ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) faces another set backas multiple flights have been stuck at internationa airport.
The financial crisis is becoming worst as the airline has become adefaulter of the international fuel supplier World Fuel Services (WFS).Aviation fuel supplier at Dubai Airport refused to fill PIA aircraft as 3PIA flights are now stuck at Dubai airport. PIA’s flight roster has beenbadly disturbed.
Sources rebealed that World Fuel Services (WFS) is the registered vendor ofPIA for the supply of aviation fuel. Despite many reminders, the airlinewas not able to pay its dues on time. On Monday, WFS stopped fuel supply toPIA aircraft at Dubai International Airport.
Due to non-availability of fuel, 3 flights have not been able to take offfrom Dubai airport. PIA flight PK-212 for Islamabad, PK-284 for Peshawarand PK-204 for Lahore are still waiting for fuel. Due to delay inflights, hundreds of passengers flying with PIA are waiting at the airport.
PIA spokesperson has said that the management is in contact with WFSauthorities. And hopefully, the issue will be resolved in coming hours.