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Salalah Airport welcomes first PIA direct flight

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By A Staff Reporter


Muscat - Salalah Airport welcomed last week received the first direct Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. The twice-weekly service will be operated by Airbus A320, which accommodates 150 passenger in economy class and eight passengers in first class.


Salim bin Awadh al Yafei, GM, Salalah Airport, said, “We are pleased to welcome the first direct flight connecting Salalah with Lahore in Pakistan. This step enhances the presence of the airport internationally, and makes travel convenient for the 70,000 Pakistani residents in Salalah. Additionally, it contributes in boosting tourism sector in the area by providing direct access to Salalah for visitors from Pakistan without the need to stop at Muscat.”


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