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Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing after passenger commits suicide

On Tuesday, a Turkish Airlines flight was forced to land in Algeria due to a suicide on board. Turkish Airlines Flight TK619, bound for the Moroccan city of Marrakech, departed from Istanbul Airport around noon, however an unidentified foreign passenger entered the lavatory during the flight and remained there for a considerable amount of time.

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According to the report, once the unconscious passenger was evacuated from the bathroom, the flight crew offered first aid to him, and a doctor among the passengers attempted to help him.

The passenger reportedly committed suicide on a Boeing 737-Max 8 flight. Opening the bathroom, the crew found the distressing scene. The passenger was not able to be saved despite quick medical intervention.

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As soon as the relevant inquiries and formalities were completed, local authorities seized control of the deceased passenger’s body and started the necessary procedures. The plane then continued its flight to Marrakech.

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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.