Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PIA eyes quick return to European routes post-approval

PIA eyes quick return to European routes post-approval

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to restart flights to Europe, following recent approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The airline’s suspension in June 2020 was due to concerns over Pakistan’s compliance with international aviation standards, stemming from issues with the Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan stated that … Read more

PIA to resume flights to Europe as EU lifts ban

PIA

The European Union (EU) has officially lifted its four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other operators, allowing them to resume flights to European destinations. The ban, imposed in 2020, stemmed from concerns about the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority’s (PCAA) compliance with international safety standards, particularly its certification and oversight of air operators. Over … Read more