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Air China restarts Gatwick-Beijing flights

From 1 April, four weekly flights will depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Beijing. The services will restart this week.

With effect from 24 April, there will be daily flights from LGW to Beijing. Since the start of 2020, there are no longer any flights between these airports.

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“We are happy to welcome Air China back to London Gatwick, offering a crucial connectivity between two of the world’s most important capital cities,” said Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development at Gatwick Airport. “Gatwick is delivering a crucial service to citizens and companies throughout the Southeast by offering direct flights between London and Beijing, which is the second-largest economy in the world.

General Manager of Air China London, Jingjie Li, stated: “We are thrilled to begin our direct service from London Gatwick to Beijing. “We are ready to assist travelers flying between the UK and China as well as those traveling through our hub at Beijing Capital Airport to other destinations.”

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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.