LAHORE, Apr 27, Following rising tensions with India, Pakistan
International Airlines (PIA) has adjusted its flight strategy.
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