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Mid-Air Heist Drama: Wingo Airlines Faces In-Flight Robbery at Cali Airport

In-flight Theft: A recent incident occurred at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport in Cali, involving a Wingo Airlines B737-8V3 aircraft. Following the plane’s landing, the pilot revealed to passengers that a flight attendant had been robbed on board.

The incident sparked further details as one of the passengers recounted the harrowing experience during the flight from Bogotá, Colombia. Upon being informed, the captain chose not to open the passenger doors, preventing the potential escape of the perpetrator.

Inflight robbery – Pilots refused to open the pax doors after landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport in Cali, as one of the Flight attendant was robbed inside the plane.

Upon landing, the pilot of the Wingo Airlines B737-8V3 aircraft informed the passengers about the robbery. pic.twitter.com/CPUGOdxzUd
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Upon landing, law enforcement officials entered the cabin to initiate an investigation. A passenger captured the tense moments inside the aircraft during the police inquiry.

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.