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Emirates activates codeshare agreement with Batik Air

#Emirates recently turned on its codeshare agreement with Batik Air, giving its customers access to 25 Indonesian points

Emirates recently turned on its codeshare agreement with Batik Air, giving its customers access to 25 Indonesian points on a single ticket and a single baggage policy, increasing flexibility and connection choices.

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Under the newly activated agreement, Emirates has placed its code on 8 routes operated by Batik Air via Jakarta to – Balikpapan (BPN), Denpasar (DPS), Medan (KNO), Manado (MDC), Padang (PDG), Surakarta (SOC), Surabaya (SUB) and Makassar (UPG). In addition, via an interline agreement, Emirates customers can also easily access 17 more domestic Indonesian points via Jakarta and Denpasar, to cities such as Praya (LOP), Semarang (SRG), Sorong (SOQ), and more.

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Emirates began operating its inaugural aircraft to Jakarta in 1992, and has since been providing service to Indonesia for almost 30 years. By transporting foreign tourists, business travellers, as well as necessary air freight to and from international markets, the airline continues to support the rehabilitation and expansion of Indonesia’s tourism and trade industries. Garuda, the national airline of Indonesia, and Emirates earlier this year announced a codeshare partnership that gives Emirates’ customers access to eight additional domestic sites in Indonesia in addition to Jakarta and Bali.

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Emirates currently has codeshare cooperation agreements in place with 26 airline partners and two rail companies around the world, as well as 110 interline partners worldwide. The airline offers its customers truly global connectivity to over 130 destinations across 6 continents.

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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.