Saudi Flag Carrier Expands Flights, Boosts Transit Traffic

    By Aftab Ahmed | February 9, 2026

    Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, recorded significant growth in its operational performance throughout 2025, while continuing to leverage its international flight network to enhance transit traffic yields. The airline transported approximately 37 million guests, reflecting a 6% increase compared to 2024. During the year, Saudia operated over 203.9 thousand scheduled and additional…

    Biman Air Restarts Karachi-Dhaka Air Service

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Air travel between Pakistan and Bangladesh has resumed after a 14-year suspension, with a Biman Air flight from Dhaka landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport carrying 149 passengers. The arrival marked the first direct commercial flight between the two countries in more than a decade and was welcomed with a water salute at the airport….

    South Air Launches Domestic Flight Operations

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    South Air has officially announced the start of its flight operations, marking a new entry into Pakistan’s domestic aviation sector. The airline will initially operate daily flights between Quetta and Multan, with a focus on providing passengers with comfort, safety, and reliable services. Officials said the new route is expected to improve regional connectivity and…

    Arif Habib Consortium Buys 75% PIA stake for Rs135bn

    By Aftab Ahmed | December 23, 2025

    Pakistan on Tuesday finally sealed the sale of a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines for Rs135 billion while ending years of stalled privatisation attempts. The government awarded management control of the loss-making flag carrier to the Arif Habib consortium after a group wins a bid through a competitive auction. The winning group comprises of…

    Govt Makes Second Effort To Privatize PIA

    By Aftab Ahmed | December 23, 2025

    The government is going to make second attempt to privatize the country’s state run national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) today. The bid process will start at 11 am which will continue till 3 Pm on Wednesday. The government had made first attempt to privatize the PIA in late-October 2024. During that bidding round,…

    Saudia Showcases Expansion at WTM London 2025

    By Salman Khan | November 7, 2025

    Saudia joined the World Travel Market 2025 in London to highlight its global network growth and strengthened connectivity with Pakistan and beyond. Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, took part in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, held in London from November 4 to 6. The exhibition brought together travel and tourism leaders…

    Passengers Stranded Across Pakistan Amid PIA Shutdown

    By Salman Khan | November 4, 2025

    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing a severe disruption as aircraft engineers went on strike, suspending flight operations across Pakistan and beyond. The protest began when engineers refused to issue mandatory airworthiness certificates, grounding all domestic and international flights. Officials confirmed that since 8 p.m. Monday, no international PIA flight has departed, leaving hundreds of…

    Saudia Secures IOSA Renewal Under New RBI Audit

    By Salman Khan | October 7, 2025

    Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has successfully renewed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) under the newly introduced Risk-Based IATA Operational Safety Audit (RBI) framework. This milestone not only secures Saudia’s IOSA registration for the eleventh consecutive time, but also highlights the airline’s exceptional standards in safety and performance….

    Thunderstorm Alert Flight Disruptions Hit Major Airports

    By Salman Khan | October 3, 2025

    Air travel across Pakistan was disrupted on Friday after a thunderstorm alert in Islamabad combined with administrative issues, causing widespread flight cancellations and lengthy delays nationwide. Pakistan International Airlines cancelled eight flights, including four Islamabad–Gilgit services, Sukkur–Karachi connection, Islamabad–Sukkur route, and two Karachi–Turbat flights, affecting large numbers of domestic passengers. Flight delays ranging from one…

    ECC approves $142m support to bail out Roosevelt Hotel

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 11, 2022

    The government’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a loan of US$ 142 million to bail out Roosevelt Hotel Corporation (RHC). The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Miftah Ismail, presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet at the Finance Division today.  Ministry of Aviation submitted a summary…