Do you remember the model of an Air-France Concorde in the main lobby?
Honestly! I dont. But I do remember all the hotel staff, especially the girls in the coffee shop, reception and housekeeping.
Raihans wrote:
Are you also a Pilot?
Unfortunately Not! My father refused to let me or my brothers become pilots. He sent all of us to USA to become engineers... I mean go figure!!!
Amaad Lone wrote:
Great story. I actually flew on the bus route in 1982. Boarded a PIA DC-10 in New York, and flew into Karachi in around 24 hours.
Actually those bus routes were great if you are spending all the time in the cockpit sitting behind the Capt. In the 747 there is a small alley behind the capt's and the two observers seats. You could stretch yourself on the floor. Take a small nap.
Its so odd that about 2 months ago i took her pictures and now she has left PIA. Inshallah new aircrafts will come on her departure bringing us more happiness
MY DEAREST FRIEND
SALAM
YES CAPT.M.F.NASIR WAS MY LATE UNCLE AND HE LOOKED AFTER TAKE CARE OF ME TRAVELLED BETWEEN LONDON AND PAKSITAN 1974 TO 1985.HE DIED IN 1991.I HAVE HIS PHOTO WITH ME.I AM SURPRISED HIS SON UMAR OR USMAN ON YOUR HISTORY OF PIA SITE PLEASE CONTACT ME MY EMAIL umar744@hotmail.com and umar744@yahoo.co.uk
BEST REGARDS
UMAR ANIS
For the time being Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of United States have issued a temporary one month's certificate of air-worthiness to Evergreen's Boeing 747-282B, registration N559EV (ex-AP-AYW of PIA), without inspecting the aircraft. The certificate of air-worthiness (certificate number T055985) was issued on September 19, 2005 and it expires on October 19, 2005. If Evergreen is interested in keeping this Boeing 747 in flying condition then FAA inspectors will inspect the aircraft in USA to issue certificate of air-worthiness of longer duration.