Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees may receive good news, as a proposal for an employee salary hike has been presented to the airline’s board for review.
According to details, the PIA Board held an important meeting in Islamabad under the leadership of Chairman PIA Board Lieutenant General (retd) Anwar Ali Haider.
The meeting focused on improving the national airline’s operations, increasing fleet capacity, and making key decisions for the airline’s future.
During the session, PIA’s Chief Financial Officer presented a proposal regarding an employee salary hike before board members.
Sources said the board discussed employee benefits and operational improvements. The salary increase proposal will now move through the approval process.
The meeting also covered plans to hire new cabin crew members for PIA. Officials discussed recruitment requirements and reviewed a proposal for introducing a new uniform design for air hosts and hostesses.
Airline management believes improving human resources will strengthen passenger services and overall operations.
Meanwhile, the PIA Board also reviewed plans to expand the airline’s fleet. Officials received a detailed briefing about acquiring two new Boeing aircraft through a wet lease agreement.
The board expects to complete the leasing process for both aircraft soon. The addition of new planes will help PIA increase flight operations and improve service availability.
Officials also decided to bring grounded Boeing aircraft back into service after completing necessary maintenance work.
The airline management informed the board that it has started purchasing required spare parts for aircraft repairs.
These steps aim to improve PIA’s operational capacity and reduce problems caused by limited aircraft availability.
The proposed employee salary hike comes as PIA continues efforts to improve its financial condition and restore employee confidence.
Sources said the airline recently received financial support from different institutions to manage its expenses and operations.
The Civil Aviation Authority provided Rs1 billion in financial assistance to PIA after support from banks.
Officials said the funds helped the airline pay employee salaries and meet immediate financial needs.
The financial support also came after the government moved forward with the national airline’s privatization process.
Banks approved financial assistance for PIA after the privatization decision, helping the airline maintain its operations during the transition period.
PIA management continues to focus on improving financial performance, expanding the fleet, and providing better passenger services.
The airline has faced several challenges in recent years, including financial losses, operational issues, and limited aircraft availability.
However, officials believe new reforms and investment plans can help PIA return to a stronger position.
The salary increase proposal has raised expectations among employees waiting for better financial support from the organization.
Workers believe an employee salary hike will provide relief amid rising living costs and improve workplace motivation.
The final decision regarding the salary increase will depend on further discussions and approval from the PIA Board.
The airline administration aims to balance employee welfare with financial stability while working on long-term improvement plans.
With fleet expansion, better management, and possible salary improvements, PIA hopes to enter a new phase of growth and stability.
