British Airways resumed its London Heathrow to Islamabad flights from today as flight BA261 arrived from London at 8.52 in the morning. The airlines announced on 30 July that it will be resuming its 3 flights a week schedule from 14 August. Today’s flight was operated by a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner with registration G-ZBJG. The airline also said that it will be taking extra precautionary measures for the safety of its crew and passengers.
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Due to COVID-19, passengers are required to wear masks and will have access to hand sanitisers during the flight. Crew members will wear masks during the flight. There are also extra measures in place at airports to ensure travellers stay safe.
The British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner CMG, said this was an important moment for UK-Pakistan links:
The resumption of British Airways direct flights is a big boost for the hundreds of thousands of travellers who travel regularly between our two great nations, many who have had their travel plans disrupted by the pandemic. I’d like to thank to the Government of Pakistan, British Airways and my team in Pakistan who have worked hard to deliver this welcome news.
Moran Birger, Head of Sales, Asia Pacific and the Middle East at British Airways, said:
We are pleased to once again provide a service between Pakistan and the UK. We know many of our customers in both countries have been waiting to be reunited with friends and family. We look forward to welcoming them back onboard.
British Airways direct flights restarted in June 2019 after a break of 10 years. The carrier first flew to Islamabad in 1976.
From London Heathrow the flights will be on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, departing at 20:30 and arriving in Islamabad at 04:20. From Islamabad flights will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing at 06:15 and arriving in London at 15:00.