Twelve flights from Lahore to Gulf states and China cancelled
Qatar Airways, Airblue, Etihad, Gulf Air, and China Southern affected: Passengers face delays as airlines adjust operations amid regional unrest
Pakistan’s flight operations remained disrupted for the ninth consecutive day due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with multiple flights from Lahore to several countries cancelled once again, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.
According to the report, today, twelve flights connecting Lahore with the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and China were cancelled.
Among them were Airblue flight PA 430 to Abu Dhabi and PA 410 to Dubai. Qatar Airways flights QR 620 and QR 621 between Doha and Lahore were also suspended.
Etihad Airways’ EY 284 from Abu Dhabi to Lahore and EY 285 to Abu Dhabi did not operate, while Gulf Air flights GF 766 and GF 767 between Bahrain and Lahore were cancelled.
China Southern flights CZ 6038 from Lahore to Guangzhou and CZ 6037 returning from Guangzhou were similarly affected.
The ongoing disruptions reflect the broader impact of the Middle East crisis on international travel, as airlines adjust schedules to ensure passenger safety amid regional instability.
Reporter: Saeed Ahmed