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Air India operates special flights to/from Imphal

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Air India rose to the occasion by operating special flights to and from Imphal on 6th and 7th May 2023, to facilitate stranded people during the prevailing situation in Manipur.

Yesterday, the 159 passengers including 10 infants on board flight AI1889, which flew the Delhi-Imphal-Delhi route, arrived back in Delhi at 12:35 p.m. from Imphal. The second of today’s special flights from Delhi to Imphal departed aboard Air India’s AI 1889 at 9.30 a.m.

Before its 6.45 p.m. scheduled return to Delhi from Imphal, it then took off and landed in Guwahati as another special flight. All Air India flights to and from Manipur from May 4 to May 6, 2023, are eligible for a full fee waiver on rescheduling or canceling, provided certain requirements are met.

The needs of individuals impacted by the ongoing unrest in Manipur are still being addressed, despite the fact that both Air India and IndiGo have made steps to help those affected by the violence.

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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.