PIA partially resumes UK flight operation

Umer Aslam
Umer Aslam April 18, 2020
Updated 2020/04/18 at 3:12 PM

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has announced to partially resume flight operation for the United Kingdom to repatriate Pakistani British nationals stranded in both countries.

The flights are being operated, based on popular demand of expats intending to travel to and from Pakistan aimed at reuniting them with their loved ones amid the coronavirus, the spokesman said in a press release.

This decision was taken after rounds of discussions held between PIA CEO and UK High Commissioner to Pakistan in line with the directives of Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan.

According to a spokesperson the demand of all stranded passengers to reduce the fares on humanitarian ground, “The PIA being the national flag bearer of Pakistan, and despite not meeting operational costs, have offered a special discounted fare of PKR 110,000 or GBP 525 (One Way Fare) enabling a large number of citizens to avail the travel opportunities.”

 

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