LAHORE: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate direct and non-stop flights to Sydney, Australia from April 22.
“The wait is over! Introducing the first ever direct flight between #Pakistan & #Australia. Starting from April 22, 2022,” PIA said in a Twitter post.
The wait is over! Introducing first ever direct flight between #Pakistan & #Australia. Starting from April 22, 2022. For further details or to secure your bookings, please contact PIA Call Centre at 111 786 786 or visit our website at https://t.co/zzPi4NyCFA. #PAKVsAUS pic.twitter.com/CFRAdEvw9x
— PIA (@Official_PIA) March 24, 2022
According to a PIA spokesperson, the flights would initially be operated from Lahore to Sydney on Fridays and the other way round 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.
PIA CEO Arshad Malik reviewed the final flight schedule and directed the marketing and front-line teams to provide best services to passengers.
PIA plans to expand its network after the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions faced by the aviation industry and has recently initiated flights to Baku from Karachi and Lahore.
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.
