British Airways to resume Pakistan flights next week after a decade

British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan next week a decade after it suspended operations following a major hotel bombing, becoming the first Western airline to restart flights to the country. BA halted service to Pakistan in the wake of the 2008 Marriott Hotel bombing in Islamabad that took place during a period of devastating Islamist militant violence in Pakistan. Security has since improved, with militant attacks sharply down in the country, reviving Pakistan as a destination for tourist and investors. "The final touches are coming together for the airline's return ahead of the first flight Sunday June 2," BA said. It will launch a 3-per-week service to London Heathrow, it said. At present, only loss-making Pakistan International Airlines flies directly from Pakistan to Britain. <br/>