Constant flight cancellations, delays in Pakistan blamed on management issues
Recent management issues at airlines
have disrupted air travel in Pakistan, particularly in Karachi, resulting in
the cancellation of four flights and delays for 18 others across the country.
Flight Cancellations
Aviation authorities confirmed that two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
flights from Karachi to Quetta were cancelled. Additionally, two flights
operated by a foreign airline, traveling from Sharjah to Quetta, were also
called off, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Flight Delays
Multiple flights have faced significant delays. Both a private airline flight
and a PIA flight from Karachi to Lahore experienced substantial setbacks, while
flights from Karachi to Islamabad were similarly affected. The delays reported
for various flights include:
- Karachi to Sukkur: 1.5 hours
- PIA flight from Multan to Jeddah: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Peshawar to Doha: 1 hour
- Peshawar to Jeddah (private airline): 1 hour
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International Flight Delays
International flights were also impacted. Flights from London to Islamabad
faced a two-hour delay for both arrival and departure, and the Islamabad to
Dushanbe flight was delayed by one hour. Other delays included:
- Islamabad to Istanbul: 1 hour
- Karachi to Dubai: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Karachi to Istanbul: 1 hour and 15 minutes
These disruptions come amid ongoing
challenges faced by the national carrier, including fuel shortages and
administrative setbacks, which have led to the cancellation of numerous flights
in recent weeks.
Source: Aaj
TV