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Vistara announces direct flights between Mumbai and London

Vistara Launches Direct Flights Between Mumbai-Paris

A new long-haul route has been added to the expanding international network of Vistara, India’s best full-service airline and a joint venture of Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group. With direct, five times weekly flights between Mumbai and London beginning on June 1, 2023, the airline will increase its presence at LHR (London Heathrow).

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As it improves connectivity between India and the UK, Vistara will fly its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the route. This aircraft has a three-class layout. Reservations for the flights are gradually becoming available across all platforms, including through travel agencies, the Vistara website, and mobile apps.

INTRODUCTORY ALL-INCLUSIVE, ROUND-TRIP FARES BETWEEN MUMBAI AND LONDON

Sector	Economy	Premium Economy	Business
Mumbai – London – Mumbai	INR 57,799	INR 102,199	INR 241,399
London – Mumbai – London	GBP 459	GBP 899	GBP 2,539

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN MUMBAI AND LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)

EFFECTIVE 01 JUNE 2023

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Mumbai – London	UK 015	Mondays	1350 hrs	1910 hrs
		Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Sundays	1430 hrs	1955 hrs
London – Mumbai	UK 016	Mondays	2055 hrs	1015 hrs (+1)
		Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Sundays	2155 hrs	1100 hrs (+1)

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

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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.