Airlines in Pakistan have increased fares on domestic and international routes amid a sharp rise in jet fuel prices and higher operational costs linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
Ticket prices have climbed significantly on major domestic routes, including Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore, where one-way fares have reached up to Rs. 40,000. Airlines have passed on rising fuel expenses through additional charges, with fuel costs reportedly doubling.
Passengers traveling on “chance seats” are facing even higher costs, with fares increasing by up to 150 percent. One-way tickets on such seats for routes between major cities are now exceeding Rs. 50,000.
International fares have also surged, with economy class tickets to destinations in the Middle East, Toronto, Paris and Manchester ranging between Rs. 300,000 and Rs. 700,000. While petrol and high-speed diesel prices have remained unchanged, the price of Jet A1 fuel has risen sharply without a formal announcement.
Official figures show Jet A1 prices increased by Rs. 84 per litre, or 21.65 percent, to Rs. 472 from Rs. 388 per litre from March 21. Since March 1, jet fuel prices have surged by nearly 150 percent from Rs. 190 per litre, significantly impacting airline operating costs.
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