Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is taking swift actions to preparefor direct flights to the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe. Sources fromwithin the national airline have disclosed their optimism aboutsuccessfully passing the upcoming audits by both the British Department forTransport (DfT) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).Notably, EASA’s audit team is scheduled to visit Pakistan in November,while the DfT’s team is set to arrive in October.
Despite facing a severe financial crisis, PIA recently made key personnelappointments in the United Kingdom (UK). The national flag carrier had beenunder a ban on direct flights to the UK for a three-year period. This ban,coupled with the financial turmoil, did not deter PIA from hiring officersand staff members at competitive salaries.
For instance, the PIA country manager is slated to receive an annual salaryof £70,000, while the passenger sales manager and finance manager will earn£55,000 each. Furthermore, a manager was appointed at the Manchesterstation with an annual salary of £55,000, accompanied by various additionalbenefits.
These strategic moves and the confidence expressed by PIA’s managementindicate the airline’s determination to regain its position as a prominentcarrier for routes to the UK and Europe, despite the challenges it hasfaced in recent times.
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The forthcoming audits by DfT and EASA will play a crucial role indetermining whether PIA can resume these direct flights and overcome theobstacles that have come its way. This reinvigorated effort showcases PIA’scommitment to serving its passengers and maintaining its internationalpresence.
