Great News! PIA Announces Significant Reduction in Umrah Pilgrims' Airfares
PIA has announced a big reduction in airfares for Umrah pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. A PIA spokesperson said that pilgrims flying from various cities in Pakistan to Medina will get discounted fares.
For round-trip flights from Karachi to Medina, the fare is now Rs76,000 excluding taxes. From Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, and Sialkot to Medina, the fare is Rs86,000 for a round-trip.
This is a Rs34,000 decrease from the previous fare of Rs120,000. The spokesperson confirmed that these discounted fares are effective immediately and will be available until July 15.
Earlier this year, PIA also offered similar discounts for Saudi residents, work visa holders, and Umrah pilgrims to make travel more affordable during specific times.
PIA reported significant revenue growth, reaching Rs186 billion from January to September 2023. Despite facing challenges, including a Rs75 billion loss during this period, the airline showed improvement compared to the previous year.
The ongoing operation to transport Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia under the government scheme has been smooth, with many pilgrims already arriving in Madinah and Makkah.
