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Aeroflot resumes flights to Colombo, Bangkok, Goa

Aeroflot will start operating regular flights to Colombo, Bangkok, and Goa

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Aeroflot will start operating regular flights to Colombo, Bangkok, and Goa in October. Airbus A330 aircraft will fly the routes. The airline will restart Colombo flights on October 9; they will initially run twice weekly. Aeroflot will resume operating seven weekly flights to Bangkok starting on October 30, And starting on November 2 the airline will run up to three weekly services to Goa.

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Colombo and Bangkok flights are currently on sale, and Goa flights will soon be available for purchase as well. Aeroflot’s website has the most recent schedule available.

In 2021, Aeroflot transported 21.4 million passengers and 45.8 million passengers overall, including Aeroflot Group subsidiaries. The largest airline in Russia is Aeroflot. One of the oldest airlines in the world and one of the most well-known Russian brands, it was founded 99 years ago. According to brand strategy consulting firm Brand Finance, it has been recognised as the strongest airline brand in the world for five years running.

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According to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review, Aeroflot was one of the top three most punctual mainline airlines worldwide in 2021. In terms of customer service quality, it ranks among the top companies in the world.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.