Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was established on October 23, 1946, and nationalized in 1955, with a fleet of 36 active aircraft and a total of 98. The airline was a pioneer in several aviation advancements and offers a range of services, including in-flight amenities and dedicated operations for Hajj and Umrah. PIA faces significant financial challenges, as evidenced by substantial losses over past years, and has proposed improvements to enhance efficiency and service.

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2. PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
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3. Introduction:
• HQ in Karachi
• Launched on 23rd October, 1946; Orient Airways
• Nationalized on 10th January 1955, Pakistan International Airways
• Shares Distribution (2016):
• 84% Government
• 16% Private
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4. History:
• Among leading Airlines in 60s & 70s.
• 1st and the only Muslim owned airline in the British Rule
• Helped establish over 50 airlines.
• Qatar Airway
• Singapore Airlines
• philippine Airlines
• Air Malta
• Emirates
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5. History:
• 1st Airline in world to:
• Show In-Flight Movies on International routes
• Introduce Air Safari in Jet aircraft
• Induct Boeing 777, world’s longest commercial Airline
• (Non-Communist) To fly to People’s Republic of China.
• 1st Asian Airliner to:
• Induct Boeing 737-300
• Operate Jet Aircraft
• Introduce Auto-ticketing
• Fly to Oslo, Norway
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6. Fleet Size
Total Aircrafts: 98
Retired: 60
Present Fleet: 36
Future Fleet: 2
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7. Fleet Information:
• 3x Airbus A310
• 11x Airbus A320
• 12x Boeing 777
• 10x ATR 42/72
• 1x Airbus A330 (Premier)
• On Orders:
• 2x Airbus A320
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Average Life
11.9 Years

8. Destinations:
• As per September 2016 Statistics:
• 22 Domestic Destinations
• 28 International Destinations
• Asia
• Middle East
• Europe
• North America
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11. Subsidiaries:
• PIA Investments Limited
• Roosevelt Hotel, Manhattan (USA)
• Scribe Hotel, Paris (France)
• Skyrooms (Pvt) Limited, Karachi (Pakistan)
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12. Services:
• PIAAir Safari
• PIA SpeedEx
• PIA Premier
• PIA Hajj and Umrah Operations
• In-flight magazine, Humsafar
• PIAAward Plus+
• PIA Catering
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13. Employees to Aircraft Ratio:
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Aircrafts: 38
Employees: 15,000
E-to-A Ratio: 394.73
Aircrafts: 107
Employees: 24,350
E-to-A Ratio: 227.57
Aircrafts: 254
Employees: 56,725
E-to-A Ratio: 223.32
Aircrafts: 190
Employees: 24,000
E-to-A Ratio: 126.3
Aircrafts: 125
Employees: 20,000
E-to-A Ratio: 160
Aircrafts: 107
Employees: 20,956
E-to-A Ratio: 195.85

14. Revenue/Loss Over the Years (in billions)
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Employees 19263 18282 18149 18036 17944 18019 18014 17439 16604 16000 15000
Loss 4412 12763 13399 36139 5822 20785 26767 33844 44322 32222 45052
Revenue 64074 70587 70481 88863 94564 107532 116551 97438 95771 99519 69249
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15. Payscale Chart (Exclusive of Allowances)
TIER BASIC PAY (Initial) BASIC PAY (Maximum)
Group 4 Rs 25,440 Rs 64,040
Engineer, Shift Incharge
Group 5 Rs 31,890 Rs 79,890
Senior Engineer, Senior Shift Incharge
Group 6 Rs 49,370 Rs 100,570
Senior Engineer, Station Manager
Group 7 Rs 57,410 Rs 109,910
Deputy General Manager, Deputy Chief Engineer
Group 8 Rs 63,780 Rs 121,880
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16. Payscale Chart (Exclusive of Allowances)
TIER BASIC PAY (Initial)
Pilot(s) Rs 200,000
MD, Director Rs 600,000
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There are over 35 employees in PIA that make over
Rs 1 million per month !!!

17. Benefits:
• Tickets: 2 International, 4 Domestic
• Free Hospitalization
• Free Medical Care
• Housing Allowance
• Travelling Allowance
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18. Improvements/Recommendations
• Eliminate Political Interference & Unions
• Fleet Expansion
• Open New Routes
• Eradicate Overstaffing
• Reduce Perks & Benefits
• Conversion to Freighters.
• Lower Fare Rates & Improve Services
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19. References:
• http://www.piac.com.pk/
• http://www.historyofpia.com/
• https://www.planespotters.net/
• http://www.airfleets.net/
• http://www.airliners.net/
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