Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced stricter regulations for flight attendants bound for Canada and European countries following instances of staff members going missing upon arrival in these destinations. The airline has set an age limit for air hostesses and flight stewards traveling to these regions, and has outlined specific procedures for including attendants above the age of 50 in flight rosters.
On November 10, two stewards assigned to a flight from Islamabad to Canada disappeared in Toronto. This incident prompted PIA’s decision to impose stricter controls on air hostess travel to Canada and Europe. These measures come in the wake of several incidents where PIA flight attendants vanished from their duties upon reaching Canada and European countries.
The new restrictions are aimed at minimizing the risk of older flight attendants being lured away by better job prospects in these regions. PIA is expected to implement stricter monitoring and communication protocols to track the whereabouts of its flight attendants, particularly those traveling to Canada and Europe. This may involve more frequent check-ins and enhanced communication channels to ensure that staff members remain accountable during their assignments.