Another private airline set to launch commercial operations in Pakistan

Another private airline, Q-Airlines, is set to commence its commercial operations with domestic flights in Pakistan, Bol News reported.

The new airline, owned by Ramada Hotels Group, will commence its domestic operations with a fleet of three Airbus-320 aircraft. Bol News reported that the federal cabinet will give approval of the regular public transport (RPT) license for the airline on January 25.

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Following this, the private airline will commence its flight operations within next three-four months. In the first phase, Q-Airlines will operate flights between Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.

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After the RPT license, Q-Airlines will become fourth operational private airline in the country.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) officials said that the launch of a new private airline will generate many employment opportunities.

Subject to a successful first year, the carrier may also go on to operate international services.