Another PIA flight attendant goes missing in Canada this week.
An alarming disappearance has struck Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as another flight attendant has reportedly vanished while on duty in Canada.
The flight steward in question, identified as Jibran Baloch, went missing from a Toronto-bound flight, marking the latest in a series of incidents plaguing the airline.
Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for PIA acknowledged the ongoing challenges in preventing such occurrences, despite collaborative efforts with Toronto authorities.
The spokesperson revealed that despite stringent measures, including the submission of flight staff passports, Baloch managed to slip away unnoticed after operating on flight PK-782 on February 29.
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Baloch’s disappearance underscores a worrying trend within PIA, with this being the second instance of a flight attendant going missing in Canada within a week.
Sources within PIA disclosed that another female air hostess had also vanished under similar circumstances, heightening concerns about potential motives related to seeking citizenship.
The gravity of the situation is further emphasized by the revelation that approximately 10 flight attendants assigned to Toronto-bound flights have gone missing over the past two years.
The repeated incidents have prompted urgent reassessment of security protocols and procedures within the airline to prevent future occurrences and safeguard the well-being of its flight crew.
In response to Baloch’s disappearance, PIA officials have vowed to intensify efforts in collaboration with Canadian authorities to address the underlying issues contributing to these incidents.
As PIA flight attendant goes missing in Canada this week, meanwhile, the airline remains deeply concerned about the welfare and safety of its staff, emphasizing the need for swift and effective measures to mitigate such occurrences in the future.
