Pakistan-Azerbaijan Direct Flights Likely From Next Year

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Pakistan-Azerbaijan Direct Flights Likely From Next Year

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KARACHI: Direct flights between Pakistan and Azerbaijan are likely to start next summer and the Azerbaijan Airline is currently in talks with Pakistan International Airlines, a foreign official said on Tuesday.

“Once the direct flights are started Azerbaijan Tourism Board would look to enter into a collaboration agreement with the Pakistan’s tourism authority to promote the industry,” Florian Sengstschmid, chief executive officer at Azerbaijan Tourism Board said in a statement. The flights are expected to start between Karachi and Lahore and Baku.

With an aim to attract more visitors from Pakistan and South Asia, Azerbaijan Tourism Board is participating in the 2019 Pakistan Travel Mart in Karachi.

“With direct flight in the foreseeable future, we encourage Pakistani travelers to ‘take another look’ and discover all the possibilities and unique offerings waiting in Azerbaijan,” Florian said. “We are excited to strengthen our ties with Pakistan and enhance our tourism proposition in the industry, as we aim to provide Pakistani tourists with unique, authentic experiences that will leave a lasting impression.”

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Federal Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Saturday that government is going to sign new agreements with foreign airlines including Azerbaijan Airlines.

https://nation.com.pk/26-Jan-2020/5-new ... lam-sarwar

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Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has said that his country will start direct flights operation with Pakistan soon after the slowdown of COVID-19 which will yield positive impacts on economic and trade activities of both the countries.

His country was always interested in developing regional connectivity, transportation linkages, he said in an exclusive interview with APP.

At present, the two countries have no direct air link. Their air link is established through Turkish Airlines, which was allowed to operate flights from Istanbul to Lahore/Islamabad through Baku.

They had signed the Draft Air Services Agreement (ASA) in 1993, and a memorandum of understanding on September 30, 2009, while a codeshare was agreement inked by their national air carriers in January 2020. According to reports, more than 40,000 Pakistani citizens visited Azerbaijan in 2019 and this number is likely to continue to grow once the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic subsided and international travel restrictions are lifted.

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Im not aware/known on the markets side of things, however it would be great to see connections between Azerbaijan and Pak. More flights into Islamabad and Lahore and Karachi and get PIA to tap into things.