Passengers of PIA's Boeing 777 which was held in Malaysia over a legal dispute will be brought back to Pakistan by Sunday afternoon, the national carrier said. 'The passengers will be moved from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai via two flights by tonight,' PIA spokesperson Abdullah Khan said. A Qatar Airways flight will take 87 passengers, while an Emirates flight will take the remaining 80 to Dubai. On Sunday afternoon, all these passengers will be brought back to Islamabad, he assured. On Friday, the PIA aircraft was held back in Malaysia over a legal dispute. The Boeing 777 aircraft was seized after a court order, the airline said, adding that the case involved a $14 million lease dispute. 'A PIA aircraft has been held back by a local court in Malaysia taking a one-sided decision pertaining to a legal dispute between PIA and another party pending in a UK court,' the national carrier said on Twitter. A PIA aircraft has been held back by a local court in Malaysia taking one sided decision pertaining to a legal dispute between PIA and another party pending in a UK court. The passengers are being looked after and alternate arrangements for their travel have been finalized.— PIA (@Official_PIA) January 15, 2021It is an unacceptable situation and PIA has engaged the support from the government of Pakistan to take up this matter using diplomatic channels, it added.

PIA has a fleet of modern aircraft which are spacious, comfortable, and designed to get you to your destination safely. PIA operates a range of advanced aircraft, ranging from the world’s preferred Boeing 777 airplane to the super-quiet Airbus A-320.

Initial reports also did not disclose its registration, merely the fact that it is a Boeing 777. According to Planespotters.net, PIA has 12 of these long-haul twinjets in its fleet. 10 of these aircraft are currently in active service, which narrows it down slightly more. Operator: PIA - Pakistan International Airlines - AP-BGJ Aircraft: Boeing - 777-200ER Airport: UK - England - London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL) Category: Main database Photo taken on 2013-5-31 by David James Clelford Camera setting: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, 1/320s, f/7.1 at 200mm ISO 100.

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BOEING 777

The Boeing 777 family comprises of long-range, wide-body twin-engine airplanes. PIA was the first airline in the world to operate all the three variants of the 777 family: 777-200LR, 777-200ER and 777-300ER. All of them are well loved by PIA’s seasoned travelers for their spaciousness and comfort. PIA also holds the privilege of being the launch customer for 777-200LR, one of PIA’s aircraft which holds the record for the longest commercial jet flight in aviation history. At present PIA is serving destinations in USA, Canada, UK and Europe through its 777 fleet.

Airbus A320

The Airbus A320 is one of the world’s favorite narrow-body short/medium-haul jet airplanes. By virtue of right-sized fuselage, it enhances comfort for passengers and at the same time enjoys the reputation of being a fuel-efficient aircraft. A320 aircraft mostly serve PIA’s domestic and regional routes.

ATR

This modern technology turboprop is the latest type of aircraft inducted in PIA’s fleet. The ATR42-500 and ATR72-500 aircraft are configured in a comfortable two-class seating arrangement. This aircraft has enabled PIA to provide its valued customers the most convenient way to fly to far-flung and remote destinations of the country which are sparsely served by other means of transport.

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