Alvir Airways to promote tourism in Pakistan

Dubai - It will be the fourth airline in the country's private sector after Airblue, SereneAir and AirSial.

Another airline in Pakistan's private sector will start its domestic operations soon to promote tourism in the country, Khaleej Times has learnt.

Alvir Airways will be the fourth airline in the private sector after Airblue, SereneAir and AirSial, after it secured a tourism promotion and regional integration (TPRI) licence for a five-year period until June 2026.

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“The licence has been issued in line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to promote tourism and regional connectivity,” according to a statement issued by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

Introducing Embraer fleet

Aviation sources said the airline will begin its domestic operations with two Embraer aircraft. It will operate flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to three destinations — namely Gwadar, Skardu and Turbat — to promote tourism activities in the country.

"The start-up airline is expected to launch its operations as soon as it finalises a deal to acquire two Embraer aircraft — E145 and E195 — on lease this month," according to sources.