Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) hopes flights to UK will resume
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) is preparing for the
resumption of flights to UK and is in the process of drafting a drone policy.
This was stated by Additional Director General AVM Taimoor Iqbal while
chairing the 43rd E-Kachehri of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
The session commenced with a review of previous complaints, focusing
on passengers’ rights concerning flight cancellations.
Emphasizing the importance of detailed explanations from airlines
for cancellations or delays, beyond generic reasons like 'technical issues',
the Additional Director General stressed the need for accountability.
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The Director of Air Transport highlighted the preparation of a
document to ensure airlines' accountability in such cases, particularly
mentioning PIA flights to the UK and expressing hopes for an update in May
following inspections.
Acknowledging complaints against Serene Air and PIA, follow-up
actions were assured. The issue of FIA staffing at immigration counters was
addressed, with plans for further discussion and resolution.
Regarding queries about drones, it was informed that a
comprehensive policy document covering various aspects was in preparation and would
be available on the PCAA website. Clarifications were provided regarding
procedures for accountability in investigations, including the PK 8303 crash
report.
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The Additional Director General issued instructions to improve
signage at Quetta International Airport and ensure adequate provision of
luggage trolleys at airports to address infrastructure concerns.
The lack of flight operations from Dera Ghazi Khan to Dubai was
attributed to economic viability issues.
The session concluded with gratitude to participants for their
contributions, reaffirming the commitment to address passenger complaints and
enhance their overall experience.
Source: Pakistan Observer