The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is considering the option of cessation the night flight operations at all airports across Pakistan owing to the excessive electricity charges.

Flight operations will be closed from 12 am to 6 pm to save extra costs. In this regard, the Civil Aviation Authority Air Transport and Economic Regulations Director Irfan Sabir has written to all foreign airlines seeking their comments on the issue.

They have been asked to opt for either of the two options:

Option-1: Exercise complete night curfew whereby the operations from 2400-0600 hrs (midnight till daybreak) would remain suspended and the slots at nights would be shifted to day time operations only.

Option-2: Increase the Airline Aeronautical charges by 20-25 percent for all the airlines landing and taking off between 2400-0600 hrs.”

“During 145th IATA Conference at Brisbane from 12-15 November 2019 the Pakistani delegation headed by Director AT&ER apprised all foreign airlines landing in Pakistan about the issue faced by PCAA during night operations,” a letter sent to the airlines read.

However, it is not yet confirmed when the decision will be implemented. It is likely that the decision to terminate the night flight operation will be implemented soon after the government approves.