PIA suspends Gulf flights amid changing Middle East situation
Pakistan
PIA suspends flights to UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait amid regional tensions, reroutes Saudi Arabia flights on Boeing 777 aircraft pending airspace restoration.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flight operations to several Gulf countries due to the evolving situation in the Middle East.
Flights to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Doha, and Kuwait have been suspended.
According to the airline, these flights will not operate until tomorrow evening initially, or until the restoration of normal airspace conditions.
However, PIA’s flights to Saudi Arabia will continue, though their routes have been altered. The flights have been shifted to Boeing 777 aircraft and will reach their destinations via longer routes.
A PIA spokesperson stated that further decisions regarding the restoration or continued suspension of flight operations will be made after reviewing the situation. The move has been taken in view of the prevailing regional circumstances.
