PIA Ends International Flights from Faisalabad Airport

[Abbas Ali]

PIA closes international operations from Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled three of its international flights from Faisalabad Airport, inviting severe public criticism.

After closing down its final flight to Dubai, the Faisalabad Airport has become a deserted place, as the canteen contractor has also threatened to close down his business, while the employees of various agencies and companies affiliated with the airport have become increasingly insecure about their livelihood.

Source: Daily Times

[Abbas Ali]

Flights schedule on official PIA website shows airline flights to/from Faisalabad on following three domestic routes:

Karachi->Faisalabad.
Karachi->Multan->Faisalabad.
Faisalabad->Karachi.

Abbas

[turbotraker]

Was Dubai the only international destination from Faisalabad? Am I right in remembering there also was a UK destination from Faisalabad at one point?

[Abbas Ali]

Suspension of PIA flights between Faisalabad and Dubai is probably temporary due to reduction in number of active Boeing 737 aircraft in airline's fleet.

Maybe Shaheen Air should evaluate operating flights on this route.

Abbas