Pakistan resumes outbound international flights
International and local flights have been suspended since March.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan resumed outbound international flights from midnight on Friday by both national and foreign airlines from its all major airports, except Gwadar and Turbat, Dunya News reported.
“As per decision of the government, the outbound international flights (scheduled, non-scheduled and charter flights) operation has been allowed with effect from 2359 hours tonight (Friday),” a spokesman for the Aviation Division said in a brief news release.
With exception of Gwadar and Turbat, he said, both national and foreign airlines would be allowed to operate from all international airports of the country.
He said Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for outbound international flights had already been issued, according to which “airlines will be required to follow the SOPs of the destination country. Additionally, disinfection of aircraft will be ensured and no congestion at airports shall be allowed.”
International and local flights have been suspended since March, with exemptions for some flights to enable international repatriation in and out of Pakistan. Domestic operations had already resumed this month.
