PIA halts UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait flights amid Middle East crisis
“PIA has suspended flights to the UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait due to the evolving Middle East situation, while rerouting Saudi-bound flights away from conflict-affected zones.”
Key points
- PIA has suspended flights to the UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait due to the evolving Middle East situation, while rerouting Saudi-bound flights away from conflict-affected zones.
- The decision follows broader regional airspace restrictions and airline cancellations.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended flights to multiple Gulf destinations, citing the evolving security situation in the Middle East.
According to the airline, operations to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait have been paused. PIA said the decision was shared through a statement posted from its official X account.
The carrier added that services to Saudi Arabia are continuing but are being rerouted to avoid areas affected by the conflict.
The move comes as widespread flight disruptions hit the region after several countries announced partial closures of their airspace following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliation. Multiple international airlines also reported cancellations and route changes as tensions spiked.
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