PIA fails to obtain TCO approval for flights to UK
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has failed to obtain a Third Country
Operator (TCO) license to operate direct flights from Pakistan to the United
Kingdom, while private carrier Airblue has successfully secured the approval.
The UK Department for Transport (DFT) granted
the license to Airblue, enabling it to operate direct flights between the two
countries.
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flights delayed as Third Country Operator (TCO) license awaits clearance
PIA confirmed its inability to obtain the license, citing a shortage of aircraft.
Airblue plans to operate Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft on the route, with refueling stops in Turkey before continuing to the UK.
Source: Daily Pakistan