Pakistan International Airlines is dropping its Lahore – Paris service that was only just introduced in June, and they’re doing it with just two weeks’ notice. Instead, they have their sights set on Britain. They plan to use the aircraft to fly to Manchester, in the U.K. EASA, The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, lifted its ban on Pakistan International Airlines in November 2024. The U.K. just lifted its ban last month. Two aircraft are currently undergoing renovation, including one reassigned from the Lahore-Paris route, to meet the requirements for UK operations. PIA officials expressed confidence that the airline will secure “Third Country Operators” authorization by mid-September. This certification is a key requirement for resuming service to the United Kingdom. ‘Meeting the requirements for UK operations’ is an odd way to describe maintenance work on…
