Pakistan International Airlines
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| Airline | Pakistan International Airlines |
| IATA | PK |
| ICAO | PIA |
| Callsign | Pakistan |
| Hub | Jinnah International Airport |
| Secondary hubs | Allama Iqbal International Airport, Islamabad International Airport |
| Focus cities | Peshawar International Airport, Quetta International Airport |
| Frequent flyer | Pakistan International Airlines Rewards Plus |
| Parent | Government of Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
Pakistan International Airlines is the national flag carrier of Pakistan, operating scheduled services to over 70 destinations in Asia, Europe, and North America. The airline was founded on October 29, 1946, as Orient Airways, and was later renamed to its current name in 1955. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, played a significant role in the establishment of the airline, with the help of Liaquat Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar. The airline's primary hub is located at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, with secondary hubs at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad.
● History
The history of the airline dates back to 1946, when it was founded as Orient Airways by M.A. Ispahani, with the help of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy and Abdul Rab Nishtar. The airline started its operations with a fleet of Douglas DC-3 aircraft, flying to destinations such as Calcutta, Dhaka, and Chittagong. In 1955, the airline was nationalized and renamed to its current name, with Nur Khan as its first managing director. The airline expanded its operations rapidly, introducing new routes to London, Paris, and Rome, with the help of BOAC and Air France. The airline also played a significant role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, transporting troops and equipment for the Pakistan Armed Forces.
● Fleet
The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320-214, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, and Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, with an average age of 12 years. The airline has also ordered new aircraft, including the Airbus A320neo and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, to replace its older fleet. The airline's fleet is maintained by its own engineering department, with the help of Airbus and Boeing. The airline has also partnered with Lufthansa Technik and Singapore Airlines Engineering Company to provide maintenance services.
● Destinations
The airline operates scheduled services to over 70 destinations in Asia, Europe, and North America, including Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Kuwait International Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport. The airline has also codeshare agreements with Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and China Southern Airlines, to expand its network. The airline's most popular destinations include Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Bahrain, with a large number of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims traveling to these destinations.
● Services
The airline offers a range of services to its passengers, including in-flight entertainment, in-flight meals, and checked baggage. The airline's economy class offers a seat pitch of 30 inches, while its business class offers a seat pitch of 60 inches. The airline's Pakistan International Airlines Rewards Plus program allows passengers to earn miles and redeem them for free tickets and upgrades. The airline has also partnered with Alliance Française and British Council to offer in-flight entertainment content.
● Incidents_and_Accidents
The airline has been involved in several incidents and accidents, including the Pakistan International Airlines Flight 17 crash in 1979, which killed all 156 people on board. The airline has also been involved in several hijacking incidents, including the Pakistan International Airlines Flight 326 hijacking in 1981. The airline has taken several measures to improve its safety record, including the implementation of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and the training of its pilots and crew members.
● Corporate_Affairs
The airline is owned by the Government of Pakistan, with the Ministry of Aviation responsible for its operations. The airline is headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is appointed by the government. The airline has a board of directors, which includes representatives from the government, the Pakistan Air Force, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan. The airline has also partnered with several organizations, including Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation and Pakistan International Airlines Foundation, to promote tourism and social welfare in Pakistan. The airline is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO).