Lufthansa resumes flights to Pakistan Karachi and Lahore new in winter timetable Lufthansa is flying to Pakistan again in the coming winter flight schedules: Starting on 28 October 2007, the Lufthansa all year round connection comes on stream, with thrice-weekly flights from Frankfurt to Karachi and, for the first time, also to Lahore. The resumption of flights will strengthen the position of the biggest German carrier in this growth region in the Middle East.
“Lufthansa will connect Pakistan direct with Germany and with our global route network“, said Lufthansa’s Dr. Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, Head of Hub Management Frankfurt. “We expect a solid market growth in Pakistan and by that a further demand on this connection“.
Lufthansa passengers stand to benefit from the new flights: This new non-stop connection from Frankfurt to Pakistan shortens the air journey there by up to four hours compared with the present stopovers in the Gulf region. In recent years, the economic situation in Pakistan has constantly improved. The direct investments have grown considerably and an array of international companies has established a local presence in this up-and-coming country.
With a population of around 160 million, Pakistan is after China, India, the USA, Indonesia and Brazil the sixth most populous country in the world. Karachi, the traditional commercial centre with around 13 million inhabitants on the Arabian Sea, is Pakistan’s biggest city. Regional industrial development around Karachi, the region’s biggest seaport and a major centre for raw materials processing, have made the city a key destination for business travellers from North America and Europe. Noted for its culture, Karachi hosts numerous universities, research institutes and museums. Lahore, with about eight million inhabitants, is Pakistan’s second biggest city. This industrial city in the east of the country is characterised by innumerable small to medium-sized firms engaged in processing or production so that some important demand in business travel can be expected.
Return flights in Economy class from Frankfurt to Karachi can be booked from 639 euros. This fare applies to flights booked online at www.lufthansa.com and includes all taxes, charges and the Lufthansa Ticket Service Charge of 15 euros. Miles & More will have miles credited to their account. Information about flight reservations is available on the Internet, at the Lufthansa Call Center (phone 0180 5 83 84 26), Lufthansa-designated travel agencies or Lufthansa ticket counters at airports.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG Corporate Communications press release 20.07.07
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