Pakistan Worldwide Airways (PIA) is gearing up for the revival of the direct flights to america (US), ARY Information reported, citing sources.
As per particulars, hopes for direct flights revival to the US by PIA as a delegation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is scheduled to go to Pakistan in mid-March for a ultimate clearance inspection, sources mentioned.
The five-member FAA staff will assess Pakistan’s aviation requirements to find out eligibility for Class 1 standing, a prerequisite for resuming direct flights to america.
In keeping with sources, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the resumption of direct flights between Pakistan and the US has already been signed.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is accelerating efforts to regain Class 1 standing, which was downgraded to Class 2 following a European and UK ban on Pakistani flights.
Direct flights between Pakistan and america had been suspended in 2017. Earlier than the suspension, PIA operated six weekly flights to the US, together with 4 to New York and two to Chicago.
Learn extra: PIA direct flights to UK to renew in Febraury: Khawaja Asif
Earlier, Protection Minister Khawaja Asif revealed that Pakistan Worldwide Airways (PIA) is about to renew direct flights to the UK (UK) by the tip of February.
Talking in ARY Information program “Aiteraz Hai”, Khawaja Asif said that PIA would additionally launch flights to 19 European locations, together with Barcelona and Milan.
Moreover, the airline plans to start out flights to america and Canada, he added. Asif mentioned PIA’s worth to extend with these developments, making it extra enticing for privatization.
PIA had been working to revive its operations and fame after going through vital challenges lately.