national carrier grounds 11 aircraft due to severe financial crisis
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan's cash-strapped national carrier grounds 11 aircraft due to severe financial crisis

India TV News  

Pakistan International Airlines on Tuesday grounded 11 aircraft as the cash-strapped national carrier is suffering a severe financial crisis caused by lack of funds and increase in prices of petroleum products. The 11 grounded aircraft included a Boeing 777, Airbus and an ATR, which have been called by a senior official as "beyond repair" due to not fulfilling the requirements …

Saudi Arabia Issues Final Warning to Pakistan Airlines Over Non-Payment of Dues
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia Issues Final Warning to Pakistan Airlines Over Non-Payment of Dues

News 18  

In a move that could worsen the woes of India’s neighbour, Pakistan Airlines has received the final warning from Riyadh Airport Authority over non-payment of dues. As per exclusive emails and documents accessed by News18, PIA has received an ultimatum from the Riyadh Airport Authority and the body has set a deadline of July 15 for PIA to pay the …

Pakistan hits new low: Toronto-bound flight barred from Russian airspace over unpaid dues
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan hits new low: Toronto-bound flight barred from Russian airspace over unpaid dues

India TV News  

Highlights A Toronto-bound Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad had to re-route The aircraft was refused overflying clearance from Russia due to non-payment of outstanding dues Inflation has hit 13.8%. Pakistani rupee depreciated against the dollar from 186 to 202 in 1 month A Toronto-bound Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad had to re-route after the aircraft was refused overflying …

Ariana, Pakistan International Airlines, Kam Air resume flights in Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

Ariana, Pakistan International Airlines, Kam Air resume flights in Afghanistan

India TV News  

Ariana Afghan Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines and Kam Air, Afghanistan's first private commercial airline, have resumed flights, agreeing to lower ticket prices, Afghan Transport Ministry announced on Friday. "Ariana, PIA and Kam Air are resuming normal flights.It was decided to lower the ticket price to normal levels," the Afghan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, as quoted by Sputnik. According …

Pakistan's PIA suspends flights to Kabul citing 'unprofessional attitude' of Taliban authorities
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan's PIA suspends flights to Kabul citing 'unprofessional attitude' of Taliban authorities

Firstpost  

PIA had resumed special flights to the country after the Taliban seized power in mid-August, and was a lifeline for many Afghans trying to flee the new regime and economic crisis. Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines said on Thursday it had suspended flights to Kabul over the “unprofessional attitude” of Taliban authorities. “Our flights frequently faced undue delays because of the …

Pakistani airline suspends Afghanistan flights due to Taliban ‘heavy-handedness’
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistani airline suspends Afghanistan flights due to Taliban ‘heavy-handedness’

CNN  

Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan International Airlines announced Thursday that it was suspending flights to Afghanistan due to what it described as unworkable conditions imposed by the Taliban. The airline said conditions had worsened since the Taliban formed a new Afghan government last month and that “PIA and its staff position in Kabul were dealt with very heavy-handedly by the …

Pakistan airline suspends Afghan operations citing Taliban interference
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan airline suspends Afghan operations citing Taliban interference

India Today  

Pakistan International Airlines suspended flights to the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Thursday after what it called heavy handed interference by Taliban authorities, including arbitrary rule changes and intimidation of staff. Flights between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been severely limited since Kabul airport was reopened last month in the wake of the chaotic evacuation of more than 100,000 Westerners and vulnerable …

Pakistan to resume commercial flights to Kabul from Monday
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan to resume commercial flights to Kabul from Monday

India TV News  

Pakistan International Airlines announced that it has decided to resume commercial flights to Kabul starting from Monday onwards, the first since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. "The official flag carrier of Pakistan is going to start again its flight operations for Kabul," Arshad Malik, CEO of the PIA, told Xinhua news agency on Saturday. The PIA official said that permission …

Pakistan women's tour of Zimbabwe ends abruptly as airline suspends operations
3 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan women's tour of Zimbabwe ends abruptly as airline suspends operations

India TV News  

The Pakistan women's cricket team's ongoing tour of Zimbabwe will end abruptly on Friday as the side's official carrier, Emirates Airlines, has decided to suspend its operations on the Harare-Dubai route from Saturday. Pakistan were to play the second ODI of an ongoing series on Friday but will instead board the flight back home as Emirates won't operate from Saturday …

Pakistan aircraft PIA Boeing 777 seized by authorities, passengers stranded: Read why Malaysia acted against PIA
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan aircraft PIA Boeing 777 seized by authorities, passengers stranded: Read why Malaysia acted against PIA

Op India  

In a major embarrassment to Pakistan, the Malaysian authorities on Friday seized a Pakistan International Airlines Boeing-777 at the Kuala Lumpur Airport. Following the seizure of its aircraft, PIA, in a statement posted on Twitter said, “A PIA aircraft has been held back by a local court in Malaysia taking a one-sided decision pertaining to a legal dispute between PIA …

Pakistan International Airlines Announces Resumption of UK Flights Amidst Fake Licences Saga
4 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan International Airlines Announces Resumption of UK Flights Amidst Fake Licences Saga

News 18  

Pakistan International Airlines will partially resume flights to the UK from August 14, a spokesman for the flag carrier said. PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said on Wednesday that it would operate flights with an Airbus A330, having a seating capacity of more than 300 passengers, reports Dawn news. "The PIA has hired a plane and crew from a European company …

Pak Aviation Ministry Rules Out PIA Privatisation, Underlines Reforms Amid License Fraud
4 years, 4 months ago

Pak Aviation Ministry Rules Out PIA Privatisation, Underlines Reforms Amid License Fraud

News 18  

Pakistan International Airlines was not on the privatisation list, the country's Aviation Minister told the Senate. Winding up a discussion on a calling-attention notice on the suspension of PIA flights in European Union countries, Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan told the Senate on Friday that the restructuring of the flag carrier was on the cards, reports Dawn news. "We will …

Deathblow for Pakistan International Airlines, the national flag carrier of Pakistan
4 years, 5 months ago

Deathblow for Pakistan International Airlines, the national flag carrier of Pakistan

Live Mint  

Pakistan International Airlines has suffered a devastating blow that will be difficult to recover from any time sooner. On July 1, the European Air Safety Agency issued a six-month ban on all PIA flights to Europe. The question is if PIA goes for sale who will be willing to foot an outstanding loan bill of ₹425 billion which the corporation …

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot certification
4 years, 5 months ago

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot certification

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: The U.S. Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines to conduct charter flights to the United States, citing Federal Aviation Administration concerns over Pakistani pilot certifications. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspended PIA’s authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier’s operations. The airline was planning …

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot concerns
4 years, 5 months ago

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot concerns

Live Mint  

The US Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines to conduct charter flights to the United States, citing Federal Aviation Administration concerns over Pakistani pilot certifications. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspended PIA's authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier's operations. "It is a setback for …

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