Pakistan's Fly Jinnah expands flight operations to Bahrain
The low-cost carrier will initially operate twice a week on the new route
Karachi: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has successfully launched its new non-stop flights between Islamabad and Bahrain with effect from June 13.
The new route will initially start with a frequency of two weekly flights.
Commenting on the airline’s fourth international route, Fly Jinnah’s spokesperson said: “We are pleased to announce the launch of our third international route from Islamabad to Bahrain, following the successful launch of our international flights linking Islamabad and Lahore to Sharjah, as well as Islamabad to Muscat, Oman. This strategic expansion underscores our dedication to offering our valued customer new options for affordable and value driven air travel domestically and internationally.”
Five major cities
Fly Jinnah remains steadfast in offering convenient and affordable service to its passengers. With its modern fleet of five Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline serves five major cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta. This new route adds to Fly Jinnah's growing list of international destinations, complementing the existing flight route to Sharjah, UAE.
In addition to the extra comfort provided by the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin, the carrier offers affordable and value-driven travel experiences through “SkyCafe” onboard menu where passengers can enjoy a wide variety of delicacies between snacks, sandwiches, and meals at affordable prices.
The aircraft is also equipped with “SkyTime”, a free in-flight streaming service that allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices.
Customers can now book their flights by visiting Fly Jinnah’s website (www.flyjinnah.com), by calling the call centre (111-000-035) or through travel agencies.
Official ceremony
In celebration of the launch, a welcome ceremony was held at Bahrain International Airport for passengers on the inaugural flight to Islamabad. Representatives from Bahrain Airport Company and officials from Fly Jinnah attended the event.
“This move is set to boost connectivity between Bahrain and Pakistan, providing passengers with more travel options and increasing the number of flights from Bahrain International Airport to Pakistan to 37 weekly flights,” airport authorities said in a statement. Fly Jinnah operates a modern fleet of five Airbus A320 aircraft.
The airline announced the launch of its first international service, connecting Sharjah with Lahore, in March this year. The new service connects both cities with daily non-stop flights.
Joint venture
Fly Jinnah, a joint venture between Lakson Group of Pakistan and Sharjah’s Air Arabia Group, received permits to operate on international routes in October last year. Plans are in place to launch direct operations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkiye, and the UAE.
Established in October 2022, Fly Jinnah has successfully operated domestically over the past year, connecting five major cities in Pakistan - Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta.