Manchester UK, May 23, 2007

Airblue operations to Manchester would further strengthen the solidarity and friendship between United Kingdom and Pakistan, stated Lord Mayor of Manchester, Mr. Glynn Evans.

Lord Mayor Evans spoke to a gathering including over 300 prominent Pakistanis of the business community, Travel Agents, Media Personnel and Manchester Airport Group Authorities at a dinner hosted by airblue to launch their UK operations from June 01, 2007.

Airblue will be the first private airline of Pakistan in the aviation history to start long haul operations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

Lord Mayor emphasized that an essential requirement of the aviation industry was maintaining excellent service, which is being ignored by airlines today.

Counsel General of Pakistan for Manchester, Mr. Masroor A. Junijo, was also present at the occasion. Airblue's performance in Pakistan is an evidence of the success story of the airline, stated Mr. Junijo.He added that airblue's

flights to the United Kingdom will build a stronger bond between the two countries and facilitate the Pakistani community's traveling requirements.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chief Operating Officer airblue, pointed out that the response

from the Manchester's Pakistani community was so overwhelming that airblue has decided to introduce a 5th flight on every Thursday from June 28, 2007.

Mr. Abbasi further emphasized that airblue's success was due to the innovative technology being used by the airline and the next generation aircraft in operation by airblue.

Airblue plans to start operations to new international routes very soon benefiting the Pakistani community around the world and expanding its network. #

Dinner attendees included 300 prominent Pakistanis of the business community, Travel Agents, Media Personnel and Manchester Airport Group Authorities.