Pakistan’s K2 Airways in ‘final stages’ of launch

K2 Airways, an airline backed by United Arab Emirates-based Pakistani businessmen and professionals, is in the “final stages” of its launch, according to a press release issued by the company. The press release said that K2 Airways would be the country’s “first private airline to introduce Embraer E-Jets” in Pakistan’s commercial aviation. “The airline plans to serve specific domestic destinations with two Embraer E-190 aircraft this year. The aim is to link under-utilised and smaller airports of Pakistan with Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore, to make travel convenient for Pakistani travellers. “This will narrow the gap as the airline will offer flexibility to travellers in choosing the right airport within the catchment area. The airline can operate as a feeder carrier for the existing domestic airlines to complement their operations as well,” the press release said.