Traders hail cut in PIA fares

The Business Community of Southern Punjab has hailed the decision of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to reduce its fares on domestic and major international flights, including Umra fares, with immediate effect to stabilise unrealistic hike in fares and to facilitate its valued customers. President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Fareed Mughis Sheikh said the PIA employees have ended their strike and came to negotiation table to resolve their issues.
On the other hand PIA management has cut the fares on both domestic and international routes up to 50 percent which is a landmark. PIA spokesperson Daniyal Gilani also confirmed the reduction in fare up to 50 percent. Fares on Karachi-Islamabad-Karachi and Karachi-Lahore-Karachi are now be starting at Rs 7,500 while return tickets for Umra would start from Rs 54,500 for passengers from Lahore/Islamabad and Rs 44,500 for passengers from Karachi.