A PIA Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration AP-BLB performing flight PK-178 from Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) to Lahore (Pakistan), was climbing out of Fujeirah over the Indian Ocean when the crew initiated the descent to FL100 due to problems with the cabin pressure. The aircraft continued to Pakistan and diverted to Karachi (Pakistan) for a safe landing on runway 07R about 90 minutes later.
The airline reported: "During flight, it developed a cabin pressurisation related snag, and as per procedure, it reduced altitude to 10,000 feet. "
The remainder of the flight was cancelled, the passengers were rebooked onto other flights to Lahore.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 19.5 hours before returning to service.
The airline reported: "During flight, it developed a cabin pressurisation related snag, and as per procedure, it reduced altitude to 10,000 feet. "
The remainder of the flight was cancelled, the passengers were rebooked onto other flights to Lahore.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 19.5 hours before returning to service.
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