PCAA fined Qatar Airways for SOP infringement

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) took notice against the SOP infringement done by the internationally acclaimed Airlines. Qatar Airways contravened the SOP norms and put the life of passengers along with the workers at stake.

PCAA imposes penalty on Qatar Airlines for violating COVID SOPs – https://t.co/cXY5x5A5vw #Breaking_News #Business #Latest_News https://t.co/aLMAexdXWN
— Customs Today (@CustomsToday) October 17, 2020

In a tweet, the PCAA demanded Qatar Airways for a fine of 100,000 Rupees. As well as, they declared that Qatar Airways will have to officially tolerate the cost of COVID-19 treatment and testing of the individuals who were a part of the flight.

2/2 PCAA has imposed fine of rupees 100,000 on the Qatar Airlines. The Airline shall also be responsible for all expenses incurred on the testing of COVID-19 and Quarantine, etc.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) October 16, 2020

The Pakistan Government has given caution regarding the second outbreak of COVID 19 in December. Moreover, the Pakistani aviation regulator has delivered guidelines to all the associated airlines to strictly obliged to the SOPs in order to save the passengers from COVID-19.