KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management has banned “leave without pay” for its cabin crew, reported ARY News.
“New aircrafts are being inducted in PIA fleet in the near future, consequently, requirement of operating cabin crew will be increased. Considering the necessity in future, Management has reviewed the policy of Leave without Pay (LWP) for Cabin Crew only,” read a notification issued to this effect.
The national flag carrier’s management said the ban will be effective from March 1.
Fresh applications of the cabin crew in this regard will not be entertained, it maintained.
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