PIA and rebate.

AS part of moving its head offices to Islamabad, the management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is planning to curtail expenses incurred under the head of medical facilities which is considered a huge financial burden on the airline's revenue stream.

While the management is also considering rationalising air passage facility extended to its employees, it overlooks a problem that exerts a massive burden on the airline's revenues. There are some government institutions which are availing a hefty 50 per cent rebated air tickets on any sector/route flown by the national flag carrier. Besides, these 50pc rebated tickets are always confirmed seats on any intended flight when PIA's own employees cannot...