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Air India deepens connect to US and UK with 20 additional flights per week

In a significant move to increase its global presence, Air India, The top airline in India today announced the addition of 20 weekly flights to Birmingham, London, and San Francisco.

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In a significant move to increase its global presence, Air India, The top airline in India today announced the addition of 20 weekly flights to Birmingham, London, and San Francisco. This is a part of the airline’s ongoing effort to take back the top spot on the global aviation scene. Between October and December of this year, a phased introduction of the extra flights to these three international locations will take place.

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Air India will be able to offer over 5,000 extra seats per week to customers and ensure plenty of choice in terms of connectivity, convenience, and cabin space with the addition of 5 additional flights per week to Birmingham, 9 additional flights to London, and 6 additional flights per week to San Francisco.

The existing weekly schedule for Air India will increase from 34 to 48 flights to the UK. Five additional flights per week, three from Delhi and two more from Amritsar will be available to Birmingham. London will get nine new weekly flights, five of which will come from Mumbai, three from Delhi, and one from Ahmedabad. Air India will now offer nonstop service from seven different Indian cities to the UK’s capital.

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Flights from India to the United States will increase from 34 to 40 per week. Air India will now connect Mumbai with San Francisco with a thrice-weekly service, and reinstate a three-times-weekly Bengaluru operation. This takes Air India’s San Francisco offering from 10 to 16 weekly, with non-stop service from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

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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.