British HC praises PIA

LAHORE: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has admired the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after traveling from Karachi to Islamabad with the national carrier.

In a video shared on social media, she praised her experience aboard the PIA and announced her upcoming direct flight from Pakistan to Manchester via PIA, stating: “Very soon, I will be flying directly to Manchester with PIA.”

A personal passion for aviation took the British diplomat to the cockpit, where she received a briefing from the PIA captain. In a symbolic gesture, the PIA CEO presented Jane Marriott with a captain’s cap, declaring her an honorary pilot of the airline. The high commissioner extended her best wishes and support for the airline’s continued progress. The PIA CEO lauded her dedicated efforts in supporting the restoration of PIA international flight operations, especially to the UK.