Air travel in Pakistan was significantly disrupted on Friday as multiple flights were affected by operational issues. Seven flights were cancelled, and around 30 others experienced delays, causing inconvenience for passengers at airports across the country.
Flight Cancellations
The cancelled flights included several domestic and international routes. In Karachi, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) grounded multiple flights, including:
- Karachi to Lahore: PK-303, PK-341
- Karachi to Quetta: PK-310, PK-311
- Karachi to Multan: PK-330
- Karachi to Islamabad: PK-370 Additionally, PIA’s Lahore to Dubai flight, PK-204, was also cancelled.
Flight Delays
Delays were seen on both domestic and international routes, leading to further frustration for passengers. Here’s a look at some of the delayed flights:
| Flight Route | Delay | New Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Faisalabad to Karachi | 1 hour delay | 2:15 PM |
| Karachi to Islamabad | Flights ER-505 & ER-503 | Delayed |
| Lahore to International Destinations | Delayed flights from Muscat, Bahrain, and Sharjah | – |
| Multan (Arrivals & Departures) | Delays from Doha, Medina, Dammam | – |
| Islamabad (Arrivals & Departures) | Delayed arrivals from Sharjah, Dammam, Riyadh | – |
| Peshawar to International Destinations | Delayed flights to Sharjah, Doha, Dubai | – |
These disruptions have caused passengers to face long waits at various airports, especially those on tight schedules. The affected airlines have yet to provide a clear timeline for the resumption of normal operations.
While passengers continue to wait for updates, the delays and cancellations have drawn attention to ongoing operational challenges within the country’s air travel system.
