KARACHI, May 09 The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has
officially announced that Pakistani airspace is now open for all types
of traffic, allowing domestic and international airlines to operate
according to their schedules without disruption on Friday.
The PAA in a statement said all airports across the country have been
cleared for landing and take-off, and multiple NOTAMs (Notices to
Airmen) relating to the current security situation have been cancelled.
While the entire national airspace is fully operational, a few specific
routes within Lahore Airport’s airspace remain temporarily closed for
operational reasons.
The PAA reassured the public and international stakeholders that there
is no disruption in scheduled air services. Sialkot International
Airport, for example, has resumed operations for all inbound and
outbound flights, with the authority confirming that all domestic and
international flights are running smoothly.
In an official statement, a PAA spokesperson reiterated that “all
airports in Pakistan are fully operational, and the national airspace is
safe for civil aviation operations. Passengers should verify flight
timings with their respective airlines to ensure a seamless travel
experience amid the current security environment.”
However, the authority also strongly condemned India’s recent
irresponsible actions, which they say posed a serious threat to civil
aviation in the region. Pakistan has formally notified the International
Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regarding these developments and the
potential risks associated with such provocations.
Qatar Airways flight operation was resumed as Qatar Airways flight
QR-604 from Doha to Karachi landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International
Airport at 4 am.
Moreover, Qatar Airways return flight QR-605 from Karachi landed at Doha
at 8 am while Qatar Airways’ second flight QR-610 landed in Karachi from
Doha some time ago.
Further, PIA’s flight PK-302 from Karachi to Lahore has departed while
PIA has cancelled its 7 am Karachi to Islamabad flight PK-300.
However, Air Arabia, Flydubai, Turkish Airlines have not resumed their
flights yet.
AirSial, Air Blue, FlyJinnah’s flights to Islamabad and Lahore have
departed