Tag: PIA
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If Things Need to Change for PIA, the lost pride — Part 3
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. “Great People To Fly With” – said Jacqueline Kennedy in 1962. Why did the former First Lady of the United States say these words? She said them because she knew that the airline she had just flown was being managed by great…
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If Things Need to Change for PIA, the Lost Pride — Part 2
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. “Great People To Fly With” – said Jacqueline Kennedy for PIA in 1962. So, what went wrong with PIA? Incompetent employees, inducted through nepotism and political influence, and fueled by deep-rooted corruption, played a major role in bringing PIA to its knees.…
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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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Serene Air Grounded, PIA Cleared for UK Flights
Pakistan’s CAA has suspended Serene Air’s operating certificates after the airline was left with no serviceable aircraft. The suspension halts all domestic operations until the airline restores its fleet. In contrast, PIA has secured UK clearance and will resume flights to Manchester first, with Birmingham and London to follow. ISLAMABAD – October 4, 2025: The…
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BREAKING: PIA First Officer & Airline Management Summoned in Harassment Case – Hearing on 30 April 2025
LAHORE (Web Desk): The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace has officially issued notices on 22 April 2025 to Shaharyar Mehmood Khan, Airbus #A320 First Officer at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and to PIA management in a workplace harassment and cybercrime case filed by a Senior flight attendant Uzma Khan.…
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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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Hina Sani Case | Latest Developments take Controversial Turn
ISLAMABAD (Farooq Aqdas): A new character named Numan has emerged in the story of the air hostess of the national airline, Hina Sani. It has also been learned that the telephone number of the person named Nauman, which has been received from Hina Sani, is being permanently closed. An air hostess for the National Airlines,…
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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…