A top diplomat said on Friday that Pakistan and the UAE have reached an agreement to expand flight operations and now Pakistan’s AirSial and Hungry’s Wizz Air will operate flights between Pakistani cities and Abu Dhabi.
According to Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE, the development is a testament to the “strong and enduring partnership” between Pakistan and the UAE. It reinforces the two countries’ shared commitment to enhancing connectivity, trade and people-to-people ties.
Tirmizi said, “As part of this initiative, Pakistan’s private airline, AirSial, will soon commence operations from three major Pakistani cities to Abu Dhabi, further strengthening our aviation sector and providing greater travel convenience for our citizens and business communities.”
“Additionally, Wizz Air will begin flights between Abu Dhabi and two Pakistani cities, offering more affordable and accessible travel options.”
He said the expansion would significantly benefit travelers, boost trade, tourism and economic exchanges, and deepen Pakistan’s strategic partnership with the UAE.
“With millions of Pakistanis living and working in the UAE, this agreement reflects our continued efforts to facilitate mobility and strengthen socio-economic ties between the two nations,” Tirmizi said.
“We appreciate the support of UAE authorities in finalizing this agreement and look forward to welcoming more business, tourism, and investment opportunities as a result of these enhanced air links.”
AirSial is a Pakistani private airline based in Sialkot while Wizz Air, stylized as W!ZZ, is a Hungarian ultra low-cost carrier group headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey.