BA (British Airways) cancels flights to Pakistan indefinitely

Source: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - British Airways <BAY.L> said on Tuesday it had cancelled flights to Pakistan indefinitely after a suicide truck bomb in Islamabad killed at least 53 people and heightened security fears.

The airline operates six direct flights from London to Islamabad every week.

"In light of the security situation in Pakistan we have cancelled our flights from Heathrow to Islamabad indefinitely," British Airways said in a statement.

"The safety of our customers, crew and aircraft is of paramount importance."

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) <PIAa.KA> is still operating four flights a week between London and Islamabad, according to a customer services representative.

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The security situation in Pakistan has really deteriorated in the past few weeks.