Newly launched South Air to start flights between Karachi and Multan
Pakistan’s aviation landscape
expanded on Monday with the launch of South
Air, a new domestic carrier aimed at improving connectivity between major
cities and underserved regions across the country.
The inaugural ceremony in Multan was
attended by executives, parliamentarians, business leaders, and civil society
representatives. Chairman
Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called the launch a historic milestone,
noting that the airline would help bridge long-standing travel gaps in South
Punjab, interior Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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“The new air links will spur local development, enhance access to essential services, and strengthen national cohesion,” Gilani said. He highlighted his personal connection to Multan and urged South Air to maintain affordable fares to make air travel accessible for all Pakistanis.
South Air’s first commercial flight
will operate from Karachi to Multan, with plans to expand its network to
additional regional destinations. The airline positions itself as a
next-generation domestic carrier, targeting students, families, entrepreneurs,
and workers who currently face limited travel options.
Senator Sana Jamali suggested
inviting members of both houses of Parliament to visit South Air’s facilities,
providing stakeholders with first-hand insight into the airline’s operations.
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South Air emphasizes using modern digital platforms and a professional aviation team to offer safe, efficient, and affordable services. “We are not just launching flights — we are launching possibilities for people across Pakistan,” the airline said, underlining its mission to connect smaller towns and remote regions to the country’s major economic hubs.
Officials expressed optimism that
the airline would stimulate economic activity, ease mobility challenges, and
create new opportunities for smaller cities while enhancing national
connectivity.
Source: Gulf News