The Association of Officers of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has raised concerns about poor cleaning and maintenance at the Karachi Jinnah International Airport, rating it as violation of international standards.
In a letter addressed to the general director of the Airport Authority of Pakistan and the Civil Aviation Director, the Association pointed out the lack of adequate maintenance at the airport, including more than 100 careless trees that have withered due to poor management, Express News reported.
The letter also highlighted garbage batteries in the parking areas of the airport, despite the fact that contractors are paid millions for maintenance.
“Despite the significant expenses, the airport does not comply with international cleaning standards, tarnishing the image of the airport authority,” said the letter.
The Association also pointed out tobacco stains at the airport facilities, further underlining negligence in cleaning protocols.
Passengers who arrive from national and international destinations have often raised complaints about the poor state of the facilities, including unclean baths, the letter added.
The association requested immediate action to address these problems and restore the reputation of the airport.
A copy of the letter to the senior CAA officials for an additional review was sent.
In addition, Jinnah’s International Airport is also dealing with a problem of street dogs, with dog reports that now roam near the main entrances, exits and parking areas of the airport.
According to the sources, stray dogs initially limited themselves to the areas of asphalt and general aviation. However, its presence has expanded to the critical passenger areas, which raises serious security concerns, said Express News.
The passengers have reported incidents of dogs that attack vehicles and create chaos near the terminal.
“The situation worsens at night when internal parking becomes a refuge for stray dogs,” said an airport official.
According to the reports, the Karachi airport authority communicated with EDHI officials for their help to control the problem.
The presence of stray dogs at the airport facilities violates international civil aviation safety standards, potentially endangering flight operations and passenger safety.
The efforts to stop the problem so far have been inadequate, leaving travelers more and more frustrated. Airport officials are urged to take immediate and effective measures to resolve the crisis.
