Passengers protested against Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after the rules of social distancing, according to the SOPs, were not followed during a flight to Toronto.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued strict SOPs to the airline that need to be followed by the crew and staff of the airlines. The precautionary measures were issued to contain the coronavirus spread.
CAA Issues Rules for the Intl Flights
According to the SOP, there should be a one-seat gap between passengers but PIA, however, made passengers sit next to each other instead of leaving a gap.
The passengers complained that the airline was charging a whopping $3,000 for flights that previously cost $1,400 but still failed to take apt measures.
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On the other hand, the PIA spokesperson, claimed that all safety measures were taken and the planes were disinfected. Moreover, all the passengers were also provided masks and gloves. “The tickets were overpriced because the flight had to come back from Canada empty,” he added.
It is to be noted that passengers and the flight staff are to strictly comply with the rules and SOPs set by the CAA.
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