CAA convenes airport managers' conference

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) convened Airport Mangers' Conference in order to enhance coordination between the field units and Headquarters CAA.

A CAA statement here on Thursday said that special focus was given to passenger facilitation and security in addition to the ongoing development works and future planning.

Deputy Director General CAA Air Vice Marshal Junaid Ahmed Siddiqui in his opening address welcomed the participants and briefed the audience on CAA's endeavors to improve the facilities for passengers.

He emphasized on the Airport Managers to follow the standards in order to provide quality service to its users.

The DG CAA Air Marshal (Retd) Khalid Choudhry advised the Airport Managers to put in their best efforts with honesty and dedication to earn the appreciation of customers.

He also explained to all officers about his vision for CAA and the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.

He praised the dynamic role of CAA in advancing the cause of air travel in Pakistan, the dedication of the staff and the tremendous potential in the organization to do well.

The DG CAA specially emphasized the need for training computer literacy and the use of Information Technology to move CAA performance closer to industry leaders in this regard.

He also stressed the need for the vigilance and security.

Earlier Flight Lieutenant (Retd) Syed Asif Saeed, Guest of Honour, briefed the participants on the requirement for special passengers using airport services.

He gave suggestions to the CAA management for improving and creating facilities for handicapped passengers travelling on wheel chairs.

The audience and the management appreciated the recommendations of Flt. Lt. (Retd) Syed Asif Saeed and thanked him for his inputs which everyone agreed would go a long way in creating customized facilities for the special passengers.

Before the end of the Conference a session was also held exclusively to review the arrangements and facilities for Hujjaj travelling to Saudi Arabia this year.

DG CAA advised concerned Airport Managers to leave no stone unturned in order to provide best services to travelling Hujjaj as it is not only their official duty but also a religious obligation.

DG CAA at the end of the Conference thanked the participants and the invitees for their active participation.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011