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EasyJet’s renowned Fearless Flyer course returns for winter

EasyJet is bringing back its Fearless Flyer course for the winter in order to assist anxious flyers

EasyJet is bringing back its Fearless Flyer course for the winter in order to assist anxious flyers in taking charge and overcoming their fears. With courses in Manchester, London Luton, London Gatwick, Bristol, Belfast International, and Edinburgh, as well as a return to Glasgow, Liverpool, and Birmingham for the first time since the pandemic, customers now have a choice of nine airports across the UK to book their experience flight.

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The course, which has helped more than 10,000 phobics to date, has remained one of the most affordable aerophobia courses in the UK over the past ten years, with prices starting at just £89 per person.

Featuring a virtual element of the programme that was introduced earlier this year, easy Jet’s Fearless Flyer course is divided into three main parts:

A virtual ground course, where top phobia expert Lawrence Leyton and a senior easyJet captain will explain the unfamiliar sounds and sensations customers feel onboard an aircraft and teach them a unique set of mind techniques to manage their nerves. This session lasts approximately two and a half hours.
A pre-flight one-hour ‘Meet the Team’ online Zoom session, where participants will be walked through the airport experience and what to expect. There will also be a participant Q&A session where phobia expert Lawrence Leyton and an easyJet pilot will answer any last-minute questions.
And lastly, a special one-hour experience flight from the course airport, where customers put their new skills to the test whilst listening to a live commentary of the flight from the Fearless Flyer team.

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A VIP course is also available in addition to the standard course and offers additional special benefits like a dedicated Captain who will help you navigate the experience flight day, a private pre-flight video call with a pilot and the Fearless Flyer team, VIP check-in, security, and boarding for the experience flight, guaranteed front-row seats, and lifetime access to additional course materials.

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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.