AP-BHV completes first test flight

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What is the cost I repeat, the cost incurred by PIA in putting a revenue seat in air? With fuel surcharge slapped on air travellers the cost of fuel is not a consideration.
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And your point is???
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How can a carrier which is losing Rs 1.0 billion/month be able to sustain the operation of a leased equipment at the prevailing fares?
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Which leased equipment are you referring to?
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The ATRs and the B-777 are leased thru the banking system. The high mark up has rendered the B-777 operation more expensive than the fuel guzzler B-747. Also six A310s are already dry leased untill 2014. PIA has to pay their rental whether it flies them or not. Galey ka dhol hain bajaana tau hoga.