Senator Faisal Sabzwari Barred from Boarding Dubai Flight at Karachi Airport
- 22-May-2026
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senator Faisal Sabzwari was stopped at the Karachi airport on Friday while attempting to travel to Dubai, ARY News reported. The MQM-P leader arrived at Jinnah International Airport at 2:30 PM to board flight FZ-336 to Dubai. However, he was denied a boarding pass at the check-in counter. Sources stated […]
PIA successfully completes pre-Hajj 2026 operation
- 22-May-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully completed its pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation, ARY News reported on Friday, citing spokesperson for the national carrier. According to PIA spokesperson, the flight operation was completed on May 21 as the airline transported more than 53,000 Hajj pilgrims to the holy cities through 210 flights during this year’s operation. […]
Flight delayed after dog spotted on Karachi airport runway
- 19-May-2026
KARACHI: A dog was spotted on the runway at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport moments before the take-off of a domestic flight, prompting airport authorities to activate safety protocols. According to sources, the captain of an Airblue flight informed air traffic control after noticing the animal on the runway prior to departure. The Karachi-to-Islamabad flight, PA-208, […]
Pakistan govt cuts jet fuel price
- 17-May-2026
The Pakistan government has significantly reduced jet fuel price, raising expectations of lower airfares for domestic and international travellers, ARY News reported on Sunday. The price of jet fuel has been cut by Rs111.44 per litre, bringing the new rate down to Rs330.22 per litre. According to aviation industry sources, the reduction is likely to […]
Islamabad airport to introduce premium meet-and-assist service for passengers
- 14-May-2026
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is preparing to introduce a premium meet-and-assist service at Islamabad International Airport, aimed at providing enhanced facilitation for passengers through a fully digital, pre-booked system. According to officials, the service will only be available via advance booking and will operate through an online system. Passengers will be required to reserve […]
Daycare centre opened at Karachi airport for working mothers
- 12-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has launched a daycare facility at Jinnah International Airport to support female employees working at the airport. According to the authority, the daycare centre was inaugurated by the Director General of the Pakistan Airports Authority following the establishment of a similar facility at the organisation’s headquarters. Officials of the Pakistan […]
Karachi-Islamabad flight narrowly avoids disaster in bad weather
- 11-May-2026
KARACHI: AirSial flight PF-125 travelling from Karachi to Islamabad narrowly avoided a serious incident after encountering severe weather conditions during the journey, forcing the aircraft to divert and land at Sialkot Airport instead of its scheduled destination, ARY News reported. According to reports, the AirSial flight remained caught in turbulent conditions for nearly half an […]
Good news for Pakistani passengers as PAA plans major facility at airports
- 26-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has decided to introduce an electric cart service across the country’s airports to enhance passenger convenience. In the first phase, the service will be launched at airports in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Multan. The authority has invited tenders for the provision of electric passenger mobility cart services. The facility […]
Pakistan okays over Rs5bln to upgrade ATC systems at Karachi, Lahore airports
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, Pakistan Airport Authority has approved over Rs5 billion for the installation of modern air traffic control systems at Karachi and Lahore airports. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority, a new and advanced flight management system will be installed at both airports to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The project’s PC-I […]
PIA’s grounded Boeing 777 aircraft completes test flight
- 06-Apr-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully completed a test flight of its previously grounded Boeing 777 aircraft, which has been out of service since May 2025. According to details, the Boeing 777 aircraft of PIA, registered under AP-BGZ, had been grounded due to the unavailability of essential spare parts. With the reintegration of the Boeing […]