Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled 83 flights to the UAE and other Gulf countries today, citing rising security concerns in the region. The disruptions affected passengers across major cities, including:
- Islamabad: 26 flights
- Lahore: 18 flights
- Peshawar: 11 flights
- Karachi: 18 flights
- Sialkot: 6 flights
- Multan: 4 flights
- Faisalabad: 9 flights
Flights to Fujairah from Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar have been suspended for 48 hours, while operations to Al Ain will continue. Other affected Gulf destinations include Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, and Madina.
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Detailed Route Disruptions
- Karachi: 18 flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain cancelled
- Lahore: 18 flights to Kuwait, Doha, Bahrain, Dubai, Sharjah cancelled
- Islamabad: 26 flights cancelled to UAE and Gulf destinations
- Peshawar: 16 flights cancelled to Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- Sialkot: 6 flights to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Bahrain cancelled
- Multan: 4 flights to Middle East cancelled
- Faisalabad: Flights to Middle East continue as scheduled
Officials emphasized that the cancellations are a precaution to ensure passenger safety amid volatile regional conditions. Since the escalation in Gulf tensions, Pakistan has recorded 2,146 flight cancellations over the past 19 days, highlighting the ongoing disruption to air travel.
Passenger Advisory
PIA authorities urged passengers to:
- Stay in contact with airlines for real-time updates
- Avoid unnecessary travel to affected destinations
- Seek assistance from airport authorities if stranded
Officials warned that further cancellations cannot be ruled out if regional tensions intensify, as airlines continue prioritizing passenger safety over regular operations.
