The tourism industry in Pakistan gains a huge boost as British Airways plan to resume their services there. The tourism industry in Pakistan is a fast-growing industry. Last year, Pakistan was ranked as that world’s top adventure travel destination by the British Backpacker Society. It described the nation as, “one of the friendliest countries on the earth, with mountain scenery that is beyond anyone’s wildest imagination”.
Flights from London to Pakistan through British Airways would resume next week. 10 years ago, the U.K airline suspended its operations in the country after the 2008 Marriot Hotel bombing in the nation’s capital, Islamabad. The bombings took place during a period of distressing militant violence in Pakistan.
However, security in Pakistan has improved and the Muslim country with a population of about 208 people is rapidly being revived as a perfect destination for tourists and investors.
British Airways in a statement said, “the final touches are coming together for the airline’s return ahead of the first flight on Sunday (June 2)” It will launch a three-per-week service to Heathrow Airport in London.
British Airways will begin the London Heathrow-Islamabad service with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Presently Pakistan International Airlines is the only airline that flies directly from Pakistan to Britain. However, Middle Eastern airlines like Ethiad Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines have a strong presence in Pakistan.
