About Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines (ICAO: PIA) is the national flag carrier of Pakistan, with a history spanning over seven decades.
Pakistan International Airlines traces its origins back to Orient Airways, which was founded on October 29, 1946, in Calcutta, British India. Following Pakistan's independence in 1947, Orient Airways relocated its operations to the new country, establishing its base in Karachi. In 1955, the airline was nationalized and merged with a new entity to officially form Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). PIA commenced its first international services to London in 1955, via Cairo and Rome, and in 1964, it became the first non-Communist airline to fly to China. Notably, PIA played a role in assisting the establishment of Emirates in 1985 and became the launch customer for the Boeing 777-200LR in 2004.
PIA operates with its primary hub at Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, serving as the main base for both domestic and international flights. The airline also utilizes Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) as secondary hubs. PIA maintains a fleet of 32 to 33 aircraft, primarily consisting of various Boeing 777 types (including 777-200LR, 777-200ER, and 777-300ER), Airbus A320s, and ATR turboprop aircraft (ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500). The airline claims to have been the first worldwide to operate all three variants of the Boeing 777 family.
The airline's route network covers approximately 20 domestic and 28 international destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, with nearly 50 daily flights. While PIA is Pakistan's largest airline, it is not a member of any major global airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. PIA offers a frequent flyer program called Awards +Plus. Notable cabin classes include Economy and, on certain international routes, "Executive Economy," which has been described as a rebranded business class product. In-flight entertainment was introduced by PIA in 1962, a pioneering move for an Asian airline.
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