ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate five more flights to the United Kingdom today carrying British nationals.
Two PIA flights PK-710 and PK-785 will leave for London from Islamabad airport while another two PIA flights for London and Manchester will take off from Lahore airport.
Another PIA special flight PK-791 will depart for Birmingham from Islamabad at 11:00 am today. Moreover, a Qatar Airways flight will land at Islamabad airport at 1:00 pm to carry British nationals back to London.
According to the National flag carrier spokesperson, the PIA cargo plane has left for China to bring medical supplies to fight against coronavirus.
The anti-bacterial spray will be conducted in the flight before loading the luggage of the passengers on the flight, while the usage of masks has been mandatory for the passengers.
Last week, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority extended the ban on domestic and international flights till 30th April amid coronavirus threats. CAA Director Air Transport issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) regarding extension in the suspension of flight operations.
As per the decision, the suspension of the flight operations as effected earlier has been extended up to the designated date. On the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the international flights were suspended for two weeks in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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