Lahore: The recent week has proven to be extremely heavy for passengers traveling by air from Pakistan to the Middle East. Due to regional tensions, flights to Gulf countries from various cities of Pakistan have been canceled on a large scale.
Airport situation and affected cities
According to aviation sources, flight operations have been severely affected at all international airports across the country, including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The worst affected has been Karachi airport, from where 26 flights to Gulf countries could not be operated. A large number of passengers are forced to stay at airports, where anxiety is growing due to the lack of a clear response from airlines.
Major reasons for cancellations
According to international airlines, flights have been temporarily suspended due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East and security risks in the use of airspace. Aviation officials say this decision has been taken to ensure the safety of passengers.
Flight cancellation data (Citywise)
Future Situation
Authorities have warned that flight operations could be further affected in the coming days if the security situation in the region does not improve. Passengers have been advised to confirm the availability of their flights with their respective airlines before arriving at the airport.
