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PIA, private airlines suddenly hike fares for domestic flights

PIA, private airlines suddenly hike fares for domestic flights
June 20, 2019
KARACHI (92 news) – The Pakistan International Airlines and other private airlines have suddenly hiked their fares for their domestic passengers on Thursday. With the latest increase, the return ticket of Karachi to Islamabad bound flight is being sold more than Rupees 63,000. The Pakistan International Airlines is charging Rs31,540 for Karachi to Islamabad bound passengers and Karachi to Lahore bound passengers are being charged rs 31,000 for a one-way flight.
PIA doubles excess luggage fees on domestic flights
Earlier on April 7, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased excess luggage fees on its domestic flights as compared to private airlines. PIA has set charges of Rs5,000 on extra luggage amounting to more than 20 kilograms on domestic flights from April 1. The new increase means the airline is now charging Rs250/kg for baggage over 20kg. The previous charges were less than Rs100/kg. The new charges come as fuel costs surge, a PIA spokesperson said.