Popular known in the airline circles as PIA, Pakistan International Airlines which is the national flag carrier of Pakistan and the national airline operating passenger and cargo services around the world has its main hubs at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, the Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore and the Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad; all in Pakistan. It is a low-cost airline which provides no-frills air services and occasional delays which accounts for the dirt cheap airfare the airline offers passengers almost all the time. It may be the perfect solution for economy class travelers who are always out for very cheap air tickets to most international destinations.

Random customer reviews on Pakistan International Airlines reveals that it may not be the best in terms of customer satisfaction and comfort, but there are certainly some benefits for those who do not mind getting to their destinations for the cheapest airfare that can be offered anywhere. Most customers whose opinions were sought commended the airlines for their cheap flight tickets which takes the middle and low income classes into consideration. However, they observed that certain air services provided by Pakistan International Airlines can be better if re-organized. The airline is generally known for its poor punctuality approach to flight departures and less variety of foods aboard flights. Probably, that informs the reason for the cheap airfare offers to air travelers.

Good points scored by Pakistan International Airlines are the in-flight entertainment systems which makes provision for movies and music to the delight of most passengers. There are English, Pakistani and Indian movies for film buffs and those who may want to get a taste of exotic culture through media. Movies are blockbusters and thrillers while music clips are mostly in Pakistani and Indian languages. Also worthy of mention is the fact that most seats have screens embedded in their headrests for the passengers behind to watch.

Pakistan International Airlines has been unique in serving its passengers, as well as in putting the students into consideration too. Student traveling on Pakistan International Airlines enjoy a lovely discount of 10% to most destinations of their choice. Also, passengers traveling from America or Canada on Pakistan international airline will enjoy 5% discount on discounted airfares when passengers book their flight about 30 days in advance of travel date or a 7.5% discount when passengers book their flights about 45 days in advance of departure date. Air travel has never been this easier and cheaper with Pakistan International Airline, especially with its convenient e-Ticketing system used to plan and book air travels to popular worldwide destinations.

For sports lovers cum air travel passengers, Pakistan International Airlines does not serve its passengers only on board, the airline company also promotes sports for interested passengers to ensure that customers who are sport buffs also enjoy watching sporting activities. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) supports a first-class cricket team that plays in the ABN AMRO Patron's Trophy in Pakistan. Pakistan International Airlines as a Corporation is also sponsoring the A1 Team Pakistan for the A1 Grand Prix, recently being introduced in over 25 nations around the world. The sport is very similar to the Formula One races and is held during the Northern Hemisphere winter off-season of the FIA Formula 1 Grand Prix series. This is certainly good news for ‘sports passengers.’

Pakistan International Airlines’ corporate image and identity cannot be overlooked. In December 2003, Pakistan International Airlines introduced a totally different logo. The airline’s logo was modified with the tail being painted beige and a flowing Pakistan flag placed on it, the Pakistan International Airlines’ acronym was subsequently enlarged and moved onto the fuselage. Pakistan International Airlines as the national flag carrier of a young and developing nation which has had an eventful history to date is a worthy ambassador for Pakistan and its people. Its services and personnel have helped to make the country more widely known and her people better understood in a large part of the world. It has been representing very well since the period of Pakistan’s independence when the national carrier was established till date.

The major advantage of Pakistan International Airlines is its inclination towards the majority of the population who wish to fly as a must or for vacations and leisure, which is made possible through the availability of very cheap airfares and discounts on its airline’s tickets for travel to most destinations.