Pakistani airlines may face penalties from Saudi Arabian authorities over repeated delays in Umrah flights.
According to details, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a stern letter to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), emphasizing the importance of timely flight operations.
The letter stated that, under international regulations, on-time performance must be at least 80 percent.
However, the on-time rate of Pakistani airlines currently ranges between only 37 and 69 percent.
As per the letter, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recorded 69 percent on-time flights, Airblue 65 percent, AirSial 46 percent, Fly Jinnah 43 percent, and Serene Air just 37 percent.
GACA has strictly instructed that this situation be rectified immediately; otherwise, heavy fines will be imposed. It further noted that the delays have caused severe difficulties for passengers.