PIA is resuming Faisalabad to Muscat route

[Muhammad Rafique]

After suspension of one year, PIA is resuming flight operation from Faisalabad to Muscat.

First flight will be operated on 20 September

[Abbas Ali]

Once-a-week Faisalabad to Muscat Airbus A320 flight PK165 starting from September 20.



Apparently, PIA operated it's last flights PK165 from Faisalabad to Muscat & PK166 from Muscat to Faisalabad using Airbus A320 on November 7, 2023.

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/PIA165
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/PIA166

Abbas

[Karachi Aviator]

Once a week Faislabad-Madina earlier on and now one weekly Faislabad-Muscat. Two main cities in the ME and PIA's same old one weekly flight approach.

Also, many passengers can get cheaper tickets from LHE so they opt for a 2 hour ride to lahore rather than flying directly from stations like Faislabad and Sialkot.

[Amaad Lone]

Pakistan should have four major international airports.

Karachi to serve the Southern part of Pakistan.

Lahore to serve Faisalabad, and surrounding towns of Lahore

Multan to serve south Punjab

Islamabad to serve Peshawar, Sialkot and surrounding areas.

Nobody has two major international airports within a distance of two hours of driving.

Boston serves as major hub serving all of New England. Chicago serves the Midwest. Atlanta and Miami , Dallas serve the South.

There is a system. Why would anyone fly once a week Faisalabad to Muscat when they can fly daily on Fly Dubai.

No wonder PIA is bankrupt its incompetent marketing staff.

[Abbas Ali]

From October 2, PIA starting once-a-week flight every Wednesday between Faisalabad and Muscat with Airbus A320.

Flight schedule:

Route: Faisalabad to Muscat
Flight Number: PK165
Days of Operation: Wednesday
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320
Departure from Faisalabad: 11:20 AM
Arrival in Muscat: 1:15 PM
Flight Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Route: Muscat to Faisalabad
Flight Number: PK166
Days of Operation: Wednesday
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320
Departure from Muscat: 2:30 PM
Arrival in Faisalabad: 6:05 PM
Flight Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes

Abbas

[Karachi Aviator]

Weren't these flights supposed to start on 20th September?

[Abbas Ali]

October 2, PIA Faisalabad to Muscat flight PK165 not operated/cancelled.

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/pk165

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Oman authorities have not allowed PIA to operate flights between Faisalabad and Muscat.



Abbas