Would you fly on a banned airline? PIA was banned in 2020 after Pakistan admitted that hundreds of its pilots held fake or questionable licenses, which raised major safety concerns worldwide. Following a deadly crash and regulatory failures, the EU and UK suspended PIA flights in July 2020, and the U.S. effectively barred the airline by downgrading Pakistan’s safety rating. As of 2026, PIA remains banned from Europe, the UK, and the U.S., though it still operates in parts of Asia and the Middle East. | The Points Guy | May 2, 2026
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