Airlines

Akasa Air Secures Green Light for Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar Routes

Akasa Air, a low-cost carrier, has been permitted by the government to fly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar as part of its international operations. Based on current bilateral agreements, certain rights are distributed.

Akasa Air made widely known its plans to grow globally, with a focus on important locations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Dube was upbeat about the schedule, saying, “It will take a few more months. We anticipate waiting another three to four months.

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Akasa must apply to the government to be recognized as an official Indian airline before beginning foreign operations. Once this status has been granted, it will subsequently apply for permission in each country by its requirements. According to report, Akasa can only apply for airport slots in these countries after acquiring the required approvals.

It is challenging for new airlines like Akasa to start flights or for those who already do so to increase frequencies on bilaterals with several important destinations for Indians, such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Qatar, which are either fully or almost completely exhausted.

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Bilateral agreements are pacts formed between two nations that specify the conditions under which each country’s designated carriers may operate flights. The substantial ownership and effective control (SOEC) of foreign airlines seeking to operate in a particular nation is also examined as part of these agreements.

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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.