PIA Temporarily Suspends Flight Operations to Riyadh Amid Worsening Middle East Security Situation; Over 100 Flights to Saudi Arabia and Gulf Nations Impacted
KARACHI: The deteriorating security conditions in the Middle East have now begun to have a serious effect on international aviation services, with more than 100 flights operating from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia and other neighbouring Gulf countries being affected.
The volatile weather in the region led to the temporary grounding of flights to Riyadh, said Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in an official statement. THOSE travellers booked on the aircraft have been urged to call the airline’s helpline on the number (111-786-786) before catching their next flight to check on the flight’s status before heading to the airport.
Key Highlights of Flight Disruption & Regional Impact
Suspension of Riyadh Routes: PIA flights to Riyadh have been suspended for the time being because of the continued security threats in the capital of Saudi Arabia following some hostile incidents in the area.
Aviation sources say that over 100 flights have been delayed, rescheduled or cancelled between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries.
Disruption has caused a lot of people to be stranded or delayed, including many of the pilgrims from Saudi Arabia who are on their way to Umrah.Many people have been stranded or delayed, among them a large group of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia who are on their way to Umrah.
Flight cancellations stem from recent air strikes on the King Khalid and Abha international airports, leaving people dead and leading to precautions in proximity of the region’s airspace.