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Southwest Airlines Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers in America

Southwest Airlines Co. today celebrates earning a spot on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers list. This year marks the eighth time that Southwest^® received this recognition.

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“We’ve recruited, hired, and trained more Employees over the last year than ever in our history, and we’re dedicated to maintaining our People-first Culture as we continue to welcome new Cohearts to the Company,” said Lindsey Lang, Vice President People at Southwest Airlines. “It’s only possible because of the Employees who serve our Customers—and one another—with Southwest Heart and Hospitality.”

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Forbes partnered with Statista to select 2023 America’s Best Employers through an independent survey from a sample of more than 45,000 American employees working for large or midsize companies. Survey participants were asked to anonymously rate their willingness to recommend their employers to friends and family. Employee evaluations also included other employers in their respective industries that stood out positively or negatively. The survey has been conducted on companies across 25 industry sectors employing more than 1,000 employees in the United States.

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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.