New management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has succeeded in restoring the flight operation for London after a long time. After the privatization, under the new management the first PIA flight PK785 landed at the Heathrow airport of London. Pakistani High Commissioner in London Dr. Muhammad Faisal welcomed the PIA flight at the Heathrow Airport.
Heathrow Airport of London was decorated with Pakistani and British flags. Simple but dignified ceremony was also held in this regard. Cake of Pakistan was also cut on the occasion. While addressing the ceremony Dr. Muhammad Faisal termed the PIA flight as an important milestone, adding that the flight is the voice of the hearts of Pakistan and this should be increased. The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) direct flight to London in six years took to the skies on Sunday afternoon after a special inauguration ceremony at Islamabad International Airport and landed at Heathrow airport hours later.
The national flag carrier is expected to operate four weekly flights from Islamabad to London. These will be operated from Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, according to an earlier statement issued by the PIA spokesperson. PK-785’s voyage was inaugurated by Defence Secretary Lt Gen (retd) Muhammad Ali, British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott, and Chairman PIA Consortium Arif Habib, who jointly cut the ribbon.