The new prices have come into effect from April 1.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 7th April, 2019) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased the baggage fee.
According to media reports, the PIA has fixed Rs 5,000 charges for extra luggage amounting to more than 20 kilograms on domestic flights.
The new prices have come into effect from April 1.
The national airline is now charging Rs250/kg for baggage over 20kg. The previous charges were less than Rs100/kg. The PIA has almost doubled the baggage fees as as compared to other private airlines.
A PIA spokesperson said that the charges have been increased because of hike in fuel prices.
The government recently increased petrol prices by Rs 6 per litre.
The government's recent increase in prices of petroleum products hasn't set well with the masses who already are finding it hard to make ends meet with the current inflationary trend in the country.
Masses wanting some sort of relief are faced once again with a heavy toll on their already contracting pockets with dwindling resources and soaring prices.
