Karachi, August 14, 2018 (PPI-OT): As promised by the PIA management to hold an inquiry into the events of PK 750 of 3rd August 2018, PIA management has issued show cause notice to its station manager in Paris over his poor performance and mishandling the flight PK 750 on 3 August 2018. PIA has also issued notice of penalty to its ground handling agent in Paris for delay in cargo door closure after the removal of jetty, due to which suffocation developed creating nausea and discomfort to the passengers especially to an infant in the video.
President and CEO Mr. Musharraf Rasool Cyan had ordered an inquiry into the incident of discomfort to a baby whose video was made viral few days ago. Upon recommendation of high level inquiry committee the above decisions have been made. In addition to these, CEO has also instructed Chief of Flight Operations to hold the Captain accountable for his command and role in dissolving the commotion and not exhibiting situational control. Also the Flight Service Department has been directed to hold special training of the Cabin Crew to better equip with resolution of such situations.
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
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