ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines, the national flag carrier hasissued stern earning to the entire cabin crew.
As per the media report, PIA has warned its pilots and cabin crew of sternaction against officials found intoxicated while on duty, the airline’sspokesman Mashhood Tajwar confirmed on Friday.
Tajwar said that officials found violating the national flag carrier’sstrict rules against alcohol consumption can face suspension or terminationof employment.
“It is totally banned and whoever caught will be dealt with in accordancewith corporation rules and regulations, which include termination as amaximum punishment,” he explained.
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