86 flights cancelled, 59 delayed across Pakistan

86 flights cancelled, 59 delayed across Pakistan

Pakistan’s aviation sector faced widespread flight disruptions on Monday, with 86 flights cancelled and another 59 delayed due to operational and administrative issues affecting airlines across the country.

According to flight schedules, Riyadh-bound services accounted for a significant number of cancellations, with 34 flights from different parts of Pakistan to the Saudi Arabian city cancelled during the day. The disruptions caused inconvenience for passengers travelling on domestic and international routes.

Several flights connecting Karachi and Lahore also experienced substantial delays. Four flights, PK-302, PK-303, PA-401 and PA-402, faced delays of up to five hours, disrupting travel plans for passengers between the two major cities.

Flights operating between Karachi and Skardu, as well as Lahore and Skardu, were delayed by between one hour and 90 minutes, affecting passengers travelling to and from the northern tourist destination.

International services also faced lengthy delays. Two flights, FG-307 and FG-308, operating between Islamabad and Kabul, were delayed by seven hours, leaving passengers waiting considerably longer than scheduled.

Meanwhile, Pakistan-bound flights from Dubai to Multan and a Jeddah service numbered PF-723 experienced delays of around seven and a half hours. The prolonged disruptions added to difficulties for passengers on international routes.

A private airline’s flight from Islamabad to Karachi encountered an even longer delay of nine hours, further highlighting the scale of operational challenges affecting air travel.

According to the latest flight schedule, flight PA-201 is scheduled to depart from Islamabad at 6pm on Monday.

Passengers have faced considerable uncertainty due to the cancellations and delays, with disruptions affecting both domestic and international travel. Travellers are advised to confirm their flight status with their respective airlines before leaving for the airport to avoid unnecessary waiting and inconvenience.