PIA premier service lauded by former CJP Iftikhar Ch.

PIA premier service lauded by former CJP Iftikhar Ch.

ISLAMABAD: (APP) Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and renowned Pakistan cricket team star batsman Ahmed Shahzad Tuesday expressed their satisfaction over the facilities offered by recently launched Pakistan International Airlines Premier Service.

Soon after landing at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport here, former CJP Iftikhar Chaudhry said that it was a good step to introduce such kind of service with multiple facilities.

He said there should be progress and development in the country, adding he enjoyed the services offered by the relevant staff.

Terming his experience of flying in PIA Premier as pleasant one, he said that it was also a surprise that the flight arrived 15 minutes prior to its scheduled time.

He expressed the hope that PIA would prosper in future.

Ahmed Shahzad, Pakistan Cricket star, also appreciated the quality of service.

"It is a complete different experience. I'm so amazed. We are treated very well," he added.

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had inaugurated the PIA Premier service on August 14.

There are six weekly Premier service flights to London, three each from Islamabad and Lahore. Later, with addition of more aircraft, the service would be expanded to other destinations.

The aircraft is equipped with many facilities including LCD screens, flight entertainment and flat bed service for business passengers.