The aviation authority in the UK is expected to finally lift a ban on the flight operations of PIA in its territory at its upcoming meeting as the national flag carrier plans to revive its direct flight to Manchester from Islamabad on March 28.
The UK Department for Transport's Safety Review Board is likely to meet on March 15. Pakistan expects that its airlines will finally be allowed to resume their flights to the UK.
In the first phase, the national airline plans to operate flights from Islamabad to Manchester. In the second phase, the PIA will start flights from Islamabad and Lahore to London and Birmingham.
PIA management has issued tenders for ground handling, catering, and crew hotels to complete arrangements for UK flight operations.
According to a PIA spokesperson, they are waiting for the UK Department for Transport's decision. If the decision is positive, flight operations will start immediately.
He said The UK market is a very important route for PIA's network. Passengers will be provided with international-standard services.
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