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After Europe, the US has also banned the flights of Pakistan International Airlines. US Department of Transportation has notified about the cancellation of PIA Flights in the United States due to concerns over the safety measures. The major reason behind this decision is the issue of the dubious licenses of Pakistani pilots. US Department of Transportation has further said that after the ban the PIA could not conduct flights of any kind to the United States. Many pilots of Pakistan have been grounded up till now because they falsified their qualifications.
 

PIA Direct Flights from Pakistan to the US:

In April, PIA was allowed for the direct flights for the first time in the history of the United States. Air Marshal Arshad Malik submitted the application to the US so that the respective government allows them to conduct Direct Flights from Pakistan to the US. In May, the PIA plane crash took the lives of 97 people, raising issues and doubtfulness about the licenses of the pilots.
 
 
USA ban PIA Flights
 

PIA flights suspended by other countries:

Previously, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency also suspended the PIA Flights for six months. After EASA, Britain and Vietnam Aviation Authority have restricted the PIA from entering their country as many pilots have fake licenses. Apart from this, Malaysia temporarily suspended many Pakistani pilots. The PIA official has verified the announcement made by the US regarding the PIA flight suspension. He furthermore added that the PIA has received an email from the US Department of Transportation and will overcome the doubts of the US as currently, the PIA is in its correction process.
 

Pakistan Airline Pilots’ Association:

The government issued the list of the 262 pilots having fake licenses along with 141 pilots of Pakistan International Airlines. PLPA informed that they do not have complete details of the list provided by the government over this issue. Moreover, the Pakistan Airline Pilots Association announced to appeal against the list in court as it contains many highly professional, qualified, and trained pilots. For more details, stay connected with trips.pk and get all the latest traveling updates.


 
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