After tension with India, PIA shifts flight route over China
PIA reroutes Lahore–Kuala Lumpur flight to avoid Indian skies
Following rising tensions with India, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has adjusted its flight strategy, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
According to the report, the Lahore to Kuala Lumpur flight route was altered, avoiding Indian airspace and using Chinese airspace instead.
Flight PK-898, commanded by Captain Rao Taimoor, departed from Lahore for Kuala Lumpur via Chinese airspace.
The new route caused the flight duration to increase by approximately three and a half hours.
Originally planned for 5 hours and 14 minutes, the flight now took around 8 hours and 45 minutes due to the detour.
Reporter: Saeed Ahmed