Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday banned meal service in all domestic flights in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. In a statement issued here, PIA Flight Services General Manager Amir Bashir, said that the decision was taken in the best interest of the people and as part of precautionary measures against the coronavirus. However, only the water service will be provided to passengers on domestic flights.
Earlier on Saturday, PIA had suspended its international flight operations. The international flight operation will remain suspended from March 22 till March 28. However, domestic flights will continue as per schedule. The flight operation across the globe has been suspended as a precautionary measure to control the outbreak of the coronavirus, as a number of other countries have also suspended their flight operations due to the risk.
Sources privy to the development said the decision has been taken on the directions of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It may be noted that CAA has suffered Rs 2.5 billion loss during the last 10 days, sources said.
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