Intense weather conditions and smog have significantly disrupted Pakistan's air travel, particularly in Karachi, Lahore, and Multan.
Due to heavy smog blanketing the region, a total of four flights were canceled and one was rerouted to an alternative airport.
Notably, 39 domestic and international flights experienced delays. Among them, flights operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other private carriers faced considerable setbacks.
Flight cancellations: Saudi Airlines’ Jeddah-Multan flights SV 800 and SV 801 were canceled. PIA’s flight PK 222, which was scheduled to travel from Dubai to Multan, landed in Lahore instead.
A private airline's Karachi-Lahore flight, scheduled for 1:00 p.m., was canceled along with Flight 520, another private carrier route from Karachi to Lahore.
Flight delays: Karachi to Lahore routes, including PIA flights PK 302 and PK 303, along with flights PA 401 and 405, experienced significant delays.
Karachi to Islamabad routes also faced issues, with PIA flights PK 308 and PK 301 and ER 503 delayed.
The widespread disruption comes as smog and adverse weather conditions continue to challenge air travel, affecting both domestic and international schedules.
