South Air launches Peshawar to Lahore flight with Governor Kundi
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attended the launch of a new South Air route connecting Peshawar and Lahore on Monday.
Inaugural flight departs from airport
The ceremony took place at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar. Governor Kundi boarded the inaugural flight which departed at 1:56pm for Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. This service provides a new domestic air option between the two cities. The event included South Air CEO Nishat Fatima and officials from the Ministry of Defence.
Governor outlines tourism and trade goals
Kundi stated his administration has begun work on a plan to move the province from terrorism to tourism. He noted that this initiative could also mean shifting from terrorism to trade because commerce is vital. The new flight reduces the travel time between the cities from ten hours by road to just one hour in the air. Kundi affirmed that South Air will support the objective of eliminating terrorism and promoting tourism in the region.
Future connectivity plans for other cities
The governor mentioned future plans to add connectivity with Quetta and Chitral to the network. He explained that having links with multiple cities like Lahore helps boost both trade and tourism significantly. The administration operates under governor's rule since October 11 following federal measures citing disengagement from counterterrorism efforts.
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