South Air Launches New Peshawar-Lahore Domestic Flight Service

South Air has officially launched a new domestic flight service connecting Peshawar and Lahore, offering travellers an additional air travel option between the two major cities. The airline operated its inaugural flight from Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar at 1:56 p.m. on Monday, with the aircraft touching down at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore at 2:30 p.m.

The first flight carried Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. South Air hosted a launch ceremony at the domestic departure lounge of Bacha Khan International Airport, attended by the airline's chief executive officer, a joint secretary of the Ministry of Defence, members of the provincial assembly, senior government officials, airport management representatives and members of the business community.

Speaking at the ceremony, South Air's CEO highlighted the airline's initiative in introducing the new route, while Governor Kundi welcomed the launch of the service. In Lahore, Senior Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Minister for Minorities Ramesh Kumar and Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare Khawaja Salman Rafique received the governor and the inaugural flight, along with airport officials.

The new service adds another route to the domestic network operated through Pakistan Airports Authority airports, giving passengers a further option for travel between Peshawar and Lahore. The addition reflects continued expansion of domestic air connectivity in Pakistan, although the airline did not disclose details on flight frequency, aircraft type or fares.

South Air's entry on the Peshawar-Lahore sector is expected to increase competition among carriers serving the route and could give business and leisure travellers more choice. Further details on the schedule and booking availability are expected to be announced by the airline in the coming days.