PIA to resume flight operations to the UK

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According to the reports of Baaghi TV, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to partially resume flight operations for Britain.

PIA passengers will be able to travel directly from Pakistan to London, Manchester and Birmingham through alternative means. The national carrier has decided to start flights from August 14 to provide facilities to its passengers.

Other airlines had raised fares dramatically after the suspension of PIA flights, but fares are expected to return to normal after their flight operations resume.

EASA suspends PIA flight operation to Europe
PIA flight operation temporarily resumed by EU & UK

According to their spokesman, flight schedules for the United Kingdom (UK) would be announced shortly after Eid. On the other hand, British Airways has announced the resumption of flights from London to Pakistan.

After the lifting of the ban by British Airways, 3 flights on weekly basis will be operated between Islamabad and London, however the passengers will have to follow SOPs.

According to sources, passengers will have to wear masks while traveling to London. The British High Commissioner said that the launch of flights is an example of strong ties between the two countries.

UK CAA suspends PIA flight operations

It should be noted that the United States (US), Britain and European countries had announced the suspension of flights under fake pilots’ licenses. The government has suspended several pilots on fake licenses, while investigations are underway against several pilots on the list.

On June 30, 2020, European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) temporarily suspended PIA authorization to operate to the European Union (EU) member states for a period of 6 months effective July 1, 2020 with the right to appeal against this decision. British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) also suspended PIA flight operations.

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