PIA Staff Barred from Hangar as Airline Announces Canada Flight Discount KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) engineers and staff have been restricted from accessing the Ispahani Hangar premises, sources confirmed on Monday. The hangar’s parking area was sealed following a joint operation by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and PIA’s security teams. The Society […]
Cyber Glitch Hits European Airports, Causing Flight Delays and Cancellations Several major European airports experienced disruptions over the weekend after a cyber-related issue affected MUSE, a system used for check-in and baggage processing. Collins Aerospace, the company behind the software, confirmed the incident and said manual operations could help minimize the impact. At Brussels Airport, […]
PIA has officially declared regarding flight suspension in a recent announcement. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline is executing a three-week technical inspection of its two long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft. The inspection includes the replacement of main components, a process considered essential every ten years to ensure passengers’ safety and compliance with international aviation […]
FAA Team to Audit Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority After Years, Raising Hopes for Direct US Flights ISLAMABAD — For the first time in several years, a team from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to visit Pakistan for a detailed audit of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Officials say that, under the directives […]
Flight Operations Resume at Sialkot Airport After Flood Alert Sialkot – Flight operations have officially resumed at Sialkot International Airport after being temporarily disrupted by heavy flooding in Punjab. According to airport authorities, the first incoming flight from Sharjah, carrying 170 passengers, has departed and is expected to land in Sialkot shortly. Officials confirmed that […]
Heavy Rains Disrupt Karachi Flights, Public Holiday Declared KARACHI – August 20, 2025: Flight operations at Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday after heavy rainfall and technical system failures crippled schedules. Even 12 hours after the downpour, operations had yet to return to normal. According to airport officials, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) […]
Karachi Flights Disrupted as Heavy Rains Lash City KARACHI – Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport faced major disruptions on Tuesday morning as heavy downpours continued to batter the city. According to airport officials, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-300 from Karachi to Islamabad took off 30 minutes late, while Fly Jinnah’s flight 670 […]
Air Canada Strike Grounds Flights Despite Government Order to Resume Operations MONTREAL – Air Canada has suspended plans to resume limited flights after its flight attendants’ union vowed to continue striking, despite a government order to end the walkout. The strike, involving about 10,000 flight attendants from Air Canada and its low-cost subsidiary Air Canada […]
PIA Launches New Direct Flights from Riyadh to Pakistan, Supports Arbaeen Pilgrims with Special Flights to Iraq Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a new direct flight service from Riyadh to several cities in Pakistan, aimed at making travel easier for the nearly 200,000 passengers who fly this route annually. Officials say the new service […]
PIA Launches Cadet Pilot Program to Support International Flights July 29, 2025 – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started a new hiring drive to recruit cadet pilots and experienced commercial pilots. This move is part of its plan to restart flights to Europe and the UK. PIA will select cadet pilots for a two-year contract, […]
