K2 Airways- A new airline set to start operation in Pakistan soon
K2 Airways- A new airline set to start operation in Pakistan soon!
K2 Airways intends to serve at numerous domestic destinations across Pakistan including Islamabad, Skardu, and Chitral.
The initial launch was expected in May 2019, however, the launch was delayed amid the pandemic.
K2 Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tariq Raja in a statement that they are committed to launching the airline operations in Pakistan at the earliest.
He shared remarks during a meeting with the Secretary Board of Investment (BOI) Pakistan, Fareena Mazhar, in Islamabad.
Secretary BOI Ms. @fareena_mazhar met with the delegation from K2 AIRWAYS UAE, headed by the CEO Mr. Tariq Raja. The delegation apprised the Secretary on the progress being made by them to begin their airline services in Pakistan, starting with northern areas of country.1/2 pic.twitter.com/ZQzusGkhGU
— Board of Investment, Pakistan (@investinpak) October 11, 2021
A specific launch date has not been given yet. The airline aims to start flight operations with tourism flights to Skardu and other hilly areas of Pakistan.
The new airline is to be based in Islamabad. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-origin start-up plans to operate air charter and cargo services followed by RPT operations domestically and internationally.
