An air hostess was hospitalized following a violent attack by Saima Jogezai, the daughter of the former Quetta Commissioner, aboard Serene Air flight ER540 on March 18, 2025. The incident occurred after a confrontation over seatbelt compliance, which escalated into a physical altercation. Jogezai, who was reportedly intoxicated, struck the air hostess, causing serious injuries, including a bloodied nose and broken teeth.
This shocking attack has raised significant concerns about the rising issue of passenger misconduct on Pakistani airlines and the need for improved security measures to protect crew members and ensure passenger safety.On March 18, 2025, a shocking incident aboard Serene Air flight ER540, traveling from Quetta (UET) to Islamabad (ISB), left a Pakistani air hostess injured and raised concerns about safety in the country’s aviation sector. The altercation occurred when Saima Jogezai, the daughter of former Quetta Commissioner Iftikhar Ahmed, physically assaulted a flight attendant after a confrontation regarding seatbelt compliance.
The Incident: Flight ER540The incident began when both Saima Jogezai and her father boarded the flight visibly intoxicated. The situation escalated quickly when the cabin crew instructed Jogezai to fasten her seatbelt before takeoff. In response, Jogezai allegedly became verbally abusive toward the crew.
Airline officials reported that she was not the only disruptive passenger; her father, Iftikhar Ahmed, appeared intoxicated as wel.