UK-based Norse Atlantic to start direct flights between UK and Islamabad
UK-based Norse Atlantic Airways has received approval
from the Pakistan Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) to begin direct flight operations to Pakistan.
In the initial phase, the airline is
expected to operate services from London to Islamabad, with plans to later
expand direct flights from Manchester and Birmingham.
CAA Director General Asif said the
entry of Norse Atlantic would “foster healthy competition, leading to improved
service standards and more balanced airfares.”
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British Airways currently operates flights to Pakistan, making Norse Atlantic the second UK carrier to offer direct services. CAA officials noted that the new operations are likely to enhance competition in the aviation sector.
Separately, Pakistan International
Airlines (PIA) announced on December 30 that it will resume direct flights to
London after a six-year hiatus. The national carrier will operate four weekly
services from Islamabad starting March 29.
PIA is also operating three weekly
flights to Manchester, a route that was reinstated on October 25 after a
five-year suspension. The service initially resumed with two weekly flights
before being increased to three.
Source: Express Tribune