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PIA Denies Viral Claim of Entire Crew Vanishing in Toronto

The carrier says only one attendant failed to report for PK-798 from Toronto to Lahore, with the case now under investigation.

Overview

  • Pakistan International Airlines called the social media posts about a missing entire crew fake and attributed them to hostile accounts targeting its reputation.
  • Spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan said one flight attendant assigned to PK-798 did not report in Toronto and cited ill health when reached.
  • PIA has opened an inquiry into the absence and warned that departmental action will follow if an illegal disappearance is confirmed.
  • The airline noted prior no-shows in Canada, including a case in November and similar incidents reported in 2024.
  • PIA urged the public to ignore the rumor, verify claims before sharing, and rely on official channels for updates.