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Airline serves ‘imported dog food’ on business class menu

A shocked passenger on a China Eastern Airlines flight posted a photo of the business class menu online. However, The man said that the airline was feeding its passengers “imported dog food.”

A passenger’s photo from a China Eastern Airlines flight reveals the business class menu, which consists of soup, steak, and seafood dishes. But one unfortunate English translation has sparked discussion. “Imported dog food with okra” is one of the starter options. Conrad Wu posted the picture to Facebook along with the question, “What exactly is it?”

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The public responded to the post in a variety of ways. Someone said it had to be a sign of the airline treating its customers like dogs.

A second person said it wouldn’t be shocking if dog food was actually offered on the menu given the increase in pets traveling in business class or in the cabin with their owners.

“No, when you read the rest of the menu, almost 90% of the English is wrong,” a user wrote, clarifying that it was a translation error. A joke of an international airline, that.” But it’s still unclear to what extent the China Eastern flight’s translated menu is referring.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.