PIA issued a circular stating that air hostesses can possess only one packet of cigarettes during flight duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The circular further clarified that an air hostess is allowed to have only twenty cigarettes during a single flight duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal action will be taken against air hostesses who violate the new restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under such legal action, violators can be suspended or removed from flight duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier in June this year, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had issued a new directive imposing strict restrictions on smoking and the possession of tobacco products by cabin crew members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the new policy PIA flight attendants have been prohibited from carrying cigarettes, cigars or other tobacco products in their personal luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airline has also imposed a complete ban on smoking during flights, hotel stays and in public places while crew members are on duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move is expected to create challenges for crew members who are habitual smokers, as the restrictions significantly tighten existing regulations governing staff conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PIA management has directed all crew members to ensure full compliance with the new policy, warning that any violation will result in immediate suspension and disciplinary proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more: President approves PIA Conversion and Repeal Bill 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The directive forms part of the airline\u2019s efforts to strengthen professional standards and maintain discipline among its operational staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the development has raised questions among employees, as customs regulations permit airline crew members to carry a limited quantity of cigarettes for personal use while travelling internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PIA officials have emphasised that adherence to the new instructions is mandatory and that strict action will be taken against those found in breach of the policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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