Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a major expansion of its London operation, increasing the number of weekly flights between Pakistan and the UK capital to seven from October 27.
According to the national flag carrier’s spokesperson, PIA will operate five weekly flights from Islamabad to London, while two weekly flights will connect Lahore with London.
PIA currently operates four flights a week to London. The increase will effectively provide daily connectivity between Pakistan and the British capital, offering passengers greater flexibility in planning their journeys.
The airline said the expansion reflects strong passenger confidence and growing demand on routes connecting Pakistan with the United Kingdom.
The additional flights are expected to particularly benefit overseas Pakistanis and other passengers travelling between the two countries by providing more travel options and improved connectivity.
The expansion follows the return of slots at London Heathrow Airport that had previously been allocated to foreign airlines. The recovery of these slots has enabled PIA to increase its flight operations between Pakistan and London.
The airline’s decision comes as demand for Pakistan-UK air travel continues to grow, with the increased frequency expected to strengthen PIA’s presence on one of its key international routes.
