Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has imposed a new restriction on the number of cigarettes cabin crew members can carry while travelling on flying duty.
The new restrictions were implemented after five flight attendants were reportedly found carrying a large quantity of cigarette packets.
According to a PIA circular, cabin crew members will now be allowed to carry only one cigarette packet, containing up to 20 cigarettes, while performing flying duty.
The airline has warned that carrying more than the permitted limit could result in disciplinary action against the staff members concerned. Those found violating the instruction may face suspension or be removed from flying duties.
The new restriction follows an incident involving five cabin crew members who were reportedly found carrying a large number of cigarette packets while travelling on a PIA flight from Multan to Jeddah a few days ago.
PIA’s Human Resources department has launched an investigation into the matter, with proceedings against all five crew members currently underway.
The airline has also instructed officials to communicate the new cigarette limit to cabin crew during their pre-flight briefings. PIA has made compliance with the instruction mandatory and directed staff to follow the limit while travelling on duty.
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