After 13 years, first flight from Dhaka to Karachi to 'arrive' on Jan 29

In a major development has taken place in the restoration of direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh, as Bangladesh’s national carrier, Biman Airlines, has released its flight schedule for Karachi.

According to sources, Biman Airlines’ first flight from Dhaka to Karachi in several years will arrive on 29 January.

Initially, the airline will operate two weekly flights between Dhaka and Karachi. The last direct flight from Bangladesh to Karachi operated in 2012.

Biman Airlines has opened seat bookings for its Dhaka–Karachi route, and travel agents say that all seats on the initial flights were sold out within hours of bookings opening.

Travel agents added that people in both countries have welcomed the resumption of direct air links with enthusiasm.

It may be recalled that, on government instructions, the Civil Aviation Authority granted Biman Airlines permission to operate direct flights to Karachi a few days ago.

In addition, an agreement for cargo transportation between PIA and Biman Airlines was finalised last month.