May 22 (IBNS): British Airways is beginning flights between London and Islamabad from June 2.
The thrice-a-week service is operated on a three-class Boeing 787 Dreamliner with World Traveller (long-haul economy), World Traveller Plus (long-haul premium economy) and Club World (long-haul business class) available.
The airline has a number of Pakistani and British Pakistani colleagues who speak Urdu, and there has already been considerable interest from these colleagues to work on the flights.
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Andrew Brem, chief commercial officer at British Airways, said: “The anticipation from customers and colleagues has been palpable and we hope customers in both the UK and Pakistan will enjoy the classically British service we offer, with thoughtful bespoke touches.”
Aftab Khan, who speaks both English and Urdu, and is one of the crew operating the inaugural flight, said: “I can’t wait for what will be such a wonderful occasion. To be chosen to operate this flight, with my close family links to Pakistan, is a real honour. I know that my colleagues operating the flight are just as excited.”
Return fares between London and Islamabad start from GBP 448 in World Traveller, GBP 709 in World Traveller Plus and GBP 1,499 in Club World. These can be reduced to as little as GBP 248 in World Traveller, GBP 459 in World Traveller Plus and GBP 499 in Club World by using Avios part payment.
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