Role of Karachi in Emirates' beginning
Emirates Airline, now one of the
world’s most successful carriers, owes a significant part of its early success
to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the city of Karachi.
The airline's story began on October
25, 1985, when its inaugural flight, operated by a PIA Airbus A300, flew from
Dubai to Karachi. This historic flight marked the beginning of what would
become a remarkable rise in the aviation industry, with Emirates utilizing
PIA’s aircraft and crew as a stepping stone.
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In honor of its origins, Emirates
adopted the call sign "EK," using the "E" from Emirates and
the "K" from Karachi. This call sign, still in use today, serves as a
tribute to the airline's beginnings and the crucial role Karachi and PIA played
in its early development.
Though Emirates is now recognized as
one of the leading airlines globally, its roots in Karachi and the partnership
with PIA remain an integral part of its history.
Source: Express Tribune