RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated inquiry into the event that occurred in the flight PK 750 at Paris on August 3, 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 August 3, 2018.

Moreover, the PIA has also issued penalty notice to its ground handling agent in Paris for delay in cargo door closure after the removal of jetty that led suffocation and created nausea and discomfort to the passengers especially to an infant.

PIA spokesman said the decision was made upon recommendation of high level inquiry committee. In addition, Chief of Flight Operations has also been instructed 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 further been directed to hold special training of the cabin crew to better equip with resolution of such situations.