nother air hostess from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gone missing while on duty in Canada, raising concerns about working conditions and safety measures within the national carrier.
Maryam Raza, assigned to flight PK 782 from Pakistan to Toronto, failed to report for duty on the return flight, PK 784 from Toronto to Karachi, prompting an investigation into her disappearance.
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that a note expressing gratitude to PIA was discovered alongside her hanging uniform in her room, with the message reading, “Thank you, PIA.”
This incident marks the third reported case this year of PIA flight attendants allegedly ‘slipping’ while on duty, with two of them being women. Despite efforts such as collecting passports of flight attendants assigned to Toronto flights to prevent such incidents, questions arise regarding the efficacy of these measures.
Sources close to the matter have pointed to low pay and a lack of job security within the national airline as primary factors behind these alleged instances of ‘slippage.’
The reported cases have sparked concerns about the working conditions and incentives provided to PIA staff, prompting calls for a comprehensive review of policies to ensure the safety and well-being of employees.
PIA authorities are yet to comment officially on the matter, but the repeated occurrences underscore the need for a thorough investigation and implementation of measures to address the underlying issues contributing to these incidents.
