Quetta International Airport (QIAP) welcomed Airblue’s inaugural flight PA-503 from Lahore at 1525 hours today, marking the commencement of the airline’s flight connections between Quetta and Lahore. The occasion was marked by a ceremonial water cannon salute, a cake-cutting ceremony, and a warm welcome for arriving passengers.
The Airport Manager, accompanied by the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Airblue’s Director Operations, participated in the welcome ceremony. Airblue’s flight PA-501 from Islamabad subsequently arrived at 1545 hours.
Under the new schedule, Airblue will operate three weekly flights between Quetta and Lahore and two weekly flights between Quetta and Islamabad.
The introduction of these services will enhance air connectivity to and from Quetta, expand travel options for passengers, and facilitate greater convenience for people traveling between the provincial capital and the country’s major cities.
The Pakistan Airports Authority remains committed to facilitating airport operations and supporting improved air connectivity for the convenience of passengers.