Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued the Airline Operational Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the April 4-11 period. According to the SOP, the aft row should be kept vacant for the passenger displaying symptoms of illness. Moreover, boarding passes will be issued with a gap of at least one adjacent seat, as mentioned in the SOP. Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) pilots are assured every safety after dialogues between Pakistan Airline Pilots’ Association (PALPA) and PIA management. Earlier, PIA pilots stopped flight operations and went on strike on the call of PALPA due to coronavirus. COVID-19: ‘Baaghi’ PIA pilots putting lives at risk PIA: PK-785 delayed as only three cabin crew arrived Jam packed situation at the airports is often seen and that clearly tells how seriously the SOP is being followed. In a meeting between PALPA and PIA management, it was decided that it will be the captain’s responsibility for clearing the aircraft. Although, internationally, it is the responsibility of the airline to clear the aircraft before and after flying. Moreover, PALPA is not bothered about the gap between the seats since they assume, they will not have a pay cut for the next two months. Some passengers contacted Baaghi TV … Continue reading PALPA must be abolished or legalized now!