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.