DUBAI – Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways have resumed flight operations to and from Pakistan, the airlines announced on Sunday.
Etihad spokesperson said that “services have been upgraded to large aircraft where possible to accommodate previously disrupted guests”.
“Non-Pakistan flights, including India and East Asia routes, continue to operate while avoiding Pakistan airspace,” the spokesperson added. “The safety and security of our guests will always be number one priority at Etihad Airways, and we continue to monitor the situation.”
What is the update latest EY241 Abu Dhabi To Lahore
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Similarly, Emirates has issued an update this afternoon saying that all of its flights to/from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar are no longer affected by the closure of the airspace, and will resume with immediate effect.
Pakistan airspace closure update: Emirates flights to/from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar are no longer affected by the closure, and will resume with immediate effect.
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It added that flights to/from Sialkot have been cancelled until March 4.
Flights from Dubai-based airlines Flydubai and Emirates remain cancelled to Pakistani destination such as Lahore, Sialkot and Faisalabad through March 4.
