PIA remains banned from UK flights due to safety concerns, despite resuming European routes.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remains banned from flying to and from the UK due to ongoing safety concerns, despite resuming direct flights to Europe in January 2025. The ban, initially imposed in 2020 over fake pilot licenses, has cost PIA an estimated $144 million annually. The airline hopes to resume UK flights once safety requirements are met, but no timeline for reconsideration has been provided. PIA is also facing privatization efforts by the Pakistani government.