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Karachi, Pakistan; November 14, 2022: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC), offers new opportunities for experienced pilots and young talents to join the airline, as part of its recruitment drive to fulfill the requirement of its operational workforce. New inflight operations positions such as A320 Captain, A320 Senior First Officer – Fast Track Command, Non-Type Rated Captain, and cabin crew are now opened.

Interested applicants can learn more about the requirements for each position on Fly Jinnah’s career page (https://flyjinnah.com/careers). Candidates will need to first create an account and submit their application which will then be reviewed and shortlisted by HR experts. Shortlisted candidates will then receive an invitation to attend an assessment, followed by ground training for those who were successfully selected. Fly Jinnah is consistently seeking to hire and welcome the most highly qualified candidates in the industry who reflect the young and modern spirit of the airline.

Fly Jinnah launched its commercial operations on November 1^st, 2022, and currently operates domestic flights across five destinations in Pakistan including, Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta. The airline operates a modern fleet that consists of three Airbus A320 aircraft and serving the Pakistani market with domestic destinations for the first year then it will expand its route network internationally.

Karachi, Pakistan; October 31, 2022: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC), today held the inaugural ceremony of its first flight to Islamabad, marking the start of the airline’s operations. The ceremony took place at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Karachi Airport Hotel prior the departure of the inaugural flight which included delegates and members of the media.

The inaugural ceremony, which also included a press conference prior to departure, was attended by members of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), along with senior leaders of Lakson Group, Air Arabia Group, Jinnah Airport, members of the press and other delegates.

Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman of Fly Jinnah, said: “Today’s milestone marks the beginning of Fly Jinnah’s operations, a new airline serving Pakistanis and contributing to the nation’s aviation infrastructure with the latest innovation and technology. We are confident that Fly Jinnah will offer its customers a convenient air travel option backed up with a value-driven product and services. We look forward to working closely with our partners to effectively cater to the needs of the Pakistani market and to contribute to the growth of the travel and tourism sector of Pakistan”. 

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “Today marks a special occasion as Fly Jinnah takes off to the skies. This step reflects the carrier’s strategic commitment to offer a reliable and value for money air travel to its customer base in Pakistan. We are excited to mark the start of Fly Jinnah’s operations with four domestic routes and remain eager to further expand our network and services. We thank our partners and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority for their support, and we look forward to welcoming customers on board our flights”.

Upon the arrival of the inaugural flight at Islamabad Airport, the aircraft was received with the traditional water cannon salute.

Fly Jinnah now operates direct daily flights from Karachi to Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. In addition to that, the airline operates direct flights four times weekly between Karachi and Quetta. Customers can book their flights by visiting Fly Jinnah’s website (www.flyjinnah.com), by calling the call center (021-3565096) or through travel agencies.

Earlier this month, the airline has received its Air Operator Certificate and Air Operating License from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) allowing Fly Jinnah to start its domestic operations.

Fleet and configuration

Fly Jinnah is starting its operations with a fleet that is comprised of three Airbus A320-200 aircraft, the most modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft in the world. The aircraft is configured with 174 seats and therefore providing added comfort with one of the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin. The aircraft is also equipped with “SkyTime”, a free in-flight streaming service that allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices. Customers can also enjoy a variety of snacks, sandwiches, hot meals, and beverages from its on-board “SkyCafe” menu at affordable prices.

Business Model

Lakson Group and Air Arabia Group announced their decision to form a JV airline in Pakistan in September 2021, with Karachi as its hub. ‘Fly Jinnah’ follows Air Arabia’s successful low-cost business model, in which the carrier operates short to medium haul flights focusing on its customer base with a reliable operation and value-driven product.

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Karachi, Pakistan; October 21, 2022: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC), today announced the launch of its commercial flights starting 1^st November 2022. The launch destinations network will include four domestic routes connecting Karachi to Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar. The carrier will operate its inaugural flight from Karachi to Islamabad on 31^st October 2022 that will mark the launch of the airline’s commercial operation.

Flights are now open for sale and customers can book their tickets by visiting Fly Jinnah’s website (www.flyjinnah.com), by calling the call center 021-111-0000(35) or through travel agencies.

Commercial Schedule:

Schedule to Islamabad International Airport, effective November 1^st, 2022 (all times local):

Schedule to Lahore International Airport, effective November 1^st, 2022 (all times local):

Schedule to Peshawar International Airport, effective November 1^st, 2022 (all times local):

Schedule to Quetta International Airport, effective November 2^nd, 2022 (all times local):

Fly Jinnah will start its operations with a fleet of three Airbus A320-200 aircraft, providing added comfort with one of the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin. The aircraft is also equipped with “SkyTime”, a free in-flight streaming service that will allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices.

Karachi, Pakistan; October 11 2022: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC), today announced that it has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operating License (AOL), which will allow the airline to start operating from Karachi International Airport as the country’s fifth private carrier.

Securing the AOC and AOL confirms that Fly Jinnah has met all the professional capabilities, adheres to all safety regulations, and has proven safe and secure to operate as a passenger and cargo airline following the completion of a rigorous inspections by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) in which Fly Jinnah was in full compliance with all technical and operational requirements set by PCAA. Fly Jinnah will continue to coordinate closely with the Civil Aviation Authority to determine the date for launching the airline operations.

Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman of Fly Jinnah, said:” We are proud to achieve the first milestone in building Fly Jinnah’s history. A lot of hard work has been put into achieving this outcome, thanks to our partners at Arabia Group, all the airline staff, and the various divisions for ensuring all PCAA regulatory safety standards and requirements are met. We look forward to launching Fly Jinnah’s operations, serving the strategic vision of Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector, and contributing to the country’s economic growth and job creation, while also providing Pakistanis with reliable and value for money air travel”.

