The PIA ticket for a Lahore to Karachi used to cost Rs14,000 but now the fare has been raised to Rs31,000.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 28th May, 2019) The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased fares of flight from Karachi to Lahore by more than 100 per cent.
The PIA ticket for a Lahore to Karachi used to cost Rs14,000 but now the fare has been raised to Rs31,000.
The passengers have raised concerns over the increase in fare.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Railways on Tuesday announced to run five special trains on Eidul Fitr while 50 percent reduction in fares would also be offered in all trains and classes on advance reservation for first day of Eid.
Earlier in April, the PIA had 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.
