The plane sat on the tarmac for nearly five hours , according to transportation officials , who alleged PIA made no effort to let passengers off or ask airport officials for help . Revenue Department fine is first against international airlines for long - ##ing . Pakistan International Airlines was diverted due to freak October storm in Northeast . Crew concerned letting passengers off plane in bad weather was too risky .
Revenue Department fine is first against international airlines for long - ##ing . Pakistan International Airlines was diverted due to freak October storm in Northeast . Crew concerned letting passengers off plane in bad weather was too risky .