Pakistani flag airlines announces ticket fares rise for S. America, Britain destinations

Pakistan International Airlines ( PIA), the flag carrier in Pakistan, has announced rise in ticket fares for flights to London and South America destinations, local TV channel reported on Saturday.

According to a circular notice issued by PIA to all booking officers and travel agents, 8,000 rupees (about 133 U.S. dollars) has been increased on two-way ticket of economy class for Chicago while 12,000 rupees (about 200 U.S. dollars) on two-way ticket of the economy class for Toronto, the GEO TV reported.

A 5,000 rupee (about 83 U.S. dollars) rise has also been made on two-way ticket of economy class to different cities of Britain including London destinations from Pakistan's Islamabad and Lahore, it said.

PIA made the fares change due to rising fuel prices and the new fares would remain effective from May 16 to May 31, the report said.

Source: Xinhua