ATTN Travellers: Dubai And Abu Dhabi Flights To Pakistan Have Been Cancelled
Flights to Pakistan from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been cancelled until further notice.
After an announcement from Pakistani International Airlines stating Pakistani airspace will be closed to commercial airlines, ‘as a precautionary measure’. This follows the news that Pakistani military forces claimed to shoot down two Indian jets on Wednesday.
Airlines are monitoring the situation closely.
You can check your DXB flight status here.
Commercial airspace in Pakistan has been closed
Attention! As a precautionary measure, PIA flights may be affected due to closure of Pakistan Commercial Air Space. For details please call our universal helpline +92 021 111 786 786. #PIA #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/WKIEi5E0Fj
— PIA (@Official_PIA) February 27, 2019
Dubai flights to and from Pakistan have been impacted
.@DubaiAirports confirms flights to&from Pakistan have been impacted until further notice due to the closure of Pakistani airspace. Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, control authorities&air traffic controllers to minimize operational impact&customer inconvenience.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 27, 2019
Check your airline for updates
.@DubaiAirports will continue to closely monitor the situation. Passengers on affected flights are advised to check with their respective airlines for updates. #Dubai
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 27, 2019
Abu Dhabi airports also released a statement
Statement regarding Pakistan Airspace Closure: 1/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
Flights cancelled until further notice
Due to airspace and airport closures in Pakistan, all flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport & Al Ain International Airport, on all operating airlines to Pakistan, are on hold until further notice. 2/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
Contact your airline for help
Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for flight updates. 3/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
Safety is priority
The safety and security of travelers is our number one priority and staff across Abu Dhabi Airports are actively working to support affected guests. Further updates will be made available in due course. 4/4
— Abu Dhabi Airport (@AUH) February 27, 2019
