PIA regains 14 Heathrow airport slots

Published On 12 Aug, 2026
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The return of the slots is expected to enable PIA to expand its flight operations between Pakistan and London, with an increase in services planned under the winter schedule beginning in October.

According to sources, PIA’s weekly flights from Islamabad to London are likely to increase from three to five, while flights from Lahore to London are expected to rise from one to two per week.

The restoration of the Heathrow slots is also expected to strengthen connectivity from Karachi and Sialkot to London through connecting flights.

The development is likely to provide PIA with greater operational capacity in the UK market and improve air connectivity between Pakistan and Britain.