On Friday, Pakistan’s Lakson Group and Air Arabia, a Middle Eastern budget carrier, announced the start of a low-cost airline servicing domestic and international routes from Pakistan.
The new carrier, Fly Jinnah, will be a joint venture between the two, according to a statement, and will follow the low-cost model used by Air Arabia.
According to the statement, the new airline will benefit Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry, as well as contribute to the country’s economic growth and job creation.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed Air Arabia to Pakistan and wished the group luck in establishing the new airline.
“My government is committed to attracting investment in Pakistan’s thriving travel and tourism sector, which offers enormous opportunities,” he wrote.
“I welcome airarabiagroup to Pakistan and wish them success in their partnership with local investors to establish FLY JINNAH, a new Pakistani airline. My government is dedicated to attracting investment in Pakistan’s burgeoning travel and tourism sector, which provides numerous opportunities “He stated
