Pakistan’s aviation sector expanded on Monday with the formal launch of South Air, a new domestic airline that aims to improve regional connectivity and offer more accessible travel options across the country.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called the launch a “historic step,” saying the airline will help link smaller and underserved cities in South Punjab, interior Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said stronger air links would support local development, improve access to services and contribute to national cohesion. South Air’s first flight will operate from Karachi to Multan, with plans to add more destinations as the airline grows.
Gilani noted his long personal association with Multan and said the new carrier would boost confidence in the region’s economic and cultural potential.
He urged the airline’s management to keep fares affordable so that people from all income groups can benefit, adding that even lawmakers often struggle with high ticket prices.
Executives from South Air, legislators and business leaders attended the ceremony, where officials expressed optimism that the airline would stimulate economic activity and offer travelers more convenient domestic options.
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