PIA, Afghanistan’s Kam Air launch transit link via Islamabad
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier, and Afghanistan’s Kam Air have entered into an interline cooperation agreement, establishing a transit route via Islamabad to connect Afghan passengers with key destinations in the Middle East. “This interline cooperation between Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Afghanistan’s Kam Air establishes a streamlined transit route…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Afghanistan's Kam Air have joined forces to create a transit link via Islamabad, connecting Afghan passengers with major Middle Eastern destinations. This new interline cooperation allows travelers to book their entire journey with a single reservation, eliminating the need to purchase separate tickets for each leg of their trip.
Checked baggage will seamlessly transfer from Kabul to the connecting PIA flight at Islamabad International Airport, removing the inconvenience of collecting and rechecking luggage during transit. Moreover, Afghan travelers heading to Gulf destinations can avoid immigration clearance in Pakistan, as long as they remain airside throughout their journey.
The first route established under this agreement is Kabul-Islamabad-Dammam, providing a transit connection for Afghan passengers and workers traveling to eastern Saudi Arabia. The airlines aim to expand this arrangement in a subsequent phase to other high-demand destinations across the Gulf, such as Madinah, Muscat, and Al Ain, catering to religious pilgrims, workers, and business travelers.
According to Abdullah Hafeez Khan, PIA's spokesperson, this partnership not only enhances regional connectivity for Afghan travelers but also utilizes Islamabad as a strategic air transit hub for South and West Asia.
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