Transport · 25 October 2025

Pakistan International Airlines Resumes UK Flights After Five-Year Ban

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed flights to the UK on October 25, 2025, ending its five-year ban due to a 2020 crash and fraudulent pilot licence scandal. The inaugural Boeing 777 flight operated from Islamabad to Manchester, with plans to add services to Birmingham and London. Permissions were issued following safety audits by the authorities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 October 2025 at 19:29

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