Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been issued a final warning by the Riyadh Airport Authority (RAA) for non-payment of dues.
The authority has given PIA until July 15 to pay the outstanding amount of 8.2 million riyals.
If PIA fails to make the payment by the deadline, the RAA has warned that it could affect the airline’s winter flight schedule. PIA has also been warned for non-payment of liabilities by the Jeddah Airport.
A spokesperson for PIA confirmed that the RAA has issued a reminder of dues. He said that the airline is in the process of making the payment and hopes to resolve the issue soon.
The warning from the RAA comes as PIA is already facing financial difficulties. The airline has been struggling to make profits for several years.
The non-payment of dues to the Riyadh and Jeddah airports is just one of the financial challenges facing PIA.
If the airline is unable to make the payment by the deadline, it could face further disruption to its flight schedule.
The situation is also a setback for the Pakistani government, which has been trying to revive PIA. The government has injected billions of rupees into the airline in recent years, but it has so far been unable to turn around its fortunes.
The warning from the RAA is a reminder of the challenges facing PIA. The airline needs to find a way to improve its financial performance if it is to survive.
Via: Samaa
Fair enough. Wherever PIA goes, it leaves behind the same story. Outstanding dues. I do not see much justification for the existence of a white elephant like PIA. The airline is always in losses. It is misused by some so-called high-ups and PIA staff itself and their relatives/acquaintances. PIA will be criticised by the authorities but never punished for these reasons.
PIA also needs more Samad bond to fix there setes covers. PIA kisi muflis ki qaba ho jaisy…window set k elwa apko lagta nhi ap plan me ho.
You are right, Naina.