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AirAsia Voted World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 13th straight year

AirAsia won the title of Best Low-Cost Airline for the 13th consecutive year. #Airasia #SkytraxAwards

At the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022, AirAsia won the title of Best Low-Cost Airline for the 13th consecutive year. Considered the global benchmark of airline excellence, the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 were decided by a survey of 14.3 million customers of over 100 nationalities who have reviewed over 300 airlines from September 2021 to August 2022.

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CEO of Capital A, Tony Fernandes who received the award at the Langham Hotel in London on Friday said: “We did it again! This year feels more special than previous years, as voters supported us despite the most difficult past few years triggered by Covid. The fact we are back in the sky is incredible in itself with no big business benefactors and virtually no flying for close to two years.

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More than 700 million guests have flown with us and those who have chosen to vote for us in these passenger’s choice awards time and time again. Following a record-breaking day of sales a few days ago, we are now able to offer our visitors a whole travel ecosystem where they can make use of travel, e-commerce, logistics, and services from our travel and lifestyle platform.

AirAsia redefined low-cost air travel in Asia and despite the recent post-pandemic challenges, continues to be a firm favorite with customers. Winning the award for the World’s Best Low Cost Airline and an extraordinary 13th time is a fantastic achievement,

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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.