Key Takeaways
- 42 flights to Saudi Arabia have been canceled due to security concerns.
- Delays ranging from two to seven hours affect 68 flights across Pakistan.
- Disruptions impact major airports including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
Flight operations at Pakistan’s international airports have faced significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly security concerns linked to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, according to 24News.
Airlines have canceled 42 flights bound for Saudi Arabia, while another 68 flights are experiencing delays ranging from two to seven hours at various airports across the country.
The disruptions have created difficulties for travelers, especially Umrah pilgrims, who are affected by the security situation.
At Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, 13 flights have been canceled and delays have impacted another 12 flights. Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has seen 10 flights canceled and 13 delayed.
Islamabad International Airport has reported nine flights canceled and eight delayed, while Multan International Airport has had seven flights canceled.
Airport sources told 24News that the security situation in the Middle East is the primary cause of these disruptions, affecting the travel plans of many Pakistanis and international passengers.
The cancellations and delays have caused inconvenience to travelers, with some facing the cancellation of their travel plans or facing long wait times at the airport.
Airlines have had to adjust their schedules to accommodate the security concerns, leading to a decrease in the number of flights to and from Saudi Arabia.
