British Airways to resume flights to Pakistan after 10 years, 3 weekly flights from London

British Airways on Tuesday announced the resumption of its flight operation in Pakistan nearly after a decade.

The announcement was made during a press conference by an official of the airline while British High Commissioner Richard Crowder, Adviser to PM for Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production, and Investment of Pakistan Abdul Razak Dawood and Special Assistant to PM Zulfi Bukhari were also present.

Britain’s national flag carrier will start its flight operation from June 2019 after a suspension in 2008.

"Direct flights from London Heathrow to Islamabad’s new airport to start in June," said British High Commissioner Thomas Drew in a video on Twitter. "A further boost to links between the UK and Pakistan, especially on trade and investment."

In September 2008, British Airways had suspended all its flights to Pakistan "for an indefinite period" citing security concerns in the aftermath of the Marriott Hotel bombing that claimed more than 50 lives and injured more than 250 people.

The airline, in its initial phase, will operate 3 weekly flights between London and Islamabad by the newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and with a return, fares starting from £499 (Rs89,000).

Addressing a presser in Islamabad, the official of the British High Commission termed restoration of peace in Pakistan as a ‘good omen.’