PR No. 192 Islamabad: October 21, 2017

PIA flight PK 798 for the sector Toronto - Lahore of Saturday 21st October 2017 was rescheduled to depart after 16 hours delay owing to a technical reason. PIA spokesman said on Saturday.

 

He said that the aircraft Boeing 777 while refueling at Toronto airport was hit by a fuel supply vehicle causing damage to the engine cowling of parked aircraft. The passengers of the flight PK 798 were informed about the technical delay and provided hotel accommodation. The said aircraft was sent to the hanger for immediate repairs which was carried out by Air Canada.  PIA has taken up the matter with local ground handling agency accordingly. 

 

Meanwhile, another PIA flight PK701 for the sector Islamabad – Manchester was also delayed due to consequential effects of the same Boeing 777 aircraft which resulted in some adjustments in schedule and alternative arrangements were made for the flight which departed after a delay of 4 and a half hours on Saturday evening at 7pm. 

 

PIA regrets the inconvenience caused to its valued passengers due to the flight delays. PIA spokesman concluded.

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