British Airways to Start Flights to Pakistan Next Week

[Shahzaz ud din]

British Airways desires to increase destinations in Pakistan: official
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ISLAMABAD: British Airways Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Brian has expressed the desire to start the airline’s operations in other cities of Pakistan after Islamabad.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad after the resumption of British Airways’ flights to Pakistan on Monday, he said his company wants to provide more facilities to passengers travelling from Pakistan.

“The restarting of the flight operations in Pakistan is a big milestone in the company’s history,” he maintained.

Speaking on the occasion, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood termed the revival of flights by British Airways as “a good omen for Pakistan”.

He expressed hope that trade and people-to-people links with the UK will increase with the resumption of BA flights.

Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan said both Pakistan and UK enjoy friendly relations and excellent cooperation in various fields of life.

He said BA stopped its operations in Pakistan in 2008 owing to security reasons, adding that with marked improvements in the security situation, foreign airlines are expressing interest to start their operations here.

“We want to transform Islamabad International Airport into a regional air hub,” the minister asserted, adding that the Aviation Policy 2019 focuses on increasing the aviation activities for promotion of trade, tourism and international links.

He said the Aviation Division is fully committed to providing all-out facilities to various stakeholders in the sector.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said the revival of BA flights is a testimony to the international confidence on the policies of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

“Pakistan is moving in the right direction and we have to move ahead on the path of progress with the support of our international friends,” she added.

Awan appreciated the efforts of British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew for his untiring efforts to plead the case of Pakistan in the UK.

It is pertinent to mention that the airline suspended its operations in Pakistan a decade ago in the aftermath of the bomb blast at Marriott Islamabad in September 2008.

British Airways will operate three flights per week to Pakistan on Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers World Traveller (long-haul economy), World Traveller Plus (long-haul premium economy) and Club World (long-haul business class).

 

[ghazi52]

Touchdown at Islamabad Airport by British Airways. Hope they also starts the operations from Lahore and Karachi as well.

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[TRNDSTTR]

This wasn't Zulfi Bukhari's achievement. PML-N was the main proponent for the resumption of British Airways in Pakistan, especially due to Ahsan Iqbal's persistence and discussions w/t former British Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

 

[Skywalker]

This wasn't Zulfi Bukhari's achievement. PML-N was the main proponent for the resumption of British Airways in Pakistan, especially due to Ahsan Iqbal's persistence and discussions w/t former British Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

Yea yea

 

[ghazi52]

So, here we go.. Typical Pakistani...

 

[TRNDSTTR]

Yea yea

It's not my fault if you're too thick to acknowledge genuine contributions by other politicians.

 

[El Sidd]

So, here we go.. Typical Pakistani...

and what are you?

 

[ghazi52]

Typical Pakistani.

 

[Skywalker]

It's not my fault if you're too thick to acknowledge genuine contributions by other politicians.

If you start talking about thickness I am afraid it’s not my fault if you have a brain size of a green peas, most probably it was in your jeans.z

 

[Trango Towers]

This wasn't Zulfi Bukhari's achievement. PML-N was the main proponent for the resumption of British Airways in Pakistan, especially due to Ahsan Iqbal's persistence and discussions w/t former British Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

What people.like u do t understand...
All these drama queen politicians are the servants of the poorest Pakistani. Pml N did this did that. PPP etc...all politicians in pakistan are self serving jahils and their supporters even worse

 

[ghazi52]

British Airways doubles up in Pakistan – announcing direct flights from Lahore to London Heathrow


British Airways has today announced it will begin flying direct from Lahore, Pakistan to London Heathrow four days a week, commencing on 14 October 2020. Tickets are on sale now.

The ‘City of Gardens’, Lahore is known for its rich culture and will be the second city in Pakistan that British Airways will connect to London, US and Canada. The airline already flies every single day from Islamabad, connecting friends and family as well as business contacts.

Flights will be operated by a Boeing 787-8 departing from Heathrow Terminal 5, landing into Lahore’s International Airport.

British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Christian Turner said:

The first ever British Airways flights to Lahore is a sign of confidence in Pakistan, and the deepening ties between our two countries. I hope it will open up even more opportunities for business links, people-to-people ties and tourism.

Moran Birger, Head of Sales for The Middle East and Asia Pacific, said:

We are delighted to start direct flights four times a week from Lahore to London offering convenient travel options for customers flying for leisure or business.

Our new services from Lahore will connect two of Pakistan’s biggest cities with London, and offer seamless transfer options to Manchester, the United States and Canada.

Following the relaunch of services from Islamabad to Heathrow earlier this year, this new flight from Lahore represents our continued investment in Pakistan, and we look forward to welcoming our customers on board.

 

[ghazi52]

British Airways is planning to introduce three additional flights between London and Islamabad.

Currently the airline is operating daily flight on this route with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

 

[ghazi52]

First British Airways flight lands in Lahore after four-decade hiatus

BA flight with 214 passengers onboard takes off from Heathrow airport and lands at Allama Iqbal International Airport


DNA
October 13, 2020

The airport manager and other CAA officers were present on the occasion to welcome the passengers. PHOTO: TWITTER/@CTurnerFCDO

ISLAMABAD/ LAHORE: British Airways has resumed its direct flight operation to and from Lahore as the airline’s first flight touched down at the Allama Iqbal International Airport on Tuesday after a gap of nearly 40 years.

The flight, BA-259, with 214 passengers onboard took off from the Heathrow airport and landed at the Lahore airport earlier in the morning.

A cake was also cut in CIP lounge to mark the resumption of the British airline’s flight operation.

The airport manager and other CAA officers were present on the occasion to welcome the passengers who arrived there via the British carrier's first flight. The flight will fly back to London with more than 200 passengers on board.

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner tweeted that British Airways used to operate to two cities in Pakistan but after 40 years, the airline has resumed its operation to another city, Lahore.

“Welcome @British_Airways first flight to Lahore, increasing connectivity, people-to-people ties & business investment #UKPakDost.”

Separately, Turner held meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad and discussed matters related to Kashmir, Afghan peace and others.

FM Qureshi while speaking to Turner said Pakistan is desirous of further promoting trade partnership with the UK. "Both the countries enjoy deep and longstanding bilateral relations."

Alluding to the Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the foreign minister urged the international community to play its role for the resolution of Kashmir dispute as per the UN Security Council resolutions.


The UK diplomat commended Pakistan’s conciliatory efforts for peace in Afghanistan and also appreciate the country’s strategy against Covid-19.
The two sides also held discussion for promotion of cooperation in the areas of climate change, education and tourism.
BOAC used to operate to 2 cities in - now after 40 years,


is back! Welcome @British_Airways first flight to Lahore, increasing connectivity, people-to-people ties & business investment









1:54 AM · Oct 13, 2020