Pakistan Flight Operations Hit by Saudi Airport Closures
Pakistan's flight operations have faced significant disruptions after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports.
Pakistan's flight operations have faced significant disruptions after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports.
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- While another 77 flights experienced delays, according to flight schedules, airlines canceled or suspended 114 flights throughout Pakistan over the past 24 hours.
- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) diverted flight PK-765 from Multan to Riyadh to an alternative airport.
- Lahore-Madinah flights SV-724 and SV-725 experienced delays of five hours.
- The closure of Riyadh Airport has additionally disrupted flights between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan's flight operations have faced significant disruptions after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports. It have forced airlines to operate at reduced capacity.
While another 77 flights experienced delays, according to flight schedules, airlines canceled or suspended 114 flights throughout Pakistan over the past 24 hours. A number of Flights From Lahore to Gulf Cancelled Against the backdrop of Regional Tensions.
Meanwhile, the closure of Riyadh Airport has additionally disrupted flights between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. While the airport is scheduled to remain closed until midnight on October 17, airlines canceled 28 flights from Pakistan to Riyadh on Tuesday.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) diverted flight PK-765 from Multan to Riyadh to an alternative airport. Airlines additionally canceled two flights from Karachi to Jeddah and one flight each from Sialkot and Multan to Dammam.
Meanwhile, Lahore-Madinah flights SV-724 and SV-725 experienced delays of five hours. Domestic routes additionally faced disruptions. Four flights between Lahore and Skardu ran 2.5 to three hours behind schedule. Pakistan Post Bans Kite Deliveries Ahead of Basant 2027.
While seven flights between Karachi and Islamabad faced delays of one to five hours, five flights from Karachi to Lahore experienced delays ranging from three to eight hours. The disruptions have affected both domestic and international travel, with cancellations and delays documented throughout multiple routes. 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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