We literally gave away our power, our strength, our market. It's not as if we couldn't do this or any other related job ourselves, we systematically brought everything down to the level on which we just can't get back to our past glory now. We have to depend on others. Imran khan Mardan. Unfortunately PIA has been reduced to one of the worst airline service provider in Asia from its heyday of being one of the best. From serving sub-standard food to the non availability of in-flight entertainment, PIA feels like a local train in Pakistan.
Javed Mahmood. This is a good development that will strengthen Pakistan-UK ties and facilitate air travellers of both the countries to get direct flights conveniently. Razak Afridi. I don't get why Lahore is getting so much international route attention.
It should be Karachi that is our economic hub and it's already well connected to every part of Pakistan. Adil Mustafa. Pakistan rising! A hostage to political appointees and pressure groups and unions. PIA has to go through an uneasy but a must do, restructuring, if it wants to be in the top 10 airlines of the world again.
It is a game changer for PIA. This is good news as it will increase competition and force loss making entity such as PIA to up its game. Many people have been mugged when coming on these esrly morning flights. I'll stick to BA with better timeslots. Karachi; a city that actually matters in terms of revenue-generation is missing.
If this airline feels that it can make profit by having three direct flights from UK to Pakistan,I wonder why PIA can not make profit on this route.? Pakistani should prefer to fly by PIA rather than any other airlines. Sami khan. I believe India might have a lot more International connections than Pakistan. Is it not revenue loss for Air India? Where is PIA? Get used to more such firsts, after all someone to replace PIA.
Browngirl the pakistani diaspora in the UK has its roots in punjab and kashmir, the volume of traffic is on those routes not on the khi sector. Go claim flight invented credit, disgusting to see every sill news as main news. Did PIA run its re-first flight outside of Pak? Great news! IK must work tirelessly to restore PIA back to its former glory as our main money-making carrier connecting us to all world capitals. A phoren jet landing is a big deal in Pakistan, you can derive from this the plight of this nation.
Wonder who made money. The Revenue from pia is good for nothing. This is how our State corporations were destroyed Very befitting example of poor vision Browngirl, Talk to your Landlords of Karachi, the Zardaris. A Razzaq. Modi is isolating pakistan. If you don't have the capacity to operate on all routes theb only option is to let other in to support this deficiency but gradually PIA should extend her capacity to support all the routes.
Sad that this nation born on the grounds of the great Indus valley civilization cheers everytime it gets loans, aid and foreign visitors. Any specific reason why no flights to the largest city of Pakistan? Since decades it was in deficit. Shyam Babu. Virgin has been flying to Indian sub-continent for 20 years but never looked at Pakistan. Now since PIA is disallowed into UK routes, Virgin grabbed the opportunity - there's nothing "historic" about this purely economic decision, leave alone "Dosti".
PIA is in restructuring face. They already ordered 8 planes on lease coming in February Apart from them firing surplus staff before 31st January I hope within 6 months things become easier for them. As ban for European flights will also be lifted from April Salaria, Aamir Ahmad. A slap on the face of racist Modi and his fascist R.
Government is thinking small and has it's priorities wrong. Only thinking about pleasing it's donor's. Dara Khan. Hari, "Go claim flight invented credit, disgusting to see every sill news as main news.
Your dirty work has been badly exposed EU DisinfoLab! Why are no airlines flying direct to Karachi? Isn't Karachi the largest city in Pakistan?
My favorite airlines. Taking this route from last 8 years. Should start to fly to karachi. Azadeh Ahadian. Good news indeed. Use this slack to identify the loopholes in pilots' licensing procedures and fix them. PIA the sick old man of Pakistan aviation has to step up. It has to show that it is a competent airline and a safe airline from its crew to its aircraft.
Pakistan has been incurring losses with the middle east airlines for years already. Hopefully other European airlines will also come to Pakistan breaking the middle eastern monopoly of routes and giving passengers choice and convenience especially on long haul routes.
Virgin is on the brink of bankruptcy. Desperately needs some seats to sell. Pakistan is moving in right direction. Law and order situation sustained, CPEC doing well, economy is emerging, education system throughly revised and single curriculum devised, billions to spend on Karachi.
Positive indicators. Shahzad Arif. It means a lot to people like me who live in UK or in Europe. PIA would have to seriously up their game if they'd like any business from UK once they're reinstated. Pakistan as a nation always try to forget their roots and embrace foreign, be it ksa to call themselves arab, china for loans or turkey for tv serial.
Ismail khan. They ban PIA and rub their airlines on our soil. We call it as historic. Bit confused as Karachi is excluded. But this augurs well for aviation sector overall. A beginning is made. Riaz Uddin. It must be extended up to Karachi! Direct flight from North America to Karachi Such step will serve as source of revenue generation!
Unfortunately PIA has lost its credibility pertaining to safety and succour. Overseas Pakistan feel insecure and uncomfortable while travelling by PIA especially on long route! British High Commission should take it into account in its own interest and initiate its Airline Operation to Karachi!
Sher Singh. Vaccinated US visitors have been able to travel to Britain since the summer, when the UK lifted quarantine restrictions, boosting passenger numbers, but the airlines are now increasing schedules and there are full planes this week for the first time.
We must now look forward with optimism, get trade and tourism back on track, and allow friends and families to connect once again. The US has been our heartland for more than 37 years and we are simply not Virgin without the Atlantic.
Globally Operated. The launch of the inaugural non-stop flight to London on Virgin Atlantic Airways wowed guests with clever experiential activities, performances, and celebrity appearances — all things Virgin Atlantic.
In preparation for takeoff custom elements, designed to reflect both London and Vancouver, were brought together throughout the venue, bringing it up to VAA class. Guests needing a rest were encouraged to experience the luxury Premium Class airline seats featured in the VIP lounge area. Late night snacks of Japa Dogs capped off the evening. Guests were on their feet to dance the night away with Sir Richard Branson. A smooth landing was accomplished with great food, famous faces, and outstanding appeal.
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