London immigration authorities impose £2,000 fine on two PIA air hostesses travelling with expired passports
An aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) caught fire Sunday at Karachi airport due to a short circuit while in a separate incident, two air hostesses of the national flag bearer were fined by UK authorities for travelling with expired passports.
According to sources, fire broke out in a tug master bringing the aircraft to the terminal building, thereby damaging the aircraft.
Fire fighters extinguished the fire while PIA administration has started an investigation into the incident.
PIA CREW FINED:
The immigration authorities in London imposed a fine of £2,000 on PIA after two of its air hostesses were found travelling with expired passports.
The air hostesses reportedly arrived in London from Islamabad on board PK-785 where they were held by the immigration authorities.
Issuing a warning, the London immigration authorities directed the national carrier to abide by the rules in the future.
Earlier in September, customs authorities had detained PIA crew members returning from London, after they recovered 21 smart phones and £5,000 from their possession.
