Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume flight operations for UK from October 30, with flights operated by European aircraft and crew.

According to PIA, in the first phase, flights will be operated from Islamabad and Lahore to London and from Islamabad to Manchester.

PIA spokesperson said that new planes will be used in these direct flights which will offer comfortable seats, halal food, and excellent air hosting.

The spokesperson further said that PIA has started booking for flights.

The European Union Air Safety Agency had banned Pakistan International Airlines flights for six months.

The national airline faced scrutiny after various issues surfaced, including the issue of fake licenses of the pilots.