PIA Blames Ground Handlers for Coffins Left Behind in New York

Nov. 2, 2017
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has ordered an inquiry after two sets of human remains it was meant to repatriate were left in New York.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has ordered an inquiry after two sets of human remains it was meant to repatriate were left in New York.

The two coffins were meant to be flown to Lahore on 28 October but were left behind at JFK Airport by mistake.

It was PIA's last New York-Lahore flight, as it had just suspended the route - so Etihad Airlines stepped in.

PIA blamed ground handling staff but relatives of the deceased have criticised the airline's response.

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