[Anonymous]

[Biggless]

The company I work for has operations in Pakistan and I have been asked to make a visit. Apart from the obvious advice being “don’t” – can anyone who has been recently offer any advice. I will be flying business class, any suggestions on best route from UK (departing NCL). Any general advice ? Thanks.

[ABowen1]

The obvious answer is Emirates since they fly from NCL and you can avoid transiting LHR. It of course depends where you are going in Pakistan but Emirates offer offer a relatively short flight from Dubai. As I am sure you know, the general advice is to avoid PIA at all costs

[Biggless]

Thanks. Definitely avoid at all costs, I’m thinking of checking what my company policy is on paying ransomes !! Would prefer a Skyteam or OneWorld option as I have no FF status with Emirates.

[ABowen1]

Not sure of anything OneWorld, BA gave up a few years ago, Royal Jordanian don’t operate either and Cathay only operate in from HK so not a lot of use. Air France/KLM don’t fly to Pakistan at all. That just leaves the Middle Eastern airlines of which only Emirates flies from NCL.

[robsmith100]

The advice from the FCO is as follows:

“Pakistan
Still current at: 02 December 2010
Updated: 29 November 2010

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security – Local Travel – Punjab section (movement around Islamabad). The overall level of this advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific regions of Pakistan and against all but essential travel to other specific regions of Pakistan, including Lahore.”

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/pakistan

I would certainly take legal advice before proceeding especially if you dont feel comfortable going.

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