LAHORE: Flight operations were severely affected as tensions involving Gulf countries and airspace closures led to the cancellation of multiple domestic and international flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport, airport sources said.
The cancelled flights included services operated by various airlines to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Colombo and Karachi, sources said, adding that the disruptions had affected overall air operations.
According to airport sources, a private airline’s flight EY 285 from Lahore to Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to technical reasons. Similarly, private airline flight PA 410 from Lahore to Dubai was also cancelled. Another private airline flight, PA 416, bound for Dubai, was also among the cancelled flights.
Flight 8D 982 from Lahore Airport to Colombo was also cancelled. Airport sources said that in addition to international flights, domestic air operations were also affected. Private airline flight P9 845 from Lahore to Karachi and another private airline flight PF 146 were also cancelled.
Airport sources further said that flight PK 307 from Lahore to Karachi had also been cancelled, while private airline flight PA 401 on the same route was also among the cancelled flights.
