UK Yet to Decide on Lifting PIA Flight Ban Despite Reforms

The UK has yet to decide on lifting its flight ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), despite Pakistani authorities’ efforts to restore operations. The ban was imposed in 2020 due to safety concerns after a pilot license scandal. While Pakistan has made regulatory improvements and engaged with UK authorities, no formal decision has been made. The delay affects PIA’s financial recovery and direct UK flights. Pakistani officials remain hopeful but await further assessments from British aviation regulators.