Pakistan

PIA dismisses 'baseless reports' of not providing mineral water on domestic flights

PIA terms reports claiming it will not serve mineral water on domestic flights "irresponsible and unprofessional"

Web Desk
August 06, 2021
Representational image. Photo: File
Representational image. Photo: File


ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has categorically rejected news reports that the national flag-bearer will not provide mineral water to passengers during domestic flights.

"PIA refutes a web news item intended to damage our repute that we will not provide water onboard," said the PIA, adding that it is a "misrepresentation by some prominent media outlets" adding that it is both irresponsible and unprofessional.

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The national flag-carrier said such reports only intended to mislead passengers.

A day earlier, news reports claimed that the PIA had decided not to serve half-litre mineral water bottles to passengers on domestic flights.

The report said that the PIA crew would provide water in glasses to passengers on demand.


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