7 International Airlines To Restore Flight Operations To Pakistan

These international airlines include British Airways, Germany’s Lufthansa, Norway’s Norwegian Airline, Air France and a private airline of Saudi Arabia.

Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd April, 2019) Seven international airlines have announced to restore flight operations to Pakistan.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sources said that over seven international companies have announced restoring their flights to Pakistan.

These airline companies have contacted the CAA in this regard.

These international airlines include British Airways, Germany’s Lufthansa, Norway’s Norwegian Airline, Air France and a private airline of Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, the talks between British Airways and CAA have also entered in last stage.

It will be the first Western carrier to restart flying to Pakistan, where a new airport in the capital has helped ease congestion and concerns about air travel security, since its pullout in 2008.

With the security situation being improved significantly improved in Pakistan, the militant attacks have sharply decreased in the country, giving ways to tourism and trade opportunities.

Moreover, the newly constructed New Islamabad International Airport will also be able to accomodate bigger planes.

Meanwhile, French flag carrier Air France is set to resume its operations in Pakistan after 11 years.

The airline had been planning to resume its services after witnessing a conducive business environment in Pakistan.

German Airline Lufthansa is also interested to start flight operations to Pakistan. A team of the German airline will soon visit Pakistan to review the situation.

Earlier, an Iranian airline had also expressed interest to start flight operation in Pakistan. According to media reports, Iranian Airline ATA had expressed this interest in a letter written on January 6.