From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines as well as private Airlines have exorbitantly increased their domestic fares after that tickets have become extremely expensive because of the upcoming Christmas, winter holidays and New Year’s eve.
According to details, the main reason for the tickets becoming so expensive is the huge gap between demand and supply. The prices of tickets abroad are also witnessing a massive increase.
The sources said the one-way fare of a PIA flight from Karachi to Islamabad has reached Rs36,000 and the return tick-ets have hit Rs71,000. Similarly, the one-way fare of Air Blue from Karachi to Islamabad has jumped up to Rs35,000. The one-way fare of Serene Air from Karachi to Islamabad has jacked up to Rs38,000 and the return tickets have gone up to Rs65,000. Air Sial’s one-way fare from Karachi to Islamabad is Rs45,000 and return tickets have gone up to Rs80,000.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has failed to balance the flight fares. The passengers are very worried because of this situation. However, fares are expected to drop significantly after Christmas and winter holidays.
