Committee formed to review air service agreements

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has constituted a three-member committee to review air service agreements between Pakistan and other countries where consultations will be held with the national flag-carrier and private airlines.

In a letter issued by Cabinet Secretariat, it was said the first meeting of the working group for reviewing the agreements will be held on January 20 (Wednesday) at 9:30 am in the office of Senior Joint Secretary of Aviation Division in Islamabad.

The members of the committee include the PIA chief commercial officer (CCO), director air transport and senior joint secretary of the Aviation Division.

It will deliberate upon the expansion of flight operations of the national flag-carrier to foreign countries, as well as regarding its frequency and routes.

The review process will also cover the matters related to agreements and memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with other countries besides holding consultation for the requirements of the necessary amendment.

The agenda of the working group’s meeting also includes reviewing air traffic rights in light of the agreements with foreign countries.

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