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United Airlines Pilot Gives Forever Home To Puppy Abandoned At Airport

A United Airlines Captain worked with the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to find a new “forever home” for a puppy that had been abandoned by a traveler at San Francisco International Airport earlier this month.

Polaris, named after United’s premier Business Class cabin, came to the United States from an international destination earlier this year, but Polaris’ prior owner abandoned him shortly after their arrival.

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However, United Airlines stepped to the rescue and began caring for Polaris as though he were one of their own. The airline was responsible for completing all the required documentation to verify that Polaris was lawfully permitted to enter the country and care for the puppy during his quarantine.

Captain William Dale and his family thought they could provide Polaris with the home he deserved at this time. Chief of rescue and welfare at the San Francisco SPCA Lisa Feder said, “United’s Customer Service team took on quite a challenge to ensuring Polaris would be safe, healthy, and find a loving home.

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United Airlines hosted an adoption celebration and gave $5,000 to the SF SPC on December 15 at the airport where Polaris was left behind. Naturally, Polaris and his new family were there as well, both of them dressed in Santa Costumes.

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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.