Virgin Atlantic to Resume Flights Between London and Pakistan in October
KARACHI — Virgin Atlantic is set to reconnect London with Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore starting this October, restoring a key travel link between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
Aviation officials confirmed that the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved the British airline to restart operations, after it suspended services to the country in 2023.
The airline will operate flights via Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, providing passengers with renewed convenience and access to Virgin Atlantic’s wider global network.
The decision marks a turnaround from last year, when Virgin Atlantic announced the suspension of flights between London Heathrow and Lahore and Islamabad as part of a global network review. At the time, a spokesperson said the airline was making “a few changes” as it expanded its flying programme.
Founded in 1984, Virgin Atlantic is headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex. Originally launched as British Atlantic Airways, the airline was soon rebranded after co-founder Randolph Fields sold his stake to Richard Branson. The company, which flew its first service from London Gatwick to Newark in June 1984, is today jointly owned by the Virgin Group (51%) and Delta Air Lines (49%).
With its return to Pakistan, Virgin Atlantic is expected to boost travel options for passengers, offering smoother connections between the UK, South Asia, and beyond.
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