International airlines begin resuming flights to Pakistan

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: International airlines have started resuming flight to Pakistan.

According to reports, Gulf airlines have announced resuming flights to Pakistan from today, May 11.

Earlier this week, several Gulf carriers suspended flights to Pakistan, including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways.

Emirates cancelled flights from Dubai to Sialkot, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar on Wednesday.

“Customers on cancelled flights must not proceed to the airport,” it said on its website.

Etihad cancelled flights to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. “Additionally, some other services may be rerouted to avoid the affected airspace, potentially resulting in extended flight times,” Etihad Airways said in a statement.

Qatar Airways “temporarily suspended flights” to Pakistan, citing Pakistani airspace closure. “The airline is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to prioritise the safety of its passengers and crew,” it said.