Pakistan fully reopens airspace to all types of flights
Passengers advised to contact their respective airlines for updated flight schedules
Dubai: Pakistan fully reopened its airspace to all types of flights on Saturday, signaling a de-escalation in tensions with India following a recently reached ceasefire agreement.
Both countries had imposed multiple airspace restrictions since Wednesday, after escalation in India-Pakistan conflict.
In a statement issued, the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) confirmed the full restoration of airspace nationwide and released an updated Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).
“All airports across the country are now available for normal flight operations,” a PAA spokesperson said. He advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for updated flight schedules.
Despite the reopening, officials warned that it may take some time for operations to fully normalise, as several aircraft and pieces of ground equipment had been relocated to secure sites amid the escalating tensions.
PIA flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag carrier, also resumed flight operations following the airspace reopening.
Other delayed or grounded PIA flights started to resume service starting at 10pm last night. Passengers who had temporarily returned to their homes or hotels were being contacted to return to the airports.
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