Serene Air rejects reports regarding shutting down of its operations
Serene Air has
rejected reports circulating on social media that the private Pakistani airline
is shutting down, saying it is actively preparing to resume flight operations
with a new type of aircraft.
In an official statement, the airline said reports
claiming it had closed or planned a permanent cessation of operations were
“factually incorrect” and without basis.
Serene Air said it had already sourced aircraft for its
planned return to the skies, while necessary preparations for their induction
into the fleet were under way. The airline did not disclose the type or number
of aircraft being acquired.
The development comes as the airline undertakes a
broader cost-cutting and restructuring programme aimed at improving operational
efficiency and strengthening its financial position.
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As part of the restructuring, Serene Air said it was
identifying end-of-life assets and surplus facilities that were no longer
required. Such assets are being salvaged or disposed of where appropriate to
reduce costs and optimise available resources.
The airline also said it was considering an additional
investment, which, if secured, would strengthen its financial position and help
facilitate the settlement of outstanding liabilities.
Serene Air urged passengers and the public not to rely
on unverified reports circulating on social media, warning that inaccurate
information could create unnecessary confusion among customers and other
stakeholders.
The airline said it would provide updates on its
operations through its official communication channels and reserved the right
to take action against the dissemination of information it considers false,
misleading or defamatory.
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The statement comes amid heightened speculation over the airline’s
operational status, with Serene Air seeking to reassure the travelling public
that its current restructuring is aimed at preparing the carrier for a return
to service rather than shutting down permanently.