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Lufthansa says ‘IT outage’ behind worldwide flight delays, cancellations

A significant IT breakdown on Wednesday resulted in the cancellation and delay of flights run by several Lufthansa-owned airlines. The Lufthansa Group tweeted and said “Currently, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are affected by an IT outage. “This is causing flight delays and cancellations. We regret the inconvenience this is causing our passengers.”

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? Currently, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are affected by an IT outage. This is causing flight delays and cancellations. We regret the inconvenience this is causing our passengers.

— Lufthansa News (@lufthansaNews) February 15, 2023

Many of Lufthansa’s IT systems are currently down due to an IT failure, according to a statement on the airline’s website. Because of this, travellers should prepare for delays in the flight schedule and at check-in. We’ll do our best to post further details as soon as we can.

“In case your flight is cancelled we recommend not to proceed to the airport and rebook your flight on Chatbot.”

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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.