Pakistan to wait for Europe flights

[Karachi Aviator]

ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan’s plans to resume direct flights to Europe have been delayed for another week, as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has not yet decided to lift the travel restrictions imposed on the country.

The case of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other domestic operators has been referred to the Third Country Operators (TCO) board. Sources indicate that following the EASA review board meeting on May 13, Pakistan's name was removed from the list of banned countries.However, the sanctions against Pakistan are still under review. The matter has been referred to the TCO board, which will make a final decision during its meeting next Saturday. As a result, PIA and other Pakistani air carriers were not included in the updated TCO list.

The sources said officials of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) would participate in the TCO board huddle. The EASA has officially informed the CAA about the development.

According to aviation ministry sources, the PIA’s name is neither in the TCO list, nor in the one for restricted airlines.

After the matter was referred to the TCO board, Pakistan’s name was removed from the travel ban list.

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[ammad]

Passenger load to and from the UK is substantial. Daily direct flights from Manchester to Islamabad and Lahore will be overbooked from day one, especially during this peak summer season.

[Sami Warsi]

Europe is the main hub PIA but EASA pretend that we have to wait more