ISLAMABAD – Massive rush stranded hundreds of Pakistani passengers atJeddah airport where flights of all international airlines, including PIA,are facing extended delays.
A PIA spokesperson explained that passengers were facing difficulties dueto inadequate arrangements to handle the increases number of air travellersat the North Terminal of the Jeddah airport.
In a press statement, he said that all airlines’ flights departing fromJeddah were facing extended delays.
The PIA administration has issued instructions to provide all possiblefacilities, including accommodation, to its passengers, while the nationalflag carrier’s officials in Jeddah are constantly in contact with the Saudiauthorities, he said.
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Meanwhile, Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique was also monitoringthe developing situation so that the suffering of Pakistani passengerscould be minimized.
PIA management has also extended an apology to passengers in advance andhoped the passengers would understand the situation and cooperate with thenational flag carrier.
