PIA Launches Direct Lahore-Baku Flights from April 20

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced that it will commence direct flights from Lahore to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, starting April 20. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the national flag carrier on Sunday.

According to the spokesman, the airline will operate two flights per week on this route. The flights will leave every Sunday and Wednesday from Lahore. He said, “The move is aimed at strengthening tourism and trade relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.”

To promote the launch of this new international route, PIA organised a special event in Karachi. The event was held to honour travel agents and tour operators and to provide them with detailed information about the new service. The purpose was to spread awareness and promote the new Lahore-Baku route in the travel industry.

During the event, travel agents were briefed on important details such as the flight schedule, the services that will be provided on this route and the significance of Baku as a destination for both tourism and trade. The airline also shared its strategy for making the route successful.

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The PIA spokesman highlighted the importance of travel agents in ensuring that this new route becomes successful. He emphasised that their role in promoting the flights and informing travellers would be key to the route’s long-term sustainability.

With this new addition, PIA is aiming to increase international travel options for Pakistanis, especially those interested in visiting Azerbaijan. The airline is also looking to improve economic and cultural connections between the two countries through this initiative.

The direct air link between Lahore and Baku is expected to attract tourists, business travelers and help promote bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. PIA hopes this move will benefit both the aviation sector and the economy.