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China’s Top 10 Busiest Domestic Airline Routes

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China’s Top 10 Busiest Domestic Airline Routes

In October 2022, the top four domestic routes in China are unchanged, the busiest route is Beijing (PEK) – Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with 564,233 seats but capacity has dropped by 14% this month compared to last month.
Guangzhou (CAN) – Shanghai (SHA) is the second busiest route, Shanghai (SHA) – Shenzhen (SZX) is in 3rd place and Guangzhou (CAN) – Hangzhou (HGH) is in 4th place.
Beijing (PEK) – Shenzhen (SZX) has had a 19% capacity drop this month compared to last month and has dropped a place to 6th.

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Dalian (DLC) – Shanghai (PVG) has moved into the top 10 busiest domestic routes for China in 8th place and so has Shanghai (PVG) – Shenyang (SHE) in 9th place.
Guangzhou (CAN) to both Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Beijing (PEK) has moved out of the top 10.

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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.