Just days after receiving its air operator’s certificate and operating license, Fly Jinnah has confirmed its initial domestic network and rolled out its launch plans. Starting 1 November, the airline will commence scheduled passenger services from its Karachi base to each of Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Islamabad.

The startup, a joint venture between the Lakson Group and Air Arabia (G9, Sharjah), is using three A320-200s sourced from Air Arabia. According to a statement issued by Fly Jinnah, twice-daily flights between Karachi and Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, and daily flights between Karachi and Peshawar will commence on 1 November, while four times a week roundtrip flights between Karachi and Quetta will start on 2 November.

Fly Jinnah will battle for market share with multiple Pakistan-based active scheduled passenger carriers, including PIA – Pakistan International Airlines, AirBlue, AirSial, and Serene Air. The module also reveals a further 10 prospective passenger airlines are classed as still in the startup stage.