ISLAMABAD: Lakson Group, one of Pakistan's leading business conglomerates and Air Arabia Group, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced their decision to form of a joint venture to launch "Fly Jinnah", Pakistan's new airline. The proposed JV will see the establishment of a low-cost passenger airline serving domestic and international routes from Pakistan.

"Fly Jinnah" will serve the strategic vision of Pakistan's travel and tourism sector and contribute to the country's economic growth and job creation, while providing Pakistanis with reliable and value for money air travel.

Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman of Lakson Group, said: "We are excited to partner with Air Arabia in launching Pakistan's new low-cost carrier. "Fly Jinnah" will serve Pakistan's travel and tourism sector and will play a constructive role in contributing to the nation's economic growth." He added: "This partnership also reflects our commitment to support the development of Pakistan's air transport sector while providing the citizens and visitors of the country with a new option of value for money air travel."

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: "We are delighted at Air Arabia Group to partner with Lakson Group on this joint venture to launch Pakistan's new low-cost carrier. We are confident that "Fly Jinnah" will add value to the air transport sector of Pakistan and directly contribute to the local economy through job creation and the development of travel and tourism sector."-PR

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