‘Fly Jinnah:’ Air Arabia and Pakistani group to start new low-cost airline

‘Fly Jinnah:’ Air Arabia and Pakistani group to start new low-cost airline

Sharjah-based carrier Air Arabia announced on Friday that in collaboration with Pakistan's Lakson Group, they would start a low-cost airline called "Fly Jinnah." The new budget airline will serve domestic and international routes from Pakistan, a statement issued by Air Arabia. Air Arabia and Lakson Group said in a statement that the new airline will benefit Pakistan's travel and tourism sector, as well as contribute to the country's economic growth and job creation. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said that "Fly Jinnah” will initially be based in Karachi, serve many domestic routes through Pakistan, and then expand the network to international routes. Air Arabia chief said "Fly Jinnah" will adhere to a low-cost business model and provide a solid customer base and value-added products. "We are delighted at Air Arabia Group to partner with Lakson Group on this joint venture to launch Pakistan’s new budget airline. We are confident that the new budget carrier will add value to the air transport sector of Pakistan and directly contribute to the local economy through job creation and the development tourism sector,” Al Thani said. Air Arabia Chairman further said that we thank the Lakson Group and the