PIA Airbus To Skardu
- 9 years ago
In an attempt to promote tourism in country's scenic northern region, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has included an A320 plane on its route to Skardu, the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan region, said a press release issued by the airlines.
The A320 jet departed for its inaugural flight to Skardu from Islamabad airport.
"The flight carrying over 100 passengers departed from Islamabad and landed at Skardu Airport", the press release said.
The plane carried PIA's retro livery from the 1960s, a part of its 60th anniversary celebrations this year.Previously smaller aircraft such as Fokkers, ATRs and B737s linked Islamabad with Skardu.
A ceremony was held at Skardu airport which was attended by Skardu residents to welcome the new A320 service.
According to the press release, the A320 has a much larger seating capacity and would cater to the needs of not only local population but also of tourists.
The scenic natural beauty and views of some of the world’s highest peaks attract many tourists to Skardu.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation Shujaat Azeem, who was also among the passengers, remarked, "This will further facilitate tourism and economic improvement of the region towards realising the vision of the present government."
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The A320 jet departed for its inaugural flight to Skardu from Islamabad airport.
"The flight carrying over 100 passengers departed from Islamabad and landed at Skardu Airport", the press release said.
The plane carried PIA's retro livery from the 1960s, a part of its 60th anniversary celebrations this year.Previously smaller aircraft such as Fokkers, ATRs and B737s linked Islamabad with Skardu.
A ceremony was held at Skardu airport which was attended by Skardu residents to welcome the new A320 service.
According to the press release, the A320 has a much larger seating capacity and would cater to the needs of not only local population but also of tourists.
The scenic natural beauty and views of some of the world’s highest peaks attract many tourists to Skardu.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation Shujaat Azeem, who was also among the passengers, remarked, "This will further facilitate tourism and economic improvement of the region towards realising the vision of the present government."
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