Emirates launch additional flights to Islamabad

Emirates has announced major expansion plans for Pakistan with the launch of additional flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar, says a press release.Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore and Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad will both be served by non-stop flights seven times a week from October 31 and November 2 respectively while Peshawar International Airport will be served by three weekly flights from November 5.

Services from the four gateways (including Karachi) will offer Pakistani travellers, businesses and exporters increased connectivity with the UAE and onwards with the rest of the world through our global network,said Majid Al Mualla, Emirates Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West Asia and Indian Ocean.Emirates said the new services would provide Pakistani exporters with greater export capacity to the UAE and strengthen the country’s export potential via the airline’s global connections.