{
  "id": 10355481,
  "title": "PIA Imposes New Cigarette Restriction on Cabin Crew",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pia-imposes-new-cigarette-restriction-on-cabin-crew",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:02:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/28/pia-imposes-new-cigarette-restriction-on-cabin-crew/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a new regulation limiting the quantity of cigarettes cabin crew can carry during their flying duties. This measure was taken in response to an incident where five flight attendants were found with an excessive number of cigarette packets. According to a PIA circular, cabin crew members are now permitted to possess a single packet containing a maximum of 20 cigarettes while on duty. Violating this regulation could lead to disciplinary action, including suspension or removal from flying duties. The incident occurred on a PIA flight from Multan to Jeddah, prompting PIA’s Human Resources department to investigate and take action against the five crew members involved. The airline has instructed its officials to inform cabin crew about the new cigarette limit during pre-flight briefings, making compliance mandatory. PIA emphasizes the importance of adhering to this regulation and expects all staff to follow it during their flying duties.",
  "summary": "Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has imposed a new restriction on the number of cigarettes cabin crew members can carry while … Read More The post PIA Imposes New Cigarette Restriction on Cabin Crew appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}