Tag: Pakistan International Airlines
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If Things Need to Change for PIA, the Lost Pride — Part 1
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. “Great People to Fly With” — This famous slogan originated from U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in March 1962, after she flew on a PIA flight to London. During its golden era, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) helped launch Air Malta, Singapore Airlines,…
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PIA Restores Direct London Flights After Six Years, Strengthening Pakistan-UK Connectivity
Key Developments Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct London flights after a six-year suspension. First Islamabad–London flight PK-785 departed carrying 325 passengers. Weekly Islamabad and Lahore operations aim to strengthen Pakistan-UK connectivity for overseas Pakistanis. ISLAMABAD — March 30, 2026: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially resumed its direct flight operations to London after a six-year hiatus, marking…
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NY Administration Terminates Roosevelt Hotel Lease Agreement with PIA
Baaghi TV/Arshad Mehmud: The New York City administration has terminated its $220 million lease agreement, discontinuing the use of the Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as a migrant shelter. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to phase out the migrant processing center and shelter at the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel…
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Unfair Dismissal Case | PIA Ordered to Pay £5 Million to Former Employees by UK Court
Former employees of the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), claimed the airline violated the Employee Act during their dismissal and failed to adhere to British laws. The claims have dealt a major blow to PIA, after claims made by eight former employees resulted in a win after a landmark unfair dismissal case in a…
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Pakistan International Airlines under fire for Implementing ‘Proper’ Dress Code for Staff
LAHORE: According to reports, Pakistan’s national carrier – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has come under fire after the management reportedly ordered its employees including flight crew to maintain a proper dress code. According to an Informal Newz report, the airline has reinforced orders for the crew to mandatorily wear proper undergarments. The report adds that…
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PIA aircraft grounded in Malaysia, leaves for Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft grounded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has left for Islamabad. According to Baaghi TV reports, the aircraft Boeing 777 registration AP BMH has left Kuala Lumpur for Islamabad. The plane will reach Islamabad at 10:30 pm according to Pakistan Standard Time confirmed a spokesperson for PIA. Parvez Elahi re-arrested…
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PIA plane stopped in Kuala Lumpur ready to return
KUALA LUMPUR: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane grounded in Kuala Lumpur has been allowed to return home. According to Baaghi TV reports, the Boeing 777 plane owned by PIA was stopped by Malaysian authorities on the orders of a local court. However, the court order to ground the plane has now been suspended. Within…
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PIA A320 receives water cannon salute at Baku Airport
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Wednesday operated the first direct flight from the country’s Lahore city to Azerbaijan’s capital city of Baku, the Pakistani Embassy in Azerbaijan said. According to the details, PIA Airbus A320 aircraft registration AP-BMX arrived in Baku at 13:16 (Baku time) airline’s inaugural flight PK-6159 from Lahore completed in 4 hours.…
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PIA ready to repatriate Pakistani students amid Ukraine crisis
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is exploring the possibility of evacuating Pakistani students, stranded in Ukraine, through its neighbouring countries by special PIA flights. According to the details, Air Marshal Arshad Malik, chief executive officer (CEO) PIA, said that they were ready to bring back stranded Pakistani students from Ukraine, following an attack from Russia. “We…
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HR Transformation of PIA: Success Story of an Unbelievable Task
The National Flag Carrier, Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has always been in limelight. When we talk about PIA, what used to come in mind was over staffing, ill-discipline, inefficiency, dis-ownness, corruption, politically inducted employees lacking will and capacity to work and a company shackled by self-centered Unions and Associations. The mentioned ills were good enough…