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Indigo adds 6 new flights to bolster connectivity between India and Middle East

These flights will also lower the cost of travel to the Middle East. We will endeavor to fulfill our pledge to provide low rates.

Indigo, India’s top airline, has announced a new daily direct flight between Hyderabad and Riyadh as well as increased frequency on the routes between Hyderabad and Doha and Mangalore and Dubai as part of its effort to improve global connectivity. Improved connection between India and the Middle East will result from this new route and additional frequencies.

Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer for IndiGo, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, stated, “We are thrilled to expand our network by adding new foreign flights and frequencies. The new link to Riyadh would improve commercial connectivity and facilitate access to popular tourist destinations including the Kingdom Center Tower, National Museum, and Al Masmak Fortress, among others.

Through direct connections and increased capacity, these flights will also lower the cost of travel to the Middle East. We will endeavor to fulfil our pledge to provide low rates, punctual service, friendly staff, and a hassle-free travel experience on board our lean, clean flying aircraft.

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for
new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known
for their tourist attractions.

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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.