PIA's first direct flight from Lahore to Manchester takes off after 6 years
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights between Lahore and Manchester after a six-year hiatus. This follows the lifting of safety bans by the UK and EU, marking a step toward restoring international air travel connectivity.
Why it matters
The resumption of these flights is a key indicator of the normalization of Pakistan's aviation safety standards and the strengthening of bilateral ties with the UK.
View of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane, taken through a glass panel, at Islamabad International Airport, Pakistan October 3, 2023. — Reuters/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights between Lahore and Manchester after six years, with the first flight from Punjab’s provincial capital taking off on Thursday.
The article provides a straightforward report on the resumption of airline operations and the history of the safety ban.
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