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ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued a clarification regarding the Lahore–Jeddah flight that made an unscheduled landing in Karachi early Thursday morning, emphasizing that the decision was taken purely as a precautionary measure after the pilot noticed cracks in the aircraft’s windshield during flight.
According to a PIA spokesperson, the pilot observed the windshield cracks at an altitude of approximately 34,000 feet, most likely caused by wind shear. “The situation was handled professionally and with utmost caution,” the airline said in its statement.
PIA confirmed that the pilot did not report any bird strike, and no emergency was declared at any point during the flight. The aircraft landed safely at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, at 07:06 a.m.
“All passengers and crew members are safe,” the spokesperson assured, adding that standard safety procedures were followed throughout. The airline further stated that arrangements were being made for the onward journey of passengers to Jeddah after a thorough technical inspection of the aircraft.
The clarification came amid reports circulating on social media suggesting an emergency landing, which the airline has categorically denied, reiterating that it was a precautionary landing taken in the interest of passenger safety.