Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
About Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is a Pakistani international airline that acts as the country's official flag carrier. It is administered by the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan for Aviation. Jinnah International Airport in Karachi serves as the primary airport, with Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and Islamabad International Airport serving as minor hubs.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the country's largest airline, with a fleet of more than 30 planes. The airline flies to 18 domestic destinations and 25 overseas destinations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America on a daily basis. PIA with its Interline agreements and codeshare partner airlines, offers a wider choice of travel in 102 international destinations in 40 countries across the world with different flight connections.
PIA has 6 Airbus A320-200, 2 ATR 42, 1 ATR 72, 7 Boeing 777-200 and 1 Boeing 777-300 in its fleet of 30 planes.
EFFECTS OF COVID-19
- PIA operated a relief flight from Lahore to Melbourne, Australia, for the first time in its history, during the COVID-19 epidemic.
- SpeedEx, PIA's courier business, was shut down in November 2020, with its infrastructure dispersed among 74 domestic destinations and 320 people thrown off.
- PIA announced in December 2020 that it would lay off half of its workforce and transfer its engineering division, Precision Engineering Complex (PEC), to the Pakistan Air Force.
Executive Class and Economy Class Services
| ECONOMY | EXECUTIVE ECONOMY |
|---|---|
| comfortable seats | Business Class lounges |
| complimentary meal | extra leg space |
| Screens for Entertainment | seats recline into flatbeds |
| pillow and blankets | priority treatment |
| extra baggage allowance | |
| more meal options |
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
| Routes | Pieces | luggage size | Luggage weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 bag | 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height) | 50 pounds or 23 kilograms |
| International | 2 bags | 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height) | 50 pounds or 23 kilograms |
Weight & Dimension of Hand Carry Baggage Allowed in Cabin
| Class of Travel | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 07 KG MAX (38L, 22W & 55H) 115 cms |
07 KG MAX (38L, 22W & 55H) 115 cms |
| Executive Economy Business | 12 KG MAX 01pc 07 KG (38L, 22W & 55H)115 cms & One small Brief Case 05 KG |
12 KG MAX 01pc 07 KG (38L, 22W & 55H)115 cms & One small Brief Case 05 KG |
Restricted items
Pakistan International Airlines is always keen on the safety of its passengers and aircraft; therefore, travelers are not permitted to carry the following items in their hold or carry-on luggage:
- Explosives, fireworks and flares.
- Compressed gases.
- Flammable liquids.
- Poisons.
- Radioactive materials.
- Corrosive materials.
- Knives and scissors.
*For more details on baggage rules, please visit PIA official baggage guide page: https://www.piac.com.pk/experience/baggage/baggage-guide
Check-in Information
You can either check-in when you reach the airport or can use Web check-in which is an online process by which passenger(s) can Check-In through PIA website prior to arrival at the airport and save their valuable time.
Passengers with their Reservation and Ticket in order will be able to Check-In online where available. Web Check-In is currently available for domestic flights between Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
POPULAR ROUTES
| COUNTRY | FLIGHT ROUTE | CODE | FLIGHTS PER WEEK | FLIGHT DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Islamabad to Dubai | ISB-DXB | 10 | 3h 35m |
| BAHRAIN | Islamabad to Bahrain | ISB-BAH | 1 | 3h 50m |
| SAUDI ARABIA | Islamabad to Jeddah | ISB-JED | 1 | 5h 35m |
| ENGLAND | Islamabad to London | ISB-LCY | 2 | 8h 50m |
| UAE | Islamabad to Dubai | ISB-DXB | 3 | 3h 30m |
| CANADA | Islamabad to Toronto | ISB-YYZ | 1 | 14h |
You can upgrade from economy to executive while checking in or after boarding the plane for quite a discounted amount in PIA. For amazing prizes on fares, we suggest going to www.akbartravels.com .