In the next 10 days, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start its direct flights to Europe. Initial routes for Europe are Manchester and Paris. All necessary arrangements have been made by PIA and flights will commence once EASA gives its final approval.
Pakistan International Airlines used to fly to various destinations within Europe, such as Barcelona, Birmingham, Bradford, and London. Currently, it plans to widen its reach to different cities like Copenhagen, Oslo, and Amsterdam.
It will also provide flights from New York apart from its other destinations in Europe, pending clearance from the United States. The PIA has earmarked six Boeing 777 for its European, UK, and US operations to pave the way to regenerate its international networks.
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This marks a significant achievement for the civil aviation of Pakistan as for the last three years, there was a ban on EASA for safety and licensing concerns.
He commended the decision by the Defense and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif, citing improvements in safety and operations, as recent audits showed that Pakistani airlines were doing better than many global carriers.