Islamabad, June 28, 2025: An AirSial flight took off for the sacred city of Madinah from New Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, leaving behind 60 travelers.
As per news sources, AirSial flight PF-7730 departed for Madinah, leaving 60 individuals behind, including women and children.
The affected passengers, who had arrived at the airport from distant regions, had to buy tickets from a different airline to reach their destination.
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Upon inquiry, AirSial’s local representatives stated that only those intending to perform Umrah were permitted to board the flight to Madinah. Individuals staying with their families or holding a work permit were not eligible for this flight, they added.
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They also mentioned that passengers had already been informed about the criteria and required arrival time at the airport.
The left-behind travelers staged a protest against the carelessness and poor handling by the airline’s personnel.
