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Pakistan Airlines
Islamabad has emerged as the center of renewed optimism for Pakistan International Airlines as the national carrier prepares to restore direct flights to London after a prolonged suspension.
Pakistan has completed the privatisation of its national airline, selling Pakistan International Airlines (PK) for Rs 135 billion ($482 Million) after a competitive bidding process in Islamabad (ISB).
PIA’s privatization effort now stands at a crucial juncture, with four bidders moving ahead and the government signaling urgency in closing the transaction.
Pakistan International Airlines (PK) or PIA is investigating another case of a cabin crew member who failed to return from a layover in Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) after operating a scheduled flight from Lahore Airport (LHE).
Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that both Pakistan International Airlines (PIA, PK) and private carriers have received approval to operate flights to Britain.
A team from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan (ISB) on September 6 to conduct an audit that could determine whether direct flights between Pakistan and the United States resume.
The United Kingdom has officially lifted its ban on Pakistani Airlines operating flights to the UK.
Pakistan Airlines Holds Record for Fastest Flight in the World by flying non-stop from London Heathrow (LHR) to Karachi (KHI) in 6 hours, 43 minutes, and 51 seconds with Boeing 720.
Air India (AI) has begun routing select North America-bound flights through Mongolian airspace, seeking to offset increased operational costs caused by the ongoing closure of Pakistan’s airspace (ISB).