LAHORE: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to start direct flights to Sydney, Australia, from April 22.
The flights would operate from the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Sundays. Economy class passengers would be allowed to carry luggage up to 45kg while executive economy class passengers would be allowed 55kg of luggage.
The direct flights between the two metropolitan cities would not only cut down on travel time but would also facilitate passengers in terms of luggage capacity. The national flag-carrier has directed its marketing and frontline teams to provide the best facilities to the passengers.
The state airline is planning on expanding its network following the lifting of coronavirus-induced restrictions on the aviation industry. It is worth mentioning here that PIA recently started direct flights from Lahore and Karachi to Baku, Azerbaijan, and plans to add more destinations in the near future. Pakistan’s government has been trying to revive the national flag-carrier towards its former glory. While the state airline has long been a loss-making entity, the government is trying to help it increase its revenue.
Last month, IATA Consulting, which was tasked by Pakistan’s government to come up with a business strategy for the airline, presented a plan, whereby PIA would start making profit in 2026, conditional to the addition of 20 more aircraft to its fleet and a complete financial overhaul. –Agencies
