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Flydubai Pakistan flights suspension leaves passengers stranded as aircraft operations stop for Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar routes

Flydubai Suspends Flights to Three Major Pakistan Cities Until October

Focus PakistanMay 14, 2026

Flydubai Pakistan flights suspension has disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers. KARACHI: The Dubai-based low-cost carrier Flydubai has suspended all its operations to Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar until October 26 due to “operational issues”. Flights from Karachi are the only ones running currently. The airline Flydubai has assured that there won’t be any disruption ... Read more

Noor Airways Pakistan moves closer to launch with planned Airbus A320 domestic flight operations

New Airline Noor Airways Clears First Regulatory Hurdle in Pakistan

Focus PakistanMay 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The aviation industry of Pakistan is geared up to face yet another challenge as Noor Airways formally joins the competitive environment. Recently, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has received an application from Noor Airways requesting permission to obtain a license for operating in the field of Regular Public Transport (RPT). The RPT permit ... Read more

Singapore Airlines SQ22 operating the world's longest flight Singapore to New York covering 15349 kilometres over the North Pacific Ocean

World’s Longest Flight Singapore to New York: Singapore Airlines SQ22 Covers 15,349km in 19 Hours

Focus PakistanMay 10, 2026

SINGAPORE: People usually think that four hours is already long enough for an airline journey. For some people, six hours is tiring enough. But Singapore Airlines tells their passengers to sit down and relax for almost 19 hours straight in the plane since it’s the longest journey in the world from Singapore to New York. ... Read more

Jet fuel price increase Pakistan 2026 as government raises aircraft fuel to Rs441.66 per litre hitting airline operating costs

Govt Crushes Aviation Sector with Massive Rs53/Litre Jet Fuel Bombshell

Focus PakistanMay 10, 2026

KARACHI: The government of Pakistan dealt a severe economic shock to its aviation industry on Saturday by increasing the price of jet fuel by Rs53.11 per litre, causing the price of jet fuel to increase to Rs441.66 per litre. This news was verified by aviation officials who revealed that the government had increased the jet ... Read more

Starlink Wi-Fi Services in Flights offering passengers free 500Mbps internet inflight calls streaming and gaming across all routes globally

British Airways Unleashes Unlimited Wi-Fi at 30,000 Feet

Focus PakistanMay 9, 2026

Starlink Wi-Fi services have been made available on all aircraft operated by British Airways. This marks what the airline refers to as an historic moment in its engineering department. Alongside other airlines like Emirates, British Airways is among the few airlines that provide passengers with access to the internet and telephone voice calls while cruising ... Read more

Emirates Record Profit 2025 as Dubai-based airline posts $6.6 billion earnings despite Gulf airspace disruption

Emirates Stays World’s Most Profitable Airline With Record $6.6bn Profit Despite Gulf Disruption

Focus PakistanMay 7, 2026

Emirates Record Profit 2025 reached a historic high as the Dubai-based airline posted earnings of $6.6 billion. DUBAI: Emirates made record profits and earnings for 2025-26, retaining its position as the world’s most profitable airline despite the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf area in the closing weeks of its fiscal year.The Dubai-based airline announced ... Read more

FBR grants PIA privatization tax relief of Rs8.765 billion income tax exemption on default surcharge and penalties ahead of PIACL divestment to successful bidder

FBR Quietly Gave PIA Rs8.7 Billion in Tax Relief

Focus PakistanMay 7, 2026

Federal Board of Revenue has exempted PIACL from the payment of tax of Rs. 8.765 billion – in respect of default surcharge and penalty on PIACL’s present tax liability with the purpose of removing the biggest financial hurdle that stands before the privatization of the state airline. Official notification regarding the PIA privatization tax exemption ... Read more

Etihad fires Pakistanis with 48-hour exit order in UAE

Etihad Fires Dozens of Pakistanis in 48 Hours — What Triggered the Sudden Decision?

Focus PakistanMay 2, 2026

ABU DHABI: Etihad fires Pakistanis in a sudden move that has sent shockwaves across the expatriate community in the UAE, after 15 employees were dismissed and given just 48 hours to leave the country. The abrupt decision, carried out without standard corporate procedures, has raised serious concerns about job security and Pakistan’s standing in the ... Read more

Pakistan airspace ban on Indian flights causing longer routes and increased airline losses

Pakistan Airspace Ban Crushes Indian Airlines — $800M Lost, Routes Disrupted

Focus PakistanMay 1, 2026

Pakistan airspace ban on Indian flights has crossed the one-year mark, costing airlines nearly $800 million while forcing longer routes, higher fuel consumption, and rising ticket prices. KARACHI: The latest NOTAM issued by the PAA states that no flights coming from India, Indian airlines, and military aircrafts will be allowed to fly within the Pakistani ... Read more

Qantas Airbus A350 Project Sunrise cabin designed for the world’s longest non-stop flight from Sydney to London

Qantas Set to Launch World’s Longest Non-Stop Flight in 2027

Focus PakistanApril 27, 2026

Soon, the entire aviation industry will experience a massive revolution. Starting from the second quarter of 2027, the Australian national airline company, Qantas, will launch the world’s longest flight that would fly nonstop from the United Kingdom to Australia, covering a distance of over 9,000 miles within 22 hours. The program, titled Project Sunrise, will ... Read more

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