PIA announces two-way flights to Saudi Arabia as kingdom resumes international travel
Riyadh had closed its borders for travel last month after a replacement strain of the novel coronavirus had been detected within the uk . Photo: File
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday announced the resumption of two-way flights to the dominion after Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on international travel.
Riyadh had closed its borders for travel last month after a replacement strain of the novel coronavirus had been detected within the uk .
On Sunday, the kingdom's civil aviation authority, the overall Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the country was resuming international travel during a notification following which PIA made the announcement regarding resumption of its travel.
A few days ago, the PIA had announced that it might repatriate Pakistani who had been stranded in Saudi Arabia following the outbreak of the second wave of the virus.
"Passengers are going to be ready to visit Saudi Arabia from today on all PIA flights," said the ensign carrier's spokesperson. "All travelers must obtain a [negative] PCR test before they travel."
PIA flights to Saudi Arabia suspended
Last week, all PIA flights to Saudi Arabia were suspended until further notice.
The development came after Saudi government temporarily suspended entry into the dominion after a replacement strain of the coronavirus was identified within the uk . The mutation is believed to be more contagious.
A PIA spokesperson had said that the national carrier had suspended 18 flights to and from the dominion on the directives issued by the Saudi aviation authority.
The PIA spokesperson had asked effected passengers to register through the airline’s UAN 11-786-786 with their working phone numbers to receive timely updates.
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