HOW MANY AIRLINES ARE THERE IN PAKISTAN?

Presently Pakistan has four airlines, the largest being the national carrier PIA (Pakistan International Airline (PK) which operates a fleet of 25 aircraft – narrow and widebodies. 

The remaining three are AirBlue (PS), SerenAir (ER), and AirSial (PF) - the latest one - each have a fleet size of no more than 10 aircraft and are all low-cost carriers. 

With a growing population of 225 million, Pakistan definitely does have space for more airlines to enter, such as Fly Jinnah, scheduled to be launched in 2022.

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WHEN THE PAKISTAN'S NEW AIRLINE WILL START? FLY JINNAH TO TAKE OFF IN 2022! DATE ANNOUNCED

 

The Air Arabia Group, a large low-cost carrier from the middle east along with the Lakson Group, Pakistan-based business conglomerates have joint hands to launch the country’s newest low-cost airline called "Fly Jinnah".

The proposed airline will be headquartered in Karachi and will initially focus on the domestic market and eventually fly overseas with The Middle East and the GCC being its largest potential market.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, stated, "We are delighted at Air Arabia Group to partner with Lakson Group on this joint venture to launch Pakistan's new low-cost carrier.

We are confident that "Fly Jinnah" will add value to the air transport sector of Pakistan and directly contribute to the local economy through job creation and the development of travel and tourism sector."

Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman of Lakson Group, stated, "We are excited to partner with Air Arabia is launching Pakistan's new low-cost carrier. "Fly Jinnah" will serve Pakistan's travel and tourism sector and will play a constructive role in contributing to the nation's economic growth."

Early 2022 is the expected date for the new low-cost carrier to take to the skies after securing all approvals from Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority.

More details on launch dates, routes and fleet will be announced in due time.

Air Arabia and Pakistani group to launch budget airline 'Fly Jinnah'

Air Arabia on Friday announced another joint venture (JV) after Fly Arna as it collaboared with one of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerates Lakson Group to launch a low-cost airline, Fly Jinnah.

The proposed JV will set up a budget carrier serving domestic and international routes from Pakistan, catering to a population of 220 million.

Work on securing an air operating certificate (AOC) will commence shortly and details about the launch date, fleet and destination network will be announced in due course. Aviation sources said the new airline is expected to take off early next year.

“Fly Jinnah will serve the strategic vision of Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector and contribute to the country’s economic growth and job creation, while providing Pakistanis with reliable and value for money air travel,” a statement said.

Air Jinnah will be latest entrant in Pakistan’s growing aviation market after SereneAir and Air Sial. Alvir Airways also secured a licence to operate domestic flights. Pakistan International Airlines is the only listed carrier in the country while airblue is the oldest active airline in the private sector.

Jet Green Airline and Q-Airlines are also in process to secure an AOC.