This is in response to some media reports claiming that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operated chartered flights to the United Kingdom with the purpose to evacuate VIPs or relations of government officials.  It is to be stated on record that the flights were operated at the behest of the British High Commission and in close coordination with the Government of Pakistan with the intent to evacuate British Nationals stranded in Pakistan consequent to the outbreak of COVID-19. Similarly, passengers returning to Pakistan on these flights were predominantly Pakistani Nationals stranded in the United Kingdom and the seats were available for purchase to everyone. PIA successfully manage to bring 1735 passengers back home It is thus hereby strongly clarified that at no point, were these flights operated for the benefit of VIPs or for the relations of government officials. PIA management knowing that the company is a proud National Flag carrier and true to its traditions and its distinguished past, rose to the occasion at a time of dire need, to rescue and repatriate Foreign and Pakistani nationals stuck up in both countries on humanitarian grounds and for the purpose of not only National but rather Global Service. PIA takes its … Continue reading PIA officially responds to false media claims