Airlines

Scorpion Bites Woman On Air India Nagpur-Mumbai Flight

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A female passenger on an Air India flight was stung by a scorpion in a rare incidence. The flight was travelling from Nagpur to Mumbai.

According to Air India, who confirmed the reports, the event happened on April 23 and the passenger received the appropriate medical care right afterward. She is now out of danger. While live birds and rats have been discovered on board before, a passenger getting stung by a scorpion is rare.

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Soon after the plane landed, the female passenger received emergency medical attention and was taken to the hospital. “On landing the said passenger was attended by the doctor at the airport and subsequently was treated at the hospital and discharged.

The airline made it clear that every aircraft was thoroughly inspected right away following the occurrence.

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“Our staff according to the protocol, thoroughly examined the aircraft, discovered the scorpion, and then properly performed the fumigation process. We deeply apologize for the passenger’s suffering and inconvenience, an Air India official stated.

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Airlines

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.