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “Today marks the start of a new chapter in Fly Jinnah’s young journey. This milestone reflects our commitment of maintaining the highest possible safety standards across the airline operations while providing the highest value to all our customers. We thank the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority for their support throughout the entire process of obtaining the AOC and we are confident that “Fly Jinnah” will add significant value to the air transport sector of Pakistan. We look forward to welcoming our first customer on board fly Jinnah soon”.

To obtain the Airline Operating Certificate from the regulatory authority, the airline had to demonstrate the fully trained and qualified personnel, infrastructure, systems, processes, and procedures in place to ensure the safety of the public and its employees both on the ground and in the air.

Fly Jinnah has been assigned the provisional Designator Code 9P by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The carrier will start its operations with a fleet that comprises of three Airbus A320 aircraft. All aircraft cabin interiors will be fitted with world-class comfort seats, offering one of the industry’s most spacious economy cabin seat pitches.

The carrier will be based in Karachi, the country’s largest city with the aim to serve Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector while contributing to the country’s economy. Fly Jinnah will initially start serving a range of domestic routes across Pakistan for the first year then it will expand its route network to include international destinations.

Lakson Group and Air Arabia Group announced their decision to form a JV airline in Pakistan in September 2021. ‘Fly Jinnah’ will follow Air Arabia’s successful low-cost business model and provide its customer base with a reliable operation and value-driven product.

Karachi, Pakistan; May 16, 2022: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier today announced the graduation of its first batch as cabin crew in their brand-new uniform, who successfully completed their technical and customer experience training.

The first batch of Fly Jinnah consisted of 13 cabin crew members who graduated after the completion of an extensive initial and practical course and training which was delivered by cabin crew instructors and learning and development professionals.

Fly Jinnah is currently in an advanced stage in training more cabin crew batches to support the launch of the airline’s operations.

Karachi, Pakistan; March 9, 2022: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier, today announced the reveal of its visual brand identity.

‘Fly Jinnah’s’ visual brand identity, with its brand name abbreviation ‘FJ’, has adopted the vibrant red as its main colour to reflect the young and modern spirit of the airline while the logo and brand identity consisting of its unique font and round shaped symbol reflects motion and continuity. Its brand values are Ambition – offering customers true value and connecting communities across the globe; Sincerity – honesty and willingness to achieve and grow while striving to improve; and Inventiveness – crafting creative solutions while remaining focused, practical, and efficient. Inspired by the logo and the brand ethos, ‘Fly Jinnah’s’ aircraft livery reflects a modern airline that is aspiring, energetic, and constantly on the move.

‘Fly Jinnah’, incorporated in Pakistan as an entity that is majority owned by Pakistani citizens who are also sponsors of one of Pakistan’s leading and most diversified business conglomerates, the Lakson Group, is the fourth private national airline of Pakistan, established to contribute to the growth of the nation’s economy by creating new jobs and supporting core sectors such as tourism and hospitality.

Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman of Fly Jinnah, said: “The reveal of ‘Fly Jinnah’s’ visual identity was chosen carefully to reflect the evolution and progression of aviation needs in Pakistan. ‘Fly Jinnah’ will not only serve Pakistan’s aviation industry, but it also aims to contribute to the country’s infrastructure, tourism, business travel and the creation of new jobs. Fly Jinnah will be a catalyst to the country’s economic growth.”

He added: "We are proud to have Air Arabia Group, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, as our minority partners in this venture, and are confident of the quality of services that our customers will receive. Air Arabia Group’s partnership will support us in fulfilling this vision by sharing the knowledge and expertise of one of the leading and globally recognised low-cost airline operators. Developing and upskilling local human resource in the field of aviation is a key objective of our partnership with the Air Arabia Group.”

‘Fly Jinnah’ is in the process of obtaining its local air operator’s certificate (AOC), which once completed, will allow the airline to be granted the right to operate flights. The carrier will initially be based in Karachi serving a range of domestic routes across Pakistan and then expanding its route network internationally.

Lakhani concluded: “The aviation industry is an economic engine and a crucial sector for sustainable development. Investment in aviation also provides significant social benefits by providing our citizens with a reliable access to air transport that improves quality of life. We are excited to provide increased frequencies on domestic services and create more direct flight services between Pakistani cities and the world. ‘Fly Jinnah,’ as a private Pakistani airline, is established to fulfil this purpose while realising the potential that currently exists in developing Pakistan’s air transport sector.”

Air transport supports over 30 million jobs and USD 684 billion in GDP in Asia and Pacific alone. Countries in Asia and Subcontinent are focusing on aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, supporting domestic and international connectivity, while contributing immensely to local employment

Joint ventures in aviation have proven to be successful globally and are increasingly commonplace. A typical JV model is for a parent airline group to have a minority share while local owners hold a majority share, marrying together local knowledge and world-class aviation expertise. Almost all countries in the world follow the same policy of FDI in aviation that would permit up to 49% foreign ownership. JVs provide significant social benefit to human capital through knowledge transfer and the development of local talents, by bringing in international experience, know-how, and training standards, into the local market.

Lakson Group and Air Arabia Group announced their decision to form a JV airline in Pakistan in September 2021. ‘Fly Jinnah’ will follow the low-cost business model and provide its customer base with a reliable operation and value-driven product. More details about the launch date, fleet, and destination network will be announced in due course