PIA starts flight to Bangkok

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight operation to Bangkok from Karachi commenced on Saturday, an official of the national flag carrier said here.

He stated that the first flight PK 890 left for Bangkok from Jinnah International Airport Karachi early Saturday morning.

PIA will operate three weekly flights from Karachi to Bangkok, Thailand; this makes the total destinations on PIA's network to 50 (both international and domestic).

A simple ceremony was held at Jinnah International Airport Karachi where PIA senior officials greeted the passengers before departure of the flight for Bangkok, Thailand.

PIA will operate A320 aircraft for direct flights every Saturday, Monday, Thursday between Karachi and Bangkok with convenient connections from major cities of Pakistan, the official further pointed out.