Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flights at Pakistan’s Airports
Flight operations at Pakistan's international airports have faced widespread disruptions against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East, particularly security worries linked to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, 24News documented on Friday.
Flight operations at Pakistan's international airports have faced widespread disruptions against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East, particularly security worries linked to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, 24News documented on Friday.
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- Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport has documented 13 flight cancellations and delays affecting another 12 flights.
- While another 68 flights face delays ranging from two to seven hours at different airports throughout Pakistan, airlines have canceled 42 flights bound for Saudi Arabia.
- Airport sources informed 24News that the disruptions have created difficulties for travelers, particularly Umrah pilgrims.
- Islamabad International Airport has additionally noted significant disruptions, with nine flights canceled and eight delayed.
While another 68 flights face delays ranging from two to seven hours at different airports throughout Pakistan, airlines have canceled 42 flights bound for Saudi Arabia. PIA Signs Accord for 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Airport sources informed 24News that the disruptions have created difficulties for travelers, particularly Umrah pilgrims. Airlines have canceled a number of flights to Saudi destinations as of the prevailing security situation.
Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport has documented 13 flight cancellations and delays affecting another 12 flights. At Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, airlines have canceled 10 flights and delayed another 13. PIA Temporarily Suspends Flights to Riyadh.
Islamabad International Airport has additionally noted significant disruptions, with nine flights canceled and eight delayed. Meanwhile, airlines have canceled seven flights at Multan International Airport. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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