Ad

Tag: Pilots On Strike In pakistan

Pakistani Pilots,Leaving Haji Flyers Stranded,Go On Strike

[Islamabad] Pakistani Pilots,Leaving Flyers Stranded,Go On Strike Mostly Haj Pilgrims Are Suffering
Hundreds of passengers, mostly Haj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia, were left stranded today as about 50 flights of Pakistan’s ailing national carrier PIA were cancelled after the pilots went on strike, demanding better pay and working conditions.
The pilots association of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) went on strike yesterday, accusing the management of forcing them to do extra duties.
This strike resulted in the cancellation of at least 50 domestic and international flights.
As per a government official PIA is trying to negotiate with the pilots to call off the strike.
The airline was currently paying about Rs 3.2 billion to the pilots as salary and perks annually.