Business Desk 
Oct 11, 2025
In a major move, Serene Air has been temporarily authorised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to resume limited flight operations in order to aid in the repatriation of Pakistani citizens who are stuck in Saudi Arabia.
The decision follows the suspension of the airline's flight operations earlier this month for failing to keep a working fleet.
Serene Air's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) was revoked by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on October 5, which cited the airline's failure to guarantee the airworthiness of its aircraft.
Until Serene Air restores its fleet and satisfies the legal requirements for reinstatement, the suspension will stay in place.
Serene Air has also been directed by the CAA to return all operational certificates for examination and approval as part of the regulatory procedure.
Many passengers who had bought tickets on Serene Air were left stranded in Saudi Arabia as a result of the suspension.
The airline will be able to run special flights to repatriate these passengers over a two-week period of time thanks to the CAA's decision to grant temporary permission.
While acknowledging that the suspension is only temporary, Serene Air has reassured passengers that it is collaborating closely with the CAA to quickly return to regular flight operations.
The airline has been grounded for a number of weeks because of persistent financial problems. The airline was established in 2017 with a fleet of five Boeing 737 aircraft.
To get the suspension lifted and start flying regularly again, the airline must resolve its financial problems and comply with legal requirements.
The development emphasises how difficult it is for airlines to stay in compliance with regulations and how crucial it is to guarantee that aircraft are airworthy.
