KARACHI: A low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines from Turkey, is all set to commence its operations next month in Pakistan.
The airline will start its flight operations from the commercial capital of Pakistan, Karachi to Turkey’s tourism hub, Istanbul from its first flight starting from March 28 this year.
According to reports, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a permit to Pegasus Airlines.
The new airline will not only facilitate businessmen and overseas Pakistanis but it will also pave the way towards increasing trade and tourism between the two countries in the future.
The Turkish low-cost carrier will operate four flights per week on the Karachi-Istanbul sector.
Pegasus Airlines will be the second Turkish carrier to have its presence in Pakistan after Turkish Airlines, which has been operating for several years.