PIA Faces Turbulence: Rising Fuel Costs Amid Gulf Crisis

Pakistan International Airlines faces financial challenges as fuel costs surge 34% due to the Gulf crisis. Consequently, PIA increases the fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and international ones by up to $100. In the past 12 days, 165 flights have been canceled, further complicating the situation.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is grappling with escalating fuel costs, which have surged by 34% amid the ongoing Gulf crisis.

In response, PIA has decided to add a $20 fuel surcharge on domestic flights and up to $100 on international flights. This financial burden is likely to impact both operations and consumers.

Compounding the issue, 165 flights have been canceled over the last 12 days, leaving passengers stranded and complicating recovery efforts for the airline.

(With inputs from agencies.)