Fly Jinnah, Air Arabia JV’s first international flight lands in Sharjah from Islamabad

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Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, marked its first international flight from Islamabad to Sharjah on February 17. The airline which is based in Pakistan,  is a joint venture between the Lakson group and UAE-based Air Arabia Group.

Pakistan-based Fly Jinnah embarked on its first international flight over the weekend after a year of domestic operations.

A Fly Jinnah spokesperson said, “Today marks a significant milestone for Fly Jinnah as we inaugurate our first international flight after a successful year of domestic operations. Sharjah’s location serves as a perfect gateway to the UAE with its proximity to the rest of the country. This step also reflects our unwavering commitment to providing our passengers with more travel options as we look forward to expanding our network to more exciting destinations.”

The airline was welcomed at Sharjah Airport with a water-cannon salute to mark the milestone journey.

We touched down at Sharjah on our first international flight and were welcomed with a water cannon salute!

ہم نے اسلام آباد سے شارجہ اپنی پہلی بین الاقوامی فلائٹ پر لینڈنگ کی جہاں ہمارا استقبال واٹر کینن سلیوٹ سے کیا گیا- #FlyJinnah #Sharjah #Islamabad #NewDestination pic.twitter.com/gcHXg3o7J7

— flyjinnah (@flyjinnah) February 18, 2024

Fly Jinnah’s new international route

The airline plans to operate two daily roundtrips on the new route.

The new service will offer non-stop double daily flights between Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and Sharjah.

Established just over 15 months ago in October 2022, Fly Jinnah currently operates domestic flights in Pakistan covering Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta.

The airline announced the addition of two new Airbus A320 aircraft to its existing fleet as it launched the international flights to the UAE. Fly Jinnah now has a fleet of five aircrafts, enhancing the airline’s capacity to cater to the increasing demand for affordable air travel.

The airline boasts “the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin” along with offering 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.

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